South Fork Coal Company was a no-show at violation hearing South Fork Coal Company missed a hearing about its numerous permit violations.

South Fork Coal Company failed to show up to a Feb. 3 hearing with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection regarding an array of long-standing violations at the company’s mines.

#Monongahela #WV #Coal

Tonight’s sunset in #Pittsburgh over the #Monongahela #photography #sunset

did i really misspell #monongahela ?

Tonight’s #sunset in the opposite direction, over the #Monongahela River, #Pittsburgh #photography It’s a wonderful ridge that provides great views in all directions! That’s the Homestead bridge.

Morning clouds over the monongahela river, pittsburgh

A #glorious #morning #sky gracing the #monongahela #river today - #pittsburgh #photography #bridge #light

Some more shots from the #Monongahela River, #Pittsburgh, this morning. #photography #clouds

More #photos from my hike to the #Monongahela river in #Pittsburgh today!

Perfect crisp Fall day for a hike through Frick Park to the #Monongahela River in #Pittsburgh today. See comments for more photos and route.

U.S. Forest Service cancels South Fork Coal's hauling permit Public News Service (PNS) is a member-supported news service that advocates journalism in the public interest. PNS's network of state-based news services distribute high quality public interest news…

South Fork Coal can no longer haul through #Monongahela National Forest.

@wvhighlands.bsky.social says it’s a win for endangered species like the candy darter, and a chance to restore the South Fork Cherry River.

#WVHighlands #CoalMining #WatershedProtection
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From my #hike to the river today. Growing up we’d call someone who spent all their time on the river, a #RiverRat. I think riding your SeaDoo in October qualifies. #CarrieFurnace above the #Monongahela River #Pittsburgh taken from the #DuckHollow river trail.

Playing in the Snow January 3, 1981. The conductor on MGA GP38 2000 gets rides the steps while making moves in Maidsville Yard near Morgantown, West Virginia.

Playing in the Snow
January 3, 1981.
The conductor on MGA GP38 2000 gets to ride the steps while making moves in Maidsville Yard near Morgantown, West Virginia.
#trains #80s #history #photography #monongahela #maidsville #westvirginia #emd #geep #black #winter #snow

two black diesel locomotives push a green caboose and a line of hopper cars from behind, in the midst of a heavy snow

Snow Day
January 3, 1981.
MGA GP38 2000 is starting to look a little ragged while working some empties under the Humphery Mine tipple at Maidsville, West Virginia.
#trains #80s #history #photography #monongahela #maidsville #westvirginia #emd #geep #black #winter #snow

Monongahela Railway GP38 2001 sits on the stub track at the south end of Maidsville Yard, waiting for the morning and a crew to shift out the yard.

Who Left the Light On?
March 3, 1980.
Monongahela Railway GP38 2001 sits on the stub track at the south end of Maidsville Yard, waiting for the morning and a crew to shift out the yard.
#trains #80s #history #photography #monongahela #maidsville #westvirginia #emd #geep #black #night #light

Monongahela Railway GP38s 2003 and 2001 at Maidsville, WV Behind them, the lights from the beltway of the Humphrey Mine can be seen spanning the yard.

Late Nights at Maidsville
March 3, 1980.
Monongahela Railway GP38s 2003 and 2001 at Maidsville, WV Behind them, the lights from the beltway of the Humphrey Mine can be seen spanning the yard.
#trains #80s #history #photography #monongahela #maidsville #westvirginia #emd #geep #black #night #light

A black diesel locomotive with an orange M on the side and the number 200, with red white and (out of frame) blue #2002 behind it.

Red, White and Black
February 6, 1979.
Monongahela Railway GP38 2000 sits at Maidsville, West Virginia with her better looking sister, Bicentennial unit #2002

#trains #70s #history #photography #caboose #monongahela #maidsville #westvirginia #emd #geep #bicentennial #red #white #blue

a black diesel locomotive sits next to a large building.

Around the Shop
January 20, 1978. MGA GP7 1508 sits in the snow at the Monongahela Railway's Brownsville shops

#trains #80s #history #photography #monongahela #brownsville #pennsylvania #emd #geep #black #yelow #winter #snow #shop

Geeps in the Snow March 6, 1982. MGA GP7 1504 and two others are at the head end of this loaded coal train at Maidsville, West Virginia on a snowy March day

Geeps in the Snow
March 6, 1982.
MGA GP7 1504 and two others are at the head end of this loaded coal train at Maidsville, West Virginia on a snowy March day

#trains #80s #history #photography #monongahela #maidsville #westvirginia #emd #geep #black #orange #winter #snow

On the Fly February 1982. The conductor of MGA GP38 2000 hops on at Maidsville, West Virginia. 2000 wears the experimental "tiger stripes" the MGA tried out for grade crossing visibility

On the Fly
February 1982.
The conductor of MGA GP38 2000 hops on at Maidsville, West Virginia. 2000 wears the experimental "tiger stripes" the MGA tried out for grade crossing visibility

#trains #80s #history #photography #monongahela #maidsville #westvirginia #emd #geep #black #orange

Red, White and Monongahela July 1976. Many railroads did red, white and blue themed paint jobs for the 1976 bicentennial and the Monongahela Railway was in on it too. MGA GP38 2002 wears its special scheme at Maidsville, West V...

