CSXT 6414 runs long nose forward as they head north into Casky Yard with a short work train at Hopkinsville, Ky, on May 27th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
Tech Info: Nikon D810, RAW, Sigma 150-600 @ 440mm, f/6, 1/1600, ISO 360.
CSX bucket machine works on cleaning out ditches along the right-of-way at Madisonville, Ky
A CSX bucket machine works on cleaning out ditches along the right-of-way just north of the location known as Monarch at Madisonville, Ky on October 7th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, under stormy skies.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic Air 2S Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/1250, ISO 100.
CSXT 765 leads intermodal I195 south as it prepares to split the signals at Slaughters, Kentucky
CSXT 765 leads intermodal I195 south as it prepares to split the signals at the north end of the siding at Slaughters, Kentucky, on October 6th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
Tech Info: Nikon Z6ii, RAW, Sigma 150-600 @ 390mm, f/6.3, 1/800, ISO 400
LORAM Railgrinder 403 heads south through the switch at the north end of the siding in Dawson Springs, Ky
LORAM Railgrinder 403 (long grinder) heads south through the switch at the north end of the siding in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, as it works their on the Paducah and Louisville Railway, on June 5th, 2025.
The lights in the background are from the RG56, which is the short grinder that grinds switches and crossings.
According to Wikipedia: A rail grinder (or rail grinder) is a maintenance of way vehicle or train used to restore the profile and remove irregularities from worn tracks to extend its life and to improve the ride of trains using the track.
Tech Info: Nikon D810, RAW, Sigma 150-600 @ 450mm, f/6, 1/1600, ISO 400.
CSXT GMS-2, running as W002-22 heads north as they approach Romney, just south of Nortonville, Kentucky
CSXT GMS-2, running as W002-22 heads north as they approach the location known as Romney, just south of Nortonville, Kentucky, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, on July 22nd, 2025.
From what I found on the Web: G-Gauge M-Measurement S-System is one of 2 such vehicles on CSX. It puts artificial stress in different directions on the rail to simulate a passing train and measures the amount of deflection caused by said stress to determine if tie, spikes and anchor systems are functioning as needed.
Tech Info: Nikon Z6ii, RAW, 70-300mm, @210, f/5.6, 1/1250, ISO 560.
CSXT 4035 leads weed spraying train W054 as they work their way north at 15mph at Mortons Junction
CSXT 4035 leads weed spraying train W054 as they work their way north at 15mph at Mortons Junction onto the cutoff at Mortons Gap, Kentucky on July 30th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
According to Wikipedia: A weed sprayer train controls the growth of weeds and other vegetation along railroad right-of-ways that can cause significant issues with drainage, obstruct worker access and become a nuisance to adjacent property owners.
Tech Info: This is a 4K video frame grab shot by my DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm.
CSXT 1713 leads Geometry train W001 north as they head north at Nortonville, Kentucky
CSXT 1713 leads Geometry train W001 north as they head north at Nortonville, Kentucky on July 30th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
A geometry train pulls equipment to test several parameters of the track geometry. Some of the parameters generally measured include position, curvature, alignment of the track, smoothness, and the crosslevel of the two rails. The cars use a variety of sensors, measuring systems, and data management systems to create a profile of the track being inspected.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/3200, ISO 140.
CSXT 4035 leads weed spraying train W054 as they work their way north at 15mph at Romney, Nortonville, Ky
CSXT 4035 leads weed spraying train W054 as they work their way north at 15mph at Romney, Nortonville, Kentucky, on July 30th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
According to Wikipedia: A weed sprayer train controls the growth of weeds and other vegetation along railroad rights-of-way that can cause significant issues with drainage, obstruct worker access and become a nuisance to adjacent property owners.
Tech Info: iPhone 16pro Frame Grab from 4K Video.
CSXT 1713 leads Geometry train W001 north as they take the cutoff at Mortons Junction at Mortons Gap, Ky
CSXT 1713 leads Geometry train W001 north as they take the cutoff at Mortons Junction at Mortons Gap, Kentucky on July 30th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
A geometry train pulls equipment to test several parameters of the track geometry. Some of the parameters generally measured include position, curvature, alignment of the track, smoothness, and the crosslevel of the two rails. The cars use a variety of sensors, measuring systems, and data management systems to create a profile of the track being inspected.
Tech Info: This is a 4K video frame grab shot by my DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 100.
CSXT 4035 leads weed spraying train W054 as they work their way north at 15mph at Nortonville, Kentucky
CSXT 4035 leads weed spraying train W054 as they work their way north at 15mph at Nortonville, Kentucky on July 30th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
According to Wikipedia: A weed sprayer train controls the growth of weeds and other vegetation along railroad right-of-ways that can cause significant issues with drainage, obstruct worker access and become a nuisance to adjacent property owners.
Tech Info: This is a 4K video frame grab shot by my DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 100.
CSXT GMS-2, running as W002-22 heads north as they pass the Junction at Mortons Gap, Kentucky
CSXT GMS-2, running as W002-22 heads north as they pass the Junction at Mortons Gap, Kentucky, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, on July 22nd, 2025.
From what I found on the Web: G-Gauge M-Measurement S-System is one of 2 such vehicles on CSX. It puts artificial stress in different directions on the rail to simulate a passing train and measures the amount of deflection caused by said stress to determine if tie, spikes and anchor systems are functioning as needed.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 100.
