CSX loaded ethanol train B639 passes the grave of 'An Unknown Hero' at Allatoona

CSX train M515 works its way south through Allatoona. The original W&A alignment can be seen on the right now acting as a levee for man-made Lake Allatoona.

Georgia summer is in full swing. Abundant sunshine, blue skies, and mimosa blooms. And boy, is it hot. CSX Q241 struggles upgrade past the Unknown Hero grave in the small town of Allatoona, GA, o... (more)

Only one unit operating; train was struggling!

Gravesite is from (Civil War) battle of Allatoona, part of the Atlanta campaign

A southbound CSX train passes by Lake Allatoona with all leased power. Ex-DME 6065, exx-HLCX 5030, exxx-CR 812, exxxx-CR 6261, nee-PC 6261 (SD40).