Veteran power in the form of an Ex. N&W SD40-2 and an old C40-8 lead an empty northbound grain train. It's always a treat to see old power still out pulling road trains.

After several days of clouds hanging over our heads on our first trip to Folkston, the sun finally decided to show up for the early morning rush.

NS 348 with a Mexican visitor, followed by a Union Pacific GEVO and a NS (Ex. ATSF) SD75M.

After a series of southbound trains, NS 047, the James E. Strates carnival train, finally rolls through Kannapolis, NC on a beautiful Autumn afternoon.

NS local P61 grinds up the grade at Five Row with its typical assortment of old EMD power. In the lead today is an Ex. Southern high hood GP38-2. Word has it that the program to "admiral cab&... (more)

Since 2011, NS has purchased over 100 used SD40-2 models from various leasing companies. Many of these "new" locomotives come from many different ancestors, including NS 3454, built as Missouri Pa... (more)

After about 4 hours of waiting in 95 plus degree temperatures, NS 213 with an solid CN and all-EMD consist finally came barreling through the town of Landis, NC. In the distance one will notice th... (more)

Deep into my first "real" long-distance train chase, I was trying to find my way around rural Virginia, in a totally unfamiliar area- and I was going at it alone. Although I probably cou... (more)

I was about ready to call it a day when the scanner finally broke a prolonged silence- "NS 213 with the CP 9590 would like permission past your conditional stop sign located at the milepost t... (more)

NS 119, with the UP 4846 leading, is the first of a series of southbound trains ahead of NS 047, the James E. Strates carnival train.