State of emergency on the CSX Blue Ridge Sub. Stay safe fellows!!

[@ReallyLooney]

An update for everyone: The Clinchfield is in pretty rough shape. The vast majority of the Blue Ridge Sub between Erwin and Spruce Pine has been washed out or completely swept away, including the iconic bridge at Poplar, NC. The line’s going to be shut down for a long time.

[@WNCAINTLOUD]

Id say very bad shape. Very bad

[@Autumn-lj3zd]

🙏🙏🙏

[@rylixoxo]

Hope all is well with you all down that way ❤

[@wilburroth5150]

I spent 25 yrs. working for a school district and the upper management didn`t care about us maintenance workers like they should have either. Stay safe bubba.

[@triadrailfanproductions]

I am horrified of what has happened. It makes me tear up. I was in chimney rock village on May 8th when a huge hail storm hit with my school and again on June 16th going to summer camp. We stopped in chimney rock village for lunch than and they were some of the nicest people I’ve ever met. I’m heartbroken of the tragedies that happened in WNC. Wishing you prayers Kyle along with the rest of WNC and North East SC.

[@JimmyCornPop]

Been going to Chimney Rock for decades. Hard to believe it’s wiped off the map

[@walterlangston4484]

This weather is crazy makes it hard to film trains

[@SMichaelDeHart]

SRF, I see you've not posted since the storm raged through. I pray that you and your family are safe and sound. I understand what you're dealing with, just let us know as soon as you're able!!

[@benchedthatpiece]

Hopefully you came through the storm with little or no damage? I heard there is another possible storm that may form in the Gulf later next week? Great video as usual, stay safe out there!

[@RABSTRAINS]

NOW WAY! I was a career Fire Captain/Paramedic for 30 + years. Retired almost seven years ago! Thank You Chief for your many years of service. I also agree with you. Many who make it to the top forget about where they came from and what the boots on the ground are experiencing. 👍🙏🔥💪💪🇺🇸

[@Billblom]

A huge percentage of the S line west of Ashville has lost bridges, missing track.. wash outs and so on. That will be millions in repairs *if* NS decides it is worth it... Sad images out of TN, NC, and SC.

[@kevinfjharris]

Lifting up prayers for our hard working railroad engineers and conductors, and everyone else affected by this storm. Be safe Kyle, we appreciate you!

[@mshum538]

Research the CSX coal train that ran away on the sandpatch grade in a horrendous snow storm 20 years ago derailing 113 cars, many sold their stock and that today is why the stock and it’s dividend struggles …. The post WW11 era railroaders and knowledge is now gone …NS went into shutdown mode, csx did not and yes the ex-military iron fisted method continues to carry its struggles …I could go on and on and with that good day …

[@TCRailRoad]

Hi Kyle, Hurricane Helene seems to be doing some serious damage to North Carolina. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Hoping you and Janet are both safe.

[@triadrailfanproductions]

Wishing you prayers Kyle and I’ll make it out there soon.

[@Autumn-lj3zd]

Prayers for anyone affected by the hurricane & storms affects! Ive friends in Florida Im very worried about. Please stay safe!

[@WoodAndRailFan]

Thanks for the videos, and for your honest thoughts. Prayers for everyone affected by the storm. Stay safe. That's more important than a video.

[@Tammy121111]

PRAYING FOR EVERYONE EVERYWHERES TOO AND EVERYONE WHO ARE EFFECTED BY THE WEATHER ! I'M PHYSICALLY HURTING BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER

[@thetoycannon9813]

What is the latest prognosis for the former Clinchfield Main?

[@kaylataylor5046]

I tried calling! I wanted to make sure yall were okay. Love you lots

[@davegoodridge8352]

A little of that slack-action, Prayers for the folks out there keeping crews safe.

[@rodneybridgers9062]

Thanks for the video. Praying for all in the path of this storm.

[@foscoe2496]

What time was this

[@blueridgerails]

Hope all is well, Kyle. Prayers buddy

[@Autumn-lj3zd]

Hope you & your family are safe! 🙏

[@Tammy121111]

😮 YOU NEEDS A CB RADIO TO TALKS TO THE TRAIN CREW? LOL

[@Help_2024]

I don’t think the loops would survive Helene. I’m happy to see CSX running during the storm!

[@Help_2024]

Uh oh. I guess those might be the last trains on the clinchfield! Hope they get the line back in like 4 months.

[@Tammy121111]

WOWS, THAT'S A LOT OF TRAIN TRAFFIC THERE'S

[@tommynorwood5184]

Thanks Kyle . Stay Safe. 😎😎 👍

[@deaneparker9469]

STAY VERY SAFE

[@coffissa]

Stay safe❤

[@brookharris5709]

👍

[@Eric_Hutton.1980]

God bless everyone impacted by this frontal system, and the hurricane later on in the night. Stay safe and dry my friend.

[@Bobby-bp2ok]

Great vedio

[@Eric_Hutton.1980]

Excellent video as always. Sweeeeet Carolina railroad gold.

[@garykuipers2696]

Thanks for braving the elements. Stay indoors if it gets worse; we can live without a video, stay safe. 43 years of railroad service and I never missed a day due to weather. Switching cars in fanny deep snow, beer in one hand and the lantern in the other; my, but aren't we having fun!🤣😎🚂🚃🚃🚃✝ It's all about money and the revenue lost when freight doesn't operate.