NS 185 heads west between Shawsville and Montgomery Tunnel. Second unit is NS 8489, an ex-Conrail C36-7. These units didn't last long on NS.
Seven engines return coal cars back to the coalfields for a refill while other empties sit in a center siding collecting snow.
At first the seven engines with coal cars fooled me. I had never seen that much power on an empty coal drag. I soon heard that it was 185. It had picked up the coal cars to return them to Williams... (more)
The last Dash 9 on the NS Roster leads 185 out of the yard.
After holding for switch problems at Beech Creek and 35 min. stop at the Cedar Welcome Center ;), NS 185 blasts west out of Hatfield tunnel on Track 1 headed for Williamson, WV and points beyond.
NS 185 heads west near Oakvale below the beauteous mountains of God's Country.
A freight train roars out of the west portal of Glen Alum.
Black and blue round the tight bend at War Eagle.
Classic Conrail power in the consist!
Typical Pokey scenery with the whistle post and masonary work holding the overhanging rock up.
