A crew retrieves the locos from the service area as they get the units ready to go into pusher service for the day.

The yard at Danville plays host to both AC and DC power. Both these train are pointed towards the coalfields.

The Ohio River Bridge dwarfs this coal train in size.

KRT acquired these units from CN. They are actually GP40-2L (W). I was told that the "L" and "W" repersents no dynamics and a wide safety cab. So I assume these are pretty rare units.

This well worn Dash 8 exits one of the twin Hatfield tunnels near Matewan and crosses the bridge back into WV after briefly passing thru Pike County KY.

A loaded coal train is crossing the left fork of Ben Creek as it decends the steep grade coming off the Gilbert Branch of The Pokey.

A late NS 18M blasts out of Glen Alum Tunnel after being slowed by winter storm Titan.

NS U20 backs up the Gilbert Branch to load at Alpha Natural Recources. Cabs like this are still common along the Pokey during mine runs like this.

This crew finishes up a fresh weld by grinding it into it's final shape. They will have to hurry as the Heartland Corridor Tunnel project curfew is being lifted/

The slide fence protects the trains from the massive cliffs that loom above the east portal of Glen Alum Tunnel.

HVSRY 2010 Santa Train.

The NS Interstate heritage unit is serving in pusher duty along The Pokey. Here, the unit and another AC leave the yard to go to the rescue of a underpowered grain train at Farm

THis ex- C&O GP7 pulls under the old coaling tower as the conductor spots the train to couple. Today it will head the HVSRY Santa Train.

The Interstate heritage unit hustles empties back to Williamson Yard.

A Williamson turn job hustles empties back to the coalfields. The train is exiting Kentucky via Hatfield Tunnels and across the Tug River back into West Virginia.