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
Trains this Fall
Tag: b-line
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…
NS 1066 (New York Central RR heritage unit) leading train 203
Norfolk Southern SD70ACe #1066, the New York Central Railroad heritage unit, led NS train 203 east on the B-Line through Front Royal, Virginia this evening. I believe this was the final heritage unit I needed in order to capture all…
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…
NS 211 led by Nickel Plate Heritage Unit
Last Thursday, Norfolk Southern train 211 was led by NS ES-44AC#8100 (the Nickel Plate Road heritage unit) as it made its way east on the NS B-Line in Virginia. Here are my photos:
NS 1068 (Erie Heritage Unit) leading Train 211
Today, Norfolk Southern train 211 was led by SD70ACe #1068 (the Erie Railroad heritage unit). The photo and video below show 211 heading east past a redbud tree along the B-line through Linden, Virginia. Photo Video
Norfolk Southern Geometry Train
Yesterday evening, I saw Norfolk Southern C44C6M #4013 leading train 902 west past Linden, Virginia with research cars 34 & 33. Photos and video are below. The research cars measure and analyze track geometry and find defects. Photos Video
Erie Heritage Unit Leading NS Train 202
On Saturday, timing worked out to see Norfolk Southern train 202 heading north on the ex-Norfolk and Western Shenandoah Valley line with NS SD70ACe #1068 (the Erie Railroad heritage unit) leading near Front Royal. A photo and video are below.…
NS 227 on Linden Hill in the Snow
With a two mile long train, Norfolk Southern train 227 stalled last Sunday on the snowy rails going up Linden Hill. After 227 was sitting for a few hours, NS 228’s power cut away from their train and coupled up…