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
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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…
NS 12R West At Marshall
This evening, I went to Marshall, Virginia and saw Norfolk Southern train 12R head west on the NS B-line across the East Main Street (Route 55) crossing. Power was NS ES-44AC #8062 and NS D9-44CWs #9356 & #9910. A photo…
NS 12R Climbing Linden Hill with the Sanders On
Yesterday, I caught Norfolk Southern train 12R climbing Linden Hill at lunchtime. The long heavy train on the grade was a good challenge for SD70ACe #1038 and D9-44CWs #9856 & #9494. Photo and video below: Photos Video
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
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NS 12R Cresting Linden Hill
With redbud trees in bloom, Norfolk Southern train 12R crests Linden Hill with an SD70M-2 leader on April 14, 2017. Photo and video below. Photo Video
All CN Power on NS 12R West Meets 228 East
Thanks to numerous heads-ups, I was able to catch Norfolk Southern train 12R with all Canadian National Railway power east in Front Royal, Virginia on the NS B-line. 12R stopped short of the crossing at Happy Creek Road on the…
Two Trains Climbing Linden Hill
On Sunday, Norfolk Southern train 290 followed NS train 12R up Linden Hill only about 10 minutes behind. I realized I forgot an SD card for my video camera so borrowed the one from my camera to shoot video.