Republic Locomotives took many forms. This CAT powered beast is a switcher version whereas others were more like road engines. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

Eastbound Norfolk Southern train 286 (Rossville, Tennessee to Atlanta, Georgia) is led by a pair of AC44C6Ms. The train is approaching the signal at Control point 12th Street in Decatur, Alabama.

Norfolk Southern intermodal train 283 has the railway's Central of Georgia heritage unit on the point. The train is westbound approaching the 12 Avenue grade crossing in Decatur, Alabama.

CSXT Y103 heads along the riverfront lead as it returns to Oakworth Yard.

CSX Seaboard System heritage unit 1982 leads daily hotshot I026 through Decatur, Al

CSX's Seaboard System Heritage Locomotive #1982 leads Train I026-03 northbound through Decatur, AL.

CSX yard job Y201-28 moves forward while switching cars at Oakworth Yard in Decatur, Alabama.

A lone NS engine heads north on its way to cross the Tennessee River and pick up cars from various industries before bringing them back to their yard in Decatur.

An NS train heads south across the Tennessee River with BNSF run-through power.

Challenge: Top this for a bad paint job. This was the yard switcher de jour I found on a business trip. Former C&O unit.

CSX's Riverfront Local heads past the old Stone Lumber building as it begins its return trip to Oakworth Yard.

BNSF 7798 Leads a three unit Intermodal train over the TN River, after some severe storms just plowed through and moved off to the East. The sky still looked eerie and amazing at the same time.

CSX 6402 Leads a two unit local evening train across the TN River in Decatur Alabama

A drone pan shot of NS 8159 , as it Leads a four unit mixed freight across the TN River well after sunset. The 3rd unit back is the Lehigh Valley NS Heritage unit

BNSF 6802 Leads a 4 unit mixed freight train across farmland in Decatur Alabama after sunset