The buzzard may indicate that this local train has set in the siding for too long. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

Freshly painted GP 18 in a new Patriot Rail scheme lettered for Rarus Railway, which was the former Butte, Anaconda & Pacific out of Butte, MT.

Pee Dee River train 15 at Mount Zion Road

Pee Dee River train 15 crossing Williamette Road

Palmetto Railways PR211 working Cosgrove Yard

Caldwell County 1747 in its Family Lines System scheme in Hickory

The crew has tied down the CWCY 1811 for the day in the Caldwell County Railroad yard in Hickory, North Carolina. Photo taken with permission.

Former Family Lines, now Caldwell County Railroad 1747 and 1811 sit in the small yard in Hickory, North Carolina. Photo taken with permission.

Pee Dee River train 30 pulling out of McColl with inbounds from CSX

Pee Dee River train 20 going around the curves at Marlboro Mills

Pee Dee River train PD15 passing the Atlantic Coast Line freight depot at Tatum

Pee Dee River train PD15 approaching the CSX Interchange at McColl

Pee Dee River train PD15 working Arauco

Still carrying number boards from its last owner (CSX) this bright paint job has been turned out at the K&T shops. When she gets traction motors somewhere down the road she'll be ready for work.... (more)

One of Caldwell County's Family Lines painted GP16s lays over for the weekend in Hickory.