With the train safe across the road, the conductor radios back to his engineer and discusses how far they are about to shove in these former ACL/SCL phosphate hoppers that have now been reassigned... (more)
After going into emergency for the 2nd time, Q617 starts rolling again towards Montgomery. Check out the coupler on the lead unit, looks like it must be "No knuckle November".
As cookie cutter as they appear, this GEVO provides for a good shot as it leads Q619 through the quaint town of Loachapoka on a gorgeous April afternoon.
After throwing the switch for their movement, this CSX employee watches as the second mother/ slug set, lead by a veteran GP40-2, comes up from Vulcan Quarry near Loachapoka, Al to couple on to th... (more)