As a huge coal train is entirely over the top of the grade its large helper set is still attached, which is somewhat unusual. Looks like the conductor is stepping down with his grip. As the coal... (more)
Probably among the last of the "big hook" work trains to ever run on NS before the Cormans and Hulchers took over departs westbound and is now on the Clinch Valley Sub, allegedly traveli... (more)
Out in the sunflower vastness of the Nebraska Sandhills, BN 5584 leads a set of DC power on an eastbound coal train through cow country west of Mullen.
My dad captured this gem. Railroading at it's finest. Five C30-7's with a loaded coal train, working up hill, with the sanders on. I can only imagine the sound, (Tom Ellis photo)