The southbound CSX deadhead move of the Kentucky Derby Train gets underway at Corbin, KY after a quick crew change and fuel stop lead by F40PHs 9998 and 9993.

Taken from the Monon and moved to the coal fields, these units lasted about another decade hauling coal and looking good with the jaunty bell mounted on the short hood.

The last number in the C420 roster, originally P&N and former SCL, didn't last long and was stored awaiting disposition having never been repainted. I wonder if this one ever operated on this rai... (more)

I got this one on the west side the day prior and stayed the night because I would never see it again. This is the east side.

It was late in the afternoon when I got this shot and I knew we'd never meet again so we spent the night.

Relegated to the dead line, ths unit has a most unusual sideways horn. I wondered if it operated that way. They would have mounted it that way if it saved a nickel, I'm sure.

If I were pinned down on the subject I would probably have to name the RS-11 as my all-time favorite. These started out on the SAL and came to L&N from SCL. Regrettably their working days are ov... (more)

Feeding eight motors required high throttle settings and this ex-TC unit is slugging it out as it shoves a large cut of the stuff that made Corbin great.

From the Oro Dam Constructors to L&N, one of the few decent shots I got of these in L&N colors. Their chug chug was unmistakable, unmuffled and glorious. At least the FDL engine was good for som... (more)

"Back in the day" we didn't have blogs, etc. to get news. Geeps did not do well in the coal fields and were hardly ever seen in those parts. To this day we wonder what occasioned the visit of tw... (more)

How I wish these had caught on! Somehow I don't think equipping an RS-3 with a 251 was really a program at all. From all I've heard about South Louisville, they probably had a couple of extras 2... (more)

A big chunky overworked workhorse.

Bearing a number from a numbering scheme that just never fully materialized this unit shows evidence of participation in the great coal boom of the period.

Bearing a number from a numbering scheme that just never fully materialized this unit shows evidence of participation in the great coal boom of the period.

How the mighty hath fallen. Bearing evidence of its short-lived 5600 number this ex-demo unit is a lowly yard switcher bearing evidence of South Louisville's make-do modifications. She won't las... (more)