NS train 349 begins it's journey to Linwood after blasting off out of Selma Yard following Amtrak 79.

349 prepares to leave double track as it enters Cary, NC.

Selma, NC sunrise.

A catfish smells the spring blossoms as it leaves Raleigh.

349 accelerates out of Raleigh on a beautiful spring afternoon.

NS 349 rounds the curve as it heads west out of Raleigh.

NS 349 heads west through Garner.

SB NS 349 eases through the East Durham siding to wait out Amtrak PO79 the SB Carolinian to run around its train so it can continue its southward journey to Linwood Yard.

The gates descend across Blackwell Street in Downtown Durham as 349 approaches, heading west into the snow storm.

Brightleaf Square in downtown Durham is lit up for the holidays as NS 349 streaks across a bridge against a cold winter sky.

NS 349 departs Raleigh under a fiery orange sunset following a stormy day across the region, EOT bringing up the rear.

I would have to say that the standard cab Dash 8's are my favorite locomotives that NS runs. It's always a treat to catch one leading, no matter how ratty the decal work.

Three EMDs lead 349 south through Lexington against the backdrop of the old Dixie Plant.