NS 214 eases to a stop in Kannapolis, NC to meet southbound Amtrak 73. In charge of the train is NS 7203, built in January 1996 as Conrail 4105. 7203 is one of only 30 SD80MACs built, and one of o... (more)

Preparing to swap crews at the Farmer's Crossing, NS 214 rolls downgrade at Five Row with Ex. Conrail 4105 in charge, one of only 29 remaining SD80MACs remaining.

NS 213 glides under the old Southern Railway-era signals in Lowell, NC. The leader is also of fallen flag heritage, built for the ATSF in June of 1995 as their 230.

An old Southern Railway warrior rests in the Old Spencer Yard awaiting the next call to duty.

MS 119 with the usual diet of Dash 9 souffle.

A northbound empty grain train takes a break in the Old Spencer Yard. Some time over the next few hours, a fresh crew will be called to continue the journey. Leading the way is factory-fresh ET44A... (more)

After spending a few days at Duke Power's Plant Allen steam station, NS 751 finally rolls out onto the plant lead track. The 8104 will only be on the lead for a few minutes more, as the crew will ... (more)

NS 750 awaits a crew to take the train south to Plant Allen in Belmont, NC. Leading is NS 8104, the "Lehigh Valley" heritage motor.

Sometimes, patience really does pay off. After getting a tip from a friend that 213 had a brand new ET44AC leading, I headed out to intercept. I was told that a Lynchburg crew was called for 10:00... (more)

NS P94 passes under the old Southern Railway intermediates at Lexington on the way back to Linwood. The replacements are standing by directly behind the photographer.

A GP40-2/ Slug set rest in the old Spencer yard, awaiting the next day's work.

NS 213 finally rolls through Kannapolis several hours behind schedule on account of the new signals being cut-in between Salisbury and Spencer. Through trains and Amtrak were shuffled down track t... (more)

After witnessing the old Southern signals being cut-out and the heads turned in Salisbury and Spencer, I came to the realization of just how quickly these signals are starting to disappear. I grew... (more)

P99 finally rolls by the signals at North Advance at about 6:00 P.M. on account of delays due to the new signals being cut-in in Salisbury and Spencer. Through trains and Amtrak were filed down tr... (more)

Amtrak Piedmont No. 75 prepares to make a station stop in Kannapolis. Lately, the Piedmont trains have been operating in push-pull mode for a multitude of reasons. First, the wye in Raleigh is cur... (more)