611 at the NCTM is not a rare occurrence anymore, but a J with a period-correct freight consist is. Here 611 backs under the Southern signals for a run-by of late 1950s vintage.
The PL05 crew eases NS 134 toward Linwood yard after switching with the lawed-out Asheville crew.
Another massive freight, this time NS 154, eases downgrade toward Linwood with a fresh out of the box ES44AC 8166 leading. This is one of three tier 4 credit units ordered by Norfolk Southern in 2... (more)
NS 214 exits the city of Spencer and prepares to swap crews at the Farmer's Crossing in Linwood.
A massive 192 eases down the hill at Five Row. Wish I woulda counted the cars on this one!
Preparing to swap crews at the Farmer's Crossing, NS 214 rolls downgrade at Five Row with Ex. Conrail 4105 in charge, one of only 29 remaining SD80MACs remaining.
An old Southern Railway warrior rests in the Old Spencer Yard awaiting the next call to duty.
A northbound empty grain train takes a break in the Old Spencer Yard. Some time over the next few hours, a fresh crew will be called to continue the journey. Leading the way is factory-fresh ET44A... (more)
NS 750 awaits a crew to take the train south to Plant Allen in Belmont, NC. Leading is NS 8104, the "Lehigh Valley" heritage motor.
The UP 949 takes it's turn on the roundtable at Spencer during the Streamliners at Spencer weekend.
The Delaware, Lackawanna & Western F3A/F7B/F3B set haul some vintage freight cars around the NCTM on Streamliners at Spencer weekend.
The Norfolk Southern Wabash Heritage Unit crosses the Yadkin River before entering Spencer Yard at Linwood NC.
