After crossing the south fork of the Green River the CNO&TP began a major climb to this small hamlet. This used to require a narrow gassy tunnel. No more, thanks to a forward-thinking Southern R... (more)
A snow squall is a funny thing, so impressive, imitating a blizzard, a poor politician campaigning on a short budget, then lo, the sun approaches. Bright and clear in five minutes as it happened ... (more)
The "Rathole" is an actually a study in contrasts all the way from Cincinnati to Emory Gap. This is one of the flat areas that intersperse with the rugged territory. Hear a hot SB merc... (more)
Westbound hoppers burst out of the smoke and fumes in the days of mixed consists. Spur to the right is generally used only by M of W. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.
Northbound hoppers at a location which has changed much since the days when a tower was really here. The broom sedge emerging after the line relocation has no doubt given way to scrub pines and b... (more)