Train is split to fit on two tracks. Bristol local is facing opposite direction; 22A is on the main.
The yards filled up as trackwork in Tennessee delayed westbound movments. Barely visible between local V19 at left and 973 in middle is 22A.
NS 870 is a former NW/NS SD40 number 1586.
Southbound on the Shenadoah
NS 9245, 9581 and 5211 soar over Overall Run on one of the many tall bridges on the scenic Shenandoah Sub.
NS 15T Crew swapping units with NS 787. NS 22A arriving at far left for crew change.
Unusual lead locomotive for these parts
After hearing 15T calling north of Front Royal we decided to head north to the nearest bridge before an estimated meeting time. The gamble paid off and this shot was possible with quite a hike!
Bound for Birmingham, 15T is lead by a ex-conrail widecab, second unit is a "snoot" tunnel motor.
Work train 946 (tie supply) holds the siding. White paint dabs on existing ties indicate removals.
Just north of the booming I-81, Exit 7 shopping area
Train 15T with NS, TFM, and KCS power crosses trestle at Compton.
A late NS 15T eases by my school, St. James School. The NS main can be a major distraction at times for me. Check out the straight SD40 and the C39-8 trailing.
Nuthin' like ATCS in the Valley
NS 15T is southbound at Sampson having just met train 356.
