J3K and 852-20 Dec 20,2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4iKG48jtZo

CSXT Engine 5000 At Big 4 Russell Ky

I couldnt get a real good shot due to poor lighting and an unsteady hand but here are 2 pics of this engine getting ready to pull at the big 4 yard in Russell.Yardmaster there cautioned me about taking photographs in the yard.Said if any supervisors where there that they would get on my case.There is some video but I need to edit it first.It will be on another post later.

4/29/2010 NS 381 Lee St Charleston W Va

Circus Train Departure-Engines And Passenger Cars Arrive In Charleston

Train Goint To Beth Mines

Couldnt get over to the NS to get a glimpse of the circus train so I got this on the CSX.Two SD40DCs with 90 John Amos cars in Westward siding going to Beth.

Pics From Fork Creek Mine

I got on the bridge and took a couple of shots.

Shell Oil Railroad Commercial From 1971

I obtained a Monday Night Football telecast from 1971 and found this little gem in the commercials.

Aftermath Of Accident In St Albans

Here are a couple of pictures of the engine involved in the accidental death of an 84 year old former railroad employee who was struck on Sunday morning Feb 21.This is followed by a video of the train coupling up at 2nd st.A passing grain train is also shown.

This is one of my conductor buddies on the NS who used to work on the W Va secondary but now works out of Kenova.Do not know where this was taken but it is one hell of a snow drift.

1/18/10 NS 380 Passing Through Charleston W Va

Coming through the west side.