End of an era: With the announcement earlier in the day that the Clinchfield would be mothballed north of St. Paul, VA, this became the final Q697 to run through to Russell, KY. Here 697 passes ... (more)

Q697-14, the last northbound through freight on the Clinchfield passes through North Cove and splits the signals at Ashford on this beautiful October afternoon. Starting the following day, Q697 w... (more)