The NS 174 rounds the bend, and passes by what was the NS Scioto Division headquarters, which was tore down a few years ago, now the Scioto County Sheriff's office occupies this spot.
NS 174 drifts down Braswell grade with a nice all SD60 consist. Once again a delay to a train infront of this made it possible to shoot it in good light when 126 pulled apart not far south of here... (more)
Ten years after the merger, a pair of ex. LMS/Conrail units still sport their blue paint as they pull train #174 over the crest of the grade between Locust Grove and McDonough, GA.