NS #145 rounds the big curve at Bates behind two standard cab SD70's: ex-CR 2563 and NS 2510. I spent hours railfanning the NS with nary a Catfish to be seen.
After waiting for what seemed to be an eternity, #145 finally comes into view at Lanesville, with ex-Conrail SD60 6711 on the point. Today's train had 89 cars, which is the biggest Ford parts tra... (more)