CSXT 3118 leads B621, a loaded ethanol train, as they pull into the siding at the north end of Crofton, Kentucky on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, on April 23, 2025.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/3200, ISO 110.
CSXT 7227 leads M648 northbound at Kelly, Ky
CSXT 7227 leads M648 as it heads north at Kelly, Ky on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, on April 23, 2025, passing a large stack of recently replaced ties.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 140.
CSXT 3264 leads hot intermodal I026 as they head north under the north Main Street overpass at Madisonville, Ky
CSXT 3264 leads hot intermodal I026 as they head north under the north Main Street overpass at Madisonville, Ky at dusk, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, on April 23, 2025.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/200, ISO 100.
CSXT 3118 leads B621, a loaded ethanol train, as they head south over Old Madisonville Road
CSXT 3118 leads B621, a loaded ethanol train, as they head south over Old Madisonville Road, just north of Crofton, Kentucky on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, on April 23, 2025.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 160.
Southbound CSX Intermodal I025 passes a loaded grain train at Nortonville, Ky
Southbound CSX Intermodal I025 gets a friendly wave from the conductor of a loaded grain train as he prepares to conduct a roll-by inspection on I025 at Nortonville, Kentucky, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, on March 15th, 2025.
Tech Info: Nikon Z6ii, RAW, Sigma 150-600 @ 600mm, f6.3, 1/1000, ISO 280.
Saturday Infrared photo, we catch CSX hot intermodal I025 as it crests the grade at the north end of Crofton, Kentucky
In this week’s Saturday Infrared photo, we catch CSX hot intermodal I025 as it crests the grade at the north end of Crofton, Kentucky as it heads south on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, on April 15th, 2025.
Tech Info: Fuji XT-1, RAW, Converted to 720nm B&W IR, Nikon 10-24 @16mm, f/4.5, 1/1000, ISO 400.
CSXT 8845 heads up CSX W053 northbound at Monarch, Madisonville, Ky
CSXT 8845 heads up CSX W053 as they work their way north at the CSX/Paducah and Louisville overpass at Monarch, with a weed spraying train at Madisonville, Kentucky on March 26th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 190.
Union Pacific 9771 leads CSX S982 as the waits to meet a northbound at Sebree, Kentucky
Union Pacific 9771 leads CSX S982 as the waits to meet a northbound at Sebree, Kentucky with a set of five new passenger cars for Brightline in Florida on March 26th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, in the golden light of the setting sun.
According to Wikipedia: Brightline is a privately run intercity rail route between Miami and West Palm Beach, Florida that runs on track owned by Florida East Coast Railway. An extension from West Palm Beach to Orlando International Airport was expected to open in 2023.
Brightline is the only privately owned and operated intercity passenger railroad in the United States. Its development started in March 2012 as All Aboard Florida by Florida East Coast Industries; a Florida real estate developer owned by Fortress Investment Group. Construction began in November 2014 and the route opened in January 2018.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/1250, ISO 250.
CSXT 1981 PanAm Railway Heritage Unit leads G342, under stormy skies, at the north end of Rankin, Kentucky
CSXT 1981 PanAm Railway Heritage Unit leads G342, under stormy skies, as it waits in the siding at the north end of Rankin, Kentucky for CSX I025 to pass, on February 15th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
According to a CSXT Press Release: November 25, 2024 – CSX has unveiled locomotive No. 1981, the final installment in its series of heritage locomotives, honoring Pan Am Railways. The unit is the 21st and final creation by the Waycross Paint Shop to celebrate the predecessor railroads that form today’s CSX network.
Pan Am Railways, formerly known as Guilford Transportation, was established in 1981 and operated across northern New England, spanning from Maine to New York. It joined the CSX family in 2022 following a purchase agreement.
The heritage series required extra care and precision, according to CSX carman painter Albert Bussey. “It’s always special working on the heritage units,” Bussey said. “Like always, we try to take a little bit of extra care and time in order to do these perfectly.”
All 21 heritage units are not just displays of craftsmanship but active locomotives performing daily duties throughout CSX’s 26-state rail network. The dedication behind their creation reflects the artistry of the team at the Waycross Paint Shop.
“I’ve been involved in all of the 21 units,” said CSX carman painter Clyde Marshall. “The work itself has really been enjoyable. The transformation of the units, from when they first arrive in the shop to the finished product, is very rewarding.
Marshall also noted the significance of connecting with railroad history through these projects. “It is an honor to learn about the history of these units, and the importance the railroad played in American history,” he added.
