In this week’s video we catch trains between Kelly and Slaughters, Kentucky including an unusual move of three damaged CSX engines on flats heading north and the Operation LifeSaver engine leading a southbound, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
On May 5th, 2025, CSXT 6419 heads up a train as they work on building a train at Patio Yard in Winchester, Ky
On May 5th, 2025, CSXT 6419 heads up a train as they work on building a train at Patio Yard in Winchester, Ky on CSX’s CC Subdivision (Cincinnati-Corbin), a scene that is repeated many times a day across the world as railroads move goods and commodities.
Tech Info: Nikon D810, RAW, Sigma 150-600 @ 350mm, f/5.6, 1/1600, ISO 320.
Fireman Brown Culp keeps a watchful eye on the track ahead from Cass Scenic Railroad Heisler #6
Fireman Brown Culp keeps a watchful eye on the track ahead from Cass Scenic Railroad Heisler #6 as they pull across the recently constructed Trout Run Bridge 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/5.3, 1/400, ISO 100.
Illinois Central 1019 (Death Star) leads a Canadian National mixed freight departing 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 @ 600mm, f/6.3, 1/1600, ISO 560.
Engineer Noah Barkley keeps a watchful eye on the track ahead from Cass Scenic Railroad Heisler #6
Engineer Noah Barkley keeps a watchful eye on the track ahead from Cass Scenic Railroad Heisler #6 as they pull through the countryside at Wanless 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 70-300 @ 180mm, f/5.3, 1/1250, ISO 560.
CSXT 7210 leads an empty coal train eastbound under the Norfolk Southern Kenova District at Kenova, WV
CSXT 7210 leads an empty coal train passes under the Norfolk Southern Kenova District at Kenova, WV as it heads eastbound a heavy evening rain on the CSX Kanawha Subdivision on May 2nd, 2025.
Tech Info: Nikon Z6ii, RAW, Nikon 24-70 @ 24mm, f/6.3, 1/1250, ISO 14,400.
Cass Scenic Railroad Heisler #6 pulls through the countryside on the way to Durbin, WV
Cass Scenic Railroad Heisler #6 pulls through the countryside passing a small white house at milepost 92 on the way to Durbin, West Virginia, during the Cass Spring Photographers Special, out of 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: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/6.3, 1/1000, ISO 100.
A Norfolk Southern mixed freight approaches the old N&W Bridge over the Ohio River at Kenova, WV
A Norfolk Southern mixed freight approaches the old N&W Bridge over the Ohio River on the Kenova District as it heads westbound at Kenova, 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/6.3, 1/2000, ISO 180.
Cass Scenic Railroad Heisler #6 pulls through the curve under stormy skies at the overlook at milepost 6…
Cass Scenic Railroad Heisler #6 pulls through the curve under stormy skies at the overlook at milepost 6 during the Cass Spring Photographers Special, out of Cass, West Virginia on May 3rd, 2025. This is the first of many of you have to look forward to from my trip to West Virginia.
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/6.3, 1/640, ISO 900.
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Norfolk Southern 4780 and 4830 lead a mixed freight across the diamond at Mt. Vernon, Illinois
Norfolk Southern 4780 and 4830 lead a mixed freight across the diamond at Mt. Vernon, Illinois as it heads east on the NS Southern East District as they cross over the Union Pacific Mount Vernon Subdivision, on April 25th, 2025.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/3200, ISO 100.
Union Pacific 7314 leads a hot intermodal (Z183?) as it heads south through Kell, Illinois
Union Pacific 7314 leads a hot intermodal (Z183?) as it heads south through Kell, Illinois on the Union Pacific Mount Vernon Subdivision, on April 25th, 2025, passing the grain complex.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/3200, ISO 160.
Cass Scenic Railroad Heisler #6 pulls toward Bald Knob during the Cass Spring Photographers Special
Cass Scenic Railroad Heisler #6 pulls toward Bald Knob during the Cass Spring Photographers Special, out of Cass, West Virginia on May 3rd, 2025. This is the first of a lot of photos you have to look forward to from this trip I’m currently on here in West Virginia.
According to the Mountain Rail West Verging 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 was 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: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/2500, ISO 230.
BNSF 7115, 9128 and Ferromex 4050 lead an northbound train through Tehachapi Loop
September 18th, 2024, BNSF 7115, 9128 and Ferromex 4050 lead an northbound train through Tehachapi Loop on the Union Pacific Mojave Subdivision at Keene, California.
