Probably not actually a ballast train but at least a gravel train. The Difco cars are used a lot for dropping of gravel to be used in rebuilding crossings etc. This train is WB on the ex-N&W mai... (more)
On a balmy January afternoon, Norfolk Southern intermodal train No. 204 storms across the Staunton River in Altavista, Va., behind a trio of horses; this line was formally owned by the Southern Ra... (more)
Hotshot intermodal #214 charges over the Staunton River in Altavista, VA as it files north through the quaint community with a trio of Norfolk Southern motors heading up the train. After arriving ... (more)
A Southern Railway special with the American Freedom engine #4449 crosses the NW/VGN main running northbound to Alexandria. At D.C., the engine will rejoin the AFT consist. After NS was created,... (more)