RailPictures.Net Photo: NS 6619 Norfolk Southern EMD SD60 at Saluda, North Carolina by JR Owens

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» Norfolk Southern (more..)
» EMD SD60 (more..)

» Sand Cut, on Saluda Grade
» Saluda, North Carolina, USA (more..)
» April 12, 1986

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» JR Owens (more..)
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Part of a westbound train struggles up Saluda Grade. They are about halfway to the top.

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