CSX I031 crossing the James River

Central Runs: CMQ 3987, recently purchased by NS, is the RDPU on manifest train 14Z, as it charges past the N&W CPLs at Lewis Run, as it makes a final push toward Shenandoah Yard for a crew chang... (more)

Central PKIN: CMQ 3987, recently purchased by NS, is the RDPU on manifest train 14Z, as it roles past the N&W CPLs at control point Pkin in Raphine, Virginia.

Lunch break for the Sandman’s crew.

CSX G777 crossing the James River at Rockets

At the front gate of Bristol Yard, a idling locomotive is on display long hood forward style for this picture perfect setup. Also, the exact tracks the loco is setting on, happens to be the old tr... (more)

A scene of the past, and may never be repeated again. Winchester & Western’s “Sandman” run to Unimin Sand Mine in Gore, VA is no more as the mine has halted operation, resulting in no revenu... (more)

CSX M304 at Richmond Main Street Station

CSX M304 in Richmond

The Shenandoah Valley Limited, powered by J 611 is making a run for North Mountain, after backing out of Victoria Station onto the main line. An almost blemish-free operating season for VMT’s St... (more)

Norfolk Southern 274 approaches the crest of Linden Hill along Norfolk Southern's B-Line on a cold, snow covered day.

The Virginian heritage unit rides above Lurich Road in Glen Lyn, VA with manifest NS 119.

NS 119 passes some MoW working on main 1 in Narrows as it heads west with the Virginian on point.

The Virginian heritage unit leads manifest NS 119 west under the coaling tower in Vicker, VA.

Morning Macs: Just before the sun has fully risen, CSX G806 led by CSXT 4810 works westbound through downtown Charlottesville with 100 empty grain cars in tow.