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Viewing Album:  NS Piedmont Division 2013
 
By:Matthew Robie
Dates:1/1/2013 - 12/31/2013
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NS 214
Title:  NS 214
Description:  A late running train 214 passes through quiet downtown Landis on a nice Sunday afternoon.
Photo Date:  4/7/2013  Upload Date: 4/8/2013 8:50:21 PM
Location:  Landis, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
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Locomotives:  NS 2697(SD70M-2)
Views:  156   Comments: 0
NS 337
Title:  NS 337
Description:  NS 337 heads southbound through Kannapolis with the sharp Virginian SD70ACe on the point of a spectacular all EMD-consist.
Photo Date:  4/8/2013  Upload Date: 4/8/2013 8:34:56 PM
Location:  Kannapolis, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 1069(SD70ACe) NS 2774(SD70M-2) NS 6156(SD40-2) NS 6168(SD40-2)
Views:  495   Comments: 0
NS 348
Title:  NS 348
Description:  NS 348 heads south through Kannapolis on a hazy evening with the Interstate heritage ES44AC in the lead. The three pack of GEVOs is made up of a creamsicle, a horsey, and a pumpkin. This is the second of two heritage unit leaders on the Charlotte District this day.
Photo Date:  4/8/2013  Upload Date: 4/8/2013 8:36:50 PM
Location:  Kannapolis, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
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Locomotives:  NS 8105(ES44AC) NS 7656(ES40DC) BNSF 7312(ES44DC)
Views:  602   Comments: 0
NS 119
Title:  NS 119
Description:  A grizzled SD60 leads train 119 past the Springtime blooms in Kannapolis on a beautiful April afternoon.
Photo Date:  4/8/2013  Upload Date: 4/8/2013 8:56:59 PM
Location:  Kannapolis, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
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Locomotives:  NS 6629(SD60)
Views:  230   Comments: 1
NS 338
Title:  NS 338
Description:  Shortly before the Southern 630 makes its appearance, 338 rockets north with an SD70M, Dash 9 widecab, GP40-2, and two GP38-2s. Four out of five EMDs ain't bad.
Photo Date:  4/13/2013  Upload Date: 5/2/2013 8:22:44 PM
Location:  East Spencer, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
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Locomotives:  NS 2617(SD70M)
Views:  134   Comments: 0
NS O60
Title:  NS O60
Description:  After departing the North Carolina Transportation Museum, the Southern 630 is under way, passing the Southern's Old Spencer Yard where this locomotive probably made many a visit to during it's career.
Photo Date:  4/13/2013  Upload Date: 5/2/2013 12:36:42 PM
Location:  East Spencer, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:  216   Comments: 0
NS O60
Title:  NS O60
Description:  The 630 now hits the westbound main at Salisbury to head for Barber Junction.
Photo Date:  4/13/2013  Upload Date: 5/2/2013 12:38:05 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:  146   Comments: 1
NS O60
Title:  NS O60
Description:  On the eastbound morning run, the 630 is running at a full head of steam as it gallups back towards Salisbury.
Photo Date:  4/13/2013  Upload Date: 5/2/2013 12:39:20 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:  142   Comments: 0
NS O60
Title:  NS O60
Description:  The noon excursion passes the beautifully restored Salisbury passenger station as it prepares to take the turn west on the Asheville main.
Photo Date:  4/13/2013  Upload Date: 5/2/2013 12:56:55 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:  131   Comments: 0
NS O60
Title:  NS O60
Description:  The 630 heads around the north leg of the wye on its return to NCTM after the noon trip.
Photo Date:  4/13/2013  Upload Date: 5/2/2013 1:04:47 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:  119   Comments: 0
SOU 630
Title:  SOU 630
Description:  The Southern 630 backs across the trestle at Barber as they turn the train on the wye.
Photo Date:  4/13/2013  Upload Date: 5/2/2013 1:43:26 PM
Location:  Barber, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:  160   Comments: 1
Classic meets Modern
Title:  Classic meets Modern
Description:  As the 630 pulls around the south leg of the wye, they are greeted by a pair of modern widecab units on the point of train 156.
Photo Date:  4/13/2013  Upload Date: 5/2/2013 1:46:15 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:  150   Comments: 0
NS O60
Title:  NS O60
Description:  The 630 pulls south of the plant at Salisbury to shove back north to the museum on the last run of the day.
