A Loram Grinder conditions the surface of the rail as it heads south. This process is necessary for efficient train operations. This unique machine uses stone to shape the rail to the proper prof... (more)

A coal train bound for South Carolina, eases south into Standing Rock with the CSX Chessie heritage unit as lead power. I don't know what typically happens, but I've seen several CSX locomotives ... (more)

Autoracks and containers make their way through Standing Rock with the guidance of two CSX locomotives. Unseen here is a DPU mid train (CSXT #3318) and #7308 leading dressed in the current CSX sc... (more)

The reliable I128 intermodal train, makes its way north on its daily run. Today an AC unit leads the way as a switch from the siding to the mainline is being made while it throttles up.

A long consist of 217 cars are brought into Standing Rock by three GE locomotives. The leader is a rebuild. CSX has rebuilt many old locomotives, giving them many more years of service.

All in line heading south, a rail grinder, cross grinder, and hi-rail trucks operate on the mainline on a hot day in Standing Rock. The hi-railers are traveling with them to lookout for fires sta... (more)

A variety of freight cars carrying different commodities, roll into Standing Rock with one leader and one DPU. Hanging out near mid-train is CSXT #1982 the Seaboard System heritage unit.

Making its first run over the Lineville Subdivision (if I'm not mistaken)since being released in November, 2024, is CSX Clinchefield Heritage locomotive #1902. Today it leads another locomotive a... (more)

On a cool day in Standing Rock, the next train with a clear signal is southbound I125. Only 2 locomotives were assigned to tow 198 cars to Savannah, GA. The leading unit is Baltimore & Ohio herit... (more)

The crossing signals start to flash warning the arrival of southbound manifest train M515-31. A rebuilt MAC takes honors of escorting two GE locomotives (one trailing & the other in train) with 1... (more)

Heading south through Standing Rock, M515 is nearing West Point Lake where it will cross it twice before entering Pyne, GA.

Still in its original paint, CSXT #338 coast through the "Rock" with intermodal containers bound for Savannah, GA.

What do you get when you have two locomotives, and 94 assorted freight cars?... On this day, CSX train X647. Here it travels south through Standing Rock with leading power that was built back in ... (more)

While CSX employees prepare to perform their duties, I183 gets a clear signal to head south through Standing Rock with a 330 axle train.

The last of three southbounds back to back to back, enters Standing Rock on the mainline heading towards Pyne and just seconds away from passing a northbound in the siding. This is one of several... (more)