A&R 300 is a GP18 that was built new for the Aberdeen & Rockfish in August, 1963. 61 years later, it remains in service.

A shortline unit that wears the original scheme, was bought new by its owner and is still working after so many years is rare indeed. Photo by Jim Satterwhite, from my collection.

Aberdeen & Rockfish train AF18 headed back from the River Terminal to the NS/CSX Interchange at Russell street old yard

AR 300 is a GP18 which was built new for the Aberdeen & Rockfish in 1963, and is still in continuous service for them 60 years later.

A crew is doing some switching with two units. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

A crew is doing some switching with two units. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From my collection.

Though most of their business is in Fayetteville this shortline is headquartered in Aberdeen. The daily train is seldom very big and this one is not exception. Photo by Jim Satterwhite. From m... (more)

Aberdeen & Rockfish train AF25 in Arabia

Aberdeen & Rockfish train AF10 making its way from the River Terminal to the NS/CSX Interchange

Aberdeen & Rockfish GP18 300 leading AF18 through Dundarrach by the old station on its way to Fayetteville

Aberdeen & Rockfish GP18 300 is in Fayetteville, North Carolina, working with the train that has arrived from Aberdeen. Thirty five years later, the GP18 can still be seen working around Fayettevi... (more)

A damp morning in downtown Fayetteville sees the crew of the Aberdeen & Rockfish RR working a metal rebar facility for their first customer visit of the day.

A damp morning in downtown Fayetteville sees the crew of the Aberdeen & Rockfish RR working their yard as they start their day.

With the help of GP38 no. 400, GP18 No. 300 handles a cut of cars from the River Terminal.

Outside the ex-SCL depot, an Aberdeen & Rockfish caboose is lit up for the holidays in downtown Aberdeen.