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CSX Q511

March 22, 2012 Jim Pearson No Comments Bill Grady, Photo Section

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Bill Grady captured CSX Q511 at Buckner, KY on March 5, 2012.

Norfolk Southern #376

March 22, 2012 Jim Pearson No Comments Bill Grady, Photo Section

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Bill Grady snapped this great snow scene of Norfolk Southern  #376 at the Buechel (Louisville) Depot.

 

CSX Q133-05 at railroad at Sparta, KY

February 26, 2012 Jim Pearson No Comments Bill Grady, Photo Section
CSX Q133-05 has the railroad at Sparta, KY as this is the now hottest train on the former L&N "Short Line". This is the first week of the new Intermodal train. It departs Cincinnati at 1000 and arrives at the new Louisville Intermodal Center at 1500. 5 hours is fast for the up and down profile of the "Short Line". Photo by Bill Grady January 5, 2012.

CSX Q226-05 is 5 miles North of Worthville, KY

February 26, 2012 Jim Pearson No Comments Bill Grady
CSX Q226-05 is 5 miles North of Worthville, KY in the Eagle River Valley making good time. It is approaching Sanders, KY at m.p. T60 on the former L&N "Short Line" towards Cincinnati. Photo shot January 5, 2012, by Bill Grady.

Is that Keith Kittinger?

January 24, 2012 Jim Pearson No Comments Bill Grady
"Keith is getting some practice time for retiring by watering the steamer on the Black Hills Central at Hill City, South Dakota. The way Keith drives, he has no problem being back to work for CSX on Monday mornings." Submitted by Bill Grady, Louisville, KY.

BNSF in Montana by Bill Grady

August 21, 2011 Jim Pearson No Comments Bill Grady, Photo Section
Here is another shot sent in by Bill Grady taken on a family vacation to Montana.  That Montana Sky!
Here is another shot sent in by Bill Grady taken on a family vacation to Montana. That Montana Sky!

Norfolk-Southern by Bill Grady

August 21, 2011 Jim Pearson No Comments Bill Grady, Photo Section
It’s mid July and Bill Grady has  caught the Norfolk-Southern office car train rolling through Conners Station, KY, near Simpsonville, KY.  Right in the middle of thoroughbred country!
It’s mid July and Bill Grady has caught the Norfolk-Southern office car train rolling through Conners Station, KY, near Simpsonville, KY. Right in the middle of thoroughbred country!

CSX ran an officers special

July 23, 2011 Jim Pearson No Comments Bill Grady, Photo Section
CSX ran an officers special up the Louisville and Indiana (LIRC) on July 7, 2011.  It is seen here crossing the former Pennsylvania RR Bridge. taken from the Indiana side of the Ohio River.  Train operated as P951-07 and went to Indianapolis this day.  Word is that CSX is looking in upgrading the LIRC.  Photo by Bill Grady
CSX ran an officers special up the Louisville and Indiana (LIRC) on July 7, 2011. It is seen here crossing the former Pennsylvania RR Bridge. taken from the Indiana side of the Ohio River. Train operated as P951-07 and went to Indianapolis this day. Word is that CSX is looking in upgrading the LIRC. Photo by Bill Grady

 

Montana Rail Link

July 23, 2011 Jim Pearson No Comments Bill Grady, Photo Section
Montana Rail Link westbound Laurel-Missoula Manifest descending Bozeman Pass just east of Bozeman, Montana on the MRL's 2nd subdivision on June 27th, 2011.  Photo by Bill Grady
Montana Rail Link westbound Laurel-Missoula Manifest descending Bozeman Pass just east of Bozeman, Montana on the MRL's 2nd subdivision on June 27th, 2011. Photo by Bill Grady

BNSF 6019

July 23, 2011 Jim Pearson No Comments Bill Grady, Photo Section
BNSF 6019 westbound empty coal train at Worden, Montana on the BNSF Forsyth Subdivision.  Pacing at 62 mph on June 21st 2011. Photo by Bill Grady
BNSF 6019 westbound empty coal train at Worden, Montana on the BNSF Forsyth Subdivision. Pacing at 62 mph on June 21st 2011. Photo by Bill Grady

 

