Early model U28Bs are best distinguished from the U25 by the sloping nose. This former CRI&P unit was photographed by Dave Petke. From my collection.

Fall is well along as a huge string of old GEs chug into town with radiators blocked by fallen leaves. The train is empty so maybe nothing overheated on the way.

Another day at the TTI with a whole lot of nothing going on. They are left with one transload customer within the yard and have a handful of stored coal cars shoved up the main a few mines.

ex-RI 244

ex/exx-CSXT/SBD 5763, nee-SCL 1812

"Photographer's Special" just east of Paris, KY on the TTI Railroad.

Departing Paris with coal loads for Maysville

ex-CSXT 6856, nee-RF&P 122

Picked over and without much of a viable future left, 5857 waits out a fall evening in Paris, KY likely next to make a move with aid from a scrapper.

There isn't much going on at TTI these days, what little there is happens with a transloading operation in the yard at Paris, KY. 5819 is one of just a couple of locos on the roster still active t... (more)

A scene that most likely will never be repeated. A wash out near Maysville on the line and coal business pretty much dormant for their service, has left the business dead. Several pieces of equipm... (more)

Rusty, worn, and tired, these old GE's display a colorful history of their previous and current owners and schemes. An uncertain fate awaits all three at the time of this picture. With no revenue ... (more)

At the end of a successful chase of CSX K421 which was led by UP 1988, we find ourselves at the headquarters of the TTI Railroad in Paris, KY. Though not much was active that day, there were some ... (more)

Sweet morning light greets four TTI B36-7's just east of Paris as they begin the journey to Maysville.

Going at a moderate pace this southbound merchandise train glides through this picturesque town in the Bluegrass. They will soon pass the shops and facilities of TTI.