HLCX lease units 6060 and 6001 lead CSX K810 north on July 15th, 2004, at East Diamond on the CSX Henderson Subdivision on the cutoff at Madisonville, Kentucky.
Tech Info: Nikon D100, Sigma 24-70 @ 24mm, f/5, 1/640, ISO 400.
Saturday Infrared photo, we catch the power (3801 & 3805) from the daily RJ Corman local…
In this week’s Saturday Infrared photo, we catch the power (3801 & 3805) from the daily RJ Corman local as they pull from the CSX yard at Guthrie, Kentucky, after dropping off their exchange work for the day on July 18th, 2024.
Tech Info: Fuji XT-1, RAW, Converted to 720nm B&W IR, Nikon 10-24mm @ 20mm, f/6.3, 1/400, ISO 200.
July 27th, 2024 – Episode 82 – Saturday Edited Video from Jim Pearson Photography
This week we catch action between Mortons Gap and Guthrie, Kentucky from the air and ground, with CSX Conrail, Pere Marquette and Atlantic Coast Line Heritage units leading on several trains, along the CSX Henderson Subdivision, plus a little RJ Corman Action as well! Sit back, turn up the sound, expand to full screen and enjoy the trains!! Please like, share, subscribe and thanks for watching!
Norfolk Southern 167 makes their way across the New River Bridge at New River, TN
Norfolk Southern 167 makes their way across the New River Bridge under stormy skies as they head southbound on the NS CNO&TP (Rathole) Second District at New River, Tennessee. On April 30th, 2024.
According to the Historic Bridges website: This bridge is a very large high level deck cantilever truss bridge. It was constructed in 1963 and as such is a late example of its type, but still noteworthy as an uncommon structure type and for its size. Typical of 1960s truss bridges, the bridge still has riveted built-up beams, but v-lacing and lattice are absent in the built-up beams, and truss connections are bolted instead of riveted. It is 1,622.0 Feet (494.4 Meters) long, with 3 Main Span(s) and 6 Approach Span(s) is over 300 feet above the river.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/400, ISO 140.
CSX S577 heads south as it passes through the S Curve at Nortonville, Kentucky
BNSF 6387 and 3947 lead CSX S577 heads south as it passes through the S Curve at Nortonville, Kentucky with a loaded military train bound for Ft. Campbell on the CSX Henderson Subdivision on July 9th, 2024
Tech Info: Nikon D810, Sigma 150-600mm @280mm, RAW, 22mm, f/5.6, 1/800, ISO 400.
CSX S577 head north at Slaughters, Kentucky with a military train
BNSF 6387 and 3947 lead a long CSX S577 as they head north at Slaughters, Kentucky with a loaded military train bound for Ft. Campbell on the CSX Henderson Subdivision on July 9th, 2024
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/640, ISO 180.
BNSF 6387 and 3947 lead a long CSX S577 up the viaduct at Rahm, Indiana
BNSF 6387 and 3947 lead a long CSX S577 up the viaduct at Rahm, Indiana where they will cross the Ohio River into Henderson, Kentucky with a loaded military train bound for Ft. Campbell on the CSX Henderson Subdivision on July 9th, 2024
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/1600, ISO 140.
CSX I026 heads northbound with CSX Pere Marquette Heritage Unit 1899 leading at Kelly, Ky
CSX I026 heads northbound with CSX Pere Marquette Heritage Unit 1899, leading the way along the CSX Henderson Subdivision, as they pass the tail end of M647 at Kelly, Kentucky, on July 16th, 2024.
According to a CSX Press Release: May 1, 2024 – CSX has introduced the latest addition in its heritage locomotive series, paying homage to the rich history of the Pere Marquette Railroad. This new unit showcases the Pere Marquette’s legacy, dating back to its inception on November 1, 1899.
The Pere Marquette Railroad, operating in the Great Lakes region of the United States and parts of southern Ontario, Canada, derived its name from Jacques Marquette, a notable French Jesuit missionary credited with founding Michigan’s first European settlement in Sault Ste Marie. After years of operation, the company merged with the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway (C&O) on June 6, 1947, eventually becoming part of the renowned CSX network.
