Many things have changed in the sleepy coal town of Thurmond, WV, nestled in the middle of the New River Gorge in southern WV. One thing that hasn't changed.. the railroad's importance to moving f... (more)
Railroad history that would soon be lost. A Chessie caboose and a few loaded hopper cars populate the small yard at Thurmond, WV. Adding to the scene are the Engine House and various other steam e... (more)
RJ Corman operates former C&O branches in the New River Gorge as their RJCV West Virginia Line, and they began their day at dawn by taking 100 mty hoppers up the 2.5% grade towards the Contura Ene... (more)