Norfolk Southern train 304 (Roanoke, Virginia-Shenandoah, Virginia manifest) rolls through scenic Arcadia, Virginia northbound on the NS Roanoke District

Norfolk Southern train 304 (Roanoke, VA-Shenandoah, VA manifest) rolls northbound on the NS Roanoke District through the city of Buena Vista, Virginia. Buena Vista is Spanish for "good view... (more)

A trio of SD40s lead train 304-05 uphill out of Columbus and west along the Dayton District.

A pair of SD40-2s lead today's 304 westbound into the sunset and under the soon to be replaced PRR signal bridge at CP-146 on the Dayton District. This Bellevue, OH - Middletown, OH train frequent... (more)

Final Days of the CPLs. The end of an era is coming in Marion. The N&W Color-Position Light Signals, which have guarded the diamonds at Marion since the 50s, are being replaced by new "Vade... (more)

NS 304 rolls south (railroad east) on the Sandusky District, passing AC Tower and the museum at Marion in the nice, bright morning sunlight. One of only a hand full of LMS-blue painted locomotives... (more)

The NS 304 rounds the bend, and passes the AC Tower signals, and prepares to pound the diamonds, crossing the CSX Mt. Victory Sub.