The design of the Pere Marquette heritage locomotive was meticulously crafted by employees at the CSX Waycross Locomotive Shop. According to CSX Carman Painter Eric Lee, “We had to measure each stripe precisely and position the words just right to ensure it captured the look of the original design. It took us about four days just to lay out the stripes before we could begin painting.”
A fascinating tidbit related to the history of Pere Marquette is its cameo in the 2004 film “The Polar Express.” The steam locomotive Pere Marquette 1225 served as the inspiration for the train depicted in the movie, with audio recordings of the actual locomotive in operation featured in the film. Interestingly, the locomotive had been donated to Michigan State University and was exhibited near the university’s football stadium. The author of “The Polar Express” book drew inspiration from seeing this locomotive on display during childhood, solidifying its place in popular culture.
CSX’s dedication to honoring the history and significance of the Pere Marquette Railroad through this new locomotive underscores the company’s commitment to preserving and celebrating the heritage of American railroads. Keep an eye out as this remarkable piece of history moves across the CSX network, bridging the past with the present.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/1600, ISO 230.
CSX Conrail Heritage Locomotive leads CSX I026 northbound at the north end of Kelly, Ky
The CSX Conrail Heritage Locomotive leads CSX I026 northbound at the north end of Kelly, Ky, on July 10th, 2024, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision as they make their daily run to Chicago, Illinois.
According to a CSX Press Release: July 22, 2023 – CSX has unveiled the fourth locomotive in its series of custom paint designs that honor its heritage railroads. The latest in the series commemorates the Consolidated Rail Corporation, or Conrail, and bears the number 1976, the year the railroad was founded.
CSX and Norfolk Southern acquired and divided most of the Conrail network in 1997. Today, the company continues to exist as a terminal and switching railroad for CSX and NS customers in North Jersey-New York City metro area.
The Conrail paint scheme of a double-lined C inside a large, bold Q was a fixture for many years across the Northeast where the majority of the railroad’s operations were centered. The heritage locomotive design conceived and executed at CSX’s locomotive shop in Waycross, Georgia, recreates the iconic “Conrail Quality” logo and features Conrail blue on the rear two-thirds of the engine, then transitions to the current CSX colors and design on the cab portion of the unit.
CSX 1976 and other locomotives in the heritage series will be placed into revenue service and travel CSX’s 20,000 rail network, reinforcing employee pride in the history of the railroad that continues to move the nation’s economy with safe, reliable and sustainable rail-based transportation services.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 220.
CSX Conrail Heritage Locomotive leads CSX I026 northbound past the RJ Corman engine house at Guthrie, Ky
The CSX Conrail Heritage Locomotive leads CSX I026 northbound past the RJ Corman engine house on July 18th, 2024, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision as they make their daily run to Chicago, Illinois. Next to the engine house is RJC Genset 2698.
According to a CSX Press Release: July 22, 2023 – CSX has unveiled the fourth locomotive in its series of custom paint designs that honor its heritage railroads. The latest in the series commemorates the Consolidated Rail Corporation, or Conrail, and bears the number 1976, the year the railroad was founded.
CSX and Norfolk Southern acquired and divided most of the Conrail network in 1997. Today, the company continues to exist as a terminal and switching railroad for CSX and NS customers in North Jersey-New York City metro area.
The Conrail paint scheme of a double-lined C inside a large, bold Q was a fixture for many years across the Northeast where the majority of the railroad’s operations were centered. The heritage locomotive design conceived and executed at CSX’s locomotive shop in Waycross, Georgia, recreates the iconic “Conrail Quality” logo and features Conrail blue on the rear two-thirds of the engine, then transitions to the current CSX colors and design on the cab portion of the unit.
CSX 1976 and other locomotives in the heritage series will be placed into revenue service and travel CSX’s 20,000 rail network, reinforcing employee pride in the history of the railroad that continues to move the nation’s economy with safe, reliable and sustainable rail-based transportation services.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/3200, ISO 100.
CSX I025 heads southbound with CSX Pere Marquette Heritage Unit 1899, leading the way at Crofton, Ky
CSX I025 heads southbound with CSX Pere Marquette Heritage Unit 1899, leading the way along the CSX Henderson Subdivision, as they pass through Crofton, Kentucky, on July 18th, 2024.
