The New York Central Heritage unit makes its first trip leading a freight train up the historic Old Fort Loops as it passes through Jarrett's Tunnel in route to Asheville, NC.

135 is all strung out passing through the little town of Swannanoa, NC on this beautiful fall afternoon.

A cool February afternoon greets westbound 135 as it approaches the outskirts of Asheville, NC.

135 climbs the Southern Loops in Western North Carolina as it passes the classic SR station sign at Dendron.

A rare Canadian visitor to Western North Carolina leads train 135 as it passes through Swannanoa on this beautiful Spring afternoon.

The first day of February brings dark winter storm clouds as 135 approaches Asheville, NC.

135 passes through Swannanoa, NC in the late afternoon light.

NS 135 cruises beside Mill Creek near Old Fort NC

NS 135 passes by Andrews Geyser

135 approaches Asheville on this beautiful winter afternoon with a western visitor leading the way.

135 sweeps around the curve at the West End of Grovestone for the final 15 miles into Asheville.

In beautiful afternoon sunlight 135 cruises through Grovestone with the Black Mountains looming in the distance.

NS 135 grinds up the Loops by Andrews Geyser on a beautiful spring afternoon. They are about 20 minutes into their run up the Loops and have about 20 more to go before topping the 2.2%, 16-mile gr... (more)

NCTM's Southern FP7 sits on the turntable in front of the Bob Julian roundhouse during a test night shoot in preparation for the Streamliners event in May.