A southbound coal train emerges from one of the many tunnels on the Clinchfield's famous Blue Ridge Loops with a U36C leading. These units were purchased to handle unit coal trains to southern pow... (more)

On a rare journey outside of the Clinchfield, the Clinchfield 1 spot is simmering outside the L&N Knoxville Depot. The two B-units behind the little 10 wheeler will provide a majority of the power... (more)

An empty northbound empty with a quartet of six axle power rounds a curves just outside of Unicoi, TN. At this time, seeing nothing in Family Lines was somewhat unusual, especially since many othe... (more)

A somewhat rare sight, a Clinchfield SW7 355 enters Johnson City, TN on an Erwin bound local. After construction of the high line in the mid seventies, the Clinchfield no longer had to run through... (more)

A big coal train begins its charge southbound out of Erwin with veteran F7 800 on the point. The train is about to enter one of the most beautiful parts of the whole railroad, the Nolichucky River... (more)

A wide array of Clinchfield power sits outside the Erwin locomotive shops and transfer table pit. On the Clinchfield, having the power in top shape was essential to ensure that the coal would keep... (more)

With white flags flying, CRR 800 waits patiently to work a passenger train as the Clinchfield One Spot passes by as it will work the same excursion. 35mm slide from my collection, photographer unk... (more)

In late 1970, the Clinchfield decided that additional switchers in Erwin and Kingsport were needed to help reclassify trains that entered the major yards there. However, rather than purchase new ... (more)

A pair of Clinchfield high horsepower workhorses sit at the Dante Engine terminal being prepared to make another journey out onto the scenic line. During this time, this could have been a very goo... (more)

When the One Spot was not to pull an excursion, the Clinchifield would call on FP7 200 and F7 800. Even though both were not exempt from freight service, but when they were needed, they were shiny... (more)

A six pack of first generation geeps power a heavy southbound coal train towards Kingsport, Tennessee. At this time, this was certainly a rarity, especially considering the railroad had SD40's, S... (more)

By 1981, all but 4 of the F-units were gone from the CRR roster, either by sale of trade in to EMD for new units. However, 4 tough covered wagons were still pushing on at this stage; relegated to ... (more)

In the early 1970's, EMD and GE simply could not meet the power demands of railroads, and as a result, railroads such as the Clinchfield, who ran big trains in mountain territory and required big ... (more)

In the early 1970's, EMD and GE simply could not meet the power demands of railroads, and as a result, railroads such as the Clinchfield, who ran big trains in mountain territory and required big ... (more)

During the Tom Moore era, excursions were a very common practice to help promote the railroad. Pulling this short excursion is CRR 200, the only F-unit that the Clinchfield owned that had an onboa... (more)