Paducah and Louisville Railway 4512 brings up the rear as DPU on loaded Louisville Gas & Electric coal train crossing Interstate 69 as it heads north from Madisonville, Ky on May 9th, 2025.
According to Wikipedia: The Paducah & Louisville Railway (reporting mark PAL) is a Class II railroad that operates freight service between Paducah and Louisville, Kentucky. The line is located entirely within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
The 270-mile (430 km) line was purchased from Illinois Central Gulf Railroad in August of 1986.
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