Norfolk Southern 3603 leads B231 northbound as it passes the north end of Robards, Kentucky, on April 20th, 2024, on the Henderson Subdivision. B231 is a loaded phosphate train that runs from Mulberry, FL to Bensenville, IL (CPKC). G413 is a loaded grain train that runs from Evansville, IN to S&N Yard at Montgomery, AL.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2500, ISO 120.
Canadian Pacific 8925 and BNSF 6749 lead CSX B647, a loaded ethanol train, headed southbound at Slaughters, Kentucky on May 25th, 2024, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/8, 1/2000, ISO 100.
CSXT 544 leads CSX I025 south as it passes the north end of Casky Yard at Hopkinsville, Kentucky on the Henderson Subdivision, on July 31st, 2024. The string of autoracks on this daily train contain Tesla’s bound for Florida and ports bound for overseas.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 180.
CSX empty ethanol train B722 with CSX Pere Marquette Heritage Unit 1899 leading the way on the CSX Henderson Subdivision meets northbound M513 at Casky in Hopkinsville, Ky, on July 31st, 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.
CSXT 3425 leads CSX I026 north as it passes what used to be the south end of the siding at Hanson, Kentucky on the Henderson Subdivision, during golden hour light, on July 31st, 2024. The switch for the siding here was removed a few weeks ago and now the short siding at Hanson serves as a house track.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 370.
The conductor on G376 does a roll-by inspection on a southbound loaded coal train C305 as they meet at the north end of the siding in Kelly, Kentucky on July 31st, 2024, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
In addition to their empty grain loads they stopped and picked up a long string of truck frames at Hopkinsville for Toyota up in Indiana. Normally they are picked up by M512 but ended up on this empty grain train today.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/800, ISO 100.
CSX empty ethanol train B722 with CSX Pere Marquette Heritage Unit 1899 leading the way on the CSX Henderson Subdivision heads northbound at Guthrie, Ky, on July 31st, 2024, past the RJ Corman facility. Next to the engine house is RJC Genset 2698.
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, 1/2000, ISO 150.
In this week’s Saturday Infrared photo, we catch L391 as it heads south at Nortonville, Kentucky, on May 30th, 2024, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
Tech Info: Fuji XT-1, RAW, Converted to 720nm B&W IR, Sigma 24-70mm @ 70mm, f/5.6, 1/2000, ISO 400.
CSX I026 with CSX Seaboard Coast Line Railroad Heritage Unit (SCL), 1967, trailing second heads north at Hopkinsville, Kentucky on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, on August 6th, 2024.
According to a CSX Press Release: May 23, 2024 – CSX Transportation has launched its newest heritage locomotive, paying tribute to the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad (SCL). This latest addition is part of CSX’s ongoing initiative to honor its historical roots while paving the way for the future of railroading in America.
The Seaboard Coast Line Railroad (SCL) was a prominent rail line that operated in the southeastern United States from 1967 until 1983. SCL emerged from the merger of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad and the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. In 1986, SCL became part of CSX through a series of mergers and acquisitions that formed one of the largest Class I railroads in North America.
“When SCL was an active railroad, it was the eighth largest railroad with almost 10,000 miles across the southern United States,” explained CSX Carman Painter Jason Merritt, one of the team members who worked on the project. “In fact, the ‘S’ in CSX actually stands for Seaboard.”
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/3200, ISO 170.
CSXT 5313 leads CSX loaded coal train C040 as it passes the old L&N Railway depot at Henderson, Kentucky on their way south on the Henderson Subdivision on March August 6th, 2024.
Railmark Holdings, Inc purchased the depot and is currently continuing restoration on the station. I’ve still not been able to find out what their plans for the depot include yet.
According to their website: Railmark, its brands, and subsidiaries are leaders in the railroad industry in North America and around the world. An accomplished provider of railroad transportation, rail services, and rail systems development, Railmark provides a complete and fully integrated program for rail network improvement and rail management services to railroads, governments, municipalities, and industrial clients.
Railmark also owns and operates railroads in North America and sponsors philanthropic initiatives through its Railmark Foundation Limited. Together the Railmark group of rail service companies work around the world each day to make rail transportation better by improving economies and the quality of human life.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/4000, ISO 210.
CSXT 7273 leads CSX I026 with the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad Heritage Unit (SCL) 1967 as the trailing unit, as they pass the old L&N Depot in downtown Hopkinsville, Ky, on their way north on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, on August 6th, 2024. The brick building to the left is the old L&N Freight Station.
According to a CSX Press Release: May 23, 2024 – CSX Transportation has launched its newest heritage locomotive, paying tribute to the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad (SCL). This latest addition is part of CSX’s ongoing initiative to honor its historical roots while paving the way for the future of railroading in America.
The Seaboard Coast Line Railroad (SCL) was a prominent rail line that operated in the southeastern United States from 1967 until 1983. SCL emerged from the merger of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad and the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. In 1986, SCL became part of CSX through a series of mergers and acquisitions that formed one of the largest Class I railroads in North America.
“When SCL was an active railroad, it was the eighth largest railroad with almost 10,000 miles across the southern United States,” explained CSX Carman Painter Jason Merritt, one of the team members who worked on the project. “In fact, the ‘S’ in CSX actually stands for Seaboard.”
CSX has been dedicated to preserving the legacy of the railroads that form its foundation by creating heritage locomotives. These locomotives are meticulously designed and crafted at the company’s locomotive shop in Waycross, Georgia. Each piece represents a significant chapter in the rich history of American railroading.
