Climbing into Roanoke, CSX train C040 is loaded with 100 cars of coal and equipped with 3 GE units for power.

Train C040-14 rolls south acrsso the Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River at Trafford, Al

Tons of coal enter Roanoke under the power of an Evolution Series GE engine. Having a DPU on heavy tonnage trains coming south into Roanoke is needed due to its grade. CSXT #835 fills that positi... (more)

To help keep things moving efficiently, a locomotive is assisting through radio signal on the rear of this heavy coal train. Locomotives used as DPU's like this one, are commonly used in railroad... (more)