July 26th, 2025 – Episode 134Saturday Edited Video from Jim Pearson Photography
In this week’s video we catch trains from the ground and the air between Robards and Hopkinsville, Ky on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, including CSXT GMS-2 inspecting track between Hopkinsville and Nortonville, Ky. Sit back, turn up the sound, expand to full screen and enjoy the trains!! Please like, share, subscribe and thanks for watching!
CSXT GMS-2, running as W002-22, passes the old Louisville and Nashville Railroad depot at Hopkinsville, Ky
CSXT GMS-2, running as W002-22, passes the old Louisville and Nashville Railroad depot in downtown Hopkinsville, Kentucky, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, on July 22nd, 2025.
From what I found on the Web: G-Gauge M-Measurement S-System is one of 2 such vehicles on CSX. It puts artificial stress in different directions on the rail to simulate a passing train and measures the amount of deflection caused by said stress to determine if tie, spikes and anchor systems are functioning as needed.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/3200, ISO 250.
LORAM Railgrinder 403 passes through the cut at Charleston, Kentucky
LORAM Railgrinder 403 passes through the cut at Charleston, Kentucky, as it works their way south on the Paducah and Louisville Railway, on June 5th, 2025.
According to Wikipedia: A rail grinder (or rail grinder) is a maintenance of way vehicle or train used to restore the profile and remove irregularities from worn tracks to extend its life and to improve the ride of trains using the track.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/60, ISO 100.
LORAM Railgrinder 56 grinds a grade crossing as it heads south at Dawson Springs, Kentucky
LORAM Railgrinder 56 grinds a grade crossing as it heads south at Dawson Springs, Kentucky, on the Paducah and Louisville Railway, on June 5th, 2025.
According to Wikipedia: A rail grinder (or rail grinder) is a maintenance of way vehicle or train used to restore the profile and remove irregularities from worn tracks to extend its life and to improve the ride of trains using the track.
Tech Info: Nikon D810, RAW, Nikon 70-300 @ 150mm, f/5, 1/1600, ISO 400.
LORAM Railgrinder 56 passes under an overpass as it heads south at Dawson Springs, Kentucky
LORAM Railgrinder 56 passes under an overpass as it heads south at Dawson Springs, Kentucky, on the Paducah and Louisville Railway, on June 5th, 2025.
According to Wikipedia: A rail grinder (or rail grinder) is a maintenance of way vehicle or train used to restore the profile and remove irregularities from worn tracks to extend its life and to improve the ride of trains using the track.
Tech Info: Nikon D810, RAW, Nikon 70-300 @ 300mm, f/5.6, 1/1600, ISO 800.
LORAM Railgrinder 403 heads south through the switch at the north end of the siding in Dawson Springs, Kentucky
LORAM Railgrinder 403 (long grinder) heads south through the switch at the north end of the siding in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, as it works their on the Paducah and Louisville Railway, on June 5th, 2025.
The lights in the background are from the RG56, which is the short grinder that grinds switches and crossings.
According to Wikipedia: A rail grinder (or rail grinder) is a maintenance of way vehicle or train used to restore the profile and remove irregularities from worn tracks to extend its life and to improve the ride of trains using the track.
Tech Info: Nikon D810, RAW, Sigma 150-600 @ 600mm, f/6.3, 1/1600, ISO 640.
June 21st, 2025 – Episode 129 Saturday Edited Video from Jim Pearson Photography
In this week’s video we catch action on the Paducah and Louisville Railway with LORAM Railgrinders working and a PAL Rip Rap train along with a bit of CSX rail action on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, including the CSX 911 Locomotive. Sit back, turn up the sound, expand to full screen and enjoy the trains!! Please like, share, subscribe and thanks for watching!
LORAM Railgrinder 403 (long grinder) heads south at the north end of the siding in Dawson Springs, Kentucky
LORAM Railgrinder 403 (long grinder) heads south through the switch at the north end of the siding in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, as it works their on the Paducah and Louisville Railway, on June 5th, 2025.
The lights in the background are from the RG56, which is the short grinder that grinds switches and crossings.
According to Wikipedia: A rail grinder (or rail grinder) is a maintenance of way vehicle or train used to restore the profile and remove irregularities from worn tracks to extend its life and to improve the ride of trains using the track.
Tech Info: Nikon D810, RAW, Sigma 150-600 @ 150mm, f/5, 1/1600, ISO 220.
LORAM Railgrinder 403 heads south through the switch at the north end of the siding in Dawson Springs, Kentucky
LORAM Railgrinder 403 (long grinder) heads south through the switch at the north end of the siding in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, as it works their on the Paducah and Louisville Railway, on June 5th, 2025.
The lights in the background are from the RG56, which is the short grinder that grinds switches and crossings.
According to Wikipedia: A rail grinder (or rail grinder) is a maintenance of way vehicle or train used to restore the profile and remove irregularities from worn tracks to extend its life and to improve the ride of trains using the track.
Tech Info: Nikon D810, RAW, Sigma 150-600 @ 390mm, f/6, 1/1600, ISO 320.
LORAM Railgrinder 403 passes through the cut at Charleston, Kentucky
LORAM Railgrinder 403 passes through the cut at Charleston, Kentucky, as it works their way south on the Paducah and Louisville Railway, on June 5th, 2025.
According to Wikipedia: A rail grinder (or rail grinder) is a maintenance of way vehicle or train used to restore the profile and remove irregularities from worn tracks to extend its life and to improve the ride of trains using the track.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/60, ISO 100.