The coal trains continues to flow through Thurmond. I'd like to have a quarter for every time a coal train has passed this depot.

Railroading the right way!

Heading across the only large rail + road bridge in West Virginia. The conductor is hanging on the rear, and heading into the approaching snow on the far bank. I wonder how many people have made... (more)

Standing on main street in downtown Thurmond.

CSXT empty train in siding at Thurmond.

The Mt. Hope coal job heads west crossing the New River on a bridge shared with autos. Between the River chugging underneath and the coal cars bopping along side, the driver in the car must be hav... (more)

The 1989 version of the EB New River Train (Huntington, WV to Hinton, WV) rolls down “Main Street” in Thurmond. The power for the 1989 train was CSX FP7 #118 and CSX F7B #119. CSX #118 started... (more)

Thurmond station and empty coal train lighted by afternoon sun wait for the Mount Hope Crew.

Empty coal train ready to head west up the grade to Mount Hope.

CSXT 4770 leads a grain train eastbound on the former C&O thru Thurmond,WV

Had a chance to duck in the New River Gorge, and visit the remnants of the town of Thurmond. It didn't disappoint, and managed to catch a coal drag rolling through in front of the old C&O coaling ... (more)

The 1989 version of the New River Train (Huntington, WV to Hinton, WV) rolls by the Thurmond Station. The power for the 1989 train was CSX FP7 #118 and CSX F7B #119. CSX #118 started life in 1952 ... (more)

Probably one of the neatest places to railfan on the former C&O is the old town of Thurmond. There are so many different props and angles to choose from. Especially these group of buildings in dow... (more)

Very few places can you find in Appalachia where you can stay in one location and be blessed with several different vantage points to photograph. One place that comes to my mind is Thurmond. Along... (more)