This may be the last time I shoot NS power in Aiken because on December 1st it will be replaced by a new short line known as Aiken Railway. Hopefully I get in a few more shots before they do away ... (more)
NS 5326 tied down for the weekend.
NS p22 rest at Park Avenue in Aiken. The GP50 has a good bit of its former livery showing through the NS paint.
NS p22 rest at Park Avenue in Aiken for the weekend with the spring time growth in full bloom in the background. Notice the Southern Pilot stripes bleeding through the NS paint?
NS P22 rest in Aiken for the weekend.
NS p22 backs up onto the Langley spur line to pick up covered hoppers left by the KT clay local.
For about a week the p22 local actually had dual power for reasons not even the crew knew of. It was strange because p22 is a local and dose not require this much power typically.
NS 3535 provides the solo power needed on NS Local P22 the "Aiken Local" as he works the siding at Langley. The conductor seen riding the front of NS 3535 is a current trainee. The first switch se... (more)