Norfolk Southern local train H34 crosses the Mason-Dixon Line heading southbound on the Norfolk Southern Lurgan Branch.

Heading back to Hagerstown

The H34 waits in the north end of Vardo yard after experiencing mechanical problems. These highhood SD40-2 are probably my favorite NS engines.

NS H34 departs CP Ship after a lengthy 227 passes him. See EXIF data for shot details.

NS local H34 works at the Cumberland Valley Co-op with classic highhood power

Another ex-CR brings up the rear of the H34 through the quiet town of Milnor. Milnor is simply a couple of houses and a mill south of Greencastle.

A ex-CR unit leads a local northward out of Hagerstown. White Tail Ski Resort is visible on the other side of this valley full of Mennonite farms.

Engineer Steve Johnson takes a CSX coal train north onto NS rails. It is very rare to see a running meet north of the signal bridge (where 4 tracks turn into 1 track) as a CSX train and the NS H3... (more)

H34 uses the crossover on the heels of the 211. Note how he is a push/pull. This area, essentially yard trackage as freights use it to double cars out of the yard, used to have 2 grade crossing... (more)

After meeting the 203, H34 glides north.

NS local glides into Chambersburg past a signal added in 2000 when CSX acquired trackage rights over the line.

34 Crew brings the local up to the Cumberland Valley Co-Op. Canon EOS 10D w/ 300mm F/4L IS lens. 1/320 sec. @ F/8.

H34's power idles for the weekend in front of the yard.

H34's currently-leading motor exits Wenger's Feed as the trailing CR Blue GP40-2 idles on the main. Canon EOS 10D w/ 300mm F/4L IS lens. 1/320 sec. @ F/7.1.

H34's main power heads back up to the main after finishing his work. Canon EOS 10D w/ 70-200mm F/4L lens. 1/500 sec. @ F/8.