NS 7685 leads train U49 out of Andover Yard and around the back let of the wye at Appalachia for the quick run up the hill to Norton on a beautiful autumn morning.

NS U49 rounds the curve and climbs the stiff grade at Top just before entering Norton Yard to tie their train down after the short run up the hill from Andover.

NS unit train with a crisp, freshly painted lead engine idles at Cane Patch Mining waits for the clear before hitting the Clinch Valley. This was the third crew to board the train since loading tw... (more)

NS U49 builds its train on the east end of Norton Yard.