The demo GP22ECO unit sits at EMD's LaGrange plant.

NS 380 has just arrived in Nitro from the north, sporting EMDX 2012 on the point. The 2012 General Motors Locomotive Group (EMDX) SD70ACe is a demonstrator unit that Norfolk Southern tested in mid... (more)

An ill-sounding bluebird leads the way as the Mayville Local quietly rolls back into Grand Forks.

After departing Hobson Yard earlier in the morning, the southbound NS 380 has arrived at the Nitro Yard, sporting the exclusive EMDX 2012 Demonstrator, currently on lease to Norfolk Southern. Afte... (more)

Passing the AEP John Amos Power Plant across the Kanawha River in Winfield, EMDX 2012 leads the NS 380 south through Poca. EMDX 2012 is now roaming the rails of Norfolk Southern paying back horsep... (more)

EMDX SD70ACe Demonstrator #2012 leads a westbound ethanol train through downtown Roanoke, VA at sunrise. Timing could not have been better!

Was hoping for the nice BN GP30 leading but instead got stuck with this ex Penn Central Rent-A-Wreck.

NS 129 negotiates the Hurt Connection between the former Virginian (Altavista District) and former Southern (Danville District) on its trip from Roanoke, VA to Linwood, NC.

The hostler at BNSF's Superior engine facility prepares a trio of "Oakway" SD60s for this evening's Superior to Grand Forks train. These were common in the Twin Ports on coal trains but have been... (more)

EMD SD60 stands at the ready

After staring at the red signal at the end of Main 1 and watching five northbounds depart the single track portion of the Joint Line, the Pikes Peaks Local is underway again as the crew gives an e... (more)

BNSF's Pikes Peak Local works south into Larkspur behind a matched pair of blue EMDX leasers. One nice thing this local brings to the Joint Line, besides standard cab units, is the chance to see ... (more)

A light movement heads west past Highlands probably to switch Pepperidge Farms in Downers Grove.

A Alabama Railcar GE 25 tonner sits on blocks infront of a scrapyard by Pegram Shops near NS's South Yard. Any further information on this unit would be appreciated.

The Brainerd Local returning to the yard after servicing the Wausau Paper mill. It will run about seven blocks down 1st Ave NE to the yard where it picked up a few more mtys, then back to Superio... (more)