Sandhi Kozsuch – Clinchfield.org Editor

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CSX Blue RIdge Subdivision

The CSX Blue Ridge Subdivision, the old Clinchfield line south of Erwin is now reopen after the extensive damage from Hurricane Helene. The first revenue freight train ran on September 21st, and two coal trains followed on September 25th. Ribbon cutting photo by Mark Loewe. Use this link to see Designs in Orbit’s exceptional video updates with drone footage. Also, Train Chaser Elliot also provides wonderful coverage.  Click here to read about the monumental CSX rebuilding efforts. In the weeks ahead we will add much more content chronicling the events of the past year.

Sandhi Kozsuch – Editor

In the railroad industry and in the southeast region, the Clinchfield Railroad has always been well known. However, in 2024 the devastating flooding from Hurricane Helene brought national attention to the historic rail line now part of CSX. I am elated to report that CSX rebuilt the line in exemplary fashion, and that the Blue Ridge Subdivision lives on in the ‘undeniable’ Clinchfield legacy.

A Johnson City, TN native, I’m Sandhi (Sandy) Kozsuch the Editor of Clinchfield.org. Don’t let the spelling of my name throw you, I spent my early years in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountain region, and still sport remnants of a southern accent. Other career and train stops throughout my life include Richmond, Charlotte, New York City, and now the Atlanta area…..all excellent railroad destinations.

After a 50-year career in television and the internet, it was time to enjoy my life-long interests and hobbies as a second career. In my youth, I spent countless hours watching Clinchfield, ET&WNC, and Southern Railway trains parading through my hometown. Now, I can build upon and share those great memories and railroads through this website, and its two partner websites: Appalachian-Railroads.org and Southern-Railroads.org.

Website Goals

My goals for this endeavor are simple:

  • Create new Clinchfield railfans
  • Preserve and further explore the stories and the history of the Clinchfield and its predecessors and successors
  • Share the new information and stories we find, and link you to the information that exists
  • Create online guides for the railroad as it exists today
  • Honor and highlight the individuals and organizations who have these same goals. and those who have already given so much of their time in decades past.

The content of this website will be donated to the archives of the region and the railroad historical associations.

Clinchfield.org – A Work in Progress

I’m hoping to have the website in good shape initially by the end of 2025. However, I know true completion is years away. In our third year of the three websites, visitors from around the world will exceed 40,000.

This website is non-commercial and is meant to be used for educational and entertainment purposes. Even though we try to have multiple sources for each page on this site, we cannot guarantee total accuracy.

Please come back and visit Clinchfield.org in the years ahead. Don’t hesitate to contact me using the form below if you have similar interests in these railroads or in model railroading.

Thanks for stopping by.

Sandhi

Clinchfield.org Sources and Resources

The following are excellent resources for those of you wanting to explore and learn more about the Clinchfield Railroad. These sources of information also serve as reference and historical materials for Clinchfield.org. Much of the content on the website is verified across multiple sources.

Clinchfield Railroad

3Cs Websites

Appalachian-Railroads.org | Clinchfield.org | Southern-Railroads.org