Author: spgass

Doubling the Hill: NS 227 on Linden Hill

A late running Norfolk Southern train 227 from yesterday stalled this morning on Linden Hill in Virginia. The power then proceeded west with the mixed freight half of the train and left to the siding between Cody and Woods near…

Winter Scene: NS 211 at Linden

Norfolk Southern train 211 was led by NS SD70ACe #1002 today as it made its way eastward on the NS B-Line, cresting the Blue Ridge on Linden Hill at Manassas Gap. Photos and video are below. Photos Video

2022 NS B-Line Calendars Available

2022 NS Train Calendar

I’ve finished my annual railroad photography calendar. It’s a 12 month calendar featuring pictures along the scenic Norfolk Southern B-line in Virginia and includes scenes capturing the beauty throughout the year with a variety of locomotives featured including the iconic…

NS 8114 Leading 92X through Markham

I’ve been working on my 2022 train calendar and was surprised to notice I had never posted this photo and video of Norfolk Southern ES-44AC #8114 (original Norfolk Southern Railway heritage unit) pulling work train 92X west through Markham, Virginia…

Trains this Fall

I’ve gotten a little behind in posting here. I’ll try to catch up in one post sharing some of the train pics and video I shot this fall below. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Photos Video

The CSX in Ashland

On our way home from a family trip, one of my daughters mentioned getting hungry as we were nearing Ashland, Virginia so I decided it was the perfect time for dinner in picturesque Ashland, where the tracks pass right through…

CNJ Heritage Unit Leading NS Train 203

Norfolk Southern train 203 heads east on the NS B-Line through Linden, Virginia led by the Central Railroad of New Jersey heritage unit (NS SD70ACe #1071) on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. A photo and video are below. Photograph Video

Happy Independence Day!

Yesterday, Union Pacific SD70AHs #9086 & 8981 with C44AC #6739 led Norfolk Southern train 214 west on the NS B-Line through Delaplane and Linden, Virginia. I thought the UP trio of units in American flag paint was very fitting for…

N&W Class J 611 Ferry Move

Yesterday, I had the good fortune of seeing Norfolk and Western Class J #611 in tow on her way to the Strasburg Rail Road, where she will spend the next few months for numerous events including public excursions. Here is…