An EB loaded coal train in meeting WB hoppers at the east end of the yard. In the background some of the old steam-era buildings remain. My favorite structure though, is the old switchman's shan... (more)

My little buddy in the background carried me to many great places.

Hard to imagine that thirty nine years ago we had come to find some of the last GP9s on the NS. They had seemed to never go away and now generations have come and gone but in many places this mod... (more)

Eastbound coal train preparing to depart.

Looking a bit worse for wear but still elegant this special unit is leading an EB coal train on double track just east of the division point.

"3-Chime Echoes" ===== After clearing a slow 10mph order near the town of Addison, Va - N&W 611 regains track speed past an old "T" mounted whistle post. It's located on the ... (more)

"Pocahontas Division" ===== N&W 611 slowly maneuvers past intermodal cars on it's way out of Crewe Yard. Canon 5DsR super crop magnified from near the beginning of the yard near the... (more)