The nose headlight gives away the BNSF heritage, starting life hauling coal, grain & lumber as BN 8166, but now handling local chores on this Rome to Dallas local.

Sporting new paint a “retread” from BN leads a work train picking up old ties and other such detritus from the right of way.

An Ex-Burlington Northern SD40-2 leads NS Clinton local T12 north today, under nearly perfect conditions.

Parked, awaiting continuing duties on Monday. The peculiar track alignment shows at right.