The Engineer tosses his grip and lantern onto the platform prior to boarding. A cold snap has hit the south as seen by the frost developing on the ties. During the exposure the 6909 lost its manne... (more)

While most people are sleeping, a crew comes on duty in Candor. Taken with permission.

A derail is put in place to prevent runaway equipment from entering the mainline. This derail stands guard on a dreary winter day.

Wheel chocks are employed to hold the 6919 while it takes the weekend off.

ACWR 6910 and 6918 lead a train past a cemetery near Oakboro, NC.

The impact driver rattles away at the bolts that hold the covers in place following the diagnosis of the ACWR 6918. From here, the Electrician/Mechanic, Rob Dickson, will have the engine sent to S... (more)

After the work is complete, the mechanic removes the blue lock that protected him from any movement into the track where he was working.

ACWR 6919 sits idle in while its partner is seeing the doctor (note the blue light on right side of control stand).

ACWR 6919 sits idle in Candor yard on a dreary day.

ACWR 6918 is suffering from high voltage circuit shorted to the frame.The generator is disconnected to troubleshoot. During inspection, ACWR Electrician, Rob Dickson, discovered shrapnel from the ... (more)

The 6926 is in the shop for an exhaust manifold leak. I decided to take advantage of the unique shooting opportunity. You are looking down the throat of the turbo on a SD40. What you are seeing is... (more)

300-18 heads back towards Charlotte across the Little River bridge.

After replacing air brake components, ACWR mechanic Rob Dickson reconnects the system.

Chimney smoke hangs over the yard as the sun begins to rise.