The completion of locomotive No. 1981 stands as a tribute to the history of Pan Am Railways and the pride shared by CSX employees. As CSX approaches its 200th anniversary in 2027, these heritage locomotives symbolize the company’s enduring legacy and its dedication to innovation and service.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/160, ISO 160
CSXT 1981 PanAm Railway Heritage Unit leads G342, under stormy skies at Rankin, Ky
CSXT 1981 PanAm Railway Heritage Unit leads G342, under stormy skies, as it waits in the siding at the north end of Rankin, Kentucky for CSX I025 to pass, on February 15th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
According to a CSXT Press Release: November 25, 2024 – CSX has unveiled locomotive No. 1981, the final installment in its series of heritage locomotives, honoring Pan Am Railways. The unit is the 21st and final creation by the Waycross Paint Shop to celebrate the predecessor railroads that form today’s CSX network.
Pan Am Railways, formerly known as Guilford Transportation, was established in 1981 and operated across northern New England, spanning from Maine to New York. It joined the CSX family in 2022 following a purchase agreement.
The heritage series required extra care and precision, according to CSX carman painter Albert Bussey. “It’s always special working on the heritage units,” Bussey said. “Like always, we try to take a little bit of extra care and time in order to do these perfectly.”
All 21 heritage units are not just displays of craftsmanship but active locomotives performing daily duties throughout CSX’s 26-state rail network. The dedication behind their creation reflects the artistry of the team at the Waycross Paint Shop.
“I’ve been involved in all of the 21 units,” said CSX carman painter Clyde Marshall. “The work itself has really been enjoyable. The transformation of the units, from when they first arrive in the shop to the finished product, is very rewarding.
Marshall also noted the significance of connecting with railroad history through these projects. “It is an honor to learn about the history of these units, and the importance the railroad played in American history,” he added.
The completion of locomotive No. 1981 stands as a tribute to the history of Pan Am Railways and the pride shared by CSX employees. As CSX approaches its 200th anniversary in 2027, these heritage locomotives symbolize the company’s enduring legacy and its dedication to innovation and service.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/120, ISO 100
BNSF 3783 leads loaded ethanol train B797 as they head south out of Nortonville, Kentucky
BNSF 3783 leads loaded ethanol train B797 as they head south out of Nortonville, Kentucky on March 28th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision with a loaded ethanol train. This train runs between Blue Island, IL and Montgomery, AL
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/3200, ISO 170.
BNSF 3783 leads loaded ethanol train B797 meets M502 at the north end of the siding at Crofton, Kentucky
BNSF 3783 leads loaded ethanol train B797 meets M502 at the north end of the siding at Crofton, Kentucky as a conductor does a roll-by inspection, on March 28th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision as it heads south.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/3200, ISO 150.
CSX B231, led by a mashup of Canadian National and Norfolk Southern power from Arklow, Madisonville, Ky
CSX B231, led by a mashup of Canadian National and Norfolk Southern power, heads north at the location known as Arklow at Madisonville, Kentucky on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, on April 17th, 2025. This is where the cutoff track that runs from Mortons Gap to Madisonville, Ky by-passes the downtown areas.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/1000, ISO 240.
CSX B231, led by a mashup of Canadian National and Norfolk Southern power at Mortons Gap, Ky
CSX B231, led by a mashup of Canadian National and Norfolk Southern power, passes through Mortons Junction in Mortons Gap, Kentucky as it heads north on the cutoff with a loaded phosphate train. The cutoff track here bypasses downtown Earlington and Madisonville, Ky and allows dispatch to run trains around each other as they move on CSX Henderson Subdivision, on April 17th, 2025.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/3200, ISO 170.
CSX Mixed freight X509, a reroute, heads north over the flooded Ohio River at Rahm, Indiana
CSX Mixed freight X509, a reroute, heads north over the flooded Ohio River at Rahm, Indiana on April 8th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision as it crosses the flood plain heading into Evansville, Indiana.
This area of Kentucky and southern Indiana got record breaking rainfall throughout the region over a three-day period which resulted in major flooding on both sides of the Ohio River. In the distance you can see the farmlands which have been totally covered by the flooding and the ballast deck out of Evansville was close to being covered, but fortunately it didn’t happen.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2500, ISO 100.
Saturday Infrared photo, we catch CSX M216 as it pulls into the south end of Kelly Siding at Kelly, Ky
In this week’s Saturday Infrared photo, we catch CSX M216 as it pulls into the south end of Kelly Siding, as hot intermodal I025 waits on the main as the conductor does a roll-by inspection at Kelly, Kentucky, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, on April 15th, 2025.
Tech Info: Fuji XT-1, RAW, Converted to 720nm B&W IR, Nikon 10-24 @16mm, f/4.5, 1/1000, ISO 400.
