NS 135 idles patiently at Old Fort for 744 to clear the switch. 135 is being led by one of the last few standard cab SD70's still in service.

Signs of Spring are starting to appear in the mountains, but winter reminds us that it's far from over as 135 passes a partially frozen Andrew's Geyser.

Under the cover of darkness the "First Responders" unit leads NS 135 out of Asheville for it's run across the river line to Morristown, TN and eventually Knoxville.

135 completes it's 139 mile run across the Asheville District with the First Responders unit leading the way. The moon was a nice touch.

Norfolk Southern's "Honoring First Responders" SD60E leads NS train 135 around the lower loop of High Fill on a beautiful February afternoon in western North Carolina.

NS 135 rolls out of Linwood Yard with a signature NS consist of black and white GEs.

The remains of winter storm Jonas have Ridgecrest under a blanket of fresh powder as 135 completes its climb up the Blue Ridge on a beautiful winter afternoon.

NS 135 comes up the hill at five row. He had 2 passenger cars on the back end of the train.

Rolling over the Catawba River bridge and about to enter the sleepy hamlet of Catawba NC.

135 departs Asheville under the cover of darkness with Citirail #1347 leading the way.

Was extremely happy to hear that 135 had not one but two former SP units on it. Looking faded and a little worse for wear, but still very pleasing on the eyes after all the black & white.

Visitors a long way from home. A KCS SD70ACe leads a colorful consist on a beautiful winter day.

135 cruises through Azalea during snow showers from winter storm Jonas. The storm spent two days covering western North Carolina in anywhere from 7-12" of snow.

In the falling sleet and snow from Winter Storm Jonas, 135 is heading west to even more snow.

135 flies through the east end of Eufola NC kicking up the fresh snow as she passes.