Labor Day 1997 Trip (part one)

from N & W country

Norfolk Southern engine 7150 leads a loaded unit coal train westbound toward Iaeger, WV.  A branch of the Tug river is just to the left, out of view.  This photo was taken at MP413.0, looking toward Vaughn tunnel, Roderfield, WV.

Norfolk Southern SD70, 2555, leads an eastbound loaded coal train toward Welch, WV.  This train had 4 units on the front end, EMD-GE-GE-EMD, as well as the 3 pushers in the next photo.  Taken at MP413.0 looking toward Roderfield tunnel.

Norfolk Southern C40-8, 8728, leads the 3 unit pusher consist of GE products that is assisting 2555 get this coal train over the road.