I'm going to miss this railroad more than any other one since the Clinchfield. It was the closest big "exotic" railroad to me in the last few years. These units hark back to the days w... (more)

White smoke billows as 71-86 struggle through a cattle guard on their way up a slight grade to a short trestle. The fresh ballast, old ties, and warped rails indicate why the entire branch has a ... (more)

The crew has the air conditioning on full blast on their way down the Arkansas Western branch from Heavener, OK to Waldron, AR. Note the light smoke from 71 as it is trying to maintain the 10 mph... (more)

Railroad fireworks. 71-86 get carbon build-up cleaned out. The units were the power for the Arkansas Western branch local. The line had a 10 mph speed restriction.