NS Q99 grinds upgrade through the side of Jellico Mountain in a sequence of 5 tunnels in total. This former Southern Railway line now only sees sporadic traffic when the loadout at Kopper Glo in C... (more)

A northbound empty coal train bound for Kopper Glo eases out of Pioneer Tunnel at the crest of the grade on the scenic and seldom-shot Jellico Branch.

A cable winching system or car mover is used to pull empty woodchip hoppers under the loadout, seen in the distance. The winch motors are housed in the yellow boxes on both sides of the tracks, wi... (more)

Constantly on the guard for rattlersnakes and copperheads in an area heavily infested by snakes, a brakeman has written a reminder to future crews. The Royal Blue spur serves the International Pap... (more)