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  1. Starting Up Trammells Hill

    Starting Up Trammells Hill

    NS Central of Georgia Train 334 begins the 6 mile climb up the 1.16% grade that is Trammells Hill after leaving downtown Sylacauga, AL on April 23, 2009. This long, steady grade regularly causes over-tonnage trains to stall, requiring the crews to double the train to the top of the hill. This...
  2. April Morning Run

    April Morning Run

    NS Central of Georgia Train 371 is seen here on April 22, 2009 moving out of downtown Alexander City, AL past Russell Corp.'s Old #1 Mill.
  3. Pulling Trammells Hill

    Pulling Trammells Hill

    This eastbound NS train is seen on the NS P-Line pulling up Trammells Hill East of Sylacauga, AL.
  4. Waiting At The Crossing

    Waiting At The Crossing

    This Eastbound NS train pauses at the crossing of Hwy. 21 in front of the Blue Bell Creamer in Sylacauga, AL.
  5. A Classic GP38!

    A Classic GP38!

    This baby has had one long career! The Gulf & Ohio owned Conecuh Valley Railroad based in Troy, Alabama has recently received this engine from sister railroad, the Yadkin Valley Railroad in North Carolina. This motor was built in August of 1969 for the Penn Central as the PC 7761. It was...
  6. NS A41 Heading West

    NS A41 Heading West

    The Westbound NS P-Line Daily Local Train A41 with a set of three high hoods heads out of Tallapoosa County and into Coosa County, AL on it's way to Sylacauga, AL.
  7. 334 In The Snow

    334 In The Snow

    NS Train 334 rolls into Parkdale, AL on a cold March 1st as the 4" to 6" of fresh snow on the ground brightens the scene. Yes, I said Alabama.
  8. 334 In The Snow

    334 In The Snow

    NS Train 334 rolls into Parkdale, AL on a cold March 1st as the 4" to 6" of fresh snow on the ground brightens the scene. Yes, I said Alabama.
  9. Blowing Snow In Alabama!!

    Blowing Snow In Alabama!!

    NS 334 rounds the curve coming out of Hollins, AL into Parkdale, AL as today's fresh blanket of snow brightens the scene on March 1, 2009. East Central Alabama very rarely sees even a dusting of snow, much less the 4" to 6" seen today in the area.
  10. Classic High Hood Splits The Signals

    Classic High Hood Splits The Signals

    NS Train A48, a Central of Georgia daily local, runs through the signals in downtown Alexander City, AL on the NS P-Line.
  11. Passing 24th St. In Birmingham

    Passing 24th St. In Birmingham

    NS 9548 pulls a train past 24th St. heading into the heart of downtown Birmingham, AL on a very Spring like February afternoon. The ALrails (Alabama Railroads) Yahoo! Group had a meet this day, with over 26 people showing up for the event. To subscribe to the ALrails Group, send a request to...
  12. Heavy Steam

    Heavy Steam

    Southern Railway 2716 is seen here coming into Goodwater, AL from the West under heavy steam in a beautiful Fall scene.
  13. A41 Waiting On The Meet

    A41 Waiting On The Meet

    The late afternoon January sun lights the nose of NS 3306 SD40-2 as NS Central of Georgia Local Train A41 waits on the NS P-Line's main line for a meet with the East bound NS 334.High hoods like this motor are a dying breed, soon to be gone for good. Shoot them while you can.
  14. Late Afternoon A41

    Late Afternoon A41

    The late afternoon January sun lights the nose of NS 3306 SD40-2 as NS Central of Georgia Local Train A41 waits on the NS P-Line's main line for a meet with the East bound NS 334. High hoods like this motor are a dying breed, soon to be gone for good. Shoot them while you can.
  15. Sticking The Nose Through The Signals

    Sticking The Nose Through The Signals

    NS Local Train A41 pushes through the block signals on the West end of Alexander City, (downtown) Alabama heading West on the NS P-Line.
  16. Still Blue In Kellyton

    Still Blue In Kellyton

    NS Local Train A48 has the blue up front as it comes out of the curve in Kellyton, AL.
  17. GSWR Through Eufaula, AL

    GSWR Through Eufaula, AL

    This GSWR train passes by a concrete silo in Eufaula, AL.
  18. GSWR Enters Eufaula, AL

    GSWR Enters Eufaula, AL

    This Georgia Southewestern Train has just crossed the Chattahoochee River between Georgia and Alabama and is entering downtown Eufaula, AL.
  19. NS 921 In The Setting Sun

    NS 921 In The Setting Sun

    The pine trees glow a weird color as NS Train 921 heads west into the setting sun in Alexander City, AL.
  20. NS 921 Ballast Train

    NS 921 Ballast Train

    NS 921 Ballast Train passes the newly installed solar powered flange oiler as it leaves downtown Alexander City, AL heading West on the NS P-Line.


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