CSX I025 waits in the siding at Kelly, Ky with CSXT 3194 Law Enforcement Unit leading the way, on July 22nd, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, as they wait for I128 NB to pass. From a CSXT Press Release: CSXT 3194 is being renamed to honor our nation’s police officers who dedicate their lives to serve and protect communities across our network. “CSX is proud of the employee craftsmanship involved in transforming this locomotive into a special commemorative engine,” says Ed Harris, executive vice president of operations. “This is a moving tribute to the men and women who serve us every day and aligns with CSX’s goal to connect military service members, first responders, and their families to the resources and support they need.” The Spirit of our Law Enforcement joins our collection of Pride in Service locomotives launched this spring - the Spirit of our Armed Forces and the Spirit of our First Responders. When not actively moving customers - freight, the locomotives are made available for special events along the CSX system - extending our culture of service and commitment from our customers to the communities where we operate. Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 120. #railroad #railroads #train, #trains #railway #railway #steamtrains #railtransport #railroadengines #picturesoftrains #picturesofrailways #besttrainphotograph #bestphoto #photographyoftrains #bestsoldpicture #JimPearsonPhotography #trainsfromtheair #trainsfromadrone

CSX I025 waits in the siding at Kelly, Ky with CSXT 3194 Law Enforcement Unit leading the way

CSX I025 waits in the siding at Kelly, Ky with CSXT 3194 Law Enforcement Unit leading the way, on July 22nd, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, as they wait for I128 NB to pass.

From a CSXT Press Release: CSXT 3194 is being renamed to honor our nation’s police officers who dedicate their lives to serve and protect communities across our network.

“CSX is proud of the employee craftsmanship involved in transforming this locomotive into a special commemorative engine,” says Ed Harris, executive vice president of operations. “This is a moving tribute to the men and women who serve us every day and aligns with CSX’s goal to connect military service members, first responders, and their families to the resources and support they need.”

The Spirit of our Law Enforcement joins our collection of Pride in Service locomotives launched this spring – the Spirit of our Armed Forces and the Spirit of our First Responders. When not actively moving customers – freight, the locomotives are made available for special events along the CSX system – extending our culture of service and commitment from our customers to the communities where we operate.

Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 120.

CSXT 1981 Pan Am Railways Heritage Unit leads northbound M512 as they wait on the main for southbound I129 to take the siding at Slaughters, Kentucky, on September 25th, 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. 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, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/500, ISO 120 #railroad #railroads #train, #trains #railway #railway #railtransport #railroadengines #picturesoftrains #picturesofrailways #besttrainphotograph #bestphoto #photographyoftrains #bestsoldpicture #JimPearsonPhotography #trainsfromtheair #trainsfromadrone #onecsx #csx

CSXT 1981 Pan Am Railways Heritage Unit leads northbound M512 at Slaughters, Ky

CSXT 1981 Pan Am Railways Heritage Unit leads northbound M512 as they wait on the main for southbound I129 to take the siding at Slaughters, Kentucky, on September 25th, 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.

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, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/500, ISO 120

CSXT 1981 Pan Am Railways Heritage Unit leads M512 as they head north on track 2 at Romney, Nortonville, Kentucky, on September 25th, 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. 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, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/1250, ISO 140 #railroad #railroads #train, #trains #railway #railway #railtransport #railroadengines #picturesoftrains #picturesofrailways #besttrainphotograph #bestphoto #photographyoftrains #bestsoldpicture #JimPearsonPhotography #trainsfromtheair #trainsfromadrone #onecsx #csx

CSXT 1981 Pan Am Railways Heritage Unit leads M512 as they head north on track 2 at Romney, Nortonville, Ky

CSXT 1981 Pan Am Railways Heritage Unit leads M512 as they head north on track 2 at Romney, Nortonville, Kentucky, on September 25th, 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.

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, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/1250, ISO 140

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. #railroad #railroads #train, #trains #railway #railway #steamtrains #railtransport #railroadengines #picturesoftrains #picturesofrailways #besttrainphotograph #bestphoto #photographyoftrains #bestsoldpicture #JimPearsonPhotography #Brightline #passengertrains #trainsfromtheair #trainsfromadrone #loram

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.

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. Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/1250, ISO 100. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #jimpearsonphotography #pal #paducahlouisvillerailway

Paducah and Louisville Railway 4512 brings up the rear as DPU on loaded Louisville Gas & Electric coal train…

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.

Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/1250, ISO 100.

