Commodities. So far as I know, anyway, we don't see many gypsum trains in Columbia these days, but I got word from friends that this one was headed our way early on this Sunday morning. I ... (more)
Reflections. This High Hood duo of NS 5230 and 5004 have been in Andrews Yard for awhile now, but usually mated with another unit in the lead. This week, however, they've been working alon... (more)
Hill Climb. The local Y102 climbs a short grade on the NIT, short for New Industrial Track, which was built in the 1960s to serve a local industrial park in Columbia. While there are lots ... (more)
Past the Searchlight. The daily NS 192 mixed freight passes the remnant single-aspect searchlight signal on its way to Andrews Yard. It is my understanding this is an old Seaboard signal, ... (more)
Northbound Through the Junction. The S&A moves slowly through Devine Junction toward Andrews Yard, where it will rest only a few hours before leading NS 12R north toward Charlotte, NC.