SOU 2601 an N&W 522 lead a photo freight through weeds just south of the Roundhouse on a beautiful Summer evening.

"Little Bit More" With the advent of the radio, hand signals are slowly fading away. It is difficult to find a trainman that knows more than just the basic signs. This Conductor is signaling to th... (more)

"Changes" The crew of the SOU 2601 discuss the rumor of a merger between Southern and Norfolk & Western. Scene created at the NCTM.

The conductor prepares to pick up orders at Barber Junction.

The crew for Southern Railways nighttime Spencer local is discussing the nights operating moves as their SOU 2601 idles beside a visiting N&W GP30 and an original NS Baldwin that has been sent to ... (more)

Extra 2601 west negotiates the spring switch at Hatley en route to Barber.

A SOUTHERN Evening! A young couple enjoy a beautiful summer evening on the tailgate of a classic Ford pick up as a duo of GP30s lead a photo chartered frieght train in classic Southern fash... (more)

Under a full moon, 2601 rests with fellow GP30 N&W 522. A big thanks goes out to Clint Renegar for lighting this night shoot a day after the 30th anniversary of the merger of these two railroads.

"Norfolk Southern" NCTM recreates a classic scene with the help of NW 522, SOU 2601, and numerous volunteers.

"Southern Pride" The sun rapidly falls from the sky as a Conductor works to tie up.

SOU 2601, NS (original) 1616, and N&W 522 pose together next to the North Carolina Transportation Museum Roundhouse during a photoshoot. Lighting provided by Clint Renegar.

Gotcha! You can tell who's the railfan in this shot as a Photo Charter organized by Clint Renegar with a Southern and Norfolk & Western GP30 duo passes a couple enjoying a beautiful Summer ... (more)

Gosh, she's beautiful in black with that high nose. A great representative of the best railroad of the 60s and 70s, hands down. No, I'm not particularly a Southern fan but as an observer of the ... (more)

Southern 2601 making a run with the photo freight down the short but scenic stretch of mainline at the NCTM.

Another day on the Southern comes to a close under stormy skies.