Given the uncertain profile of the Hartwell, this is a serious load for our 44-tonner!
Looking toward Bowersville on the Hartwell. The 4556 at this time was still painted in full CNW livery.
Business is good on the Athens branch. This GP10/GP9/GP30 combo are coupled to twenty cars for interchange to the NS.
ex-RF&P moving covered hoopers
This engine is still on the roster
ex-Conrail and ex-Rio Grande working for Hartwell Railroad
Newly acquired from the Gulf and Ohio railnet. This unit is getting a few repairs from Johnson Railway Service before it's ready for work on the Athens branch.
EX RFP, Rio Grande, and Conrail units make up today's consist at Lavonia.
All is quiet on the Hartwell at Airline this morning.
A one of a kind kind photo taken in Lavonia, GA. An ex-CNW GP9R, an ex-RF&P GP35, and an ex-Rio Grande GP35 all in their original liveries together on one train.
The three veteran engines sit ready (apparent as the RF&P GP35 kept blowing out exhaust) to do some work the day after April Fools Day.
Ex-Rio Grande GP35 #3044 sits in front of the feed mill on a beautiful Spring morning.