The Christmas spirit looms in the air as this battalion of Norfolk Southern engines made up of SD40-2 and D8-32B units idle through the frigid temperatures on a snowy evening. December 2010.

The Norfolk Southern OCS Train #955 passes through Suffolk, Virginia. December 2010.

CSX Train Q302-30 approaches near 14th street where it crosses over the old Southern Railroad line in the foreground. December 2010.

CSX Grain Train G894 rolls down the Rivanna Sub toward the yard in Fulton. December 2010.

CSX Train Q302-30 heads east through Richmond, Va on its way towards Fulton Yard. December 2010.

Norfolk Southern Train #185 ascends the grade as it approaches Shawsville, VA. Three EMD units (SD60M, SD60, & SD70) in partnership with a GE C40-9W lead the train west this sunny afternoon. Nov... (more)

Norfolk Southern Intermodal Train #22A passed under the concrete Coaling Tower at Vicker on the Christiansburg District. November 2010.

The area known as Vicker near Christiansburg, Virginia still hosts a signature landmark on the Christiansburg District – a large 4 Track concrete coaling tower that hovers above the old Norfolk ... (more)

Not sure what their New Years Resolutions are as these Norfolk Southern engines brave the frigid temperatures on the first night of the year. January 2010.

Amtrak #95 prepares to stop in Ashland on a beautiful Spring Day. March 2008.

Two former Conrail EMD locomotives that are now part of the Norfolk Southern SD40-2 team take a well-deserved break over Thanksgiving. Unit #3411 was built in 1979 with roster #6499 and #3385 was... (more)

Rain starts to fall on two of the finest Buckingham Branch engines as they brave the elements this cool evening. November 2010.

Bay Coast Railroad Engine #2000 takes a well deserved rest under the moonlight and stars on a beautiful November evening. This GP10 locomotive was built in January 1957 for the Illinois Central R... (more)

A trio of GP40 and GP16 engines brave the cold night in Doswell as they prepare for their Monday morning assignments.

CSX Train#U305-25 passes through Doswell with a pair of SD70MAC's and a C44-9W engine.