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)