Trespassing in Climax Territory. It's long been known that geared steam locomotives are the masters of logging track. "Logging track" is a kind way of saying track that is hastily... (more)

Tree-Tunnel Time Traveler. Amid the shadows and highlights of the lush tree-tunnel just west of Durbin, WV, the former Meadow River Lumber Company Heisler #6 slowly makes her way south on t... (more)

The Durbin Rocket stopped for a drink of water.

After a long day of Greenbrier Valley trains, Earl stands proudly in front of his steed at the Durbin depot.

With the last of the regularly-scheduled Durbin & Greenbrier Valley passenger trains, Moore-Keppel #3 trundles back into Durbin.

I spent a lot of time between photo locations studying this exact view. It's really amazing, the faith put in that locking pin and that coupler knuckle... World's strongest handshake, indeed.

After a long day of running up and down the Greenbrier Valley, Moore-Keppel #3 cools its heels in the Durbin yard. Lighting by Chase Gunnoe.

Early Fall, Somewhere, West Virginia. A venerable Climax geared locomotive trundles down the valley with the daily mixed bound for Durbin. Thanks to Chase Gunnoe for organizing this charter, it ... (more)

"Oh Snap!" A Chase Gunnoe photo charter almost started in disaster when after the first pass-by, on the Durbin Wye, Climax number three was backing up when a voice over the radio was he... (more)

During a Chase Gunnoe photo charter in Durbin, Climax number 3 rambles through the forest. The trees have already started to change, adding slight tinges of yellow to what would have been a fairl... (more)

During a Chase Gunnoe photo charter in Durbin, Climax number 3 does rambles through the forest. The trees have already started to change, adding slight tinges of yellow to what would have been a ... (more)

During a Chase Gunnoe photo charter in Durbin, Climax number 3 does a pass-by near and old shed. Rain from Joaquin had been an ongoing issue buy did provide some breaks for the 300 photographers ... (more)

During a Chase Gunnoe charter, Durbin Climax #3 passes by with freight cars and a unique stenciling. Leaves have already started to change colors and are nearing Peak in the area.

Prior to the start of a Chase Gunnoe charter, Durbin Climax #3 eases out of the engine shed in the pouring rain.

Durbin WV, the land that time forgot. Once an important interchange point between the Chesapeake and Ohio and the Western Maryland railroads this station now serves as the base of operations for ... (more)