UP ethanol MTY train with CP power is Northbound at Gorham, IL

March 3, 2011 Jim Pearson No Comments Bill Grady, Photo Section
UP ethanol MTY train with CP power is Northbound at Gorham, IL in the evening light. The train is about to turn onto the UP's Chicago Subdivision on October 7th, 2010. - Photo by Bill Grady

 

UP 3985

March 3, 2011 Jim Pearson No Comments Bill Grady, Photo Section
These photographs are from a day trip we (Bill Grady and friends) took over to Southern Illinois to see UP 3985 back on October 7th 2010. - Photo by Bill Grady

UP 3985 is headed back Northbound to St. Louis

March 3, 2011 Jim Pearson No Comments Bill Grady, Photo Section
UP 3985 is headed back Northbound to St. Louis with an employee special that ran from St. Louis to Gorham, IL and return. It is crossing the Kaskaskia River Bridge at Gage Jct, IL(m.p. 52.1) on October 7, 2010. - Photo by Bill Grady

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P.O. Box 125, Hopkinsville, Ky 42241

 

Chapter Meeting Notes

Our next meeting is on Monday, June 16th, 2025  with Program by Cooper Smith and refreshments by Cooper Smith and Bill Thomas.

Meeting begins at 7pm at the old L&N Depot on West Arch Street, at the railroad, Madisonville, KY.

Train Show Timetable

May 24, 2025, 10am-3pm. Evansville Model Train Sale, National Guard Armory, 3300 E. Division St., Evansville, IN

June 21, 2025, 10am-3pm. Madisonville Train Show. Ballard Convention Center (Hopkins Co. Fairgrounds), 605 E. Arch St., Madisonville, KY, bgtrainshow@gmail.com

September 13, 2025, 9am-2pm, TCA Atlanta Train Show, 4764 Cobb Parkway N.W., Acworth, GA. 30101

October 17-18-19, 2025 TCA York Fairgrounds, 334 Carlisle Ave., York, PA., 814 494-8836 (O scale)

December 6, 2025, 9am-3pm, TCA Ozark Division Greater St. Louis Christmas Show, 4300 Hoffmeister Ave. St. Louis, MO.

December (TBA), 2025, TCA Music City Chapter Christmas Show, Wilson County Fairgrounds, 945 East Baddour Parkway, Lebanon, TN.

Please Support these Regional Steam Efforts!

Support the restoration of L&N Steam Locomotive 152 by making a donation today!

 

 

Help by donating to Nashville Steam’s efforts to restore Steam engine No. 576!

Chapter Interchange Track

If you have items for sale or looking for a particular item or items,

Email me at billtrainthomas@gmail.com with the information and I will list it here.

HO Scale U-Haul trucks available. My friend Tom Scholze has these HO scale trucks for sale. Interested parties call him at (270) 619-4090.

NRHS Chapter Photo Contest Dates

Below are the dates for upcoming chapter photo contests. During the months listed all members are invited to shoot pictures and submit no more than two entries each to webmaster@westkentuckynrhs.org by the deadline listed next to each contest. You must be a paid member of the chapter to participate in these contests.

We will judge the photos and select 1st through 3rd place and the winners at our meetings following the contest and they will be presented in the PennyRail and on the chapter website.

At least the 1st place winners will be used to produce a chapter calendar for the next year.

All submissions must have a caption that lists at least the railroad, location and date with photographers credit and any other relevant information.

May 1-31, 2025
Submission Deadline: June 7, 2025

July 1-31, 2025
Submission Deadline: August 7, 2025

September 1-30, 2025
Submission Deadline: October 7th, 202
5 and judged during our October meeting. This will allow time for the chapter calendars to be printed in time for the holidays and they will be brought to the November meeting or the Christmas Party.

January 1-31, 2026
Submission Deadline: February 7, 2026

March 1-31, 2026
Submission Deadline: April 7, 2026

Emergency Numbers

As Railfans we are often at trackside and in position to observe emergency conditions that could affect railroad safety or security. Keep these numbers handy to report incidents.

BNSF 800-832-5452
CN/IC 800-465-9239
CSX 800-232-0144
NS 800-453-2530
UP 888-877-7267
Amtrak 800-331-0008

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