CSXT 5473 leads CSX M513 as it heads south out of Casky Yard at Hopkinsville, Ky, on May 9th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision. This train had Indiana Railroad 9012 and 9007 dead in tow as the trailing units. I’m told both engines were on their way to Memphis, Tennessee where they will be scrapped. Both units are SD90MACs. Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/1250, ISO 100. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #jimpearsonphotography #Indianarailroad #inrd

CSXT 5473 leads CSX M513 as it heads south out of Casky Yard at Hopkinsville, Ky

CSXT 5473 leads CSX M513 as it heads south out of Casky Yard at Hopkinsville, Ky, on May 9th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.

This train had Indiana Railroad 9012 and 9007 dead in tow as the trailing units. I’m told both engines were on their way to Memphis, Tennessee where they will be scrapped. Both units are SD90MACs.

Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/1250, ISO 100.

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. #railroad #railroads #train, #trains #railway #railway #steamtrains #railtransport #railroadengines #picturesoftrains #picturesofrailways #besttrainphotograph #bestphoto #photographyoftrains #bestsoldpicture #JimPearsonPhotography #trainsfromtheair #trainsfromadrone

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.

CSX I025 heads south from Robards, Kentucky on August 16th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, as they pass northbound M502. Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 100. #railroad #railroads #train, #trains #railway #railway #steamtrains #railtransport #railroadengines #picturesoftrains #picturesofrailways #besttrainphotograph #bestphoto #photographyoftrains #bestsoldpicture #JimPearsonPhotography #trainsfromtheair #trainsfromadrone #onecsx #csx

CSX I025 heads south from Robards, Kentucky

CSX I025 heads south from Robards, Kentucky on August 16th, 2025, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision, as they pass northbound M502.

Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 22mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 100.

Paducah and Louisville Railway 4503 and 4521 lead a loaded Louisville, Gas and Electric coal train north across the drawbridge at Rockport, Kentucky, on August 26th, 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. Tech Info: 4K Frame Grab from a DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone. #railroad #railroads #train, #trains #railway #railway #steamtrains #railtransport #railroadengines #picturesoftrains #picturesofrailways #besttrainphotograph #bestphoto #photographyoftrains #bestsoldpicture #JimPearsonPhotography #trainsfromtheair #trainsfromadrone #paducahandlouisvillerailway

Paducah and Louisville Railway 4503 and 4521 lead a loaded Louisville, Gas and Electric coal train north at Rockport, Ky

Paducah and Louisville Railway 4503 and 4521 lead a loaded Louisville, Gas and Electric coal train north across the drawbridge at Rockport, Kentucky, on August 26th, 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.

Tech Info: 4K Frame Grab from a DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone.

September 20th, 2025 – Episode 142 – Saturday Edited Video from Jim Pearson Photography

September 20th, 2025 – Episode 142 Saturday Edited Video from Jim Pearson Photography This week we catch CSX trains from the air and ground between Slaughters and Nortonville, Kentucky, from the air and ground, including the CSX Law Enforcement Unit leading a B647. Sit back, turn up the sound, expand to full screen and enjoy the trains!! 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!!

Norfolk Southern 4670 brings up the rear as DPU on a loaded coal train headed north from the Do Stop crossing, just south of Caneyville, Kentucky on the Paducah and Louisville Railway (PAL), on August 26th, 2025. Currently NS has been running a set of two of these trains on the PAL (empty Southbound and loaded Northbound) and they seem to alternate between loading at Warrior Coal Loop outside Madisonville, and Calvert City Loadout at Calvert City, Ky. Tech Info: 4K Video Frame Grab from a DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone. #railroad #railroads #train, #trains #railway #railway #steamtrains #railtransport #railroadengines #picturesoftrains #picturesofrailways #besttrainphotograph #bestphoto #photographyoftrains #bestsoldpicture #JimPearsonPhotography #trainsfromtheair #trainsfromadrone #norfolksouthern

Norfolk Southern 4670 brings up the rear as DPU on a loaded coal train headed north towards Caneyville, Ky

Norfolk Southern 4670 brings up the rear as DPU on a loaded coal train headed north from the Do Stop crossing, just south of Caneyville, Kentucky on the Paducah and Louisville Railway (PAL), on August 26th, 2025. Currently NS has been running a set of two of these trains on the PAL (empty Southbound and loaded Northbound) and they seem to alternate between loading at Warrior Coal Loop outside Madisonville, and Calvert City Loadout at Calvert City, Ky.

Tech Info: 4K Video Frame Grab from a DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone.