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The NS OCS & Heritage units in 2012

The NS Show Horses & Heritage units on the road in 2012
Phoebe Snow in the Kentucky snow on a cold Sunday morning
Phoebe Snow in the Kentucky snow on a cold Sunday morning 		NS 117 rolls South through the snow at Junction City
NS 117 rolls South through the snow at Junction City 		DL&W 1074 leads NS 117 under the signals at Palm
DL&W 1074 leads NS 117 under the signals at Palm 		NS 117 swings around the curve at Palm
NS 117 swings around the curve at Palm
Southbound NS 117 tops over Kings Mountain with NS 1074 on the point
Southbound NS 117 tops over Kings Mountain with NS 1074 on the point 		DL&W 1074 at Kings Mountain KY
DL&W 1074 at Kings Mountain KY 		DL&W 1074 brings train 117 under the old signal bridge at Cumberland Chair
DL&W 1074 brings train 117 under the old signal bridge at Cumberland Chair 		NS 117 with the old and new signals at Cumberland Chair
NS 117 with the old and new signals at "Cumberland Chair"
NS 117 starts up the hill at Tateville after a crew change at Burnside
NS 117 starts up the hill at Tateville after a crew change at Burnside 		DL&W 1074 with train 117 at Parkers Lake, KY
DL&W 1074 with train 117 at Parkers Lake, KY 		NS 117 at Parkers Lake
NS 117 at Parkers Lake 		NS 117 passes the K&T depot at Stearns KY
NS 117 passes the K&T depot at Stearns KY
NS 117 climbs out of Oneida TN with DL&W 1074 on the point
NS 117 climbs out of Oneida TN with DL&W 1074 on the point 		DL&W heritage engine 1074 at Pemberton TN
DL&W heritage engine 1074 at Pemberton TN 		NYC 1066 heads in at East Waddy to meet 275 before sunrise
NYC 1066 heads in at East Waddy to meet 275 before sunrise 		NS 77J with NYC 1066 at East Waddy KY
NS 77J with NYC 1066 at East Waddy KY
The rain is coming down hard as NYC 1066 leads an empty coal train through the siding at Waddy
The rain is coming down hard as NYC 1066 leads an empty coal train through the siding at Waddy 		NYC 1066 leads Westbound 77J in the cold Kentucky rain
NYC 1066 leads Westbound 77J in the cold Kentucky rain 		New York Central 1066 in the fog at West Waddy, just after sunup on a wet Friday morning.
New York Central 1066 in the fog at West Waddy, just after sunup on a wet Friday morning. 		PRR 8102 brings a lite power move across the IC diamond at Centrailia
PRR 8102 brings a lite power move across the IC diamond at Centrailia
PRR 8102 leads a Westbound power move at West Centrailia
PRR 8102 leads a Westbound power move at West Centrailia 		Virginian 1069 leads NS 117 past the searchlight signals at South Danville
Virginian 1069 leads NS 117 past the searchlight signals at South Danville 		The Bumble Bee on the CNO&TP at South Danville
The "Bumble Bee" on the CNO&TP at South Danville 		NS 117 heads out onto single track at Bowen
NS 117 heads out onto single track at Bowen
The 1069 passes the GRS model SC signals at Bowen
The 1069 passes the GRS model SC signals at Bowen		 NS 1069 leads a pure EMD power set and train 117 across the Green River Bridge at Southfork KY
NS 1069 leads a pure EMD power set and train 117 across the Green River Bridge at Southfork KY 		3 Generations of EMD power cross the Green River bridge and start up the hill to Kings Mountain
3 Generations of EMD power cross the Green River bridge and start up the hill to Kings Mountain 		NS 117 in the shadows of the deep cut at Kings Mountain, with the rays of sun looking like lava on the walls
NS 117 in the shadows of the deep cut at Kings Mountain, with the rays of sun looking like lava on the walls
All of train 117 can be seen stretched out through the dip at Gradison
All of train 117 can be seen stretched out through the dip at Gradison 		Virginian 1069 brings Southbound train 117 across the Cumberland River at Burnside
Virginian 1069 brings Southbound train 117 across the Cumberland River at Burnside 		NS 117 crosses the Cumberland River as a couple of fisherman take advantage of a warm winters day
NS 117 crosses the Cumberland River as a couple of fisherman take advantage of a warm winters day 		The sun is setting fast as 117 passes a grain train tied down in the yard at General
The sun is setting fast as 117 passes a grain train tied down in the yard at General
Dust Tagging on the side of NS 1069 after a trip on the BNSF
"Dust Tagging" on the side of NS 1069 after a trip on the BNSF 		Under the skilled hand of engineer Montgomery, NS 124 comes under the signals at Southfork
Under the skilled hand of engineer Montgomery, NS 124 comes under the signals at Southfork 		NKP 8100 leads NS 124 at Southfork, KY
NKP 8100 leads NS 124 at Southfork, KY 		NS 124 rolls across single track near Moreland KY
NS 124 rolls across single track near Moreland KY
NS 124 has NKP 8100 leading, as the train near Danville KY
NS 124 has NKP 8100 leading, as the train near Danville KY 		NKP 8100 passes the CNO&TP depot at Danville KY
NKP 8100 passes the CNO&TP depot at Danville KY 		NS 124 passes the CNO&TP depot at Danville while filling out on tonnage for the trip North
NS 124 passes the CNO&TP depot at Danville while filling out on tonnage for the trip North 		NKP 8100 leads NS 124 North, under the Buster pike bridge at North Wye
NKP 8100 leads NS 124 North, under the Buster pike bridge at North Wye
NS 124 at North Wye, with NKP 8100 on the point
NS 124 at North Wye, with NKP 8100 on the point 		Central of Georgia 8101 brings Southbound 61A through downtown Burgin KY
Central of Georgia 8101 brings Southbound 61A through downtown Burgin KY 		CofG 8101 waits for a new crew to take 61A West
CofG 8101 waits for a new crew to take 61A West 		Central of Georgia 8101 at North Wye, near Danville KY
Central of Georgia 8101 at North Wye, near Danville KY
Central of Georgia 8101 at North Wye, near Danville KY
Central of Georgia 8101 at North Wye, near Danville KY		 Southbound 251 flashes by 61A at North Wye
Southbound 251 flashes by 61A at North Wye 		A NS Brandt truck with 3 empty air dump cars passes 61A as it waits for a Louisville cew at the wye.
A NS Brandt truck with 3 empty air dump cars passes 61A as it waits for a Louisville cew at the wye. 		Wabash 1070 crosses the Pope Lick bridge just East of Louisville
Wabash 1070 crosses the Pope Lick bridge just East of Louisville
Wabash 1070 leads Eastbound 111 across Pope Lick Bridge
Wabash 1070 leads Eastbound 111 across Pope Lick Bridge 		NS 111 passes the intermediate signals near MP 300W at Veechdale, as they near the top of the hill at Joyes.
NS 111 passes the intermediate signals near MP 300W at Veechdale, as they near the top of the hill at Joyes. 		After running around 275 & 285 at Joyes, NS 111 passes through Elmo Head park in Shelbyville
After running around 275 & 285 at Joyes, NS 111 passes through Elmo Head park in Shelbyville 		Wabash 1070 shimmers in the heat waves as 111 climbs the hill at Waddy
Wabash 1070 shimmers in the heat waves as 111 climbs the hill at Waddy
The battle to climb Waddy Hill is over as 111 tops over and starts down the steep slide to Avenstoke
The battle to climb Waddy Hill is over as 111 tops over and starts down the steep slide to Avenstoke 		Wabash 1070 at Waddy Kentucky
Wabash 1070 at Waddy Kentucky 		The sparkling clean 1070 leads a pair of grungy GE's past the Agee farm at Vanarsdale
The sparkling clean 1070 leads a pair of grungy GE's past the Agee farm at Vanarsdale 		NS 111 creeping around the curve near SJ Tower, following 179 into Danville
NS 111 creeping around the curve near SJ Tower, following 179 into Danville
NS 111 heads South out of Danville after a quick stop for fuel.
NS 111 heads South out of Danville after a quick stop for fuel. 		A pair of GRS searchlight signals stand guard at CP South Danville, as 111 leaves the yard
A pair of GRS searchlight signals stand guard at CP South Danville, as 111 leaves the yard 		Wabash 1070 leads NS 111 South through the interlocker at CP South Danville
Wabash 1070 leads NS 111 South through the interlocker at CP South Danville 		NS 111 gets back on the move at Bowen, after stopping to let 23G run around.
NS 111 gets back on the move at Bowen, after stopping to let 23G run around.
Church Bells, Picket Fences and a Yellow EMD on a Sunday morning
Church Bells, Picket Fences and a Yellow EMD on a Sunday morning		 A low angle, low sun roster shot of Reading 1067
A low angle, low sun roster shot of Reading 1067 		Reading 1067 at Faulkner KY
Reading 1067 at Faulkner KY 		Old Logo on a new motor.
Old Logo on a new motor.
Bee Line Service, Reading 1067
Bee Line Service, Reading 1067 		Southbound 295 passes train 77J at the Wye.
Southbound 295 passes train 77J at the Wye. 		Empty KUCX coal train 77J get on the move to Louisville
Empty KUCX coal train 77J get on the move to Louisville 		Reading 1067 leads train 77J at North Wye, near Danville KY
Reading 1067 leads train 77J at North Wye, near Danville KY
Reading 1067 departing for Louisville
Reading 1067 departing for Louisville 		NS 77J passes the monument dealer in Harrodsburg KY
NS 77J passes the monument dealer in Harrodsburg KY 		Westbound 77J starts in the siding at East Waddy
Westbound 77J starts in the siding at East Waddy 		NS 77J at East Waddy, KY
NS 77J at East Waddy, KY
Reading 1067 leads empty coal train 77J into the hole at East Waddy
Reading 1067 leads empty coal train 77J into the hole at East Waddy 		Westbound 77J eases through the siding at Turtle Tree curve
Westbound 77J eases through the siding at Turtle Tree curve 		Stacks on the main, coal in the hole. Train 23G passes 77J at Waddy
Stacks on the main, coal in the hole. Train 23G passes 77J at Waddy 		Westbound 77J and Eastbound 23G at West Waddy
Westbound 77J and Eastbound 23G at West Waddy
NS 77J rumbles across the new bridge at Shelbyville KY
NS 77J rumbles across the new bridge at Shelbyville KY 		76J leaves East Talmage, after meeting Westbound 891
76J leaves East Talmage, after meeting Westbound 891		 Eastbound 76J at Nevin with 90 loads of coal for KU
Eastbound 76J at Nevin with 90 loads of coal for KU 		NS 76J rolls through Vanarsdale on a warm August evening.
NS 76J rolls through Vanarsdale on a warm August evening.
Reading 1067 on Eastbound train 76J at Alton
Reading 1067 on Eastbound train 76J at Alton 		Bee Line Service for KU coal on the Louisville District
Bee Line Service for KU coal on the Louisville District 		New Face, Old Paint. Reading 1067
New Face, Old Paint. Reading 1067		 Eastbound 76J at Convoy KY
Eastbound 76J at Convoy KY
Reading 1067 leads KU coal through the dip at Convoy
Reading 1067 leads KU coal through the dip at Convoy 		Chevy vs EMD and 12,000 tons of coal , 1067 almost got some red paint on it.
Chevy vs EMD and 12,000 tons of coal , 1067 almost got some red paint on it.		 Heritage in your face at Harrodsburg
Heritage in your face at Harrodsburg 		a pair of EMD's in #8 (and a GE on the rear) drag 76J back up to track speed after passing through Harrodsburg
a pair of EMD's in #8 (and a GE on the rear) drag 76J back up to track speed after passing through Harrodsburg
76J chases a sucker hole in the clouds at East Harrodsburg
76J chases a sucker hole in the clouds at East Harrodsburg 		Reading 1067 brings Northbound 76J around the wye and onto the CNO&TP at Faulkner
Reading 1067 brings Northbound 76J around the wye and onto the CNO&TP at Faulkner 		Northbound 76J rolls through the Dix's Dip near Burgin KY
Northbound 76J rolls through the "Dix's Dip" near Burgin KY 		90 cars of Indiana coal that will keep the lights on in Central Kentucky
90 cars of Indiana coal that will keep the lights on in Central Kentucky
Eastbound 76J at Vanarsdale, with Reading 1067 2nd out
Eastbound 76J at Vanarsdale, with Reading 1067 2nd out 		NS 8025, the MGA heritage engine, leads NS 251 South at Burgin
NS 8025, the MGA heritage engine, leads NS 251 South at Burgin 		NS 958 with the S&A 1065 just West of Salem VA
NS 958 with the S&A 1065 just West of Salem VA 		NS 958 at Wabun Va
NS 958 at Wabun Va
S&A 1065 shines in the morning sun, leading a excursion to Bristol
S&A 1065 shines in the morning sun, leading a excursion to Bristol 		NS 958 rolls through the valley near Shawsville
NS 958 rolls through the valley near Shawsville 		S&A 1065 is having no trouble lifting the passenger train up the mountain near Shawsville
S&A 1065 is having no trouble lifting the passenger train up the mountain near Shawsville 		NS 958 at the West portal of Montgomery tunnel
NS 958 at the West portal of Montgomery tunnel
NS 958 at the West portal of Montgomery tunnel
NS 958 at the West portal of Montgomery tunnel		 NS 958 rolling through the valley near Newbern VA
NS 958 rolling through the valley near Newbern VA 		Savannah & Atlanta 1065
Savannah & Atlanta 1065		 Savannah & Atlanta 1065
Savannah & Atlanta 1065
S&A 958 near Meadowview Va
S&A 958 near Meadowview Va 		Heritage colors and the CPL's at Abington
Heritage colors and the CPL's at Abington 		Heritage colors and signals at Abington Va
Heritage colors and signals at Abington Va 		NS 958 in front of the Bristol station, after a flawless trip from Roanoke
NS 958 in front of the Bristol station, after a flawless trip from Roanoke
Passengers detrain and head for the busses back to Ronaoke
Passengers detrain and head for the busses back to Ronaoke		 S&A crosses State street in Bristol, and straddles the VA-TN state line
S&A crosses State street in Bristol, and straddles the VA-TN state line 		Central of Georgia 8101 leads NS train 50A South at Burgin Kentucky
Central of Georgia 8101 leads NS train 50A South at Burgin Kentucky 		The photographer is enjoyng a litle shade on a HOT day as CofG 8101 leads a Southbound grain train at Burgin Kentucky
The photographer is enjoyng a litle shade on a HOT day as CofG 8101 leads a Southbound grain train at Burgin Kentucky
NS 50A eases past the South end of the Danville yard, framed by a unique pair of Triple head GRS signals
NS 50A eases past the South end of the Danville yard, framed by a unique pair of Triple head GRS signals 		NS 50A passes through the interlocker at South Danville with 8101 on the point
NS 50A passes through the interlocker at South Danville with 8101 on the point 		Central of Georgia 8101 at Danville KY
Central of Georgia 8101 at Danville KY 		Southbound NS 50A rolls across the Green River bridge on a 95 degree afternoon
Southbound NS 50A rolls across the Green River bridge on a 95 degree afternoon
NS 50A is making a run for the steep grade up Kings Mountain as they cross the Green River Bridge at Southfork.
NS 50A is making a run for the steep grade up Kings Mountain as they cross the Green River Bridge at Southfork. 		NKP 8100 leads NS 179 at Crescent Springs
NKP 8100 leads NS 179 at Crescent Springs 		NS (NKP) 8100....aka, The Sarge!
NS (NKP) 8100....aka, The Sarge! 		NKP 8100 on NS train 179 at Blanchet
NKP 8100 on NS train 179 at Blanchet
The outbound Derby train turns on the wye at the K&I yard in Louisville
The outbound Derby train turns on the wye at the K&I yard in Louisville 		The outbound Derby train turns on the wye at the K&I yard in Louisville
The outbound Derby train turns on the wye at the K&I yard in Louisville		 Eastbound NS 956 at the East end of Tucker
Eastbound NS 956 at the East end of Tucker 		NS 956 crosses the new bridge at Shelbyville
NS 956 crosses the "new" bridge at Shelbyville
NS 4271 leads the outbound Derby train at West Waddy
NS 4271 leads the outbound Derby train at West Waddy 		The Derby train passes through Waddy on a peaceful Sunday afternoon
The Derby train passes through Waddy on a peaceful Sunday afternoon 		NS 956 rolls through the Salt River bottom near McBrayer
NS 956 rolls through the Salt River bottom near McBrayer 		The Derby OCS works up the hill at West Talmage
The Derby OCS works up the hill at West Talmage
The outbound Derby train leaves Talmage after meeting a Westbound
The outbound Derby train leaves Talmage after meeting a Westbound 		NS Heritage 8114 at Pickens TN
NS Heritage 8114 at Pickens TN 		NS Heritage 8114 at Jefferson City TN
NS Heritage 8114 at Jefferson City TN		 NS Heritage 8114 at Pickens TN
NS Heritage 8114 at Pickens TN
NS Heritage 8114 at Pickens TN
NS Heritage 8114 at Pickens TN		 NS 8114, No horsehead here..
NS 8114, No horsehead here.. 		NS 8114, Right side detail
NS 8114, Right side detail 		NS 8114, train 387, crosses the Holston River shortly after departing Knoxville
NS 8114, train 387, crosses the Holston River shortly after departing Knoxville
NS 387 swings around the S-Curve at Jeff City
NS 387 swings around the S-Curve at Jeff City 		NS Heritage 8114 brings train 387 through the CP at Kite
NS Heritage 8114 brings train 387 through the CP at Kite 		NS 8114 leads train 387 by the infamous Rock City barn near Bulls Gap
NS 8114 leads train 387 by the infamous "Rock City" barn near Bulls Gap 		NS 387 is slowing to make a pickup at Yuma, passing a small grave yard on the outskirts of town
NS 387 is slowing to make a pickup at Yuma, passing a small grave yard on the outskirts of town
NS 387, with the 8114 leading, at Watkins, Va
NS 387, with the 8114 leading, at Watkins, Va 		NS Heritage 8114 eases train 387 under the Clinchfield bridge, as they start down the steep grade at Speers Ferry
NS Heritage 8114 eases train 387 under the Clinchfield bridge, as they start down the steep grade at Speers Ferry 		NS Heritage 8114 near Glenita Virginia
NS Heritage 8114 near Glenita Virginia 		NS 387 crosses Bootleggers trestle on the Appalachia District
NS 387 crosses "Bootleggers" trestle on the Appalachia District
The Inbound Kentucky Derby train at Waddy Ky
The Inbound Kentucky Derby train at Waddy Ky 		Westbound NS 952 at East Waddy
Westbound NS 952 at East Waddy 		The Inbound Kentucky Derby train at Waddy Ky
The Inbound Kentucky Derby train at Waddy Ky		 NS executives enjoy the view as the OCS winds around the S-curve at West Waddy
NS executives enjoy the view as the OCS winds around the S-curve at West Waddy
Conrail 8098 leads NS 251 at Burgin, KY
Conrail 8098 leads NS 251 at Burgin, KY 		Conrail 8098 leads NS 251 at Burgin, KY
Conrail 8098 leads NS 251 at Burgin, KY		 A pair of horse enjoy the last few minutes of daylight as NS 251 heads South for Atlanta
A pair of horse enjoy the last few minutes of daylight as NS 251 heads South for Atlanta 		Triplecrown 251 has Conrail 8098 leading as the train heads South out of Danville, KY
Triplecrown 251 has Conrail 8098 leading as the train heads South out of Danville, KY
CR heritage unit 8098 leads NS 264 North through a cold rain at Junction City
CR heritage unit 8098 leads NS 264 North through a cold rain at Junction City 		Northbound NS 264 comes under the signals at Junction with Gevo-Smurf on the point
Northbound NS 264 comes under the signals at "Junction" with Gevo-Smurf on the point 		Northbound roadrailer 264 passes under the Buster Pike bridge at North Wye
Northbound roadrailer 264 passes under the Buster Pike bridge at North Wye 		Conrail Heritage 8098 makes a Northbound trip up the CNO&TP with NS 264
Conrail Heritage 8098 makes a Northbound trip up the CNO&TP with NS 264
NS 264 rolls North through the rain and fog
NS 264 rolls North through the rain and fog 		NS 8098
NS 8098 		NS 8098
NS 8098		 The sound of 4 hard working EMD's fill the cut at Kings Mountain on a perfect Spring morning.
The sound of 4 hard working EMD's fill the cut at Kings Mountain on a perfect Spring morning.
Southbound NS 951 blast up the mountain with Wick and the boys onboard
Southbound NS 951 blast up the mountain with Wick and the boys onboard 		The classic lines of the NS F units surrounded by the massive cut at Kings Mountain
The classic lines of the NS F units surrounded by the massive cut at Kings Mountain 		OCS 951 rolls through the seldom photographed cut at Wiborg, lit up by a well timed sucker hole in the clouds
OCS 951 rolls through the seldom photographed cut at Wiborg, lit up by a well timed sucker hole in the clouds 		NS 951 is about to pass under the US 27 bridge, as they start down the long and twisting grade to Oakdale.
NS 951 is about to pass under the US 27 bridge, as they start down the long and twisting grade to Oakdale.
OCS 951 starts down the mountain just South of Sunbright
OCS 951 starts down the mountain just South of Sunbright 		The OCS leaves the mountainous terrain of KY and TN behind, as they start down the valley on the 3rd District
The OCS leaves the mountainous terrain of KY and TN behind, as they start down the valley on the 3rd District 		The Southbound OCS passes the CSXT connection at CP Strange.
The Southbound OCS passes the CSXT connection at CP Strange. 		The directors special crosses over the TN River bridge at Chattanooga
The directors special crosses over the TN River bridge at Chattanooga
OCS 951 crosses Tenbridge as they enter Chattanooga, as the local fishermen enjoy a warm afternoon on the banks of the TN river
OCS 951 crosses Tenbridge as they enter Chattanooga, as the local fishermen enjoy a warm afternoon on the banks of the TN river 		A Gevo waits at the South derail of the Debutts shop as the F units head downtown to turn on the wye
A Gevo waits at the South derail of the Debutts shop as the F units head downtown to turn on the wye 		The sun has just lit up the bridge as the Blue Ribbon Special departs Chattanooga Northbound up the CNO&TP
The sun has just lit up the bridge as the Blue Ribbon Special departs Chattanooga Northbound up the CNO&TP 		The first light of a new day bathes the OCS as they cross the TN River
The first light of a new day bathes the OCS as they cross the TN River
The entire train is stretched out over Tenbridge in the warm glow of a new morning
The entire train is stretched out over Tenbridge in the warm glow of a new morning 		Northbound up the valley near Roddy
Northbound up the valley near Roddy 		Waldens Ridge provides a nice background as OCS 952 sprints towards Emory Gap
Waldens Ridge provides a nice background as OCS 952 sprints towards Emory Gap 		The Blue Ribbon Special heads North up the valley on a Spring morning
The Blue Ribbon Special heads North up the valley on a Spring morning
Shortly after departing Emory Gap, NS 952 crosses the Emory River at Harriman Junction
Shortly after departing Emory Gap, NS 952 crosses the Emory River at Harriman Junction 		OCS 952 leaps across the New River Valley in a classic CNO&TP view.
OCS 952 leaps across the New River Valley in a classic CNO&TP view. 		With a new load of NS folks onboard, the Blue Ribbon Special crosses the Cumberland River Bridge at Burnside
With a new load of NS folks onboard, the Blue Ribbon Special crosses the Cumberland River Bridge at Burnside 		Northbound 952 departs Burnside and crosses the Cumberland River Bridge. They will arrive in Danville in less than a hour.
Northbound 952 departs Burnside and crosses the Cumberland River Bridge. They will arrive in Danville in less than a hour.

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Guest 13-Aug-2012 01:37
Great pictures
Guest 26-Mar-2012 01:41
Emmett,
Outstanding photos! I hope things are well in the Bluegrass Area.
Allen Evans
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