A CSX intermodal train trundles through downtown Birmingham, Alabama, on September 30th, 2015. CSXT ES40DC 5288 and ES44AC 763 are the power for this train.

BNSF Transfer Y-BIR104 swings off the NS West End District & onto the AGS South as they get ready to interchange with Norfolk Southern at North Yard in Birmingham, AL.

BNSF Transfer Y-BIR103 heads to interchange with Norfolk Southern at North Yard in Birmingham, AL.

A Northbound CSX Freight heads North through the Magic City (Birmingham, AL.) On their way to Boyles Yard just north of town

CSX Train Q685-01 makes their way South through the Magic City (Birmingham, AL.) bound for Waycross, GA.

Norfolk Southern Local AB10 passes through 2nd Avenue in Birmingham, AL. As they head East to Woodlawn, AL. To work CMC Steel, then head back West to Finley Yard in North Birmingham

NS Train 219 (KCS I-ATDA) heads south through downtown Birmingham, AL.

NS Train 335 heads West through 32nd Street in Birmingham, AL. With a NS SD70 on the point

Norfolk Southern Local AB10 has finished their work at CMC Steel in Woodlawn, AL. They are seen here passing through Birmingham, AL. Heading back West to Finley Yard located in North Birmingham

A Grandfather and his grandchildren watch in anticipation and awe as intermodal train 290 glides into the Magic City on a clear morning.

Local job AB10 crosses the CSX interlocking at 27th St as Amtrak 20 leaves CSX trackage and enters NS trackage via "the new way" with phase 1 heritage unit 156 leading.

I do like city skylines and Birmingham has a fine one.

Train 385 heads south ahead of a nasty thunderstorm.

Running on a restricted signal behind a Coal Train is CSX Freight Q647-16 passing through Control Point Magella in Birmingham, AL. Heading South to Waycross, GA. With a trio of Leasers in charge