After stalling out on the way up to Birmont Junction, NS P26 starts moving again with assistance from the engines of hotshot intermodal 211, which are shoving on the tail end. With 10,000 tons in ... (more)
What may very well be the last time I ever shoot a high hood SD40-2 leading a train, P26 pulls ahead towards the south end of Industry Yard after the conductor lined the switches.
NS P26 passes Oakland Junction on a beautiful spring afternoon with one of 25 SD40-2s (as of this post) retaining their original high short hood. The line splitting off towards the right is the be... (more)