A former Chessie System (C&O 4389) GP40-2 heads local freight B791-12 in Gates.
Idling in the Kingsport Yard, a CSX first trick yard job switches cars for a paper facility in the background, along the Clinchfield mainline.
This is the far reach of the CSX west Cumberland Freight Yard. This remote operator is preparing to go back into the yard. In the background are the Sand Patch helpers.
In a light rainfall, the RCO climbs back aboard his power to head back into the yard.
Its rare to see a 4 axle unit lead a coal train in Southeastern KY
