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CRR - Pool Point KY to State Line Tunnel

Rail Fan Adventure --

Here are some more images that will not be used.

1. CRR 3005-910-3005 on n/b #95 exiting Pool Point Tunnel. 12-1971.
CRR 3005-910-3005 on n/b #95 exiting Pool Point Tunnel. 12-1971.

2. CRR 3005. Pool Point.
CRR 3005. Pool Point.

3. Restricting signal for No. 95 entering Elkhorn Yard. Pool Point.
Restricting signal for No. 95 entering Elkhorn Yard. Pool Point.

4. CRR Cab 1072 has been uncoupled and will roll down the main line to the cab track. The conductor is minding the hand brake. Pool Point.
CRR Cab 1072 has been uncoupled and will roll down the main line to the cab track. The conductor is minding the hand brake. Pool Point.

5. S/b coal train #26 departs Elkhorn with an example of virtually every model on the roster represented: CRR 3003-915-2008-867-905-808-2006-806. 03-24-1970. Pool Point.
S/b coal train #26 departs Elkhorn with an example of virtually every model on the roster represented: CRR 3003-915-2008-867-905-808-2006-806. 03-24-1970. Pool Point.

6. S/b coal train #26 departs Elkhorn. View 2. CRR Pool Point.
S/b coal train #26 departs Elkhorn. View 2. CRR Pool Point.

7. Yard/mine run engine CRR 2005 is pushing as far as Towers. Pool Point.
Yard/mine run engine CRR 2005 is pushing as far as Towers. Pool Point.

8. Yard/mine run engine CRR 2005 . View 2. CRR Pool Point.
Yard/mine run engine CRR 2005 . View 2. CRR Pool Point.

9. CRR 812-3006-818-800 brake n/b #95 down the 1.5% into Elkhorn. 02-15-1971. Pool Point.
CRR 812-3006-818-800 brake n/b #95 down the 1.5% into Elkhorn. 02-15-1971. Pool Point.

10. CRR 809 leads #26 out of Pool Point Tunnel on 09-05-1971.
CRR 809 leads #26 out of Pool Point Tunnel on 09-05-1971.

11. CRR 3013-2001-3006 have #95 on 10-06-1972. Pool Point.
CRR 3013-2001-3006 have #95 on 10-06-1972. Pool Point.

12. CRR 3020-3024-912 handle a n/b coal train on 01-20-1974. Pool Point.
CRR 3020-3024-912 handle a n/b coal train on 01-20-1974. Pool Point.

13. CRR 3014 trails a couple of SD45s on #26 leaving Elkhorn on 02-17-1974. Pool Point.
CRR 3014 trails a couple of SD45s on #26 leaving Elkhorn on 02-17-1974. Pool Point.

14. U36C 3604 leads SD45-2 3619 and SCL 2014 on #26. 04-28-1974. Pool Point.
U36C 3604 leads SD45-2 3619 and SCL 2014 on #26. 04-28-1974. Pool Point.

15. CRR 3017-3002-3024 takes #26 out this day. The train has 42 loads, most if not all are from the C&O that will be dropped at Dante for weighing. 03-20-1976. Pool Point.
CRR 3017-3002-3024 takes #26 out this day. The train has 42 loads, most if not all are from the C&O that will be dropped at Dante for weighing. 03-20-1976. Pool Point.

16. CRR 800-200 lead an excursion train on 09-24-1977. The train originated at Erwin, Johnson City, or Kingsport. Pool Point.
CRR 800-200 lead an excursion train on 09-24-1977. The train originated at Erwin, Johnson City, or Kingsport. Pool Point.

17. CRR 3016-3620 grind up grade with a s/b coal train. 11-09-1977. Pool Point.
CRR 3016-3620 grind up grade with a s/b coal train. 11-09-1977. Pool Point.

18. CRR Cab 1065 exits State Line Tunnel on the rear of n/b #95 on 05-31-1971. C&O empties always filled out the train. Pool Point.
CRR Cab 1065 exits State Line Tunnel on the rear of n/b #95 on 05-31-1971. C&O empties always filled out the train. Pool Point.

19. #95 with CRR cab 1065 at State Line Tunnel has slowed for entering Elkhorn Yard. 05-31-1971. Pool Point.
#95 with CRR cab 1065 at State Line Tunnel has slowed for entering Elkhorn Yard. 05-31-1971. Pool Point.

The south side of the tunnel is in Virginia. That will be next.

Train images used by permission of Everett N Young