After removal of the GP60's and B32-8's from intermodal service, a spartan cab SD70 is the next best thing for a leader on any NS train.
After spending 20 minutes cornering these fellas so that they would be in my shot, it finally paid off.
11R heads eastward through Delaplane on the B-Line.
NS 9678 leads 11R into Enola Yard, after coming across the Rockville Bridge.
Southbound leaving city, with long train.
A yard crew brings 11R into Enola Yard. Included in the consist is former Amtrak F40PH 316. This unit last operated for MBTA and was reportedly sold to VRE in August, 2007.
Southhbound in morning light approaching Race St.
Southbound passing thru AEI detector at CP Horn, nice to see some color other than black in the lead.
Eastbound after just leaving Enola Yard, to go down the NS Lurgan Branch, in early morning light.
The summit has been reached and 11R will soon accelerate to track speed as he proceeds downhill from Linden.
Working hard, 11R leans into a curve on Linden Grade. Trailing the fourth engine is a large electrical transformer.
NS 11R with a former Conrail leader, CSX ACe, AC44 and Green Goat NS 100 head south from Hagerstown, MD.
Southbound at Race St. on the main with a short train .
Southbound at south boyles interlocking on the main with a short train moving fast.
NS' first Railpower, Inc. Green Goat built at Altoona makes its first road trip headed south.