CSX Carman Painter Tim Music said, “This project was especially meaningful to me because both my late brother and sister retired from CSX and experienced the Seaboard Coastline years. Growing up just 100 feet from the railroad tracks, I vividly recall the black and yellow SCL paint scheme passing by every day.”
The new SCL heritage locomotive joins a growing fleet of locomotives that celebrate the diverse and storied past of CSX. The unit is the fourteenth in the series produced by the railroad. By honoring these historic lines, CSX not only pays homage to its origins but also inspires a deep appreciation for the role railroads have played in shaping the nation’s infrastructure and economy.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 100.
CSX I026 with CSX Seaboard Coast Line Railroad Heritage Unit (SCL), 1967 trailing second, heads north at Crofton, Kentucky on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, on August 6th, 2024 behind CSXT 7273.
According to a CSX Press Release: May 23, 2024 – CSX Transportation has launched its newest heritage locomotive, paying tribute to the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad (SCL). This latest addition is part of CSX’s ongoing initiative to honor its historical roots while paving the way for the future of railroading in America.
The Seaboard Coast Line Railroad (SCL) was a prominent rail line that operated in the southeastern United States from 1967 until 1983. SCL emerged from the merger of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad and the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. In 1986, SCL became part of CSX through a series of mergers and acquisitions that formed one of the largest Class I railroads in North America.
“When SCL was an active railroad, it was the eighth largest railroad with almost 10,000 miles across the southern United States,” explained CSX Carman Painter Jason Merritt, one of the team members who worked on the project. “In fact, the ‘S’ in CSX actually stands for Seaboard.”
CSX has been dedicated to preserving the legacy of the railroads that form its foundation by creating heritage locomotives. These locomotives are meticulously designed and crafted at the company’s locomotive shop in Waycross, Georgia. Each piece represents a significant chapter in the rich history of American railroading.
CSX Carman Painter Tim Music said, “This project was especially meaningful to me because both my late brother and sister retired from CSX and experienced the Seaboard Coastline years. Growing up just 100 feet from the railroad tracks, I vividly recall the black and yellow SCL paint scheme passing by every day.”
The new SCL heritage locomotive joins a growing fleet of locomotives that celebrate the diverse and storied past of CSX. The unit is the fourteenth in the series produced by the railroad. By honoring these historic lines, CSX not only pays homage to its origins but also inspires a deep appreciation for the role railroads have played in shaping the nation’s infrastructure and economy.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 100.
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The CSX Conrail Heritage Locomotive leads CSX I026 northbound through Mortons Junction at Mortons Gap, Ky, on July 18th, 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, 1/1250, ISO 100.
Norfolk Southern 890 passes the old mine loadout at Revelo outside Sterns, Kentucky as they head southbound with a load of coal on the NS CNO&TP (Rathole) Subdivision, on April 30th, 2024. The coal was picked up at Warrior Coal mine on the Paducah and Louisville Railway, outside of Nebo, Kentucky and is headed for the TVA power plant at Kingston, Ky under stormy skies.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/1600, ISO 100.
Northbound empty coal train E402 pulls out of track 1 at Oak Hill, just south of Mortons Gap, Kentucky on April 13th, 2024, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/8, 1/1600, ISO 110.
Canadian Pacific 8925 and BNSF 6749 lead CSX B647, a loaded ethanol train, headed southbound at Sebree, Kentucky on May 25th, 2024, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/8, 1/1000, ISO 140.
The conductor on G376 does a roll-by inspection on southbound loaded coal train C305 as they meet at the north end of the siding in Kelly, Kentucky on July 31st, 2024, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
In addition to their empty grain loads they stopped and picked up a long string of truck frames at Hopkinsville for Toyota up in Indiana. Normally they are picked up by M512 but ended up on this empty grain train today.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/1600, ISO 140.
This week we catch action between Pembroke, Ky and Ridgetop, TN from the air and ground, with CSX C&O Heritage unit leading a loaded coal train and a video from the past featuring the CSX Executive Train from 2011, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision. Sit back, turn up the sound, expand to full screen and enjoy the trains!! Please like, share, subscribe and thanks for watching!
CSX empty ethanol train B722 heads northbound with CSX Pere Marquette Heritage Unit 1899 leading the way on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, as they pass the between the WF Ware grain complex at Trenton, Kentucky, on July 31st, 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, 1/2500, ISO 100.
Union Pacific 5760 and 9788 lead Norfolk Southern 224 through the location known as Revilo, at Sterns, Ky, through a light rain as they head northbound on the CNO&TP 2nd District.
According to American-rails.com, It used to be called the Rathole Division when it was the Southern Railway and is often remembered as a road with relatively flat and tangent main lines due to the region in which it operated. However, the system did feature its share of steep, circuitous main lines such as Saluda Grade in western North Carolina and its famed “Rathole Division” through Kentucky and Tennessee that reached as far north as Cincinnati.
Technically, this stretch of the Southern main line was known as the 2nd District of subsidiary Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pacific (CNO&TP), which was plagued for years by numerous tunnels resulting in its famous nickname by the crews which operated over it.
Over the years the Southern worked to daylight or bypass these obstacles as the route saw significant freight tonnage, a task finally completed during the 1960s. Today, the Rathole remains an important artery in Norfolk Southern’s vast network.
Tech Info: Nikon D810, RAW, Nikon 70-300 @ 95mm, f/5, 1/400, ISO 64.
CSX M647 heads southbound under the Ky 62 overpass, with CSXT 3462 leading the way, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, on July 19th, 2024 at Nortonville, Kentucky.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/1600, ISO 110.