southbound coal train on BNSF Birmingham Sub (former Frisco)

This turned out to be the last westbound Southern Antebellum tour under the American Orient Express name.

northbound weed spraying train

This southbound is coming down the hill and around the curve entering the Notasulga block, about to meet A041 in the siding.

An especially short A41 heads west with Operation Lifesaver 25th anniversary unit 9250 on the point once again.

Northbound Q502 meets Q237 at South Hanceville; I don't know what kind of shrubs or trees have been planted along the Birmingham Fastener Company's property line but I'm sure they'll get in the wa... (more)

In this profile of the front of 8715, you can see that someone has dubbed this unit the "Spirit of Jersey City" (note writing in dust on forward battery box door).

Southbound auto train Q237 is sitting in the siding at South Hanceville waiting for a meet with Q502. The 8715 is one of only two former Conrail SD60's that went to CSX that has not been repainted... (more)

The various shades of green on the hillside in the background indicate that Spring has sprung in north Alabama.

northbound on CSX S&NA Sub at sunset