NS 228

A frequently run eastbound, NS 228 can be seen with many types of power.

NS 234

Standard power on the "Race Track," a pair of GE "Dash-9's" head up this east-bound mixed freight. Here the train is headed up by a C40-9.

NS 234

With the speed limit for Intermodals increased to 70 mph on the Crewe to Norfolk line, it didn't take long for its NS 238's 148 cars to pass under the bridge at North Collier. Best viewed in 1024 X 768, full screen.

NS 9462 *D

NS 9462 with UP power following brings a mixed freight west at Jack, VA

NS 9668

A diversion frm NS' new policy to match power in consists, this hopper train consists of an D9 40CW, GP 40-2 and an ex Conrail, B40-8

NS 9522 *D

NS 9522 blows through the CSX Bridge under Colier Yard in Petersburg between Poe and Jack, VA on its way east. Best seen in full frame mode, 1024 X 768

AMTRAK PO 53 *D

Amtrak #PO 53, the AutoTrain rounds the curve at Ruther Glen, VA as it makes its way south on the former RF&P railroad.

AMTRAK Meet *D

The Amtrak Silver Palm (#PO 90) meets the Autotrain (# 53) at Ruther Glen as it heads north on the former RF&P railroad.

NS 9116 *D

NS 9116 leads a 125 car coal train east towards the Lamberts Point cola facility at Seacoast, VA just north of the Poe Wye.

CSX K651 *D

CSX Q 173 moves south past the signal at Doswell on the former RF&P railroad.

NS 8703/Road Slugs *D

Train 427 originates in Portlock Yard and is called daily at 11:30AM. This train heads west with a typical consist of empty coal, box and grain cars. Today, the train was headed up by of D8-40C's with 8703 and 8691 in the lead followed by NS1363, a GP40 and a pair of 4 axle road slugs, #924 and #935. You can just make them out at the rear of the train in this picture. While taking this shot, I had a chance to speak to the engineer. Both slugs were going to Roanoke to be put in storage.

NS Road Slugs *D

A closer shot of the 2 slugs at the West end of Portlock Yard in Chesapeake, VA behind and idling NS1363 before the power coupled to the rest of the consist to begin its move Westward. The top-rear bulges house the dynamic brakes.

NS 924 & 935 *D

The now complete #427 moves westward after crossing NS Bridge #7 and we get a good side view of the 2 Road slugs. From Robb Fisher near Roanoke, we get: GP40's 1357-1388 are set up as masters. 1357-1362, 1365 and 66 and 1369 are set up for two slug operation. The RP-E4D's numbers were 9714 to 9741, now they are 914 to 941 to make way for the D940CW's. About half of these slugs are set up for two slug operation as well. ( The mother and slug both have to be equipped for two slug operation ) The main reason why these slugs went to yard service was the retirement of the RP-F6Y's. These slugs were built from retired Fairbanks Morse Trainmasters and were all equipped for two slug operation ( thus the Y designation ).