NS train 18M splits the signals CP-Craft shortly after departing Columbus, OH. CP-Craft was installed as part of the Heartland Corridor and it's plant includes a dual crossover and the east end of... (more)

All EMD power pulls NS 18M today, past the grain elevator by Duvall Rd.

NS 18M blares south (railroad east) through Attica, passing some dying fall colors.

A bit of fall colors show in the trees behind the eastbound 18M passing though Marion on a busy afternoon.

A couple weeks ago this field was full of soy beans waiting for harvest, now it is just an open field, waiting for the next growing season.

NS 18M passes by one of the only remaining CPL's left on the Columbus District, and the last one still standing in Chillicothe. It's days are numbered though, as a new signal support is laying off... (more)

I thought I was gonna get skunked by the freight and miss the OCS. I got lucky. Look under the signal and one can see the OCS sneaking into town. The horns gave it away though.

NS 18M shoves back to the light side of Watkins yard, under the CP Whisman signals.

NS 18M puts out quite a bit of heat as it heads through CP Craft in the background, east on the Columbus District.

NS 18M passes by the switch stand for the siding in Omega, as it heads east on the NS Columbus district in the late evening light.

NS 18M rolls East on track 2 as it passes the tail of Amtrak 29, a several hour late Westbound Capitol limited which has just departed the Toledo station.

The slide fence protects the trains from the massive cliffs that loom above the east portal of Glen Alum Tunnel.

The daily 18M, hauling the mail one could say. rushes east out of Glen Alum tunnel. Work is due to begin this Fall on the widening project for Glen Alum.

NS 18M heads out of Circleville by a field of new crops that seems to be off to a good start. The pumpkin shaped water tower can be seen in the background.