Red, White and Monongahela
July 1976.
It wasnt just cabeese. Moningahela Railway GP38 2002 wears its special scheme at Maidsville, West Virginia

#trains #70s #history #photography #caboose #monongahela #maidsville #westvirginia #emd #geep #bicentennial #red #white #blue

Patriotic Caboose January 1976. Some railroads went all out for the 1976 United States' bicentennial. The Monongahela Railway was no different, painting up caboose #64 in a red, white and blue scheme seen here at Brown...

Patriotic Caboose
January 1976.
Railroads went all out for the bicentennial. The Monongahela Railway was no different, painting up caboose #64 seen here at Brownsville, PA

#trains #70s #history #photography #caboose #monongahela #brownsville #pennsylvania #caboose #bicentennial #red #white #blue

South Fork Coal's mining operations near the #Monongahela National Forest have paused as the company moves towards liquidation. This is a positive step, but the company has left massive environmental cleanup needs.

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Down to the Frame July 5, 1981. A look down the frame of the 6965 shows just how little is left. Nothing of the long hood remains and springs litter the frame.

Down to the Frame
July 5, 1981. A look down the frame of the 6965 shows just how little is left. Nothing of the long hood remains and springs litter the frame.
#trains #80s #crash #westvirginia #crash #baltimore #ohio #monongahela #river #aerial #debris #wreckage #diesel #emd

Not Much Left July 5, 1981. Looking north toward Point Marion, Pennsylvania, its evident not much survived on the 6965. Clearly a coal hopper rode up over the unit and stripped almost everything away.

Not Much Left. Looking north, its evident not much survived on the 6965. Clearly a coal hopper rode up over the unit and stripped almost everything away.
#trains #80s #crash #westvirginia #crash #baltimore #ohio #monongahela #river #aerial #debris #wreckage #diesel #emd

The Horn Doesn't Go There July 5, 1981. Another look at just how much damage was done. The engineer's window is almost out on the front walkway and the horn is now down in the step well.

The Horn Doesn't Go There: Another look at just how much damage was done. The engineer's window is almost out on the front walkway and the horn is now down in the step well.

#trains #80s #crash #westvirginia #crash #baltimore #ohio #monongahela #river #aerial #debris #wreckage #diesel #emd

Control Stand July 5th, 1981. Somehow, through all the destruction and chaos, the control stand of the 6965 has remained mostly intact. The radio handset is resting above the air brake stand. The Independent brake ...

Somehow, the control stand of 6965 remained mostly intact. Take note of the unit's dynamic brake blister which has come to rest roughly in the middle of the cab.

#trains #80s #crash #westvirginia #crash #baltimore #ohio #monongahela #river #aerial #debris #wreckage #diesel #emd

GP30 6965 July 5th, 1981. B&O GP30 6965 was essentially destroyed in the derailment. A coal hopper now lays on top of it while a truck assembly is now twisted onto the real pilot of the unit. The engineer's cab...

GP30 6965 was destroyed in the derailment. A hopper now lays atop it, truck assembly twisted onto the real pilot of the unit, cab peeled away and the prime mover is trashed.

#trains #80s #crash #westvirginia #crash #baltimore #ohio #monongahela #river #aerial #debris #wreckage #diesel #emd

Up Close July 5th, 1981. A closer look at some of the damaged coal hoppers shows just how much force was needed to rip apart the steel cars and to put one up in the air.

A closer look at some of the damaged coal hoppers shows just how much force was needed to rip apart the steel cars and to put one up in the air.

#trains #80s #crash #westvirginia #crash #baltimore #ohio #monongahela #river #aerial #debris #wreckage

That's Not Coal July 5th, 1981. Parts of what I believe is GP30 6965 have come to rest on top of C&O hopper 69963. The hopper itself appears to have fared well in the accident.

arts of what I believe is GP30 6965 have come to rest on top of C&O hopper 69963. The hopper itself appears to have fared well in the accident.

#trains #80s #crash #westvirginia #crash #baltimore #ohio #monongahela #river #aerial #debris #wreckage

Cab Window July 5th, 1981. GP30 6965's fireman's side cab wall, including the window has been complete removed from the unit. The battery box door has remained in place among the twisted engine parts and coal ho...

GP30 6965's fireman's side cab wall, including the window has been complete removed. The battery box door has remained in place among the twisted engine parts and coal hopper pieces.

#trains #80s #crash #westvirginia #crash #baltimore #ohio #monongahela #river #aerial #debris #wreckage

Cooling Fan July 5th, 1981. What appears to be one of GP30 6965's radiator fans has completely come loose from the hood of the unit. A truck assembly can be seen laying against the frame.

What appears to be one of GP30 6965's radiator fans has completely come loose from the hood of the unit. A truck assembly can be seen laying against the frame.

#trains #80s #crash #westvirginia #crash #baltimore #ohio #monongahela #river #aerial #debris #wreckage