DPU on a KCS coal load for a TXU plant
The trees are begining their change as a brand new BNSF Gevo shoves a loaded coal train over the mountain.
Mid train helpers
An empty grain train heads north toward Heavener Ok after meeing a loaded coal train at Rich Mountain Siding.
8 engines on a empty coal
A loaded grain train struugles to get going again at Rich Mountain after meeting a westbound wind mill train. The train is slowly heading down to the east end of the siding to see if they are line... (more)
Crawling over Rich Mountain, KCS SD70ACE 4019 shoves hard on the rear of a southbound grain train with a group of wildflowers and US Route 270 in the foreground.
Engineer gives a friendly wave--to the photographer or to the crew of the South Local in the pass. The beast is picking up speed past the crest with its load of autoracks for Shreveport.
A loaded grain train tackles the grade over Rich Mountain.
The KCS executive train makes an appearance on Rich Mountain for a company photo shoot, pausing here for snacks for the crew from the local store.