Splitting the signals at Standing Rock, DC power leads mixed freight north with a centerbeam flatcar and around 20 cement cars starting the consist of a long Birmingham, AL bound Q679.

This (Memphis to Savannah) bound intermodal train, finally makes its way to Roanoke after trailing two other southbounds. Since CSX revamped their SD70 series locomotives, seeing one on a train i... (more)

On a cold and beautiful morning, the power for this southbound container train, comes in the form of a brand-new GE ET44AH on the point and a GE ES44AH CSXT No. 3083 assisting in keeping their fr... (more)

All sorts of freight cars make up CSX train L680 as it races through the rural area of Dickert, AL.

Hanging out in the Roanoke siding today, is a LORAM Cross Grinder. Taking a different angle on snapping a pic of this beast, I decided to use a glass ball. So here's a crystal clear look at a top... (more)

Speeding north over the mainline, multi colored containers cross the only grade crossing in Dickert with some generals for power. The turnout to the left, once held trains that served a wood yard... (more)

EMD power and welded rail take a shower as rain moves into Roanoke.

The power of these CSX units is being tested as they tow 110 loads of coal up grade through Roanoke. With extra traction being needed for heavy loads, sand is sprayed in front of the locomotives ... (more)

On a beautiful morning in the Powder River Basin, one of many coal trains exit with a DPU pushing on the rear.

Many decades ago the Wadley Railroad Depot was built, but with time comes change. In 1907 the Atlanta, Birmingham, and Atlantic Railroad served this depot. The deep rumble of an approaching train... (more)

The chatter of empty coal hoopers and the roar of diesel power from GEVO engine #961 prime mover, brakes the silence at Lafayette connection. A new cantilever signal bridge (which will be in oper... (more)

Speeding north on Track No. 1 container train Q124 makes a short presence in Lineville, AL while making a long journey to its destination in Chicago, IL.

Shaking the mainline with 346 axles, one coupled car after another combine to make 7,814 feet of train bound for Birmingham, AL with BNSF locomotive power.

In CSX Tilford Yard surrounded by a jungle of steel cars and rail, a Norfolk Southern Dash 9 stealthy creeps alone as if looking for a way out.

A welded rail train lead by a MAC begins it's duties of laying rail once given permission by the dispatcher. High priority train I143 is headed south, so this train has around an hour to get some... (more)