Q589 in the tight confines of the approach to the north portal of Cowan Tunnel observed from the Tracy City Branch abandoned right of way.
Cowan Pushers shoving hard on tail end spine car of Q589
Q589 in the first stage of the Cumberland Mountain ascent
Southbound intermodal passes large solar powered trackside installation and about to pass under the Tracy City branch overpass and enter the north bore of Cowan Tunnel.
A CSX train heading for Nashville passes by an old relic displayed at the station converted to a museum. The helper set on the rear was also a pair of AC4400's.
Built 3/1943 Originally US Corp of Engineers #7951. After WWII sold to Cowan Stone as #795. Cowan Stone became Ideal Cement then Marquette Cement which should be the last owner as of this photo... (more)
Southbound by the Cowan Depot (well worth a visit), charging uphill towards the Cowan Tunnel. Two CSX AC4400CWs are on the rear pushing.
CSX B36-7 drags a grain train south through Cowan, TN, and gets a helping hand from a pair of CW40-8s on the rear.
