Configured 2+2+2, coal loads–originating at Shire Oaks, PA and destined for export through Canton/Baltimore, MD)–climb the West Slope on Track #3 at Lilly.

Gallitzin Groove: An EMD duo led by NS 1193 lead doubled-up loaded coal train NS 594 eastbound through Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, as the train passes the old AR Tower.

Cresson Cruise: NS 1193 leads NS 1078 on doubled up coal train NS 594, as the train battles the snow in Cresson, Pennsylvania, along the West Slope of the NS Pittsburgh Line. The train will reach... (more)

Snow Swing: NS 1193 leads NS 1078 on doubled up coal train NS 596, as the train battles the snow in Lilly, Pennsylvania, along the West Slope of the NS Pittsburgh Line.

NS 594 is seen stretched out around Horseshoe Curve.

Two SD70ACU helpers assist in breaking as a massive 594 descends the east slope on track one, otherwise known as the slide.

Helpers shove a loaded coal train up track 1 through peak fall colors.

An extremely long loaded coal train slowly climbs the west slope up track 1 while Amtrak rapidly overtakes it on track 3.

Coalin Curve: NS 7236, along with another ACU, shove a doubled-up loaded coal train down the mountain as they pass the world-famous Horseshoe Curve and head into Altoona.

Coal Crosses: NS 4174 leads doubled up loaded coal train NS 594 over the Juniata River in Lewistown, PA, as the train continues its journey toward Harrisburg.

Norfolk Southern SD70ACC 1847 leads the way up the west slope on a doubled-up NS coal drag. You can see the two mid-train units just vaguely off in the distance. The standard helper set consisting... (more)

The N&W 611 passes the old historic depot in Chatham, VA.

Eastbound with loaded coal train at mp 143.

Front Nose Shot Of NS SD80MAC 7215 Leading NS Coal Drag 594, I Love The Detail Od The SD80MAC On The Side Of The Engine.

On A Cold Day At The Cassandra Railfan Overlook, NS Coal Drag 594 Thunders Up Hill With Two Big EMD SD80MAC's On The Point, This Was Also My First Time Seeing SD80MACs In All My Years Of Raillfann... (more)