A CSX local running long nose forward passes under the Norfolk Southern Kenova District, as it heads west on the CSX Kanawha Subdivision at Kenova, on May 2nd, 2025.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/1600, ISO 150.
Cass Scenic Railway Heisler #6 passes the first switchback on the way to Whittaker, WV
Cass Scenic Railway Heisler #6 passes the first switchback on the way to Whittaker during the Cass Spring Photographers Special, out of Cass, West Virginia on May 3rd, 2025.
According to the Mountain Rail West Virginia Website: The Meadow River Lumber No. 6 was built by the Heisler Locomotive Works in Erie, PA, in 1929 for the Bostonia Coal & Clay Products Company of New Bethlehem, PA.
The Heisler was sold to the Meadow River Lumber Company at Rainelle, WV in 1939, where it was rostered as No. 6. She retired from the lumber company in 1965 and purchased by the State of West Virginia. The engine ran under its own steam from Rainelle to its new home in Cass in December 1966. No. 6 would begin operating on the railroad in 1968. The Heisler is the fastest geared locomotive in the Cass collection.
Tech Info: Nikon Z6ii, RAW, Nikon 24-70 @ 24mm, f/4, 1/640, ISO 250.
CSX S983, led by Union Pacific 4016, waits for a southbound signal, just short of John Rivers Road crossing…
CSX S983, led by Union Pacific 4016, waits for a southbound signal, just short of John Rivers Road crossing at Casky Yard in Hopkinsville, Ky, as it leads 5 new Brightline Cars bound for Florida on May 27th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/800, ISO 100.
Cass Scenic Railroad Heisler #6 pulls up hill from the emergency water tank as they head for Bald Knob, WV
Cass Scenic Railroad Heisler #6 pulls up hill from the emergency water tank as they head for Bald Knob, WV during the Cass Spring Photographers Special, from Cass, West Virginia on May 3rd, 2025.
According to the Mountain Rail West Virginia Website: The Meadow River Lumber No. 6 was built by the Heisler Locomotive Works in Erie, PA, in 1929 for the Bostonia Coal & Clay Products Company of New Bethlehem, PA.
The Heisler was sold to the Meadow River Lumber Company at Rainelle, WV in 1939, where it was rostered as No. 6. She retired from the lumber company in 1965 and was purchased by the purchased it by the state of West Virginia purchased. The engine ran under its own steam from Rainelle to its new home in Cass in December 1966. No. 6 would begin operating on the railroad in 1968. The Heisler is the fastest geared locomotive in the Cass collection.
Tech Info: Nikon Z6ii, RAW, Nikon 10-24@ 10mm, f/4.5, 1/640, ISO 280.
A Norfolk Southern mixed freight heads over the old N&W Bridge at Kenova, WV
A Norfolk Southern mixed freight heads over the old N&W Bridge over the Ohio River on the Kenova District as it heads westbound at Kenova, WV, on May 2nd, 2025.
According to Wikipedia, the bridge was first completed in 1892 with a single track, but its piers were sized for future widening. The expansion to two tracks was undertaken in 1913 by Norfolk and Western, the predecessor railway of the current owner, Norfolk Southern. The railroad added new trusses around the existing structure and expanded the piers. Rail traffic continued throughout construction, and the new tracks opened on June 9, 1913.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 100.
Cass Scenic Railway Heisler #6 approaches the first switchback on the way to Whittaker, WV
Cass Scenic Railway Heisler #6 approaches the first switchback on the way to Whittaker during the Cass Spring Photographers Special, out of Cass, West Virginia on May 3rd, 2025.
According to the Mountain Rail West Virginia Website: The Meadow River Lumber No. 6 was built by the Heisler Locomotive Works in Erie, PA, in 1929 for the Bostonia Coal & Clay Products Company of New Bethlehem, PA.
