Another load of western crude heads to the east coast refineries on NS's version of the Keystone Pipeline.

An eastbound manifest skirts its way east along the Allegheny River.

Crossing the Ohio River via the OC Bridge, a westbound intermodal is about to transfer to the Fort Wayne line. In the background is the Brunot Island Combined Cycle Power Plant owned by NRG Energy... (more)

Running slightly late, the Capitol Limited glides downgrade as it heads east past the iconic Mance Post Office on a blustery spring morning.

An eastbound roadrailer glides past the Greensburg Amtrak station as the sun makes its way to the horizon in the west. Special thanks to singer/songwriter Michael Bolton for making this picture po... (more)

Winter has no schedule. A frozen switch causes delay and requires more than just the local's crew to thaw out. Traffic is backed up on the Conemaugh while MOW crew gets out the rosebud to melt the... (more)

Heard long before it was seen, and eastbound manifest with some special loads is about to crest the summit in Highland Cut. The symphony of horsepower was a real auditory treat and created an anti... (more)

The Highland Cut becomes an impressive sight in late winter after the thaw and freeze cycles create large ice formations. The sounds are also impressive as thousands of horsepower struggle to reac... (more)

Leaving the Allegheny River valley behind, an eastbound coal drag uses the Kiskimentas River valley to work its way towards New Florence where the Conemaugh Line will meet up with the Pittsburgh L... (more)

After waiting at CP Harris for MT's from Schelocta to head west, an eastbound coal drag digs into the rail to get back up to speed. The trailing engine 9346 is an Dash 9-40CW upgraded to a 44CW

After waiting at Etna for a green signal, an eastbound coal drag gathers momentum. I happened to be crossing the Highland Park Bridge when I spotted this train. Glad I took my camera with me!

The quiet and solitude in the town of Freeport is interrupted by an eastbound coal drag making its way through town.

NS 718, an ex Conrail GP38 CR2940 since converted into an RP-E4C slug, along with NS 3095, a GP40-2, back across the bridge to pick up some gondolas left by the Kiski Junction R.R. Weather conditi... (more)

An eastbound coal drag destined to Huff, PA accelerates through Kiski Junction after having to wait for the track crew to thaw out a switch to allow the Local train to back into Schenley to pick u... (more)

A westbound sand train glides downhill as daylight breaks on the horizon.