NS OCS makes its way west of Conpit Jct enroute to the Kentucky Derby.

The NS Kentucky Derby special pulls into Alliance, passing the new Amtrak station, which is still under construction.

After a long 4 year wait, I finally got to see and photograph these F9's in daylight. Seen here working the OCS towards AC Tower.

The 2011 Kentucky Derby train rolls over the the OC Bridge with 15 cars.

The other much photographed train on April 30th of 2011, the Kentucky Derby Train. I've spent many a year sitting at this location to get this shot but to no avail or with no sunshine. But final... (more)

Its another wonderful afternoon in Pittsburgh as the OCS makes its way across the OC.

The NS Kentucky Derby Special accelerates through Alliance after having made a quick stop to swap out trainmasters.

NS OCS glides over the O.C. bridge enroute to the Kentucky Derby!

With a little bit of luck the sun comes out, as the NS 953 heading for Louisville passes through Columbus, with downtown in the background.

NS office car special parts Augusta's 6th street.

NS F9A 4270 sits at the Juniata Locomotive Shop awaiting its turn at the shops. Sister unit 4271 and a F7B unit were on display for Railfest at the Railroaders' Museum that weekend.

The Party's Over! NS 966, the Northbound, returning, Norfolk Southern Master's Golf Tournament Office Car Special, rolls down the middle of Augusta's infamous 6th Street as he's getting a l... (more)

NS 966 highballs through through the small town of Vaucluse as it approaches the SC 191 (1 of the 2 road crossing through town) as it heads Northbound towards 'home' in Altoona, PA after spending ... (more)

Beautiful weather, Beautiful scene, Beautiful train...what more can you ask for? NS 966, the 2011 Master's Golf Tournament OCS heads back home to Altoona, PA after spending the week in Augu... (more)

REDEMPTION! 2011 Master's OCS heading home! After getting burned by horrible weather conditions on it's trip to Augusta, I got lucky enough to chase the Northbound OCS on its return ... (more)