As my Kentucky sojourn was ending I decided to get back to over to this operation. While not as exciting as the Alco alligator that was here previously it was good to see at least one of the rare... (more)

Squaw Creek's U33Cs 5752 and 3809, seen here with empties, were I believe the last of their kind to remain active in the U.S.

Once the companion of Alligators, this ex-SOU unit has a more mundane, ex-BN partner by this time. They have brought the daily train down to unload at the usual ambling gait. These old "Boats" m... (more)

After hearing these were not long for the world, I took a day off work and made the pilgrimage. After waiting for what seemed like forever the daily train approached at a leisurely pace and pause... (more)

Still looking good after many years, this ex-ATSF gator is loafing along on trackage operated by Squaw Creek, Yankeetown Dock and Norfolk Southern. It's a pie job.

Complete with Indian head logo, Squaw Creek Coal's RSD15's looked sharp in their yellow scheme.

Squaw Creek Coal's RSD15's looked sharp in their yellow scheme.

Squaw Creek RSD-15 (DL600B) with loaded coal train.

Squaw Creek Alligators 9843 and 9842 bring coal loads down the grade between Pelzer and Yankeetown, IN.