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Virginia Division local, NP61, having just finished working a local tank farm, waits patiently for a clear signal to finish backing into Portlock Yard in Chesapeake, VA. NS-V17, on the left is passing, pulling a stack train west. NP61 is interesting in that its consists of an SD40-2 teamed up...
In the shadow of NS' Corporate Headquarters are bridge 5 and 5A. Serving mostly traffic for the Lamberts Point coal facility, bridge 5 is seen here in position for the local hostler tho shuttle power to the various facilities. Bridge 5A, seen raised in the background, originally served...
There are times when a B&W image communicates a sense of timelessness. Here, the C & O Signals at Callaghan, WV stand vigil over the main line, their heads slightly cocked to be better seen by a train approaching from around a curve.
On March 26, 2010 At approximately 4AM, the Chesapeake and Albermarle rock job was northbound with approximately 40 empties. When it approached the open bascule draw span over the Intercoastal Waterway, the train was not able to stop. Instead, the lead engine collided with the counterweight and...