Norfolk Southern train 227 had an all EMD lashup (SD70M #2597 and SD70ACe #1021) as it crested Linden Hill on the NS B-line in Virginia today. Photos and video below: Photos Video
NS 227 Over Linden Hill w/ SD70M Leader
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NS 12R with SD90MAC #7333 Trailing
Yesterday I caught Norfolk Southern train 12R climbing Linden Hill led by NS D9-44CW #9274, SD90MAC #7333 (Ex-CEFX still in maroon paint), and D9-44CW #8981. Soon after the power passes, you can hear the horn sound for a private crossing.
NS 12R with an SD70ACe Leader Plus a “Shave and a Haircut” On The Horn
Yesterday, I went out to see Norfolk Southern train 12R climb Linden Hill at lunchtime. The engineer on SD70ACe #1157 played “Shave and a Haircut” on the horn as he approached. Photos and video below: Photos Video
Quick Trip to Roanoke for the 611
Norfolk and Western Class J #611 Since the 611 wasn’t planned to come up to B-Line out of Manassas this year, I went down to see her on a Roanoke to Walton, Va trip on the NS Christiansburg District. I…
Recent Norfolk Southern B-Line Videos
NS 227 with an SD60E Leading and AC44C6M Trailing
Today I caught NS 227 climbing Linden Hill led by SD60E #6902 and AC44C6M #4017. A video is below.
Norfolk and Western Class J #611 Prints for Sale
I now have N&W 611 prints available for purchase through FineArtAmerica.Com. The scene is Linden, Virginia on June 7, 2015 as the powerful and famous 4-8-4 leads The American steam excursion west after crossing over and through the Blue Ridge…
NS 8098 Conrail Heritage Unit Trailing On Train 227
Yesterday, Norfolk Southern train 227 was led by D9-44CW #9620 and ES-44AC #8098 (the Conrail Heritage Unit) as it crested Linden Hill. Photos and video are below. Photos Video
Erie Heritage Unit on NS 227
This morning, I was off work for a dental appointment and on my way home I spotted Norfolk Southern SD70ACe #1068 leading NS train 227. The train was stopped short of the Happy Creek Road crossing near Front Royal, Virginia.…
One Unit Wonder: NS 290 Over Linden Hill
Yesterday, Norfolk Southern train 290 is led by a single unit, SD70ACe #1040, as it climbed over Linden Hill on the NS B-line. A photo and video are below. Photo Video