On the last day of the Norfolk Southern Virginia Division's existence, the NS 4001 and NS 4000 "DC to AC" units lead the NS 754 south at Madison to Belews Creek Steam Station on one of t... (more)

On the last day of the Norfolk Southern Virginia Division's existence, the NS 4001 and NS 4000 "DC to AC" units lead the NS 754 south at the NC/Va State Line to Belews Creek Steam Statio... (more)

NS 4001 just arrived at the yard office in Winston-Salem with a load of grain for the Ingredion Plant.

Duct Tape Can't Fix Everything...

...despite popular belief. Though the talented shop force at Juniata probably can fix anything. NS 4001, the AC44C6M that was involved in the 59... (more)

The NS 4001 and NS 4000 "DC to AC" units lead the NS 757 north to Roanoke on the return trip from the first revenue run of these units to Belews Creek Steam Station. The Winston-Salem District was... (more)

The NS 4001 "DC to AC" unit leads the NS 756 south just north of Boones Mill, crossing one of the many small trestles on the "Punkin Vine".

The NS 4001 DC to AC unit leads another coal train south on the "Punkin Vine". The Winston-Salem District has been used extensively by NS to test these Conversion units, making many trips between... (more)

When it first came out, NS 4001 spent most of its time on coal runs down towards NC. One day it slipped out and led a northbound grain train from NC to OH. Here it is on its first ever trip throug... (more)

The NS 4001 DC to AC unit along with its twin, the NS 4000, lead the NS 756 south at Rocky Mount.

It'll Buff Out

Seen waiting outside the steel shop at Juniata, farm-plow wannabes 4001 and 1036 await evaluation before decisions are made. Considering the damage done to 4001's cab ... (more)

NS 756 charges south through Madison, NC with the now wrecked NS 4001 on point.

I guess you could say Norfolk Southern's prototype DC to AC conversion locomotives are rather outstanding in their field! NS AC44C6M #4001 rests in a farm field after being righted following a der... (more)

The most important information about this whole ordeal, is the fact that the crew made it out with only a few minor injuries. On April 15th westbound empty coal train 593 derailed at CP McVey in... (more)

NS 4001 leads NS 744 across Copper Creek viaduct along the former Clinchfield.

*Taken with permission from the land owner. This was not shot on Norfolk Southern property*. First & most importantly, the crew of this engine made it out with minor scratches amazingly. This is w... (more)