The Heisler was sold to the Meadow River Lumber Company at Rainelle, WV in 1939, where it was rostered as No. 6. She retired from the lumber company in 1965 and purchased by the State of West Virginia. The engine ran under its own steam from Rainelle to its new home in Cass in December 1966. No. 6 would begin operating on the railroad in 1968. The Heisler is the fastest geared locomotive in the Cass collection.
Tech Info: Nikon Z6ii, RAW, Nikon 24-70 @ 56mm, f/4, 1/640, ISO 320.
Evansville Western Railway 4510 leads an empty coal train through a cut…
Evansville Western Railway 4510 leads an empty coal train through a cut on the east leg of the Paducah and Louisville Railways wye at Madisonville, Kentucky as they make their way to the Warrior Coal Mine lead to pickup another load of coal from the Warrior Loop, outside of Nebo, Kentucky on February 13th, 2023.
Tech Info: Nikon D800, Irex 11mm, f/5.6, 1/250, ISO 200.
Cass Scenic Railroad Heisler#6 pulls up the hill approaching Bald Knob, WV
Cass Scenic Railroad Heisler#6 pulls up the hill approaching Bald Knob, WV during the Cass Spring Photographers Special, from Cass, West Virginia on May 3rd, 2025.
According to the Mountain Rail West Virginia Website: The Meadow River Lumber No. 6 was built by the Heisler Locomotive Works in Erie, PA, in 1929 for the Bostonia Coal & Clay Products Company of New Bethlehem, PA.
The Heisler was sold to the Meadow River Lumber Company at Rainelle, WV in 1939, where it was rostered as No. 6. She retired from the lumber company in 1965 and was purchased by the purchased it by the state of West Virginia purchased. The engine ran under its own steam from Rainelle to its new home in Cass in December 1966. No. 6 would begin operating on the railroad in 1968. The Heisler is the fastest geared locomotive in the Cass collection.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 110.
CSX S983, led by Union Pacific 4016, waits for southbound M513 to clear…
CSX S983, led by Union Pacific 4016, waits for southbound M513 to clear just short of John Rivers Road crossing at Casky Yard in Hopkinsville, Ky, as it leads 5 new Brightline Cars bound for Florida on May 27th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/1000, ISO 120.
Cass Scenic Railway Heisler #6 pulls through the countryside at Wanless along the Greenbrier River
Cass Scenic Railway Heisler #6 pulls through the countryside at Wanless along the Greenbrier River, on the way to Durbin, West Virginia, during the Cass Spring Photographers Special, from Cass, West Virginia on May 4th, 2025.
According to the Mountain Rail West Virginia Website: The Meadow River Lumber No. 6 was built by the Heisler Locomotive Works in Erie, PA, in 1929 for the Bostonia Coal & Clay Products Company of New Bethlehem, PA.
The Heisler was sold to the Meadow River Lumber Company at Rainelle, WV in 1939, where it was rostered as No. 6. She retired from the lumber company in 1965 and was purchased by the purchased it by the state of West Virginia purchased. The engine ran under its own steam from Rainelle to its new home in Cass in December 1966. No. 6 would begin operating on the railroad in 1968. The Heisler is the fastest geared locomotive in the Cass collection.
Tech Info: Nikon Z6ii, RAW, Nikon 24-70 @ 24mm, f/4.5, 1/400, ISO 180.
Cass Scenic Railroad Heisler#6 is pulls through the old schoolhouse curve
Cass Scenic Railroad Heisler#6 is pulls through the old schoolhouse curve as they approach the old Farmhouse on their way back to Cass, West Virginia from Durbin, during the Cass Spring Photographers Special, on May 4th, 2025.
According to the Mountain Rail West Virginia Website: The Meadow River Lumber No. 6 was built by the Heisler Locomotive Works in Erie, PA, in 1929 for the Bostonia Coal & Clay Products Company of New Bethlehem, PA.
