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.

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)

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)

Operating with a single unit on the point and a mid DPU (CSX #7243), this long 172 car consist keeps moving south with the boss for today, CSX #964 working hard.

BNSF power brings an intermodal train consisting of 278 axles into Roanoke with stack J.B.Hunt containers starting the lineup.

Riding the rails south heading towards its destination in Jascksonville, FL, one of CSX's priority trains waste no time passing through this wooden bridge with containers in the old area of Roano... (more)

Containers quickly make their way through Roanoke on the wheels of 304 axles and diesel power that propels them.

The northend signals are being split by a southbound intermodal train on an early spring morning in Roanoke. Several of these container trains travel the Lineville Subdivision daily.

A total of 94 cars make their way into Roanoke with a clear signal behind three GE BNSF engines.

A northbound is around 10 miles out, while a rail train is working between Roanoke and Broughton. Moving South, W061 switches off the main into Roanoke's siding on a restricted signal. The engine... (more)

A welded rail train lead by a MAC begins it's duties of laying rail once given permission by the dispatcher. High priority train I143 is headed south, so this train has around an hour to get some... (more)

Autos head through Roanoke passing underneath one of the Lineville Subdivision old wooden bridges. Several miles south of here, is grain train 210 which will be combined with this one.

A ballast regulator watches many trains pass on the Lineville Subdivision along with another MOW equipment not in the picture. Autoracks speed by on northbound train Q202 as it prepares to make a... (more)