A couple of EMDs lead the Atlanta to Chicago intermodal, when the dog still worked the Nashville and Evansville ramps. I initiated the discussions with CSX that led to a non-stop Q028 Atlanta-Chi... (more)
With 9,600 horsepower and 32 grain hoppers, a welcome weekend train on my local shortline. The leader is ex-NW 2708, exx-NKP 708. Unfortunately, the 8705 has since received a nose job.
Probably one of the few YN3.5 punctuation mark units to pass this signal. The PTC box and signals have already been installed and were cut in later in the year.