Clinchfield train 95 is over the top of the mountain. The engineer has CRR 3021 and SCL 2013 in dynamic braking as the train eases downgrade through Spruce Pine, NC late in the afternoon on October 18, 1978. Notice that here at the higher elevation that more of the trees have turned.

SCL engines 8002, 7030, 7029, and 8146 lead a loaded coal train into Spruce Pine in September 1984. Disk 130