A Union Pacific unit leads NS 51D west through Shawsville, VA.

NS 51D rolls west through Christiansburg, VA.

A clean Canadian Pacific AC4400CW is in charge of westbound and 51D as it passes through Shawsville, VA on the Christiansburg district.

NS 51D heads west through control point Arthur on Shawsville with a CP in the lead.

NS 51D sweeps a curve through Elliston on the Christiansburg district with a KCS duo.

NS 51D heads west through Wabun, VA near control point Singer with a pair of KCS motors.

Empty ethanol NS 51D thunders west over Smith Mountain Lake in Goodview, VA on the NS Altavista district.

Around 10:30pm on a cool March evening, NS 51D rumbles west through Shawsville, Va with the Erie in the lead.

NS 51D grinds up grade through Shawsville, Va.

By the Searchlight. This empty grain train heads north out of Columbia, past an old searchlight signal. The signal is one of four in Columbia located on former Southern tracks and all four... (more)

The Wabash heritage unit heads up NS 51D, seen here rolling westbound past a barn at control point Kumis on the NS Whitethorne District. This is a rare shot since about the only train that goes we... (more)

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)