Normally containing Tropicana Juice cars in its consist, todays northbound Q142 races a setting sun with only 41 cars carrying containers.

Before asking for permission to get a window for some work time, the tamper operator gives a friendly wave as autos head south through Roanoke.

After meeting I028, the containers on I141 get underway behind two CSX engines. The wall of containers rolling on 300 axles split the signals on the southend.

Norfolk Southern power keeps the Amtrak Station company while waiting for a crew and for the next train to pass. It's all red signals in both directions, so it may be a while.

An empty coal trains DPU passes loads as it pushes on the rear in the Powder River Basin.

STILL CLEAN! A brand new clean reefer car rolls along through Roanoke in the consist of a southbound mixed freight train. I'm sure soon this car will have a lot of graffiti on it. In 2020 Union P... (more)

Rail maintenance is underway on the Lineville Subdivision. A rail grinder makes multiple passes shaping and reconditioning the rail for a smoother ride for trains. It also improves wheel wear and... (more)

A northbound intermodal train rolls through Broughton with a leading locomotive that was built in 2007.

Assorted power including this EMD SD40-2 are waiting for their next job in Norfolk Southern's Debutt Yard.

After dropping off cars, the switch has been thrown and now its time to hook up and head south.

To help keep things moving efficiently, a locomotive is assisting through radio signal on the rear of this heavy coal train. Locomotives used as DPU's like this one, are commonly used in railroad... (more)

Originating in Ohio, I141 has now made its way far south to the town of Roanoke with 72 cars and plenty of power from the two GE engines in command. The containers in transport are being delivere... (more)

TORNADO!!.... Thursday, January 12, storms moved across the southeastern states producing tornados causing widespread damage and loss of life. Trains were stopped on the Lineville Sub for severa... (more)

Containers from East Thomas Yard roll through Broughton on 68 cars. This train is bound for the busy intermodal facility in Fairburn,GA.

Damaged rail can be caused by flat spots on wheels and high tonnage. Defects like this one can eventually give way and cause a derailment, especially in cold weather. Railroads are usually thorou... (more)