According to Wikipedia: The Tehachapi Loop is a 3,779-foot-long (0.72 mi; 1.15 km) spiral, or helix, on the Union Pacific Railroad Mojave Subdivision through Tehachapi Pass, of the Tehachapi Mountains in Kern County, south-central California. The line connects Bakersfield and the San Joaquin Valley to Mojave in the Mojave Desert.
Rising at a steady two-percent grade, the track gains 77 feet (23 m) in elevation and makes a 1,210-foot-diameter (370 m) circle. Any train that is more than 3,800 feet (1,200 m) long—about 56 boxcars—passes over itself going around the loop. At the bottom of the loop, the track passes through Tunnel 9, the ninth tunnel built as the railroad was extended from Bakersfield.
The line averages about 36 freight trains each day. Passenger trains such as Amtrak’s San Joaquin are banned from the loop, although the Coast Starlight can use it as a detour. Its frequent trains and scenic setting make the Tehachapi Loop popular with railfans. In 1998, it was named a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. It is also designated as California Historical Landmark #508.
One of the engineering feats of its day, the Loop was built by Southern Pacific Railroad to ease the grade over Tehachapi Pass. Construction began in 1874, and the line opened in 1876.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/2500, ISO 100.
Norfolk Southern 219 sits in the siding at Smoot at Princeton, Indiana
Norfolk Southern 219 sits in the siding at Smoot at Princeton, Indiana on the NS Southern East District on April 25th, 2025.
Tech Info: Fuji XT-1, RAW, Converted to 720nm B&W IR, Nikon 24-70 @24mm, f/4.5, 1/500, ISO 200.
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May 3rd, 2025 – Episode 122 Saturday Edited Video from Jim Pearson Photography
In this week’s video we’re chasing trains in southern and middle Illinois on the CN and UP lines at Effingham, Keil and Mount Vernon during my swing through there recently. Sit back, turn up the sound, expand to full screen and enjoy the trains!! Please like, share, subscribe and thanks for watching!
Union Pacific 7314 leads a hot intermodal (Z183?) as it passes through Kell, Illinois
Union Pacific 7314 leads a hot intermodal (Z183?) as it passes through Kell, Illinois on the Union Pacific Mount Vernon Subdivision, on April 25th, 2025, passing the grain complex.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/2500, ISO 130.
Union Pacific 1412 leads a local across the diamond at Mt. Vernon, Illinois
Union Pacific 1412 leads a local across the diamond at Mt. Vernon, Illinois as it heads east the Union Pacific Mount Vernon Subdivision, on April 25th, 2025, as they cross over the NS Southern East District.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/2500, ISO 100.
Norfolk Southern 4780 and 4830 lead a mixed freight across the diamond at Mt. Vernon, Illinois
Norfolk Southern 4780 and 4830 lead a mixed freight across the diamond at Mt. Vernon, Illinois as it heads east on the NS Southern East District as they cross over the Union Pacific Mount Vernon Subdivision, on April 25th, 2025.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 100.
A southbound Canadian National intermodal waits to depart Effingham, IL
A southbound Canadian National intermodal waits to depart on the main from the south end of Effingham, Illinois on the CN Champaign Subdivision, on April 25th, 2025, under stormy skies.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/1000, ISO 230.
Film Wednesday – Union Pacific 5673 leads an mixed freight westbound at Green River, WY
Film Wednesday – Union Pacific 5673 leads an mixed freight westbound on Main 1 along the UP Evanston Subdivision, as it passes the UP Green River Depot at Green River, Wyoming on June 18th, 2023.
According to Wikipedia: Green River station is a former train station in Green River, Wyoming. It was served by the Union Pacific Railroad from its construction to 1971, and by Amtrak from 1971 to 1983 and 1991–1997. The Pioneer was the last train to serve Green River.
The depot is a contributing property to the Green River Downtown Historic District, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.
Tech Info: Lomographic Belair X6x12 film Camera, 90mm Lens, f/16, 1/100sec, Ilford 400 B&W Film
Film Wednesday – BNSF 750 leads a mixed freight at Kansas City, Kansas
Film Wednesday – BNSF 750 leads a mixed freight at Kansas City, Kansas at Sunrise. This was shot with Lomography Sprocket Rocket, which is the world’s first panoramic wide-angle 35mm film camera designed to expose the sprockets as part of the image, as you can see in this shot.
Tech Info: Lomographic 35mm Sprocket Panoramic Rocket Camera, 30mm Lens, f/16, 1/100sec, Kodacolor Neg film, ISO 400