Southern pride leads east on Southern rails as they approach the end of the trek to Knoxville with a lengthy mixed freight in tow.

I dont actually know who her current owner is, as she was originally sold to the Port Huron & Detroit historical society a few years ago but when the PHDHS disbanded she found a new owner and has ... (more)

As a Native of Richmond, I can't tell you how happy I was to see this unit. "Rich, Fast, & Prosperous 6394" is no stranger to Knoxville, as she has been stationed here previously. It was... (more)

New power for CSI

power at knoxville locomotive works

When the Buzzi Unicem cement plant needed switching on the 21st, the KXHR called in some heavies! The GP40-2LW is a former CN GP40-2LW and the locomotive behind it is KXHR is an ex CR GP38-2.

Jersey Central Heritage Engine leading 127 through the now gone City Yard in Knoxville

I've never been able to really time a rail photography trip with a snowstorm, but after a blanketing of the stuff on the 18th and me being off work I was able to take this photo of an NS SD40-2 t... (more)

With the building of the University Commons shopping center, Gulf and Ohio was able to build a new station for the northern terminus of the companies "Three Rivers Rambler" tourist train... (more)

The KXHR ended January with a splash! A major rainstorm swept through Knoxville, and this left the KXHR crossing at Tyson McGee Park Rd very wet. You can even see the front trucks creating a small... (more)

Southern Railway 154 splits a large cut with an afternoon excursion of the Christmas Lantern Express.

Southern Railway 154 marches up a small hill on its way towards Marbledale with a Christmas Lantern Express excursion.

Southern 154 charging towards downtown Knoxville.

A pair of KLW rebuilt NREs lie parked at the University Commons. In the background is CSXT 922 (Obscured) and CSXT 911.

Back in the day, the bridge over the NS tracks behind the Cherokee Mills building used to be a major hotspot for photographers. Lots of photos from the mid 2010s were taken on this bridge. But the... (more)