Freight cars are shuffled around by a Rail Car Mover at the TTX shop, with Jacksonville beautiful skyline in the background. This versatile machine can travel on both rail tracks and on roads. It... (more)

In the Broughton siding, the pickup of 7 cars have now been added to the consist of CSX train Q680. The conductor works to get the E0T hooked to the rear of his train before making a near 2 mile ... (more)

WHOOPS!!.... No traction!... A combination of steel wheels, massive weight, and locomotive power has created an imperfection to the rail head. It can take only a brief absence of traction (especi... (more)

Rails of two tales! Stamped with their production info, two side by side rails on the mainline where rolled and produce by two different companies and two different years. The 141 LB rail signif... (more)

The Lineville Subdivision is a heavy haul line with 136lb RE Rail installed for a strong road for trains to travel on. Maintenance is needed to provided a reliable and efficient surface that keep... (more)

On a beautiful day in Bremen, GA the siding is holding a loaded (Dump Train for curves). This unique looking machine can dump aggregate via a conveyor belt that measures the entire length of the ... (more)

A close look at an area of the rail where the lubricator pumps apply lubricant to the rail and flanges of the wheels that pass over it. This process reduces friction which promotes longer wheel a... (more)

The conductor of this remote CSX engine, steps off for a brief moment to throw the switch to line this Mother-Slug set CSXT No. 2436 and CSXT No. 1068 towards the hump instead of the Tilford Dies... (more)

STILL CLEAN! A brand new clean reefer car rolls along through Roanoke in the consist of a southbound mixed freight train. I'm sure soon this car will have a lot of graffiti on it. In 2020 Union P... (more)

The crossbucks start to flash, and the distinct sound of an air horn catches your attention as one of many trains approaches the crossing on HWY 278. In a matter of moments, a loaded coal train l... (more)

A new cantilever signal bridge stands high above Track 1 and 2 at Lafayette Connection ready for operation. At this time new signals were being installed along the line. Today V170-07 takes its tu... (more)

Holding the weight of mammoth trains and allowing them to travel for vast distances, the rail I guess you could say is the backbone of the railroad. The letter "I" typically represents its shape.... (more)

Built in 1895 one of the worlds steepest passenger railways, Lookout Mountain Incline Railway highest grade point is 72.7%. The amazing ride to the top takes 10 minutes. It operates on standard g... (more)

Bringing mixed freight through Main Street Connection on track 1, CSXT Dash 8 No. 7806 prepares to switch its train over to the Lineville Subdivision. Track 2 at the moment, is being occupied by ... (more)

A combination of smoke, dust and metal surrounds the rail grinder as it uses stones to grind the head of the rails. The smoke and dust, doesn't seem to bother the gentleman walking by one of the ... (more)