The NS OCS takes to the street running of West Brownsville just far enough to drop off the CEO before wying the train and heading back to Pittsburgh.

The NS OCS train departs Charlotte Yard loaded with railroad executives making a visits in Linwood and Roanoke later in the day.

Shortly after sunset, a fisherman goes about his business in the 'rapids' south of Rockville as the OCS heads back to Altoona.

NS' show horses race through Landis on their northbound trip to Roanoke.

Southern inspired NS 4270 leads a deadhead 955 southbound under a Southern signal bridge at Winston, VA.

An NS office car special sprints southbound on the old Southern mainline south of Manassas as the consist approaches Nokesville. The train in the background is the rear of NS 227 waiting for thei... (more)

Sunning at the shops.

"The thoroughbred waits patiently to escape it's confines."

The OCS heads back home to Altoona after touring the Pittsburgh area for the last 2 days with trips on the Mon Line and Conemaugh Line

NS OCS approaches Mad River Museum for a special re-dedication ceremony, running on the Mad River Connection on the Toledo connection

The NS OCS has delivered it's passengers to the re-dedication at the Mad River and NKP Museum and is resting beside another EMD veteran Wabash F7A 671.

4270 sits in the afternoon sun at the Museum dedication. it was a surprise that there were no people in the photo. There were quite a bit at the Museum. This was a nice day for the OCS and the ded... (more)

Pacing the Derby train along Route 25 on its way back from Louisville. Many thanks to fellow railfan and contributor Railroad: Norfolk Southern
Locomotive: EMD F9(A)
Location: Richwood, Kentucky, USA
Locomotive #: NS 4270
Train ID: NS 955
Photo Date: May 04, 2008

The returning Kentucky Derby train passes "Fast Eddie", the LaFarge Industries ex Lehigh Valley U23B, at the west end of Alliance,Ohio.

NS 955 passes threw Waddy,KY at good speed heading back to Altoona,PA