The Chessie System was starting to merge the B&O, C&O and WM. Some of the red WM F7s were showing up in Chicago, Newport News and even the front of coal service power in Grafton. To see more circu... (more)

A pair of classics

A weathered veteran switches the east end of Grafton Yard.

Duriing the seventies. Western Maryland power was showing up in the heart of the B&O. This F unit was prepared to do what ever was asked. To see more circus painted Western Maryland click more)

The clouds and rain never realy let up, and I was stuck with this kind of light. But the scene was fullfilling anyway. The GP 30 leading three other units was heading to pickup loaded coal train ... (more)

The rain continued most of the day. This happens in hilly country in the summer. A spectacular freight arrived with 6 units leading. A GP35, two GP 30s, F unit and two geeps.

F7 and GP9 are entering Grafton engine facilites during a summer shower. The rain makes them look new.

Another mine run gets underway near engine facility. The brakeman climbing aboard looks like a Faller HO figure. The new Chessie System logo was called a broken dish. By 2008 standards it also loo... (more)

Grafton was my go to city in West Virginia when I needed some shots to kick up my portfolio. Mine runs terminated in the long yard and often used two unit EMD lashups for power. My favorite combin... (more)

by 1972 Chessie system started painting units in universal paint markings with the broken dish herald. The individual railroad equipment still maintained original road markings. Such as B&O. Th... (more)

A westbound hopper train prepares to depart Grafton during a rainy June afternoon.

Leased power heads a mixed freight through Grafton Yard.

Helpers on the rear of a departing train.