According to a CSX Press Release: May 1, 2024 – CSX has introduced the latest addition in its heritage locomotive series, paying homage to the rich history of the Pere Marquette Railroad. This new unit showcases the Pere Marquette’s legacy, dating back to its inception on November 1, 1899.
The Pere Marquette Railroad, operating in the Great Lakes region of the United States and parts of southern Ontario, Canada, derived its name from Jacques Marquette, a notable French Jesuit missionary credited with founding Michigan’s first European settlement in Sault Ste Marie. After years of operation, the company merged with the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway (C&O) on June 6, 1947, eventually becoming part of the renowned CSX network.
The design of the Pere Marquette heritage locomotive was meticulously crafted by employees at the CSX Waycross Locomotive Shop. According to CSX Carman Painter Eric Lee, “We had to measure each stripe precisely and position the words just right to ensure it captured the look of the original design. It took us about four days just to lay out the stripes before we could begin painting.”
A fascinating tidbit related to the history of Pere Marquette is its cameo in the 2004 film “The Polar Express.” The steam locomotive Pere Marquette 1225 served as the inspiration for the train depicted in the movie, with audio recordings of the actual locomotive in operation featured in the film. Interestingly, the locomotive had been donated to Michigan State University and was exhibited near the university’s football stadium. The author of “The Polar Express” book drew inspiration from seeing this locomotive on display during childhood, solidifying its place in popular culture.
CSX’s dedication to honoring the history and significance of the Pere Marquette Railroad through this new locomotive underscores the company’s commitment to preserving and celebrating the heritage of American railroads. Keep an eye out as this remarkable piece of history moves across the CSX network, bridging the past with the present.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/1600, ISO 100.
BNSF 6387 and 3947 lead CSX S577 heads south as it passes through Earlington, Kentucky
BNSF 6387 and 3947 lead CSX S577 heads south as it passes through Earlington, Kentucky with a loaded military train bound for Ft. Campbell on the CSX Henderson Subdivision on July 9th, 2024
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2500, ISO 130.
CSX I026 passes over old Madisonville Road as it heads south through the Kentucky countryside…
CSX I026 passes over old Madisonville Road as it heads south through the Kentucky countryside on a beautiful summer afternoon, between Crofton and Nortonville, Ky, on July 19th, 2024, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/3200, ISO 140.
CSX I025 heads southbound with CSX Pere Marquette Heritage Unit, 1899 at Hanson, Ky
CSX I025 heads southbound with CSX Pere Marquette Heritage Unit, 1899, leading the way along the CSX Henderson Subdivision, as they roll slowly through a work area where a crew is working on one of the crossings at Hanson, Kentucky, on July 18th, 2024.
According to a CSX Press Release: May 1, 2024 – CSX has introduced the latest addition in its heritage locomotive series, paying homage to the rich history of the Pere Marquette Railroad. This new unit showcases the Pere Marquette’s legacy, dating back to its inception on November 1, 1899.
The Pere Marquette Railroad, operating in the Great Lakes region of the United States and parts of southern Ontario, Canada, derived its name from Jacques Marquette, a notable French Jesuit missionary credited with founding Michigan’s first European settlement in Sault Ste Marie. After years of operation, the company merged with the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway (C&O) on June 6, 1947, eventually becoming part of the renowned CSX network.
The design of the Pere Marquette heritage locomotive was meticulously crafted by employees at the CSX Waycross Locomotive Shop. According to CSX Carman Painter Eric Lee, “We had to measure each stripe precisely and position the words just right to ensure it captured the look of the original design. It took us about four days just to lay out the stripes before we could begin painting.”
A fascinating tidbit related to the history of Pere Marquette is its cameo in the 2004 film “The Polar Express.” The steam locomotive Pere Marquette 1225 served as the inspiration for the train depicted in the movie, with audio recordings of the actual locomotive in operation featured in the film. Interestingly, the locomotive had been donated to Michigan State University and was exhibited near the university’s football stadium. The author of “The Polar Express” book drew inspiration from seeing this locomotive on display during childhood, solidifying its place in popular culture.
