Runthru trains 213/214, initiated in 1973, generally ran over A&WP/WofA between Atlanta and Montgomery with L&N power. Though they were a big step toward loss of the WP/Georgia group as independen... (more)
Leading empty hoppers south toward Calera, L&N 3007 is about to duck under SCL's ex-AB&C bridge at Helena. MofW folks may want to take a look at the failing embankment along Buck Creek, just out o... (more)
In just a few more yards, 2710 and its train will converge with the L&N's Evansville main to run past the west side of Amqui tower and head for Radnor Yard on Nashville's far south side.
This crew was doing some industrial switching in South Louisville.
This crew was doing some industrial switching in Louisville. I miss both the Dixie Line and the distinctive, throaty chug of the U25Bs. Today's units sound so tame in comparison.
With the long-idle coaling tower as a backdrop, 1103 and its L&N mates mix and mingle with SCL power at the joint S&NA Yard engine facility.
L&N 863 looks good on this sunny June afternoon, but the days of cab units on the L&N are drawing to a close.
Though they occupy adjacent numerical spots in the L&N roster, 5019 and 5020 exhibit different paint schemes, with 5019 in the older slanted lettering with black outlines and scalloped nose, and 5... (more)
In the hole for a meet with an empty coal train