CSX W036 runs on Clinchfield (Ft. 2 New ET23s

CSX W036 (Work Train) came running down the mountain with 2 new ET23DCMs. Equipped with I think a Hybrid K3HL.

[@jonathanlafferty2271]

I saw 2 of these ET23DCM's in Cumberland yards!

[@alexvaughn7345]

Nice K5HL!!

[@CSX500]

Nice catch! The ET23s have a split manifold K5HL, a K1L13 behind the cab, and a K24 at the rear

[@thedwaynerailfans]

mmmm lobsert 🤤

[@tomt9543]

So is the former Clinchfield being used as a through route again? I know a few years back it was supposedly taken out of service toward the northern end because the coal traffic was gone.

[@thencrailfan7986]

They reopened back to like 2017 (maybe) I'm not completely sure but they have 4 daily manifests, a few Coal Drags, grainers, and ethanols.

[@tomt9543]

@@thencrailfan7986 Thanks! I spent massive amounts of time along the former Clinchfield from the late 80’s thru the mid 90’s, especially in the fall! It was always my “go to” place when I got a day off! By the time the second half of the 90’s were upon us, I lost interest in railfanning because all the previous variety was disappearing into a sea of CSX or NS paint, and widecabs took over the mainlines! The Clinchfield will always hold a special place in my heart though!