A former UP unit via CEFX, this veteran has a new career in the "hollers" and far-flung hidden places of the new master.

While waiting for the CSX Santa train I decided to go to a place that is usually good for a couple of shots if you want to drive a long way on a narrow road.

SD40 No. 3195 and SD40-2 No. 6195 rest under the yard lights at Carbo Yard. Appalachian Electric Power's Carbo generating plant highlights the background.

A branch used to run from Carbo for several miles north. It started as an CRR line accessed by trackage rights over N&W. N&W acquired the line but in recent years it was not operated north of th... (more)

This September 1969 view finds Clinchfield Coal SW600 #100 working the Clinchfield Coal prep plant at Carbo, VA.

Clinch River Railroad #2 at AEP's Carbo, VA plant in 1991.

Showing the worse for wear, a favorite SD60 engine with an EOT and dirt idles away at the Carbo Yad office yards from the bridge leading to the Clinch Valley main. The yard serves the huge Moss #3... (more)

Class leader with class.

Late afternoon in front of the yard office

Grizzled veteran on CEFX loads ready to depart. 4:00PM

Ex Conrail unit on the head of a mine run obviously needing more power to proceed over the CV main.

Ex Conrail unit on the head of a mine run.

Already sitting a couple of days. No crew in sight.