River Empties: NS 7711 leads empty coal train NS 873 eastbound over the OC Bridge, as it heads for Shire Oaks to be reloaded with coal.

Rochester Blues: NS 8098, the fresh Conrail heritage unit, leads empty coal train NS 873 eastbound along the Fort Wayne Line, as it approaches Conway Yard for a crew change.

Bridging the Day: Just before sunset, NS 8098, the fresh Conrail heritage unit, leads empty coal train NS 873 eastbound over the OC Bridge on the outskirts of Pittsburgh.

A trio of six-axle units shove on the rear of NS 873.

Three six-axle units lead eastbound coal loads, NS 873, through the Tazewell area. Three additional six-axle units shove on the rear.

Eastbound coal drag NS 873 grinds through the bucolic farm land approaching Tip Top.

NS 873 has just knocked down the eastbound signal at Gillespie enroute to Bluefield. Thus, the westbound signal for both the main and siding displays a stop indication.

An eastbound coal drag rolls along the Clinch River through Tazewell en route to Bluefield, Virginia and the Pocahontas Division main line.