Empties returning to the mine.
Second unit is EMD's SD70M-2 demonstrator EMDX 74
The paint hasn't quite dried on this brand-new horsehead as its sits poised with a grain train at the eastern end of NS's Princeton Terminal.
Kicking up coal dust from those that came before.
EB catching the first rays of morning sun
EB empty coal train rolls down (or up?) the main enroute to Francisco mine
Passing through the siding at Douglas
EB leaving Princeton
The now crewless 9159 waits patiently for a replacement crew to bring her back to life.
This short consist has just come off the CSX main from the north. Here about to cross road 150 S, it will continue east for about 1 mile, then stop for a crew change.