CSX M492 in Hamlet

Seaboard Air Line Heritage Engine at the Hamlet Seaboard Festival

On display at the Hamlet Station is Seaboard Air Line SDP35 1114, one of only 35 of these locomotives built. The EMD SDP35 is a 6-axle diesel-electric locomotive built by General Motors Electro-M... (more)

The "Silver Meteor" is running late giving me an opportunity to take a shot in daylight.

Yes, OK it is SBD and that's its short lived new number but I want to hang on to "our railroad" a little longer. This is what happens when a locomotive that's been filthy all it's like ... (more)

Freshly repainted Seaboard Air Line 1114 in Hamlet

CSX S554 led by the Honoring Our Veterans and ONECSX engines on the East/West Connection in Hamlet on its way to Jesup, MD with equipment for the upcoming Military Parade in Washington, DC

Built for SCL. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

These didn't impress at the time but most have worked many years for their later owners.

Originally B&O and bearing the marks of late production of this model, this unit is resting in the sun awaiting the next job.

One of the few steam operations on the Family Lines is nearing the big yard at Hamlet from the south. She may run again and I hope so. I also hope they unbutcher that tender and return the class... (more)

CSX E759 on the East/West Connection in Hamlet

CSXT 5385 is seen here entering the former Seaboard Air Line hub of Hamlet, North Carolina on July 8, 2006 crossing a bridge bearing the fallen flag's name. The lead locomotive would have still ha... (more)

Seaboard GP40's 600-650 built between 1966-1967. The GP40's brought a new color scheme to the Seaboard, but one that would last only two years. Photo of five Jolly Green Giants units taken at H... (more)

CSX M582 at Monroe Junction leaving Hamlet