Workers with McHann Railroad Construction Company of Edwards struggle to replace 80 feet of Kansas City Southern track at the Paxton Road crossing. The roadway, which connects Old Highway 27 and Mississippi 27, is blocked off this week for the work. Above, Fritzgerald Marshall Sr., left, and Anthony Bingham push a crosstie into place. At right, Lee Tompkins, left, operates a rail saw as co-worker James Nolan watches. Trains are expected to return to the track as early as Monday, workers said. (Meredith Spencer*The Vicksburg Post)