Norfolk Southern train 579 (empty coal hoppers) was led by NS SD70ACe 1068, the Erie Railroad Heritage unit, west by Front Royal Junction on the NS B-Line in Virginia today. Here is a photo and video: Video
NS 579 with Erie Railroad Heritage Leader
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Happy Independence Day
Norfolk Southern train 289 heads east through Linden, Virginia on July 4, 2024 led by AC44C6M 4201.
NS 25A through Linden After the Ice Storm
You can see ice on the trees at elevation as NS train 25A crests the Blue Ridge at Linden on December 16, 2022.
2023 Calendars Available
I’ve continued my tradition of putting out a 12-month wall calendar with a new NS B-Line 2023 calendar available now. This edition features a 611 excursion picture, a photo of the NS Training First Responders train, heritage units (Interstate Railroad,…
Interstate Railroad Heritage Unit Leading NS 275
Here’s a photo of Norfolk Southern ES44AC 8105 leading NS train 275 east through Markham, Virginia on a gray December day.
Another Fall Day, Another 25A
Here’s a photo of Norfolk Southern train 25A rounding the curve coming in to Markham, Virginia on Friday, October 28, 2022 on the NS B-Line.
Shot From Above: NS Train 25A Cresting Linden Hill
Today’s Norfolk Southern train 25A was led by NS AC44C6M 4527 as it crossed the Blue Ridge Mountains at the top of Linden Hill on the NS B-Line. A photo and video are below: Photo Video
NS 203 Along Happy Creek Road
Norfolk Southern train 203 is led by SD70IAC #1215 as it runs eastward past Front Royal today. I believe the yellow flowers in the foreground are called yellow rocket and are an invasive species.
NS 203 at Distillery Road
Norfolk Southern train 203 was led by NS ES-44DC #7520 on March 30, 2022 past the old cider distillery at Belle Meade near Linden, Virginia. Train 203 has sometimes had DPUs recently but here the power was all up front.
NS 779 with Mid-train and Rear DPUs
Norfolk Southern train 779 with empty PGNX hoppers is over two miles long climbing Linden Hill on the NS B-Line in Virginia led by AC44C6Ms 4446 & 4370 with mid-train DPUs ES-44AC 8180 & SD70ACC 1834 and rear DPUs ES-44ACs…