Photo Date:  4/13/2013  Upload Date: 5/2/2013 7:59:20 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:  145   Comments: 0
NS O60
Title:  NS O60
Description:  The 630 shoves past the station at Salisbury as they head back to the NCTM for the day.
Photo Date:  4/13/2013  Upload Date: 5/2/2013 8:01:55 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:  142   Comments: 0
NS 42V
Title:  NS 42V
Description:  After getting a good signal at Carolina Rubber, a nice looking and sounding veteran EMD trio labors to get this grain train moving south.
Photo Date:  4/30/2013  Upload Date: 5/2/2013 12:22:50 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3457(SD40-2) NS 6586(SD60) NS 3442(SD40-2)
Views:  389   Comments: 0
NS P61
Title:  NS P61
Description:  A classic EMD trio snakes through Salisbury with a big train in tow for points west. The lead unit is a former CEFX unit that features the extended "snoot nose".
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 9:48:10 AM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3448(SD40-2) NS 6156(SD40-2) NS 5162(GP38-2)
Views:  370   Comments: 2
NS P60
Title:  NS P60
Description:  Storm clouds lurk overhead as another classic EMD trio leads train P60 into Salisbury in the early evening.
Photo Date:  5/11/2013  Upload Date: 5/12/2013 9:56:06 AM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6341(SD40E) NS 5071(GP38-2) NS 6121(SD40-2)
Views:  375   Comments: 0
NS 35Q
Title:  NS 35Q
Description:  NS 35Q coasts south behind P1W with GE power in the lead. This was certainly a beautiful afternoon for being outdoors in the Carolinas.
Photo Date:  5/15/2013  Upload Date: 5/16/2013 8:57:04 PM
Location:  Thomasville, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 7518(ES40DC)
Views:  149   Comments: 1
NS P1W
Title:  NS P1W
Description:  Linwood to Winston-Salem turn freight P1W rockets south through beautiful downtown Thomasville on their return trip.
Photo Date:  5/15/2013  Upload Date: 5/16/2013 8:55:27 PM
Location:  Thomasville, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3533(B32-8) NS 3411(SD40-2) NS 6707(SD60)
Views:  287   Comments: 1
NS PL05
Title:  NS PL05
Description:  After many years of service pulling Southern's hotshot piggyback trains, this old GP50 labors on in a more humble role, still earning it's keep on the Salisbury Switcher this day.
Photo Date:  5/29/2013  Upload Date: 5/29/2013 3:48:48 PM
Location:  Spencer, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
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Locomotives:  NS 7083(GP50)
Views:  115   Comments: 0
NS 119
Title:  NS 119
Description:  An old former Conrail GE leads train 119 up Yadkin Hill.
Photo Date:  5/29/2013  Upload Date: 5/29/2013 3:46:07 PM
Location:  Spencer, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 8300(C40-8)
Views:  114   Comments: 0
NS 26G
Title:  NS 26G
Description:  An SD60E rebuild has point honors this day as it brings this autorack train upgrade.
Photo Date:  5/29/2013  Upload Date: 5/29/2013 3:47:33 PM
Location:  Spencer, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6939(SD60E)
Views:  351   Comments: 0
NS P61
Title:  NS P61
Description:  NS P61 rolls around the wye with two high hood SD40-2s teaming up with an SD40E. Time is running out for these high hood units as they will be chopnosed and given the "Admiral Cab" treatment soon. It was nice to see one, let alone two in the same lashup.
Photo Date:  5/29/2013  Upload Date: 5/29/2013 3:44:23 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3270(SD40-2)
Views:  142   Comments: 0
NS P92
Title:  NS P92
Description:  The Yadkin Local heads out of Salisbury under sunny Carolina blue skies.
Photo Date:  5/29/2013  Upload Date: 5/29/2013 3:32:45 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5554(GP38-2) NS 5054(GP38-2)
Views:  362   Comments: 0
NS 119
Title:  NS 119
Description:  Pennsy and Conrail heritage power highball under classic Southern signals on the point of train 119 passing through Salisbury.
Photo Date:  6/2/2013  Upload Date: 6/4/2013 5:08:25 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 8102(ES44AC) NS 8098(ES44AC)
Views:  212   Comments: 2
NS 172
Title:  NS 172
Description:  NS 172 coasts downhill at Five Row with a wild assortment of KCS, BC Rail, and UP power in charge.
