The NS 272 heads south on the "Punkin Vine" in an unusual Spring snowfall.

Freshly rebuilt CP 8129 leads daily NS 272 autorack train south through Mayodan on a dark and dreary morning.

The NS 8100 Nickel Plate Road leads the NS 68R south through one of the many S curves on the "Punkin Vine"

Freshly rebuilt CP 8129 leads daily NS 272 autorack train south over the Mayo River on a dark and dreary morning.

The NS 4001 and NS 4000 "DC to AC" units lead the NS 757 north to Roanoke on the return trip from the first revenue run of these units to Belews Creek. The Winston-Salem District was use... (more)

The NS 8103 Norfolk & Western leads the 756 south through Mayodan.

The 8114 leads the NS 756 past Broadway. The train made 3 tries to climb Starkey Hill but stalled on each attempt, with the crew eventually taking the train back to the South Yard.

The NS 1073 Penn Central trails on a light power move from the North Winston Yard in Winston-Salem, NC to Roanoke, Va. Also in the consist are the EMDX 1607 and the EMDX 1608.

The NS 4001 "DC to AC" unit leads the NS 756 south just north of Boones Mill, crossing one of the many small trestles on the "Punkin Vine".

An old leftover from the N&W era, a PL style Dwarf, stands on the spur of Belews Creek Steam Station. This Dwarf stood for over 43 years at the yard entrance to the plant. It along with the north ... (more)

After losing the #4 traction motor while pushing the NS 756 to Belews Creek Steam Station, the NS 8721 has the motor replaced with an axle for the trip back to the repair shop in Roanoke.

The NS 8100 along with 4 other AC units lead a 128 car coal train south to Belews Creek. NS has been experimenting with running larger trains to Belews Creek in an attempt to reduce transportation... (more)

The NS 8100 along with 4 other AC units lead a 128 car coal train south at the NC/Va state line. NS has been experimenting with running larger trains to Belews Creek Steam Station in an attempt to... (more)

The "Belews Brothers" lead another coal train south on the Punkin Vine just before dark, with about 3.5 more hours to go before arriving at Belews Creek Steam Station. The Winston-Salem ... (more)

The NS 4001 DC to AC unit leads another coal train south on the "Punkin Vine". The Winston-Salem District has been used extensively by NS to test these Conversion units, making many trips between... (more)