Another 30 feet, and the F unit would no longer be able to lead the Master's Train! Thanks to vigilant NS employees, the 951 stopped short of this obstruction, a shifted load of 2x6 lumber, which ... (more)

The Masters Golf Tournament train shows off through the streets of Augusta.

The Masters Golf Tournament train only ten miles from its destination in Augusta, GA.

The NS OCS from up north arrives in Georgia for the Master's Golf Tournament after crossing the Savannah River trestle.

The NS OCS "Augusta special" passes through the ex-Southern railway station at Lynchburg. This station once saw up to 18 passenger trains a day.

The NS OCS about 15 minutes into their maiden vovage.

NS 4270 leads the Masters OCS deadhead move southbound at Ashby, VA on the H-line. 2009 edit: With the relocation of "Ashby" some 3 miles south, these CPLs are now gone.

A beautiful lashup of NS 4270 F9 A unit, NS 4276 F7 B unit, NS 4275 F7B unit and NS 5648 GP38-2 cross the Potomac River bridge from Maryland into West Virginia on the way to the Masters Golf Tourn... (more)

Firemans Side

The newly rebuilt and repainted F9s and F7s for NS depart Vardo Yard in Hagerstown, MD, on their way to The Masters, in Augusta, Georgia. See EXIF data for shot details.

NS OCS 951 holds in the siding at Berryville as UPS train 203 runs around.

Basking in the late afternoon sun at Berryville, Virginia.