Photo Date:  6/4/2013  Upload Date: 6/4/2013 4:52:09 PM
Location:  Spencer, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  KCS 4583(AC44CW) BCOL 4616(C40-8M) UP 5125(SD70M)
Views:  401   Comments: 0
NS P1W
Title:  NS P1W
Description:  Four SD40s have train P1W in the wind as they roll uphill at Maybelle.
Photo Date:  6/4/2013  Upload Date: 6/4/2013 4:52:54 PM
Location:  Lexington, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6336(SD40E) NS 3280(SD40-2) NS 3270(SD40-2) NS 3442(SD40-2)
Views:  457   Comments: 0
NS P61
Title:  NS P61
Description:  Three SD40-2s grind uphill past a sea of kudzu with train P61 in tow.
Photo Date:  6/4/2013  Upload Date: 6/4/2013 4:53:42 PM
Location:  Spencer, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3369(SD40-2) NS 3441(SD40-2) NS 3465(SD40-2)
Views:  392   Comments: 0
NS 172
Title:  NS 172
Description:  A rare UP C41-8W leads two other Union Pacific units on train 172 at Kannapolis.
Photo Date:  6/5/2013  Upload Date: 7/11/2013 3:53:44 PM
Location:  Kannapolis, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 9545(C41-8W)
Views:  246   Comments: 0
NS P60
Title:  NS P60
Description:  A hi-hood SD40-2 leads two other EMDs as they roll into Salisbury on train P60.
Photo Date:  6/8/2013  Upload Date: 6/19/2013 3:11:01 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3226(SD40-2)
Views:  124   Comments: 0
NS 66E
Title:  NS 66E
Description:  Woodchip loads cruise northbound through beautiful downtown Landis with Erie heritage power playing second fiddle to the ubiquitous GE widecab in the lead.
Photo Date:  6/12/2013  Upload Date: 6/13/2013 9:16:27 PM
Location:  Landis, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9650(C40-9W) NS 1068(SD70ACe)
Views:  177   Comments: 0
NS P92
Title:  NS P92
Description:  Passersby give a friendly wave to the crew of the Yadkin Local as they roll out of town with a healthy sized train.
Photo Date:  6/13/2013  Upload Date: 6/13/2013 9:21:00 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5554(GP38-2) NS 5054(GP38-2)
Views:  405   Comments: 0
NS 214
Title:  NS 214
Description:  A former HLCX SD60 of CNW and Union Pacific heritage adds a splash of color to train 214 as they roll northbound.
Photo Date:  6/13/2013  Upload Date: 6/13/2013 9:42:07 PM
Location:  Lexington, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9549(C40-9W) NS 6522(SD60) NS 9000(C40-9W)
Views:  338   Comments: 0
NS 135
Title:  NS 135
Description:  A very colorful motive power consist leads train 135 up Yadkin Hill towards Spencer and Salisbury. The Reading heritage locomotive was a real treat and there were many railfans along the line to capture this train.
Photo Date:  6/13/2013  Upload Date: 6/13/2013 9:33:54 PM
Location:  Spencer, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 1067(SD70ACe) UP 7601(AC45CCTE) NS 9661(C40-9W)
Views:  365   Comments: 1
NS 1067
Title:  NS 1067
Description:  The Reading heritage locomotive has his train in the wind as we pace along side this brute on their way west.
Photo Date:  6/13/2013  Upload Date: 6/13/2013 9:36:17 PM
Location:  Elmwood, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 1067(SD70ACe)
Views:  159   Comments: 0
NS 135
Title:  NS 135
Description:  NS 135 creeps to the west end of the siding to meet train P60 with the colorful Reading throwback jersey proudly continuing its trip west.
Photo Date:  6/13/2013  Upload Date: 6/13/2013 9:38:02 PM
Location:  Claremont, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 1067(SD70ACe)
Views:  179   Comments: 0
Classic Meets Retro
Title:  Classic Meets Retro
Description:  Train P60 sporting a classic trio of SD40-2s creeps into the siding alongside the new SD70ACe in retro Reading colors.
Photo Date:  6/13/2013  Upload Date: 6/13/2013 9:39:17 PM
Location:  Claremont, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3465(SD40-2) NS 1067(SD70ACe)
Views:  406   Comments: 1
NS P1W
Title:  NS P1W
Description:  The four pack of SD40-2s creep south through Thomasville under classic Southern signals following a torrential downpour.