The Heisler was sold to the Meadow River Lumber Company at Rainelle, WV in 1939, where it was rostered as No. 6. She retired from the lumber company in 1965 and was purchased by the purchased it by the state of West Virginia purchased. The engine ran under its own steam from Rainelle to its new home in Cass in December 1966. No. 6 would begin operating on the railroad in 1968. The Heisler is the fastest geared locomotive in the Cass collection.
Tech Info: Nikon Z6ii, RAW, Nikon 24-70 @ 70mm, f/4, 1/1250, ISO 140.
Saturday Infrared photo, Cass Scenic Railroad Heisler #6 pulls past the old Farmhouse
In this week’s Saturday Infrared photo, Cass Scenic Railroad Heisler #6 pulls past the old Farmhouse from the School House Curve as they head back to Cass, West Virginia from Durbin, during the Cass Spring Photographers Special, on May 4th, 2025.
According to the Mountain Rail West Virginia Website: The Meadow River Lumber No. 6 was built by the Heisler Locomotive Works in Erie, PA, in 1929 for the Bostonia Coal & Clay Products Company of New Bethlehem, PA.
The Heisler was sold to the Meadow River Lumber Company at Rainelle, WV in 1939, where it was rostered as No. 6. She retired from the lumber company in 1965 and was purchased by the purchased it by the state of West Virginia purchased. The engine ran under its own steam from Rainelle to its new home in Cass in December 1966. No. 6 would begin operating on the railroad in 1968. The Heisler is the fastest geared locomotive in the Cass collection.
Tech Info: Fu, RAW, Nikon 10-24 @ 10mm, f/4.5, 1/1000, ISO 400.
May 31st, 2025 – Episode 126 Saturday Edited Video from Jim Pearson Photography
In this week’s video we catch trains from the ground and the air at Mortons Junction in Mortons Gap, Ky and a northbound B229 with Canadian National power at Madisonville, Ky. Sit back, turn up the sound, expand to full screen and enjoy the trains!! Please like, share, subscribe and thanks for watching! Thanks for watching! Don’t forget to Subscribe and Ring the Notification Bell so you won’t miss any of my future videos! Have a blessed day everyone!!
CSX S983, led by Union Pacific 4016, waits for a southbound signal at Casky Yard, Hopkinsville, Ky
CSX S983, led by Union Pacific 4016, waits for a southbound signal, just short of John Rivers Road crossing at Casky Yard in Hopkinsville, Ky, as it leads 5 new Brightline Cars bound for Florida on May 27th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
Tech Info: Nikon D810, RAW, Sigma 150-600 @ 500mm, f/6, 1/1600, ISO 450.
Cass Scenic Railroad Heisler #6 pulls through the curve at the overlook at milepost 6
Cass Scenic Railroad Heisler #6 pulls through the curve at the overlook at milepost 6 during the Cass Spring Photographers Special, out of Cass, West Virginia on May 3rd, 2025.
According to the Mountain Rail West Virginia Website: The Meadow River Lumber No. 6 was built by the Heisler Locomotive Works in Erie, PA, in 1929 for the Bostonia Coal & Clay Products Company of New Bethlehem, PA.
The Heisler was sold to the Meadow River Lumber Company at Rainelle, WV in 1939, where it was rostered as No. 6. She retired from the lumber company in 1965 and purchased by the State of West Virginia. The engine ran under its own steam from Rainelle to its new home in Cass in December 1966. No. 6 would begin operating on the railroad in 1968. The Heisler is the fastest geared locomotive in the Cass collection.
Tech Info: Nikon Z6ii, RAW, Nikon 70-300 @ 175mm, f/6.3, 1/640, ISO 450.
CSX S983, led by Union Pacific 4016, waits for a southbound signal at Hopkinsville, Ky
CSX S983, led by Union Pacific 4016, waits for a southbound signal, just short of John Rivers Road crossing at Casky Yard in Hopkinsville, Ky, as it leads 5 new Brightline Cars bound for Florida on May 27th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/1000, ISO 120.
