An empty coal train exits the Dante yard to serve the coal fields of Virginia with CRR 3001 and 6 other units on the point. 35mm slide from my collection, photographer unknown.
The cab of Clinchfield No. 1, former Black Mountain, built in 1882. After being restored and used in excursion service in the 1970s, it was sent to the B&O Museum for exhibit in the 1980s.
P.O. Likens is a legend in Clinchfield Country. A lifelong railroader, CMO, restorer of #1, and a "helluva fine feller". Here he is greeting the return of a south end round trip in the good old ... (more)