How the mighty have fallen. By the time of this shot this former SOU 6913 had been sold, evidently to a fan as the old logo has been applied. It got worse, but I think this classic still is in e... (more)

In a truly inspired application of irony someone named this place, desolate, cold and presided over by one lonely buzzard hungry for a meal and unlikely to find one. A coal train trundles its way... (more)

This former L&N unit was reengined by them and would end up shifting coal cars at the very end of the Carrolton Railroad which was a prosperous interprise operated by CSX. This modest little site... (more)

One of the last of the ragtag, sectional track on bare ground, rundown, dented locomotives, decrepit freight car operations around, this company was a delight to visit and generally friendly to ra... (more)

Republic Locomotives took many forms. This CAT powered beast is a switcher version whereas others were more like road engines. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

The Es where the stars of the passenger world but this one was always my favorite, especially SP's with all the lights, dynamic brakes, ice breakers etc. I'd love to see these racing along a main... (more)

This unit was a regular there and today is doing the regular shuffle of cars.

A northbound train hopper train back in the days when they were much more plentiful. Photo by Dave Petke.

Originally SCL, patched with its new owner's reporting mark.

I looked to see who owned it first but the screen said "Server to busy". At least someone is working.

Good old ramshackle Haley, how we miss it, with its railfan guest book, friendly operator and three busy railroads. Here a southbound freight, probably the daily Louisville train, is rattling pa... (more)

It appears that winterization hatch is needed as the old beast drills some freight cars. Photo by unknown. From my collection.

In 1976 SP borrowed some BN Locotrol Masters and slave cars in an early effort to institute unmanned helpers. The only testing I saw was on Beaumont Hill. Evidently it didn't work out. No compl... (more)

Imagine my surprise when during a furtive little drive and a "hardy hi you silver" found this beast sitting, waiting for its run. Got him on the road and the sun was great, but on the wrong side... (more)

Yes, this is Bliss just outside the fence at the Fort. I hope you've been to Bliss somewhere else 'cause this one ain't so much. WB mixed freight.