Cass Scenic Railroad Heisler #6 backs up to pickup cars for their train during the Cass Spring Photographers Special
Cass Scenic Railroad Heisler #6 backs up to pickup cars for their train during the Cass Spring Photographers Special, at Cass, West Virginia on May 3rd, 2025.
According to the Mountain Rail West Virginia Website: The Meadow River Lumber No. 6 was built by the Heisler Locomotive Works in Erie, PA, in 1929 for the Bostonia Coal & Clay Products Company of New Bethlehem, PA.
The Heisler was sold to the Meadow River Lumber Company at Rainelle, WV in 1939, where it was rostered as No. 6. She retired from the lumber company in 1965 and purchased by the State of West Virginia. The engine ran under its own steam from Rainelle to its new home in Cass in December 1966. No. 6 would begin operating on the railroad in 1968. The Heisler is the fastest geared locomotive in the Cass collection.
Tech Info: Nikon Z6ii, RAW, Nikon 24-70 @ 56mm, f/6.3, 1/1250, ISO 2,800.
Illinois Central 1019 (Death Star) leads a Canadian National mixed freight departs Effingham, IL
Illinois Central 1019 (Death Star) leads a Canadian National mixed freight as they pull onto the main from the south end of the yard lead in Effingham, Illinois and head south on the CN Champagne Subdivision, on April 25th, 2025.
Tech Info: Nikon D810, RAW, Sigma 150-600 @ 240mm, f/5.3, 1/1600, ISO 450.
Cass Scenic Railroad Heisler #6 pulls through the curve approaching the water tank at Whittaker, WV
Cass Scenic Railroad Heisler #6 pulls through the curve approaching the water tank at Whittaker, WV during the Cass Spring Photographers Special, from Cass, West Virginia on May 3rd, 2025.
According to the Mountain Rail West Virginia Website: The Meadow River Lumber No. 6 was built by the Heisler Locomotive Works in Erie, PA, in 1929 for the Bostonia Coal & Clay Products Company of New Bethlehem, PA.
The Heisler was sold to the Meadow River Lumber Company at Rainelle, WV in 1939, where it was rostered as No. 6. She retired from the lumber company in 1965 and was purchased by the purchased it by the state of West Virginia purchased. The engine ran under its own steam from Rainelle to its new home in Cass in December 1966. No. 6 would begin operating on the railroad in 1968. The Heisler is the fastest geared locomotive in the Cass collection.
Tech Info: Nikon Z6ii, RAW, Nikon 24-70 @ 55mm, f/4, 1/640, ISO 720.
Union Pacific 8794 leading a westbound mixed freight as it heads into Uintah, Utah
Union Pacific 8794 leading a westbound mixed freight as it heads into Uintah, Utah, on June 19th, 2023, on the Evanston Subdivision.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/1000, ISO 340.
Cass Scenic Railroad Heisler #6 pulls up hill from the emergency water tank
Cass Scenic Railroad Heisler #6 pulls up hill from the emergency water tank as they head for Bald Knob, WV during the Cass Spring Photographers Special, from Cass, West Virginia on May 3rd, 2025.
According to the Mountain Rail West Virginia Website: The Meadow River Lumber No. 6 was built by the Heisler Locomotive Works in Erie, PA, in 1929 for the Bostonia Coal & Clay Products Company of New Bethlehem, PA.
The Heisler was sold to the Meadow River Lumber Company at Rainelle, WV in 1939, where it was rostered as No. 6. She retired from the lumber company in 1965 and was purchased by the purchased it by the state of West Virginia purchased. The engine ran under its own steam from Rainelle to its new home in Cass in December 1966. No. 6 would begin operating on the railroad in 1968. The Heisler is the fastest geared locomotive in the Cass collection.
Tech Info: Nikon Z6ii, RAW, Nikon 10=24@ 10mm, f/4.5, 1/640, ISO 280.