Coal train passing run off track at the bottom of the Saluda grade
Crewman enjoys the breeze as Southbound descends the hill. Honeywell Pentax H1a;
Summit just about achieved. Dragging into downtown Saluda. Pentax MX; Kodachrome
Pentax MX; Kodachrome
The NRHS Convention train is about to start down the remarkable Saluda grade.
During the famous "triple the hill" the NS crew takes a break in famous Saluda. This operation ended in 2003, the rails now wait for a train that may or may not come.
Drifting down the hill at Melrose. Despite rumors over the years, trains have never returned making me glad I made the effort to shoot here.
After doubling the hill NS 2530 puts it's train together for the trip back to Ashville. Freight has been off the mountain since 2003 due to re routes. No one knows if they will return.
The last time N&W 611 would ever climb Saluda Grade. The announcement that the program would end was only had a few weeks before. I was so lucky to be here to capture this.
The 2nd to last steam excursion to ever descend Saluda Mountain. The very last trip would be in November of 1994.
The Asheville-Spartanburg turn eases past the Saluda Grade historical marker.
The hills are alive with the sound of EMD 645's
Three EMD load meters are deep in the short time rating zone as the muscle the First cut of freight up the legendary Mountain.
