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)

This has been a location I have been wanting to photograph for a very long time. Being patient and having a cloudless sky rewarded me with this well lit perspective. A lot of spots on this side of... (more)

Extra north engine 803 blasts out of the north end of the North Twin Tunnel after receiving a clear indication at Hill Station. This train is short on time and is nearing the track speed of 40 MPH... (more)

This WB manifest is moving through the siding getting ready to meet an EB loaded coal train.

This extra south is about to crest the grade at Altapass and begin his journey down the Blue Ridge Loops. He is entering the 1,865 ft long Blue Ridge Tunnel.

A young shop worker does some heavy work on the 614 as she as arrived for a heavy overhaul. Taken at the Virginia Museum of Transportation during a Lerro Productions charter.

As the final rays of sunlight shine the 734 crosses over from Ridgeley, WV into Cumberland,Md on the final runby of the day on this Carl Franz Photo Charter.

After meeting a northbound manifest this heavy loaded coal train gets moving again as it approaches the north portal of Vance tunnel. It is nearing the Blue Ridge Summit and a trip down the famous... (more)

As expected, coal business is strong on the Pokey main.

Have you ever had one of those locations where you just cant get the shot because you didnt think the sun angle never hit there? Boy was I wrong. This location at the west end of the Pikeville Cut... (more)

Two toots for going ahead! 1225 is pulling forward to the loading platform to pick up its load of passengers for this days journey to the North Pole. Adding to the photo is this interesting semaph... (more)

One of the most noted features of railroads on the former CRR and Appalachia are the use of tunnels. In order for railroads to be built through the rugged, mountainous topography of this region t... (more)

The sun rises in northern Ohio behind the northbound B&O - CPL style signal at South Deshler.

Nickel Plate Road 765 rolls south towards the town of Owosso during an "Historic Transportation Preservation" charter.

The 4 spot is still rolling on at 15 years of age. The Skaggs Hole Bridge is fairly interesting because the bridge span actually reaches into the Skaggs Hole Tunnel.