Running late but here at track speed approaching Hickory, NC
Station stop for the westbound.
Having left its cab on the main, the local is pulling empties from an industrial site. The caboose will be needed for the backing return to the Bristol yards.
Westbound intermodal arriving for a crew change and a meet with its counterpart, NS 202.
Under clear blue skies the westbound moves toward a meet with its counterpart at the Litchfield siding.
In beautiful Spring weather, the westbound intermodal is fast approaching Bristol and a crew change. Lone remnant of line poles that somehow survived their removal some years ago is at right.
Long eastbound intermodal has DPU at rear under a fine Spring sky.
Resuming its westbound journey after a stop for mechanical needs, Heritage Unit, "Lackawanna" heads to Bristol and a crew change.
Tail end Charlie on the eastbound intermodal is Heritage unit Lehigh Valley.
The westbound is re-assembling its train after dropping cars for local needs. Bulk of the train is on the siding track at left.
In brilliant afternoon sunlight, the eastbound intermodal curves through town past the historic ex-N&W Depot.
With eastbound 38Q securely into the siding, the westbound can resume its run to Bristol for a crew change.
In last, low sunlight, the conductor is climbing on board the empty well cars train on the main as 27V, empty auto racks, arrives on the siding. Local V19 holds the adjacent spot to make it a trif... (more)
Work train holds the siding in anticipation of soon-to-arrive eastbound 38Q.
Ready to depart for Knoxville during a brief respite between snowstorms.