A late-running NS P61 begins its trip westbound on the Asheville District with an uncommon consist of three 4-axle units. A GP38-2 rebuild leads a Conrail GP40-2 repaint and an ex-Southern GP50.
It's a Big Blue takeover at the south end of NS's old Spencer Yard. NS P61, behind ex-Conrail C40-8W 8381 and C40-8 8313, passes an ex-Conrail EMD tied down in the yard.