Arcadian Afternoons: NS 4530 leads NS 12Z north through the N&W CPLs in Arcadia, VA as the train continues its journey on old N&W territory on the Shenandoah Valley

Lithia Local: NS local V81 heads north through Lithia, VA as the train continues north up toward Buchanan, VA located just a few miles north for some pickups. This train almost always has a 60E D... (more)

Pkin North: The RDPU of NS 3611 passes the N&W CPL at Pkin, as the train continues its upgrade journey through the mountains of the Shenandoah valley.

Lots of Firsts: NS 5642, the NS training first responders train, heads east of Roanoke in the early morning as the train pulls the brand NS Research Car NS 99 on its first test run toward Lynchbu... (more)

Cleanup Help: After 12G derailed at the CP MO interlocking in Cresson, PA, crews worked for hours to clean up the mess. Here, nearly 8 hours later, the first eb train, a helper set gets a clear s... (more)

N&W Squared: As 11Z headed south on old Norfolk & Western territory through the countryside of central Virginia, the train drew rail buffs from all over down to the line. Here, NS 8103 knocks dow... (more)

Maintenance of Waiting: NS 11Z led by NS 8103 the N&W heritage unit, sits at the private crossing just in front of CP Arcadia, as the train waits a plethora of MOW vehicles a few miles down the l... (more)

Russell Reroute: Due to the major derailment in East Palestine, OH, NS began rerouting its premium intermodal traffic across various lines. NS 259 (GI8-Kansas City) is seen here knocking down the... (more)

Meeting North: The Rear DPU of NS 12Z knocks down the N&W CPLs at Arcadia, Virginia, as the train meets an incoming southbound 11Z, who was sitting in the siding. If you look closely at the right... (more)

Waynesboro Ghost: The RDPU of NS 12Z heads north through Waynesboro, VA, as KCS 4552, one of the grey ghost heritage units, does the honors. This was the first time in years that one of these uni... (more)

Arrowheading South: NS 13R heads south through the Arrowhead valley, located about 5 miles south of Charlottesville, as the train continues its journey on the Washington District toward Lynchburg... (more)

Troutville Training: NS M4Z, an extra NS 14Z, heads north through Troutville, VA located roughly 15 miles from Roanoke, as the train begins its journey through the Shenandoah Valley toward Shenan... (more)

Shawsville Sunset: As the sun begins to set in southwestern, Virginia, NS 19W can be seen heading west up the grade through the mountains, as the train passes John Farm in Shawsville.

Heritage Joy: After originally holding for about 2 hours after hitting a tree and having issues with its headlights, ditch lights, and horn, NS 14Z with the Savannah & Atlanta Heritage Unit final... (more)

The Golden Days: NS 25Zs rear SD40E pushers help shove the heavy train toward Pittsburgh as it furthers west on the west slope. Just 10 years later and these 40Es have been retired from helper se... (more)