The NS F's lead the Asheville-Knoxville return trip for the Lexington Group as they cross the French Broad River at Leadvale,TN.

Leading the westbound Pochahontas (Train number 25) out of Roanoke engineer Hawkins reaches from the cab window to receive his new set of running orders as he begins his trek towards Bluefield and... (more)

This extra north is crossing the not so full Lake James. After arriving at this location I was shocked to the sight that I could actually get to this angle that is inaccessible in the summer and f... (more)

Mtys WB are going towards Hinton as this train rolls away towards the sunset.

The last night pic taken on this particular evening was here of the signal bridge at Summerhill. After capturing several images of the old Pennsy CPL's I opted out on this wide angle perspective o... (more)

Maybe one of the nicer props of the " Celebration at the Station " night photo session was the N&W herald that is displayed on the former N&W train station, now OW Link Museum. Special thanks to t... (more)

This extra south is crossing one of the most recognizable landmarks on the former CRR. Copper Creek Viaduct. With tons of Appalachian coal this SB is in Run 8 as it muscles on towards the next sum... (more)

Helpers assist in dynamic braking if needed when moving eastbound for the final leg of the trip to Altoona.

Extra south passing the intermediate signal at MP 9. He is about to enter Hills Mills Tunnel. This vantage point takes a little bit of sweat and effort to go to but the reward is worth it.

As the storm approaches this northbound freight crosses the bridge at Burnside enroute to Danville and points north.

547 SB is coasting in dynamics as it crosses the North Fork of the Holston River as it makes the 0.5% descent into Kingsport.

As the last rays of sunlight fall this extra north crosses the bridge at Skaggs Hole. The foliage for this year is almost gone but one thing rests assured......the coal trains will still roll on.

After departing Clifton Forge for points east....This EB is rolling pass the siding at Haden. Its amazing you can see the whole train in one picture!

Even after the merger there are still signs of the Big Blue. But....this was 4 years ago and the engine has been repainted and even its number has been changed since then.

Pushers roll NB approaching the South End of Towers. This was a good parting shot. A day long stay at Towers was well worth it and I was rewarded with great weather and excellent mountain railroad... (more)