You would never know by looking at this engine that it was destined for scrap only a few years ago. The ACWR rescued the engine to serve as a slug behind the 703. After being rewired, renumbered, ... (more)
An empty TVA coal train bound for Patiki Mine has some power that you won't see in the Appalachian coal fields. I surmised the other railfans chasing it were locals, as they had no interest in th... (more)