CSX’s dedication to honoring the history and significance of the Pere Marquette Railroad through this new locomotive underscores the company’s commitment to preserving and celebrating the heritage of American railroads. Keep an eye out as this remarkable piece of history moves across the CSX network, bridging the past with the present.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/1600, ISO 100.
The sun has set, and dusk has arrived over the CSX Henderson Subdivision at Crofton, Kentucky
The sun has set, and dusk has arrived over the CSX Henderson Subdivision at Crofton, Kentucky on July 19th, 2024, and a parade of track working equipment, and men have began working their way south through town during the first week of a three-week work curfew on the line. CSX has been running most of their trains during daylight hours to allow track workers to replace ties, crossings and other types of maintenance work on the subdivision.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/15, ISO 140, -2.0 exposure compensation for the highlights.
CSXT 8734 lead a southbound freight with 12 locomotives on June 5th, 2004 at Kelly, Kentucky
I wish I had kept better records back then like I do now, but as you can tell from the photo, CSXT 8734 has HLCX 7190 trailing, with 2 more CSX units and then the last 8 of the twelve engines are all CN (GTW) units. I’m pretty sure that probably the CN units were all dead in tow for the move. No clue of what the train ID would have been.
Tech Info: Nikon D100, JPG, Nikon 24mm, f/14, 1/400, ISO 400.
Saturday Infrared photo we catch the power (3801 & 3805) from the daily RJ Corman local at Guthrie, Ky
In this week’s Saturday Infrared photo, we catch the power (3801 & 3805) from the daily RJ Corman local as they back into the engine house at Guthrie, Kentucky, after completing their run for the day on July 18th, 2024.
Tech Info: Fuji XT-1, RAW, Converted to 720nm B&W IR, Nikon 10-24mm @ 24mm, f/5.6, 1/400, ISO 200.
July 20th, 2024 – Episode 81 – Saturday Edited Video from Jim Pearson Photography
This week we watch CSX and Paducah and Louisville Railway action around Western Kentucky including the CSX Conrail and Atlantic Coast Line Heritage Units as they move along the Henderson Subdivision at Breton, Kelly, Mortons Gap and Hopkinsville, Kentucky! Sit back, turn up the sound, expand to full screen and enjoy the trains!! Please like, share, subscribe and thanks for watching!
Norfolk Southern engines lead NS 168 NB at New River, TN
A set of Norfolk Southern engines lead NS 168 as they make their way across the New River Bridge northbound on the NS CNO&TP (Rathole) Subdivision at New River, Tennessee. On April 29th, 2024.
According to the Historic Bridges website: This bridge is a very large high level deck cantilever truss bridge. It was constructed in 1963 and as such is a late example of its type, but still noteworthy as an uncommon structure type and for its size. Typical of 1960s truss bridges, the bridge still has riveted built-up beams, but v-lacing and lattice are absent in the built-up beams, and truss connections are bolted instead of riveted. It is 1,622.0 Feet (494.4 Meters) long, with 3 Main Span(s) and 6 Approach Span(s) is over 300 feet above the river.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2500, ISO 160.
Union Pacific 5954, leads a southbound Norfolk Southern Intermodal off the Tennbridge at Chattanooga, TN
Union Pacific 5954, sporting their new paint scheme, leads a southbound Norfolk Southern Intermodal off the Tennbridge, over the Tennessee River at sunset, on the CNO&TP Third District, at East Chattanooga, TN.
According to Wikipedia: Tenbridge is a vertical-lift railroad bridge over the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It has a main span of 310 feet (94 m).
The original span was a swing span with a center pivot that was originally built in ca. 1879/1880. It was replaced by a vertical lift span in 1917, but the lift towers and machinery were not installed until 1920. It remains a very busy crossing on the Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific Railway, a major subsidiary of the Norfolk Southern Railway. The bridge carries two mainline tracks across the river.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/1000, ISO 290.
CSXT 3122 leads loaded coal train C302 as it meets E302 at Oak Hill, Mortons Gap, Ky
CSXT 3122 leads loaded coal train C302 as it meets E302 just south of the location known as Oak Hill, south of Mortons Gap, Kentucky on April 13th, 2024, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision as the conductor on E302 does a roll-by inspection of the loaded coal train.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/8, 1/2000, ISO 110.