NS train 202 makes its way north on warm October morning while the leaves are still a few weeks away from peak color. #716

Are you seeing BLUE? The NS Conrail unit was added in Vardo to the front of NS 42T and leads a grain train headed for the CW in Harrisonburg, VA. #716

Are you seeing BLUE? The NS Conrail unit was added in Vardo to the front of NS 42T and leads a grain train headed for the CW in Harrisonburg, VA. #716

Are you seeing BLUE? The timing was perfect for this one. The NS Conrail heritage engine exits Shenandoah yard as a blue jay flies above! This grain train was headed for the CW in Harrisonburg, VA... (more)

NS train 201 makes its way south during the "golden hour" with NS 4002 leading the way on a chilly evening in the Shenandoah Valley. #716

The morning parade starts with northbound NS train 18T during a gorgeous spring day in the Shenandoah Valley. #716

The morning parade continues with southbound NS train 15T during a gorgeous spring day in the Shenandoah Valley. This train had to wait for 18T to clear Ashby/Success before making it's move. #716

The morning parade continues with southbound NS train 15T during a gorgeous spring day in the Shenandoah Valley. This stretch of highway between Front Royal and Luray is lined with redbud trees. ... (more)

The morning parade starts with northbound NS train 18T during a gorgeous spring day in the Shenandoah Valley. This location never gets old! #716

NS train 15T comes south after meeting train 18T just north of Riverton Junction (Ashby/Success) as the redbud continues to bloom in the Shenandoah Valley. #716

NS train 746 passes the restored station in Luray during the "golden hour" in the Shenandoah Valley. #716

NS train 18T clears the crosses Hawksbill Creek and continues its journey north. You could almost smell the paint on the third engine (NS 4430) even from where I was standing. Social distancing do... (more)

NS train 15T passes the N&W signal guarding Stanley, VA. #716

NS train 15T approaches Juanita's Place on a beautiful afternoon in Shenandoah Valley. #716

NS train 18T clears the crosses the bridge at Compton and continues its journey north. You could almost smell the paint on the third engine (NS 4430) even from where I was standing. Social distanc... (more)