With less than two months before Watco takes over the NS branch lines around Asheville, P-31 tackles the grade just west of Enka, NC.
A beautiful December afternoon greets the Asheville - Canton, NC turn job on its return trip westbound to Canton.
NS #6608 leads the Canton turn job (P31) past the Vulcan Quarry at Enka, NC in route to Canton, NC.
NS #6088 leads the Canton-Asheville, NC turn job WB at MP 11 in Candler, NC