New leaser power has arrived onto the ATN in the form of EMD SD40-2 units, two of which can sort of be seen here. If one loves the sounds of EMD six or four axle models, then this Alabama short l... (more)
A pair of swoosh painted SD40-2 locos of ATSF and BN heritage patiently wait for a signal to get back into the tracks of North yard where they'll pick up their interchange cars from NS.
The Birmingham skyline is visible above the lead units of mixed freight train 342 this morning. The train has just come to a stop near the 50th Street control point as it waits for traffic ahead t... (more)
Norfolk Southern Train 320 heads East across the 2nd Avenue Road Crossing in Birmingham, AL. Bound for Norris Yard just east of town at Irondale
NS 320 makes it's last dash for Norris Yard after getting east of downtown Birmingham's madness, SD70 2568 one of 29 active standard cab SD70s leads the day's train.
NS 320 is seen at Birmingham, Alabama on November 10, 2018 as it passes 2nd Avenue with it's SD70 leader followed by a SD70ACe, PRLX CW60AC and SD40-2. NS's fleet of 29 remaining SD70 series are t... (more)
Norfolk Southern Train 320 heads East under the 27TH Street Interlocking Signals in Birmingham, AL. On their way to Norris Yard in Irondale, AL.
Norfolk Southern Train 320 heads East under the 2nd Avenue Signals in Birmingham, AL. On their way to Norris Yard in Irondale, AL.
Watco's Birmingham Terminal Railway now hosts this special paint scheme honoring the University of Alabama at Birmingham, prominently featuring the school's mascot "Blaze the dragon" as ... (more)
CSX Q512 slams over the NS AGS North District at Birmingham, Alabama as it heads for a crew change at Boyles Yard.
Finley based local AB10 creeps by 2nd Avenue as seen from U.S. Highway 11 with a pair of SD40-2s during the day's work.
Norfolk Southern Train 26A passes through Birmingham, AL. By the old Sloss Furnace Steel Mill & a Baldwin DS44-660 Locomotive, which can be seen on display there as they slowly head north up the p... (more)
Mobile bound train, 183 steps through 32nd Street at Birmingham, Alabama after departing Irondale.