Entering the Yard. Bound for Wateree Station, this loaded coal train proceeds toward Andrews Yard in Columbia.

Yard Work. This former Southern high hood leads the yard job in building one of the daily manifest trains that originates in Columbia. Here, it is viewed from the perspective of the CSX Ea... (more)

Daily Work. The weekday local Y102 heads out toward Andrews for some local work with a nice cloud clover in the background.

NS 192 pulling into Columbia

NS 15R pulling into Columbia with the Tennessee, Alabama & Georgia Heritage Engine leading

TAG You're It! For the first time, I managed to catch the TAG unit leading a train through Columbia. The TAG came through earlier this year, but trailed in daylight. Here, it brings the da... (more)

NS 15R in Columbia with the Tennessee, Alabama & Georgia Heritage Engine leading

Gotta Have More Coal! Earlier this week, on December 14, I photographed CSX's C740 passing through Columbia on its way to Wateree Station, and noted that Wateree receives coal from both NS... (more)

More Base Load Generation. C740 passes near the State Fairgrounds as it heads toward Andrews Siding, where it will wait for a short period before heading north to Wateree Station. Wateree ... (more)

Locomotive Change. The daily manifest 15R most often has C6M or D9 power, but today two SD70ACe locomotives unusually lead the train into Columbia toward Andrews Yard.

Just in Time for Cold Weather. A loaded coal train proceeds through Devine Junction in Columbia, bound for Santee Cooper's Cross Generating Facility in Moncks Corner, SC.

Just Got Into Town. With the SOU heritage unit trailing second, the daily manifest 15R arrives into town across Harden Street on the Southern's R Line.

I Think I Can!. The local Y102 prepares to ascend the grade onto the NIT track near the State Fairgrounds in Columbia.

Late for the Holiday. The southbound Floridian (nee Silver Star) passes through The Ditch in Columbia, making an unusually late daytime run.

Banner Trip. One of the regular Moncks Corner bound coal trains passes through town alongside a local billboard.