CSX I025 heads south at Breton, Kentucky as CSX Monon Heritage Unit 1897 leads
CSX I025 heads south at Breton, Kentucky as CSX Monon Heritage Unit 1897 leads it under dark threatening skies on April 2nd, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision. The eleven autoracks behind the engine are loaded with Tesla’s bound for Florida and overseas market from what I’m told.
Capturing this engine means I’ve caught all of CSX’s Heritage units except for the Georgia Heritage Unit, and that one is only a matter of time!
According to a CSX Press Release: January 26, 2024 – In a tribute to its rich railroad history, CSX has unveiled its Monon 1897 heritage locomotive, marking the ninth release its ongoing heritage series honoring the company’s predecessor railroads.
“The Monon Railroad ran from Chicago down to Louisville but most of it was in Indiana,” explained CSX Carman Jason Merritt, who assisted with the heritage project. “Eventually it merged with the Louisville and Nashville Lines and was later absorbed by CSX.”
The new heritage locomotive emerges fresh from the Class I railroad’s paint shop in Waycross, Ga., showcasing a blend of modern and historic aesthetics. The design features the modern CSX design on the head end, transitioning seamlessly into the historic paint scheme and logo of the Monon line. This style reflects the approach taken with previous installations in the CSX heritage series, which often feature the current CSX paint scheme on the nose and the predecessor’s scheme on the body.
“A lot of hard work and planning goes into each project,” said Merritt. “We want to get these right, so we take pride in what we do, from the wash rack to moving them out the door.”
The new Monon heritage locomotive is a testament to the enduring legacy of America’s railroads. It stands as a symbol of the past while simultaneously pointing towards the future, embodying the spirit of evolution and innovation that drives CSX.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2500, ISO 140.
CSX I025 heads south at Hanson, Kentucky as CSX Monon Heritage Unit 1897 at Hanson, Ky
CSX I025 heads south at Hanson, Kentucky as CSX Monon Heritage Unit 1897 leads it under dark threatening skies on April 2nd, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision. The eleven autoracks behind the engine are loaded with Tesla’s bound for Florida and overseas market from what I’m told.
Capturing this engine means I’ve caught all of CSX’s Heritage units except for the Georgia Heritage Unit, and that one is only a matter of time!
According to a CSX Press Release: January 26, 2024 – In a tribute to its rich railroad history, CSX has unveiled its Monon 1897 heritage locomotive, marking the ninth release its ongoing heritage series honoring the company’s predecessor railroads.
“The Monon Railroad ran from Chicago down to Louisville but most of it was in Indiana,” explained CSX Carman Jason Merritt, who assisted with the heritage project. “Eventually it merged with the Louisville and Nashville Lines and was later absorbed by CSX.”
The new heritage locomotive emerges fresh from the Class I railroad’s paint shop in Waycross, Ga., showcasing a blend of modern and historic aesthetics. The design features the modern CSX design on the head end, transitioning seamlessly into the historic paint scheme and logo of the Monon line. This style reflects the approach taken with previous installations in the CSX heritage series, which often feature the current CSX paint scheme on the nose and the predecessor’s scheme on the body.
“A lot of hard work and planning goes into each project,” said Merritt. “We want to get these right, so we take pride in what we do, from the wash rack to moving them out the door.”
The new Monon heritage locomotive is a testament to the enduring legacy of America’s railroads. It stands as a symbol of the past while simultaneously pointing towards the future, embodying the spirit of evolution and innovation that drives CSX.
Tech Info: Nikon D810, RAW, Nikon, 10-24mm @ 13mm, f/3.8, 1/1600, ISO 90.
BNSF 3783 leads loaded ethanol train B797 meets E302 at Romney, Nortonville, Ky
BNSF 3783 leads loaded ethanol train B797 meets E302 at Romney, just south of Nortonville, Kentucky on March 28th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision as it heads south.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2500, ISO 170.
BNSF 3783 leads loaded ethanol train B797 as they pass the signals at the south end of Nortonville, Kentucky
BNSF 3783 leads loaded ethanol train B797 as they pass the signals at the south end of Nortonville, Kentucky on March 28th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision as it heads south.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 100.
CSX I128 heads down the viaduct from the bridge over the flooded Ohio River from Henderson, Kentucky
CSX I128 heads down the viaduct from the bridge over the flooded Ohio River as it heads north out of Henderson, Kentucky on April 8th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
This area of Kentucky and southern Indiana got record breaking rainfall throughout the region over a three-day period which resulted in major flooding on both sides of the Ohio River. In the distance you can see the farmlands which have been totally covered by the flooding and the ballast deck out of Evansville was close to being covered, but fortunately it didn’t happen.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2500, ISO 100.