In some gorgeous evening sun, NS 127 heads west through the S curve in Shawsville, VA with the Virginian heritage unit in the lead.

Manifest NS 127 rolls west through Elliston, VA.

Manifest NS 127 leans into a curve in Wabun, VA with the Virginian in the lead. Coal loads dominate the beginning of the Manifest.

With stick season already here in the Shenandoah Valley NS 11Z passes the CPLs at Summit at 22:07 with the Virginian heritage unit on the Point as 16T waits in the siding.

NS 1069, the "Virginian", or bumblebee heritage unit as it's nicknamed, heads northbound showing off its fresh glossy paint, that was applied about a week or so before it gloriously lead... (more)

Just a few weeks after being repainted and pressed into "OCS" duty, NS 1069, the Virginian, is working as the rear DPU on train 12G. The train arrives into Altoona under full sun, provid... (more)

Virginian Heritage Engine leads 24X through the Gastonia Ditch

The NS 1069 Virginian leads the NS 18W south on the Winston-Salem District.

Westbound 15T crosses the Holston River at Strawberry Plains on the final few miles of it's journey from Bristol to Knoxville.

NS 12R pulling out of Rock Hill Yard with the Virginian Heritage Engine leading

Virginian Heritage Engine leading NS 12R along the Charlotte Light Rail line at Ross

NS 27A with the "Virginian" heritage unit leading passes through Berryville, VA

The drone perspective of 27A crossing the Potomac with the "Virginian" heritage unit leading. Of course the one day with 3 trains with heritage leaders happens to be one of the most win... (more)

With the "Virginian" heritage unit leading, NS 27A, heads across the Potomac River into West Virginia. Apparently later in their journey, the 1069 died and another unit had to be added.... (more)

The sun pops out at the right time as NS 19M rumbles west with 1069 in the lead.