an eastbound intermodal charges past a concrete foundation which I believe was that of the depot located here (feel free to verify)
a faded SD70MAC and a new GEVO (plus a unit in DPU mode on the rear) have Powder River coal loads for Georgia Power's Plant Scherer making good time through the Paint Rock Valley
westbound empty Scherer coal train approaches downtown Gurley
with a new crew on board, 733 departs Midway Siding; notice the dwarf signal to the right
a fugitive cow decides to return to the herd as K970 approaches; a local farmer appeared to compel the bovine back inside the fence just after the photo was taken
K970 is stopped at milepost 447 on the former L&N waiting for Q521 and Q543 to pass
Q681 (passing U239 which is in the siding) has seven units in the consist including Progress Rail Services (PRSX) 3625, 3626, and 3613, all former BC Rail Dash 7's
southbound on the former L&N
a new SD70M-2 leads 336 through the yard in Columbus
187 passes some springtime flora in the form of blooming redbud trees as it heads west
two of the newest units on the NS roster (ES40DC 7537 and SD70M-2 2698) lead westbound NS 371, a new train symbol on this line
NS train 336 rounds the curve along Clanton Street with two TFM motors leading (1641 and 1644)
the stillness of the countryside is momentarily disrupted as 187 charges west
led by a TFM unit, 187 eases through Opelika in low, late afternoon sun; the second unit is brand new KCS SD70ACe 4025
