Freshly painted "snoot" and a nicely clean partner wheel and freight thru the north central Lone Star State. Photo by Calvin Christman, from my collection.

Another day at work, before the Interstate ruined the scene. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.

Poignant for me is the sad state of the former N&W passenger geep pictured here. Note the longitudinal air tanks, feature usually reserved for the later GP18. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my col... (more)

Originally a N&W high hood unit this one got tasteful nose job from MRL. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.

Lost among the ridiculous number of SD40-2s were a group of much more likable units.

Out of service. No info on where this unit came from or what became of it. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

Entering the Palestine Sub is an EB piggyback train. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

Not seen as often today as in years past these little beasts were equipped for mobile living. If I had unlimited funds I think I'd like to have a private car that is self-propelled such as this o... (more)

A westbound freight moves the out of Pigs Eye. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

Wearing the "Vengeful" paint scheme, this unit is typical of what happened to former L&N under the new management. I guess they forgot all that money this railway produced while they we... (more)

Nothing on the slide but I'd guess around 1982 before much had been repainted.

This locomotive was supposedly numbered 10 at one time but long after demise of the railroad it's back to the original 102. Interesting. A real critter. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my colle... (more)

Eastbound excursion more or less drifting after the tough pull into Bluefield. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.

Westbound coal hoppers returning to the mines. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.

Helpers giving a shove on an EB grain train. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.