The "wrong way trains" meet where the west end of the siding used to end. That's 112 in the hole. Had something to do with end points. For some time back then CSX units were rather com... (more)

EB mixed freight. We didn't get many of these down here so I probably went bonkers when this little beauty appeared, easing into the siding where the switch used to be. Wouldn't that white stuff... (more)

Originally N&W, equipped with slug connections, this unit is on an EB freight.

The rear DPU of an eastbound intermodal passes by a stopped NS 127 with the Savannah and Atlanta heritage unit in charge. A crew change has just taken place and 127 will continue west soon.

Union Pacific 1988 leads train 13Z down the Pulaski district on a hot and sunny June afternoon.

Union Pacific's Katy heritage unit makes a rare east coast appearance leading NS train 13Z as it approaches Washington for a crew change.

NS train 13Z with UP1988 the "Katy" heritage unit leading waits for train 14Z to pass in the siding.

13Z heads west through the rolling hills of Glade Spring, VA on the Pulaski district.

Passing a versatile Pettibone machine this eastbound freight is alongside the new roadbed for the extension of this siding to 10,000 ft. Rumors of a new 15,000 footer somewhere are in the air.

Originally BN

The first long siding east of Bristol at 10,000’, Glade sees many meets. This EB is easing along on the main for an approaching WB. Rumors say a 15,000 footer will go in Max Meadows. Good pla... (more)

#127 is in the hole, crew out of time, will deadhead with 201. Big delays because NS is shipping pipes made for the cancelled Keystone pipeline to Louisiana. With a cut of the high and wides in ... (more)

Having just met WB #127 this mixed freight is departing the siding for its run to Roanoke in a scene that reminds me of the Pacific Northwest.

This now mostly intermodal is going in the hole for an Eastbound on a beautiful crisp late fall day. No DPUs today which seems to be a recent trend.

Okay, yeah you’ve got redbarns, heck, we’ve got red barns too. This unit screams “WASH ME”. Image is everything.