Now, the old Tennessee Central was not a high speed line but they did have super elevation on curves, some of it was even in the right direction. In any case this CSX graduate, before that, C&O, ... (more)

Four miles east of town and a CF7 on a passenger train. Who'd a thunk it! Ah, railroading. Photo by "Boxcar" Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.

It ain't perfect but that color is pretty close to the color of the first car, which is perfect. An excursion is preparing to depart back in the early days. Photo by "Boxcar" Jim Satte... (more)

An out-of-towner in Railtex colors has show up to help out. Photo by "Boxcar" Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.

For me the favorite EMD butthead is this little 600 HP beast and the Evans-era in NC provided a nice paint job on this former Union Railroad unit. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.

Monroe was a favorite place back in the day. Things have settled down unfortunately. The great original paint scheme seems to be trying to get out.

Photographer unknown, from my collection.

My favorite MKT units were these oddities. I always wondered how they pulled compared to a straight GP9s. And why did they buy dynamic brakes only on these. Most are pictured from the other en... (more)

I posted the other side some years ago. My labelling code says photographer unknown but my caption says it was me. In any case here it is. If I were king all rosters would start at 1.

Looks as if a local came to grief somewhere and is stored awaiting what? Photo by "Boxcar" Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.

Ersatz Monon but looking magnificent the lead units of the "Fair Train" are outside on a beautiful winter day. Photo by Mike Dolenski.

Back to back buttheads on a local freight. I love it! And one in this B&M inspired scheme. Maine weather, not so much.

Cute. No frills. I bet this thing was a rolling sauna in the Mississippi/Alabama summers. I've always wondered what the curved handrail on the side of cabooses is for. I've never seen it used f... (more)

Wood! That's what it's all about on the M&B especially back here in the pre-Big Orange days. Here a local is doing some work. Interesting line to follow. Pretty much BFE all the way.

MCCORMICK, ASHLAND CITY AND NASHVILLE was one of several names carried by the former Tennessee Central track west of Nashville after the incredibly shortsighted and anti competitive breakup of tha... (more)