Clinchfield Locomotives Move Trains at Spartanburg

These Clinchfield locomotives move trains at Spartanburg.  The SD45-2 and SD40 prepare to move a train to Kingsport.

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Clinchfield Locomotives at Spartanburg

These Clinchfield locomotives move trains at Spartanburg.  The SD40 leads a train of empty coal hoppers back the the mines.

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Southern Railway Caboose 3115 at Spartanburg Amtrak Station and BeaconDrive-In

In 2012 I drew Southern Railway caboose 3115 for a friend of mine, Michael Saverino.  His historical group was restoring this caboose for display by the Amtrak Station in the town of Spartanburg.

Spartanburg is served by today's Norfolk Southern and CSX and Amtrak's Crescent Limited. The town is located at a junction of historic Southern Railway, Clinchfield and Atlantic Coast Line tracks.

I always enjoy drawing cabooses and locomotives that stand as a cornerstone of a community's pride to their connection to the railroad.  Southern caboose 3115 is a proud reminder of the railroads that helped build the Spartanburg of today.  

When you visit Spartanburg, have lunch at the famous Beacon Drive-In.  It is a legendary watering hole for politicians, sports heroes and the like who are crossing the region.  Legend goes that many a stump speech has been made at the Beacon over a burger and sweet tea.  Always order your burger "A-Plenty" to receive a generous helping of fried onions as you rush through the lunch counter.