Mine shifter U86 holds 110 coal loads in place as they ease past Tams, WV. Traffic on this branch is sporadic and few and far between. I’ve heard some people say it only sees a train or two a ... (more)
CSXT 1973, painted in the "Chessie System" heritage scheme leads eastbound coal train C315 by the B&O Roundhouse in Martinsburg, WV on its way to Cross, SC just before 1am on Sunday, Dec... (more)
Appalachian Railroading Icons
Quite the eclectic lineup at Western Maryland Scenic's Ridgeley Yard. On the left is WMSR 501, a GP30 originally built for the Pennsylvania Railroad. Nowadays... (more)
It's sunset in Inwood, West Virginia as Winchester & Western train 301 departs for Hagerstown, MD behind four EMDs. Leading the way is WW 1006, a 66 year old ex-CR/PRR GP10. Behind it are three GP... (more)