We awoke today to an ice storm, and the lead engine of HS12 is about to encounter ice covered tree branches. The conditions today were so bad that HS12 had 2 GP38-2s and a GP40-2 for power.
After coupling up with the cars left on the main, HS12 heads west to Mechanicsburg to service local industries
Nice shiny NS geep leads hoppers out of the weed covered siding to the Purina plant
Conductor rides covered hopper back to the main after spotting cars at Purina Mills
The conductor rides the last covered hopper as HS12 switches the Ralston Purina plant
Local HS12 leaves a cut of cars on the siding so they can switch the Fry Communications printing plant.