Arriving in Bluefield from the east, we pace NS 952 as she brings Virginia Division employees to the end of their AM run from Roanoke to Bluefield.

The Blue Ribbon Special from Bluefield twists through an S curve east of Welch. The train will transport Pocahontas Division employees across the Heartland Corridor to Williamson before deadheadin... (more)

The NS Blue Ribbon Special, follows the path cut by the Tug Fork River through the rural hamlet of Merrimac W.Va.

Charging through Welch, the NS OCS makes good time as she nears the halfway point between Bluefield and Williamson.

Observing a speed restriction through Norfork, the westbound NS OCS catches the first and last glimpse of sunlight for the day as she makes her scenic commute along the unique NS Pocahontas Distri... (more)

Arriving from the east, NS 952 travels through Bluefield Yard. The train will make a 30 minute stop at the depot to unload officials from the Virginia Division before continuing west to Williamson... (more)

Nearing the completion of it's morning run from Roanoke, NS 952 snakes through the S curve just east of CP "Blake".

The OCS leaves the Pocahontas Distrist and enters the Kenova District at "Gate." The rock wall of the "cut through" can be seen in the background.

The OCS gets a fresh crew in Williamson after making a run from Bluefield.

With vivid colors indicating an approaching fall peak, NS 952 rumbles west through a scenic cut west of Oakvale, enroute to Bluefield, Williamson, and ultimately Portsmouth by evening.

Along side scenic Route 112, Norfolk Southern officials tour the Christiansburg District westbound through Ingleside, east of Bluefield.

Rounding the bend at Willowtown, Norfolk Southern's OCS tours the Christiansburg District of the Virginia Division. Fall colors have arrived early this season with peak nearing 35% in the East Riv... (more)

NS 952 leans into the banked curve at the Honda plant where it will tie down for two hours while the brass toured the plant, after which the immaculate train will continue on to Atlanta.

The 21st century Southern Crescent While it has been 32 years since the scenic curve at Cook Springs has been graced with the presence of Southern #1 and #2, Norfolk Southerns beautiful OC... (more)

Welcome to Augusta, Georgia OCS! After chasing the 2011 Norfolk Southern Master's Office Car Special 123 miles from Adgar, SC to this current spot in nothing but pouring rain, this was the ... (more)