This period was more or less the end of the 'old' CSX era on the Riverline. From the Conrail breakup until 2006 SD60s, 50s, 40-2s, AC600Ws and CR power were common place. Now its all GEVO all the ... (more)
The 'Reverse Time' is tricker to find then one would think. The large clearing in the hillside behind the train is where the more traditional Time vantage point is located.
After delivering loads to the Union an hour early, BLE 906 and two other tunnel motors take a train of empties back north to the docks in Conneaut. Get these shots while you can, rumor has it IC p... (more)
The Q380 derailment across town forced the Lakeshore Limited onto the old NKP, marking the first time passenger service has been on this line in over 40 years.
What the north end of the Mon Line is all about; coal and intermodal traffic. The light rail seen to the right leads to the Panhandle Bridge which at one point allowed trains from the Mon Line to ... (more)
Head end power as well as mid train and rear helpers can be seen in this shot. Looks like something one might find at Cajon's competitor for best of California railfanning; Tehachapi.
Note the EL built yard tower in the background.
The new SWP-WLE-AVR-BPRR jointly operated coal train is seen here passing over the competition on the sparsely used ex-B&O Glenwood Bridge
Former CSXT 807 has just completed its first trip after being renumbered to 4597. Even the Grafton Yard crew was a little confused by the switch at first.