I'm guessing it gets pretty hot in the cab of a high hood RS11 in July!

The surrounding Virginia jungle encroaches upon the "Sand Man" as he continues his slow trip to Winchester and the CSX interchange.

This was an easy chase - just follow the smoke!

The loaded "Sand Man" belches a bit of smoke while crossing Route 50 with his train of covered hoppers.

Spilled sand lines the right-of-way at Gore while ALCO smoke permeates the air.

I believe this old CV unit was used as a parts source for the W&W's ALCO fleet.

Two of the W&W's venerable ALCOs are ready to tie down at Gore after arriving on an empty train of sand hoppers.

Most of the W&W's Virginia Division power can be seen in this shot. The second unit is the 120, a unique slug built at the railroad's Gore shop.

Apparently the 498 has been recently painted, Click Here to see it prior to being repainted.

Three Winchester & Western GP9's sit next to the vacant Corning Ware Plant while awaiting the next mornings crew and their work.

Winchester & Western 403 and two fellow GP9's sit quietly on a clear night. The third unit, 498, has recently been repainted but its N&W ancestory can still be seen through its fresh coat.

GP10 #572 & MT-4 slug #120 lead a train through Bunker Hill, WV to Martinsburg.

Which of these things is not like the others? An eclectic mix of power sits in the Buckingham Branch yard at Doswell, including BBRR GP16s No. 2 and 9 and (seemingly out-of-place) CSXT SD60I No. ... (more)