Photo Date:  6/13/2013  Upload Date: 6/13/2013 9:40:07 PM
Location:  Thomasville, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3442(SD40-2) NS 3270(SD40-2) NS 3280(SD40-2) NS 3424(SD40-2)
Views:  239   Comments: 0
NS P1W
Title:  NS P1W
Description:  With their four workhorse SD40-2s in run 8, train P1W tops the hill at Lexington with a big train in tow.
Photo Date:  6/13/2013  Upload Date: 6/13/2013 9:40:48 PM
Location:  Lexington, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3442(SD40-2) NS 3270(SD40-2) NS 3280(SD40-2) NS 3424(SD40-2)
Views:  260   Comments: 0
NS 6920
Title:  NS 6920
Description:  NS's "Honoring Our Veterans" SD60E hitches a ride to New Bern on train 350.
Photo Date:  6/13/2013  Upload Date: 6/13/2013 9:41:23 PM
Location:  Lexington, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6920(SD60E)
Views:  172   Comments: 0
NS P1W
Title:  NS P1W
Description:  A classic SD40-2 quartet gives it their all as they rocket uphill with Linwood to Winston-Salem turn freight P1W in tow. My kinda train!
Photo Date:  6/13/2013  Upload Date: 6/13/2013 9:30:13 PM
Location:  Lexington, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3424(SD40-2) NS 3280(SD40-2) NS 3270(SD40-2) NS 3442(SD40-2)
Views:  367   Comments: 2
NS 119
Title:  NS 119
Description:  A pair of BNSF "pumpkins" add a splash of color to train 119 as they pass the small yard in Kannapolis, now idle for close to five years since local operations were moved to Charlotte.
Photo Date:  6/19/2013  Upload Date: 6/19/2013 3:00:59 PM
Location:  Kannapolis, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 4305(C44-9W)
Views:  135   Comments: 2
NS P1W
Title:  NS P1W
Description:  A quartet of SD40-2s roll into Thomasville on train P1W, passing a stationary Southern Railway caboose on display.
Photo Date:  6/20/2013  Upload Date: 6/26/2013 7:22:26 PM
Location:  Thomasville, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3283(SD40-2)
Views:  147   Comments: 0
NS 159
Title:  NS 159
Description:  NS and CSX power lead train 159 as they pass a church in downtown Thomasville.
Photo Date:  6/20/2013  Upload Date: 6/26/2013 7:23:43 PM
Location:  Thomasville, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9272(C40-9W)
Views:  117   Comments: 0
NS 162
Title:  NS 162
Description:  NS 162 makes an early morning appearance at Spencer with a trio of "pumpkins" leading the way.
Photo Date:  6/26/2013  Upload Date: 6/26/2013 7:19:03 PM
Location:  Spencer, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 7910(ES44DC)
Views:  383   Comments: 0
NS 337
Title:  NS 337
Description:  NS 337 screams south through Landis with a nice NS SD60/Ferromex SD70ACe duo.
Photo Date:  6/27/2013  Upload Date: 6/30/2013 9:07:15 PM
Location:  Landis, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6629(SD60) FXE 4054(SD70ACe)
Views:  251   Comments: 1
NS 119
Title:  NS 119
Description:  NS 119 heads through Landis with the "Honoring Our Veterans" SD60E in the lead.
Photo Date:  6/27/2013  Upload Date: 6/30/2013 9:09:25 PM
Location:  Landis, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6920(SD60E)
Views:  177   Comments: 3
NS P60
Title:  NS P60
Description:  Three veteran SD40-2s lead train P60 under the signals at Eleventh Street as they snake off of the Asheville main.
Photo Date:  6/27/2013  Upload Date: 6/30/2013 9:10:39 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3226(SD40-2) NS 3424(SD40-2) NS 3270(SD40-2)
Views:  283   Comments: 0
NS P61
Title:  NS P61
Description:  Three SD40-2s lead train P61 west on the westbound main as the Salisbury Switcher waits its turn to move on the eastbound main.
Photo Date:  7/10/2013  Upload Date: 7/11/2013 3:37:06 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3441(SD40-2) NS 3270(SD40-2) NS 3424(SD40-2)
Views:  235   Comments: 0
NS P60
Title:  NS P60
Description:  NS P60 grinds into Salisbury past an empty coal train waiting for a crew.
Photo Date:  7/12/2013  Upload Date: 7/12/2013 9:21:29 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3464(SD40-2) NS 6160(SD40-2)
Views:  358   Comments: 0

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