A pair of "Kittens" lead westbound R217 up the East Slope of Sand Patch Grade, just east of Mance.

Daylight and fresh air greet 217 as he exits the west portal of Sand Patch Tunnel.

217's autoracks are travelling in style, behind a B&O GP40!

Colorful fall leaves surround a much more drab subject, one of CSX's gray ghost C40-8s.

Heading directly into the afternoon sun, 217 approaches Falls Cut Tunnel.