Fancifully lettered "Engine, engine, number 9" for the tourist train this rare model in fact is a working freight unit when not in that role. It was previously owned by Louisiana & Pine... (more)

KXHR 9 wobbles south over the second of three Island Home Ave crossings on the line. Engineer Rick will guide the single SW600 and load for Phillips 66 along-side Aultman Road for nearly a half mi... (more)

Long since devoid of cars to be loaded and unloaded, many former industrial buildings littering the northern end of KXHR's K-line have since been revitalized for use as restaurants and breweries. ... (more)

'Engine Engine Number 9' leans into the curve at Jones Street after retrieving a single load from The NS K&A interchange bound for Phillips 66.

With just a half mile left to Phillips 66, Rick Jones eases KXHR 9 through one last reverse curve into Mead's Quarry–a nature preserve maintained by Ijams. At one point in time, Mead's Quarry di... (more)

For the first time in 2022, KXHR's SW600–number 9, traverses the rather forlorn K-Line bound for Phillips 66 with a single car in tow and engineer Rick Jones at the throttle. Yesterday’s move ... (more)

After retrieving a single Asphalt tank from the Norfolk Southern interchange, KXHR 9 rolls deep into the heart of South Knoxville with Rick at the throttle and Austin riding shotgun. The rare Knox... (more)

It’s 9:40 AM and our charter train is ready for boarding on the riverfront. The rare unit, lettered ”Three Rivers Ramler” is enough to keep us interested, however there will be others. Aft... (more)

Golden summer evening light reflects upon the bulk storage tanks at Holston Gases' terminal, located along the banks of the Tennessee River, and the Three River's Rambler Railroad tuxedo-painted S... (more)

KNOXVILLE, TN ON 08/26/07. 3 RIVERS RAMBLER RAILFAN DAY ON THE KNOXVILLE AND HOLSTON RIVER RR. RARE SW-600 LEADS A PHOTO RUNBY OF THE MORNING TRAIN WHICH WENT EAST OFF THE USUAL ROUTE.

The last Three Rivers Rambler of the day heads back towards Knoxville

This rare SW600 is assigned to KXHR's Three Rivers Rambler excursion operation. It sure looks sharp in its Southern-inspired livery.

Knoxville & Holston River SW600 #9 is dedicated to Gulf & Ohio's Three Rivers Rambler excursion train and is seen here at Marbledale running around its train for the trip back to Knoxville. The 3R... (more)