CSX mine run R202 has 60 loads of fresh coal from Clearco Mine making the steep descent towards the New River mainline at Meadow Creek, WV. Along with setting retainers on 30% of the train and usi... (more)

Four A&O GP 38-2's throttle up as the lead Carter Roag loads back to Grafton on the Pickens Sub.

In a scene complete with something for about any diesel fan, including a GP9, FP9, BL2, F7, FA-1 and EMD-repowered RS-3, West Virginia Central's eclectic power strolls out of the shop area to head... (more)

Beech Mountain RR leased SW1500 ex CSX 1118 runs light over the lower submarine bridge returning to the loadout for its final cut of cars.

765 leads the eastbound New River Train at Charleston West Virginia.

South Branch Valley GP 9 ex B&O/C&O 6240 sits with sister engine 6604 ex B&O 751 under cloudy skies at Green Springs West Virginia.

Former Norfolk & Western 8039 leads a westbound empty hopper train past an eastbound loaded coal train at Bluestone West Virginia.

An eastbound loaded coal train rolls under Hwy 52 at Eckman West Virginia lead by former Norfolk & Western 6075. When photographing a primarily black & white railroad in the winter time in souther... (more)

Former Norfolk & Western 8565, leads an eastbound loaded coal train at Bluestone West Virginia on a cold March day.

Former Norfolk & Western 1382 and Slug, lead an eastbound loaded coal train near Coopers West Virginia.

A trio of SD40's lead Wheeling & Lake Erie train 218 as it crosses over the Ohio River bridge into Rockdale, West Virginia from Mingo Junction, Ohio. This massive bridge was built in 1904 by the A... (more)

A westbound three unit pusher set is about to pass an eastbound loaded coal train at Bluestone West Virginia on a cold March day.

Eastbound excursion more or less drifting after the tough pull into Bluefield. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.

Helpers giving a shove on an EB grain train. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.

As a huge coal train is entirely over the top of the grade its large helper set is still attached, which is somewhat unusual. Looks like the conductor is stepping down with his grip. As the coal... (more)