Known as a brute coal hauler in the southern states, the Clinchfield was very well known for its other attraction: excursions. The star of that show was the famous Clinchfield "One Spot". Here, a ... (more)
To help supplement the 4 axle fleet on the railroad, the Clinchfield purchased 10 GP38's in 1967. The units were great all purpose units that could be used for mine runs, extra units for mainline ... (more)
To help supplement the 4 axle fleet on the railroad, the Clinchfield purchased 10 GP38's in 1967. The units were great all purpose units that could be used for mine runs, extra units for mainline ... (more)
In 1971, the desperately power short Clinchfield elected to go outside of EMD, which had made up their entire roster, to attain new power. They went to GE, which delivered the first 7 U36C's ever ... (more)
Clinchfield GP7 901 sits outside the Erwin shops, awaiting its next duty. The unit was in the first batch of GP7's that the railroad purchased in 1950, the GP7's never met expectations mainly due ... (more)