CC Sub Q541 Chase to Lambs Ferry, Paris and Ford, Ky.

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For this railfan trip, we're back on CSX's CC subdivision.
I usually have an idea of where I'd like to railfan before heading out, but I didn't have anywhere picked out.
When railfanning CSX, I head to Latonia and do a signal check.
You can view each direction of movement for the LCL and CC subdivisions.
The first train we'll see is a northbound tanker train at Lambs Ferry.
At Lambs Ferry, we can see two different style mile markers next to the tracks.
The #1 track has the old school style concrete marker with cap, and then a steel plate marker on the #2 track.
The #1 track is much less frequently used based on the rust on the rails.
The #1 has a 10 mile an hour speed limit through the tunnel, compared to the 25 miles an hour on the #2.
One more big difference, is the tunnel shapes.
The #2 track is wide but not as tall as the #1.
The #1 is a much tighter squeeze, but looks to be able to handle an autorack.
My guess is that tight fit is why the speed limit is so much lower.
Let's jump to another day and another train.
This time it's a southbound, Q541.
This train runs from the Queensgate Yard to Rice Yard in Waycross, Georgia.
For those not familiar with the CC sub, also known as the "Licking River Route," it runs from Covington, to Corbin and is around 180 miles in length.
It was originally chartered by the Covington & Lexington Railroad in 1849.
It was the first railroad heading south from the Cincinnati area, but due to a lack of money, the line did not cross into Cincinnati yet.
That didn't happen until the C&O built its bridge in 1888.
The line reached Paris, which we'll check out in just a bit, in 1856.
Eventually the Louisville & Nashville took over the line.
It was an important coal hauling route but no longer.
North of where we are, is the Decoursey Yard.
It's no longer in service, and mainly just used to hold trains out from Cincinnati, it was the L&N's largest yard.
It was a nice, albeit very cold day, so, I figured I'd give a little chase.
Worried I wouldn't be able to get in front of the train and set up my cameras, I decided Paris would be my next vantage point.
Well, I probably could've have caught it in Falmouth and Cynthiana.
I waited for more than an hour near the Trackside Cafe and in front of the TransKentucky Transportation facility.
I've included a link to a great article about TTI and its coal-hauling route to Maysville.
While waiting, let's do a little exploring of Paris.
You can see there was what appears to be a second track going across this bridge, but it's been gone a long time.
Feel free to comment any information you have on the area, I'd love to know more.
And here's a quick look at the Bourbon County courthouse.
I also like the signals here.
We can see the clear signal for the approaching Q541.
I think I hear a train coming so let's get back to the action.
Even though I was waiting for it, when it rounded the bend the train actually snuck up on me.
I can't wait to get a shot when it's warm and all the plastic wrap is not hiding the depot.
As we look west, we see the TTI yard.
From what I could find, it seems the facility is only used for car storage.
If anyone knows anything about TTI or the future of the line between here and Maysville, I'd love to know more.
While the train went by I thought about whether I should make the 30 minute drive to Ford and try to catch Q541 one more time.
I figured I've come this far why not.
The light was fading fast as a I pulled up to the crossing next to the Kentucky River.
There was a northbound, most likely my train's counterpart, Q542 already going by, but it was gone before I could get any cameras set up.
I did a quick signal check.
The #1 track was lit-up red, but the #2 signals were dark.
I then thought I saw a faint light inside the tunnel on the other side of the river.
It was an engine move.
The three locomotives pulled just shy of the signal and stopped.
They were staring at a stop signal.
Every time I've seen a train come through this area, they're also on the #1 track headed south or diverge onto it heading north.
Eventually this power move would diverge as well.
It was getting dark and my cameras were starting to struggle to get enough light, but luckily it came through just in time.
Unfortunately, it just got too dark and I had to call it a day.
I don't know if this was a typical trip or maybe Q541 had more air troubles, that delayed it more than an hour from when I first spotted it in Latonia, but it certainly took a lot longer than I expected for the train to cover the distance it did.
Well, that does it for another adventure.
I hope you had fun.
Until our next trip, have a great day!
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@joelmarksbury4376 3 жыл бұрын

In the 1920's the entire CC was double tracked from Decoursey to Corbin. The second track was eliminated in areas after CTC was installed on the line. The depot in Paris now hosts a great restaurant. About 30 miles east of Richmond is the home of the Kentucky Steam Heritage Corp and 2716. Look for an open house in June.

