SOO was a big buyer of the basic 40s. This one is hauling freight train Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

The proud seller stands before a former NS unit about to be renumbered for the new owner. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

A southbound coal train with a nicely matched set of one of my favorite modern images. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

Since most of the lines which once radiated for Wilmington have been abandoned the yard looks rather bare except for power which now has only one way to go, west. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. Fro... (more)

Glamorous as Amtrak 292, this highly modified F40PH is now a hard working hag, laden with utilitarian implements, it powers a rail grinder in the gritty world of maintenance of way. Photo by Jim ... (more)

Steam killer. Though it gets less credit than the GP9 this model drove a stake into the heart of many a steam switcher roster. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

The circus is in town and unloading. A bygone event. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

On the connection between the east-west and the north-south former Seaboard lines, this unit appears to be stationary. No idea how this happened or why. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my colle... (more)

Looking rather worse for wear this old horse is probably down for rebuilding into a CAT power PLW2000. The frame behind looks like it may have be owned by IC. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my... (more)

A westbound train of empties soars over the back road from Bluefield with an SD45-SLUG-SD45 combination in charge. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

A westbound train of empties is diverging from the main with a SD45-SLUG-SD45 set leading a gigantic string of empties. Photo by Jim Satterwhite.

Looking only slightly like it's in disguise, this former MILW unit is arriving to work the quarry and salt storage site west of town. Other than a scrapyard there doesn't appear to be any reason ... (more)

Both built in 1947, the rear unit for A&EC, these antiques have teamed up to pull a photo freight which has arrived at the turnaround point. At this point I'll put in my pitch for an NS A&EC comm... (more)

They look pretty good, and they were often free but the "Truck Engined Switchers" we feared didn't work out for most and such an assemblage is now very difficult to find.

Originally B&E but looking great in a shiny classic paint scheme this unit is actually from the Potomac Eagle Operation.