Helpers blast through dust and sand as they struggle up the hill at Cowan, Ky.

A northbound coal train makes its way up Cowan Hill behind four "Tote Boats" working their guts out and dropping sand in a cloud behind them. These old veterans just popped out of the C... (more)

TTI is headed back to Paris, KY with 50 empty hoppers. After reaching Paris, they will be sent to Mt. Vernon, KY where they will be loaded with rock. This crossing was always fascinating with the ... (more)

Now here's an old school face I've been missing over the past few years, ever since it became non-existent on Class Is. Fortunately, you can still see the old Dash-7s in action if you make a trip ... (more)

Three B36-7s (5808, 5807, 5902) shove a northbound TTI coal train near Cowan. There are four more B36-7s on the head end.