Rock loads from Mt. Vernon, Ky. head north towards Maysville for offloading.

Rock loads from Mt. Vernon, Ky. head north towards Maysville for offloading.

Rock loads for Mt. Vernon, Ky. head north towards Maysville for offloading.

TTI had quite the railfan base today in Lewisburg. TTI is just crossing over old state route 11, with rock from the quarry in Mt. Vernon, KY. They will set the cars out in Maysville and take the e... (more)

TTI with 5 B36-7's head up the loaded coal train as it heads north out of Paris, KY

Around and down, TTI rolls into the outskirts of Carlisle, KY bound for Maysville, KY where the black gold in tow will be loaded onto barges for transport on the Ohio River.

An upturn in traffic has lent to TTI gathering railfans in droves, myself included to capture their unique motive power consists while they can be had. Here 5815, in the newest silver and blue vs.... (more)

In the early morning light, a 45 car loaded coal train departs the TTI Yard in Paris, Kentucky with a set of 4 B36-7's leading the way to Maysville

TTI is headed back to Paris, KY with empty hoppers. They have just passed over the only truss bridge on the 50 mile line, spanning Hinkston Creek. After reaching Paris, the hoppers will be sent t... (more)

TTI #257 and Ex-CSXT #5817 sit dead at the roundhouse in Paris, KY.

TTI #5815 leads a loaded northbound coal train towards Maysville, KY.

TTI is headed back to Paris, KY with 50 empty hoppers. After reaching Paris, they will be sent to Mt. Vernon, KY where they will be loaded with rock. This crossing was always fascinating with the ... (more)

With 45 loads of coal, TTI is crossing over old state route 11 in Lewisburg, KY. They are just a few miles from Maysville, KY where they will drop the loads off at their terminal, then head back t... (more)

Four beautifully matched TTI B36-7's lead a northbound coal train between Paris and Maysville. This was my first TTI chase in over three years and it was a real treat to enjoy this soulful operati... (more)

It's close quarters in downtown Carlisle as the Paris bound test run snakes through downtown.