ATW's ex-Meridian & Bigbee GP10 awaits its next assignment at Sanford.

The last RS1325 in revenue service, and one of two built for the Chicago & Illinois Midland, awaits its next assignment at Sanford on the Atlantic & Western. The ATW just got a "new" GP1... (more)

Amtrak 92 heads through Sanford, slowing for the motorist on the right who stopped pretty close to the crossing. The B32 2nd out ended up being picked up by the Auto Train at Richmond.

The lone remaining unit from the pre-G&W era awaits its next assignment at Sanford.

Sunset on the Atlantic & Western: ATW power sits in their small yard awaiting the following weeks work on the line. On the rear end of this push/pull operation is the last remaining AT... (more)

Atlantic & Western 109 slowly moves along past the depot in downtown Sanford as they start their day of work serving customers in the area. The 109 is the only engine left in ATW decals. The res... (more)

The crew of the Atlantic & Western Railway has just started their lead locomotive in the distance. They are making their way back to ATW 109 and will crank it up shortly. Once both engines recei... (more)

South of downtown Sanford, the A&W twists and undulates through backyards and industries as they make their way out to a few businesses on this last remnant of the old A&W. This is a G&W property ... (more)

The ATW comes through the center of town past the depot that sits in between the ATW and CSX (formerly SAL mainline). The conductor prepares to flag a crossing ahead.

After moving a cut of cars to the CSXT Interchange in Sanford, the crew of the Atlantic & Western Railway is in the process of bringing their train to Cumnock were they will switch over to Norfolk... (more)

After moving a cut of cars to the CSXT Interchange in Sanford, the crew of the Atlantic & Western Railway is in the process of bringing their train to Cumnock were they will switch over to Norfolk... (more)

The last engine to wear Atlantic & Western paint is seen here shoving cars down to the CSXT interchange in Sanford. This would be their first movement of the day just prior to getting their train... (more)

Pushed aside and left to rust, two retired locomotives molder in the heat slowing changing color and available prey for the all consuming kudzu.

Don't be to quick to say "It ain't prototypical". Sanford had a ramp.

Sanford, North Carolina, is home to the shortline Atlantic & Western. On September 20th, 1986, ATW 70-ton #100 was found idling in downtown Sanford. This little GE diesel, built for the ATW in S... (more)