Two veteran SD40-2s with two CSX paint schemes are on the point of A746 today as it is seen backing into the Cusseta siding in preparation of tying down for the day.
After going on the law 6 hours ago, A746 rests on a tranquil summer night and is passed by Q606.
A746 leans into the super-elevated S curve in Cusseta and is just a few miles from its next stop.
The lack of an EOT caused A746 to run behind and thus have its crew go on the law at Cusseta. Brakeman "Turkey" is seen about to exit the cab.
This is probably the last time A746 will be seen tied down waiting for a re-crew. They are now a priority train on the WofA and always make it back to Montgomery in time.
A746 waits in the siding for a re-crew and then will travel south to work Lee's Timber Mill and finally end its day in Montgomery.
Q614 passes the signal at the 101.3 just south of Cusseta Alabama.
Q614 continues north as the unimaginable southern snow storm intensifies. Members of the Auburn Rail Crew (from L to R) Britt Johnson, Mason Bernard (Railroad: CSX Transportation (CSXT)Locomotive: GE AC4400CWLocation: Cusseta, Alabama, USALocomotive #: CSXT 114Train ID: CSX Q614Photo Date: January 19, 2008
Snow on the West Point Route! A very rare sight indeed as Q614 climbs the grade through Cusseta during a snow shower, which even in the dead of winter is an uncommon event in the mild environs of ... (more)
A trio of former LMX B39-8s lead a military train through Cusseta, although it's hard to see with the lead unit's turbo about to blow.
Q611 obeys a stop and proceed order as A746 is at the other end of the siding getting in the clear.
Q614 has a clear signal at milepost 101.3 (from Atlanta) on the West Point Route.
a quartet of leasers leads Q600 past the signal at milepost 101.3
a rare sight on the West Point Route as a single unit leads a baretable train of empty intermodal container cars