8400' westbound NS 239 lead by fairly new NS 9751 waits in the hole for a track warrant to proceed through Coapman. This train was too large for Coapman's siding so it waited here while NS 112 pa... (more)
Westbound NS 239 passes under the Metrolink (former L&N / CSX) right-of-way in Belleville, IL today.
With signs of spring in the surrounding fields, an unusually short NS 239 makes tracks toward St Louis.
After meeting the eastbound 111 at New Baden, 239 makes tracks to St Louis for the crew change.
Westbound NS 239 rounds the bend at MP 56 and picks up speed for the 20-mile dash to New Baden for a meet with NS 111.
Westbound NS 239 negotiates the sweeping bend between New Baden and Albers, IL this fine Sunday afternoon.
Under a rising full moon, westbound NS 239 holds the main for eastbounds NS 167 and 285.
Heading towards the setting sun, westbound NS 239 passes the signals and detector at MP 55.6 / 55.5
Westbound 239 is one of at least 3 St Louis District trains I've seen today with an SD70 variant on point.
Westbound NS 239 with 2 lease units in charge has clearance to go west across the UP at Mt Vernon, IL
Back when you could still get high hood units leading priority trains on the NS. This location is always good for winter shots. Very few of the ex Southern high hood SD40-2's are left on the NS.
Westbound NS 239 departs New Baden after meeting the Eastbound NS 111
Westbound NS 239 prepares to depart New Baden after meeting the Eastbound NS 111
W/B NS 239 (combo with NS 112) takes the main after meeting the E/B NS 111 this afternoon.
Westbound 239 (looking more like a 112) takes the siding at the east end of New Baden to meet the e/b NS 111