After a slight mishap at Midland, the ACW 300 job finally arrives in Oakboro for a few quick switching moves. The crew has just coupled back to the train and in seconds they'll be blasting off tow... (more)

With a veteran former L&N SD40-2 in charge, a short Q581 passes the 1929-built Seaboard Air Line bridge over Seigle Ave located in uptown Charlotte. Vintage SAL relics are few and far between in t... (more)

With a veteran former L&N SD40-2 in charge, a short Q581 passes the newly constructed Concrete Supply plant off of West Trade near uptown Charlotte. The train is getting ready to take a signal at ... (more)

NS 213 cruises through the birthplace of famous NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt with an example of classic NS power in charge.

NS 213 leans into the large elevated curve through Downtown Cramerton, NC. It's nice to see one of these old veteran units in charge of a high priority train, especially with these SD70s slated fo... (more)

Coal trains system wide have become somewhat scarce over the years, especially at Duke Energy's Plant Allen in Belmont, NC. These trains often run at odd schedules, so shooting one in decent light... (more)

NS 165 thundering through Tomasville with a colorful consist of western visitors (and a NS SD60 for good measure). The sun managed to poke through the clouds just long enough to illuminate the tra... (more)

Drones? Who need one of those when you can just hike up the side of a mountain! Perhaps one of the most historic runs ever, the 75th Annual CSX Santa Train crosses Russell Fork just as daylight be... (more)

With things working as usual in the Piedmont, 338 sat in Rock Hill for nearly three hours before finally making a move toward Charlotte. With dusk rapidly approaching, my options for a decently li... (more)

NS 211 sets of a sizable cut of cars in Pomona Yard with veteran 6692 in charge.

Not what they were expecting! Drivers on Highway 295 wait patiently while NS 1630 and crew traverse the spur leading into Univar USA. A big six-axle EMD in the middle of a four-lane highway was li... (more)

NS P86 passing the old depot in Pacolet, SC as they hustle westward back to Spartanburg.

Norfolk & Wester.....er....Norfolk Southern 1630 and crew make a move back toward their train in preparation for switching Univar USA. 1/15 handheld pan.

After having to stop and take on a relief crew less than two miles from their destination due to the first crew reaching their hours of service, 134 finally gets moving toward Linwood yard.

In addition to the CSX invaders on 213, the Danville District was treated with a few other notable consists on this beautiful Tuesday morning. After waiting on P94 at Hoskins, 35Q rumbles past the... (more)