Canadian National 2705 leads CSX B211, a loaded ethanol train past the signals at Romney, just south of Nortonville, Kentucky as they make their way south on the CSX Henderson Subdivision on August 15th, 2025.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/1600, ISO 100
Canadian National 2705 leads CSX B211, a loaded ethanol train past the signals at Anaconda at Kelly, Kentucky as they make their way south on the CSX Henderson Subdivision on August 15th, 2025. To the left you can see some of new solar energy fields that have been built between Robards and Sebree, Ky.
Tech Info: 4K Frame Grab from a DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8.
CSX M502 passes a cut of trailers that intermodal CSX I025 set out because of a “hotbox” at the north end of Anaconda, as they proceed on north at Robards, Kentucky on August 16th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2500, ISO 140
CSX I025 backs past cars on the west track that they set out (Top left track) because of a “hotbox” at the north end of Anaconda to pick up the rest of their train so they can proceed on south at Robards, Kentucky on August 16th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
Due to the “hotbox” I025 was delayed by two hours and CSX M502 and I128 sat between here and Sebree, Ky waiting to head north through the crossover here at Anaconda. I025 is the hottest train on the Henderson Subdivision and normally all trains get out of their way as they make their way south.
Tech Info: 4K Frame Grab from a DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8.
CSXT 994 leads CSX M513 as it rounds the curve at Breton, Kentucky, as they make their way south on August 15th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
Tech Info: 4K Frame Grab from a DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8.
Canadian National Railway 2705 leads loaded ethanol train CSX B211 as it heads south at Pembroke, Kentucky, on August 15th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
Tech Info: 4K Frame Grab from a DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8.
CSXT 720 passes under the I69 overpass at Oak Hill, just north of Nortonville, Kentucky as they make their way south with loaded coal train C304 on the CSX Henderson Subdivision on August 15th, 2025.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/1000, ISO 340
Canadian National 2705 leads CSX B211, a loaded ethanol train over the gum lick trestle just north of Kelly, Kentucky as they make their way south on the CSX Henderson Subdivision on August 15th, 2025.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 100
In this week’s Saturday Infrared photo, we catch a CSX B621 as it heads south approaching the crossovers at Nortonville, Ky, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, on August 7th, 2025.
Tech Info: Fuji XT-1, RAW, Converted to 720nm B&W IR, Nikon 70-300 @70mm, f/4.5, 1/2000, ISO 400.
BNSF 6875 heads up loaded ethanol train CSX B621 through the S curve at Nortonville, Kentucky, on July 30th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
Tech Info: 4K Video Frame Grab from a DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8.
CSXT 5482 leads CSX M512 with a string of truck frames as it heads north at Nortonville, Kentucky, on July 30th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
Tech Info: 4K Frame Grab from a DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8.
CSX M688 heads north across the Ohio River on the 14th Street Bridge (Louisville and Indiana (L&I) Bridge) at Louisville, Ky on July 28th, 2025. This bridge carries traffic for the Louisville and Indiana, along with the CSX Railroad. In the background is downtown Louisville, Ky.
According to Wikipedia: The Fourteenth Street Bridge, also known as the Ohio Falls Bridge, Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge, Conrail Railroad Bridge or Louisville and Indiana (L&I) Bridge, is a truss drawbridge that spans the Ohio River, between Louisville, Kentucky and Clarksville, Indiana.
Built by the Louisville Bridge Company and completed in 1870, the bridge was operated for many years by the Pennsylvania Railroad, giving the company its only access to Kentucky. Ownership of the railroad and the bridge passed on to Penn Central and later Conrail, which then sold the line from Louisville to Indianapolis, Indiana to the Louisville and Indiana Railroad, the current bridge owner.
The draw portion of the bridge is a vertical-lift span, built in about 1918 in place of a swing span. The towers and machinery of the lift span were designed by Waddell and Son, Inc., and there is a plaque on the SW tower reading, “Waddell Vertical Lift Bridge, Waddell and Son, 1917”. The draw span is across the upstream end of the Louisville and Portland Canal, which includes the McAlpine Locks and Dam. Ohio River traffic passes through this canal to navigate past the Falls of the Ohio.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 110.
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.
CSX empty coal train E002, with CSX Pere Marquette Heritage Unit 1899 leading, passes over East Center Street on the Henderson Subdivision cutoff at Madisonville, Ky on August 4th, 2025.
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.”
Tech Info:Video Frame Grab from 4K DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8.
CSX M512 heads north at Anaconda, just south of Robards, Kentucky with CSXT 446 leading, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, on August 4th, 2025. The loads behind the power are truck frames.
Tech Info: 4K Video Frame Grab from a DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm.
CSXT 905 leads hot intermodal I025 as it heads north just outside of Hanson, Kentucky, on August 4th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision. This train runs between Bedford Park, Illinois Bedford Park, IL and Jacksonville, Florida and its counterpart, CSX I026 runs the opposite direction daily as well.
Tech Info: 4K Frame Grab from a DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8.
CSX empty coal train E002, with CSX Pere Marquette Heritage Unit 1899 leading, takes the cutoff at Mortons Gap, Ky on August 4th, 2025.
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.
Tech Info: Video Frame Grab from 4K DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/400, ISO 100.
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 539 leads daily intermodal I128 as it heads north through a curve at Nortonville, Kentucky, on July 21st, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision. This train runs between Fairburn, Georgia and Bedford Park, Illinois and it’s counterpart, CSX I129 runs the opposite direction daily as well.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/500, ISO 210
CSX empty coal train E002, with CSX Pere Marquette Heritage Unit 1899 leading, waits on the main at East Diamond, as the Paducah and Louisville Railway local takes the lead heading back to their railroad after interchanging with CSX at Madisonville, Ky on August 4th, 2025.
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.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/400, ISO 100.