The 578 just arrived earlier today on E729 and will take over helper duty tomorrow. Today's MK helper, 583, can be seen on the ready track in the background.
The M&K helpers are almost done getting V653 over the hill, but its anything but an easy finish. The 2.84% grade of the Cranberry Grade has slowed the train to almost a walking pace. It will take ... (more)
N257 coal drag is beginning the ascent of Duff Mountain at Oakes, TN with a helper on the rear 108 cars back. Spring has just arrived in the mountains.