@nkyrailfan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info Joel. I do appreciate it. I've wanted to eat at the Trackside restaurant, but am always in a rush when I'm in Paris. I'll have to try and stop down for the KY Steam Heritage open house.

@s.trains9933 7 ай бұрын

Drayton . I grew up in Maysville and Paris Ky. both I am very familiar with both railroads . Being a former member of the Kentucky Central Railway , also know folks employed at both railroads . I have traveled on Csx from Patio yard to Cynthiana, and From Paris to Maysville by rail

@fakecumberland 3 жыл бұрын

Paris depot looks great!

@nkyrailfan 3 жыл бұрын

It really is in great shape. I can't wait to go back when it's warm.

@lnproductions3227 3 жыл бұрын

I've done some research on TTI and from what I found mainly on Facebook it was closed by it's parent company CSXT (CSX Transportation) was closed in 2019 due to a bad washout on the track near Maysville, Kentucky at the other end of the line along with the Power Plant it served at Maysville Closed with the TTI having no purpose or reason to stay operational. I did some more research in 2020 and found from one of my friends in my home town that he said there were some Investors looking at Buying the TTI off CSX but so far I've heard nothing else on that. As for the Engine Fleet of the TTI mainly B36-7s and a single U28B are in storage with exception of TTI 260 an GE U28B which was donated by CSX to the Illinois Railroad Museum of Union, Illinois. All of the Dash 7s including TTI 5812 along with 5808 still sporting CSX's YN1 and YN2 Paint Schemes are in storage at Paris, Kentucky as of January, 2020. I'll update this comment if more information is found. Have a great day- L&N Productions :-)

@nkyrailfan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great info! Hopefully, someone comes in and restores the line. It looks like it would be a pretty fun line to chase a train on.

@thomaswordeman9004 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video

@nkyrailfan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas, I do appreciate it.

@lnrailroad3215 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Where have you been? Imho, you produce the best train vids on the net. Please create more, and more often!!

@nkyrailfan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! I really do appreciate it. I'm hoping to get back into my weekly upload routine once it warms up a bit.

@lnrailroad3215 3 жыл бұрын

@@nkyrailfan Please do! Your absolutely the best! Once you start producing more & more often, I'm going to share your channel with my railfan friends across the nation!

@cornej92 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!

@nkyrailfan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, it makes me happy people enjoy these videos.

@cornej92 3 жыл бұрын

@@nkyrailfan I grew up in Latonia and used to enjoy railfanning the CC sub. I don’t get to do it as much anymore so I enjoy seeing you videos covering it and other lines in NKY and Cincinnati.

@lucytillman5463 3 жыл бұрын

TTI closed the line to Maysville due to roadbed/tunnel issues/slippage a couple of years ago. They have sold 2 of their GE locos to the CET in the eastern part of Cincinnati.

@nkyrailfan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the update. I do appreciate it.

@mononproductions6226 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!

@nkyrailfan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I do appreciate it.

@jeffreymcfadden9403 3 жыл бұрын

Brings back memories. It has been 40 years since I was at Lambs Ferry. Back then it was LN gray with some FL paint. This location was usually about the furthest south we would go on a Cincy area trip. We could easily burn a 36 roll of Kodachrome in 1 day in Cincy.

@nervousstranger 3 жыл бұрын

Do you use software-defined radio for the train traffic audio in your videos? Just wondering if it's the best way to capture the audio? It seems really clear. I've never used SDR before just looking into it.

@nkyrailfan 3 жыл бұрын

I use a very basic scanner. It's a Uniden BC75XLT. As long as I'm close to the tracks and there isn't too much terrain in the way, it does a decent job picking up signals. I think the antenna and height of the radio makes the most significant difference in quality. Some days it seems to pick up everything, others I have had trains go by and not heard a thing. Sorry that's not much help. I just haven't figured it out either.