Norfolk Southern Office Car Special begins its inspection of the Heartland Corridor from Norfolk, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio.

The OCS, NS 953 passes over the small Bixby Rd bridge on its way through Columbus in the early afternoon.

NS 953 rolls into Bluefield and passes the photo line of 10 plus photographers that have been on the chase west. Canon EOS 50D

OCS special 953 heads west up the east slop of the mountain to bluefield in beautiful afternoon light. Canon EOS 50D

NS 4271 leads a deadhead move of the OCS towards Portsmouth, VA for a special move relating to the Heartland Corridor. Thanks to Tom Granville for giving me updates on the train's progress!

The NS Office Car Special crosses over the Susquehanna River with the Harrisburg city skyline as a backdrop.

With Norfolk Southern President Wick Morman and other top officials on board NS 4271 pulls out of the Bluefield yard headed East to Roanoke. Plans were originally for the train to follow the Pokey... (more)

Maybe one of the nicer props of the " Celebration at the Station " night photo session was the N&W herald that is displayed on the former N&W train station, now OW Link Museum. Special thanks to t... (more)

The NS OCS makes an appearance during the "Celebration at the Museum" at the O. Winston Link Museum.

I appologize in advance for the cliche. NS train 951 travels west with a good report card - Two A's and Two B's!

Definately a more unique perspective of the OCS F9 locomotive 4271. Thanks to the O Winston Link Museum and NS for working together to put on this nice event giving all of those who participated t... (more)

Interior view of conference room of NS 1, "Virginia".

Westbound ferry move of OCS train back to Altoona , Pa.

Photographers are briefed on safety and procedures for a night shoot session as part of National Train Day with N&W 1218 brought out to face the NS Business Train section.