Rolling Meet of NS 16T and 15T with NYC Heritage leader in Front Royal

Norfolk Southern northbound train 16T led by NS AC44C6M 4411 and SD70IAC 1209 with mid-train DPUs AC44C6Ms 4124 & 4405 met southbound train 15T today between Front Royal and Warren on the former Norfolk & Western Shenandoah Valley Line. NS 15T was led by NS SD70ACe 1066 (the New York Central RR heritage unit), AC44C6Ms 4620 & 4499 with SD70IAC 1179 as rear DPU. Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Photos and a video are below:

Photos

A Norfolk Southern train passes a railroad crossing with a No Train Horn sign.
NS AC44C6M 4411 leads train 16T north in Front Royal, VA on 3/17/2026.
A specially painted Norfolk Southern locomotive honors the heritage of New York Central Railroad.
NS SD70ACe 1066 (the New York Central RR heritage unit) leads train 15T south through Front Royal, VA on 3/17/2026.

Video

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