Clear East Douglas

Coal train 70N departs on the main as power for train 285 moves back to its train

Coal train 70N flies past the Lyle elevator shortly after sunrise.

70N returning to Francisco Mine to reload.

Empty coal train 70N gets a signal to move from siding to main at East Douglas. The train is returning to Francisco Mine to reload.

A loaded NS coal train rolls across the ex NYC bridge to access Duke Energy.

70N enters the coal loadout at Francisco Mine.

UP power pulls NS train 70N on to the loading track at Francisco mine.

A loaded WB coal train powers its way up the grade from Franciso.

Loaded in, empty out. EB empty coal train 70N heads back to the mine while loaded 70T heads to PSI Energy.

70N pulls in to PSI lead to dump coal

Returning to the mine at Francisco IN. The power plant that this train serves can be seen belching steam in to the cool air above the trees to the right.

EB empty coal train rolls down (or up?) the main enroute to Francisco mine

Now out of town, 70N gets up to speed for the first time since leaving the mine and creates a nice coal halo.

WB coal train fills up the curve at Douglas siding.