Norfolk Southern train 12R which came through Linden, Virginia today at lunchtime led by NS AC44C6M #4043, UP AC4400CW #5988, and UP SD70M #4948. Apple Mountain can be seen in the background with some fall colors. Photo
NS 12R passing Apple Mountain
NS 35Q With SD60 Leader
Thanks to a heads-up from Bob P. in a Facebook Group, I knew 35Q would had an SD-60 leader today (these have gotten pretty rare for me to see). With the train still far away in Pennsylvania presumably with switching…
NS 099 With Export Locomotives
This Columbus Day, thanks to a heads-up from Mike, I got to see Norfolk Southern train 099 with a load of GE export locomotives pass through Markham, Virginia on the B-line. The locomotives were manufactured by GE in Erie, Pennsylvania…
RPU6D Slug #892 and SD33ECO #6210 Trailing on NS 12R
Having just missed Norfolk Southern train 12R at Linden, I caught up with the train at Cedarville on the H-Line. Thanks to heads-ups from Terry and Stephen on a Facebook group, I knew 12R would have RPU6D Slug #892 and…
Norfolk Southern Office Car Special
Aside from steam excursions, the Norfolk Southern office car special is my favorite train to catch. I was able to catch the NS business train led by old EMD F-units (NS F-9A #4271, F-7B #4276 and F-9A #4270) east by…
NS 227 Over Linden Hill
This morning I was off work and saw Norfolk Southern train 227 heading west over Linden Hill. Photo below: Photo