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6/24/2025
 
 
 
 
 
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NS 9383 pounds the diamond
Title:  NS 9383 pounds the diamond
Description:  Leading a manifest coming from Memphis and are crossing the former MoPac, now UP line to Pine Bluff.
Photo Date:  5/7/2016  Upload Date: 9/8/2016 12:27:03 AM
Location:  Fair Oaks, AR
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9383(C44-9W)
Views:  420   Comments: 0
39G''s DPU's exit the Allegheny Tunnel
Title:  39G''s DPU's exit the Allegheny Tunnel
Description:  39G is a Abrams, PA to Conway, PA manifest freight.
Photo Date:  7/30/2021  Upload Date: 8/6/2021 1:35:59 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Tunnel,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9386(C44-9W) NS 7667(ES44DC)
Views:  381   Comments: 0
NS 9386 and 7667 are the mid-train DPU's on 39G
Title:  NS 9386 and 7667 are the mid-train DPU's on 39G
Description:  Seen exiting the Allegheny Tunnel.
Photo Date:  7/30/2021  Upload Date: 8/6/2021 1:36:03 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9386(C44-9W) NS 7667(ES44DC)
Views:  366   Comments: 0
NS 9406 leads a stack train west
Title:  NS 9406 leads a stack train west
Description:  Seen at State Line Jct on the ex-NYC.
Photo Date:  8/26/2016  Upload Date: 5/16/2017 6:37:44 PM
Location:  Gary, IN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9406(C44-9W)
Views:  300   Comments: 0
Approach signal for 22K at North Leominster
Title:  Approach signal for 22K at North Leominster
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:47:02 PM
Location:  Leominster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9424(C44-9W)
Views:  250   Comments: 0
I swear this is Horeshoe Curve!
Title:  I swear this is Horeshoe Curve!
Description:  It's almost impossible to tell but this picture is a train climbing Horseshoe Curve. This area is in desperate need of some brush cutting!
Photo Date:  7/31/2021  Upload Date: 8/6/2021 1:36:21 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 7609(ES44DC) NS 9425(C44-9W)
Views:  377   Comments: 0
NS 9434 leads a stack train west
Title:  NS 9434 leads a stack train west
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/26/2016  Upload Date: 5/16/2017 6:40:17 PM
Location:  Ogden Dunes, IN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9434(C44-9W)
Views:  253   Comments: 0
3 NS GE's lead a manifest west out of Fostoria
Title:  3 NS GE's lead a manifest west out of Fostoria
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/14/2017  Upload Date: 7/25/2017 12:02:04 AM
Location:  Fostoria, OH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8108(ES44AC) NS 7542(ES44DC) NS 9453(C44-9W)
Views:  500   Comments: 0
33G in the sweet evening light
Title:  33G in the sweet evening light
Description:  Passing through CP-482. 33G is a manifest from Elkhart Yard, IN to BNSF's Northtown Yard in Minneapolis, MN.
Photo Date:  8/25/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 11:09:15 PM
Location:  Porter, IN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9462(C44-9W)
Views:  498   Comments: 3
NS 9462 leads 33G west
Title:  NS 9462 leads 33G west
Description:  Passing through CP-482. 33G is a manifest from Elkhart Yard, IN to BNSF's Northtown Yard in Minneapolis, MN.
Photo Date:  8/25/2016  Upload Date: 5/16/2017 6:39:50 PM
Location:  Porter, IN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9462(C44-9W) BNSF 5064(C44-9W)
Views:  478   Comments: 0
Two NS GE's approach the White River bridge
Title:  Two NS GE's approach the White River bridge
Description:  Leading an autorack train north.
Photo Date:  5/5/2016  Upload Date: 9/6/2016 12:29:06 AM
Location:  Newport, AR
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9466(C44-9W) NS 9950(C44-9W)
Views:  651   Comments: 1
Two GE's pull an autorack through Blue Island Jct
Title:  Two GE's pull an autorack through Blue Island Jct
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/25/2016  Upload Date: 5/16/2017 6:38:48 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9483(C44-9W) BNSF 8027(ES44C4)
Views:  591   Comments: 0
NS 9483 and the old switch tower
Title:  NS 9483 and the old switch tower
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/25/2016  Upload Date: 5/16/2017 6:38:51 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9483(C44-9W)
Views:  467   Comments: 0
An eastbound NS manifest rounds the bend at Prospect Ave
Title:  An eastbound NS manifest rounds the bend at Prospect Ave
Description:  This train is on the Conrail Shared Assets Lehigh Line.
Photo Date:  10/20/2018  Upload Date: 10/30/2018 11:14:55 AM
Location:  Piscataway, NJ
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9485(C44-9W)
Views:  361   Comments: 0
NS 9485 leads an eastbound manifest at Prospect Ave
Title:  NS 9485 leads an eastbound manifest at Prospect Ave
Description:  This train is on the Conrail Shared Assets Lehigh Line.
Photo Date:  10/20/2018  Upload Date: 10/30/2018 11:15:17 AM
Location:  Piscataway, NJ
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9485(C44-9W) NS 9906(C44-9W)
Views:  598   Comments: 0
23K pulls down the Camp track to CPF-Camp
Title:  23K pulls down the Camp track to CPF-Camp
Description:  There he will wait for a couple commuter trains before pulling out onto the main for headroom.
Photo Date:  9/10/2020  Upload Date: 9/15/2020 12:33:49 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9485(C44-9W) NS 7670(ES44DC) NS 1069(SD70ACe)
Views:  338   Comments: 0
NS 9485 is in charge of today's 23K
Title:  NS 9485 is in charge of today's 23K
Description:  Seen pulling down the Camp track to CPF-Camp for headroom.
Photo Date:  9/10/2020  Upload Date: 9/15/2020 12:33:53 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9485(C44-9W)
Views:  224   Comments: 0
An eastbound NS ethanol train is next
Title:  An eastbound NS ethanol train is next
Description:  Seen from the railfan park.
Photo Date:  7/14/2017  Upload Date: 7/25/2017 9:43:38 AM
Location:  Fostoria, OH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9490(C44-9W)
Views:  281   Comments: 0
NS 9490 leads an ethanol train east
Title:  NS 9490 leads an ethanol train east
Description:  Seen from the railfan park.
Photo Date:  7/14/2017  Upload Date: 7/25/2017 9:43:49 AM
Location:  Fostoria, OH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9490(C44-9W)
Views:  274   Comments: 0
NS 9490 approaches the railfan park with an ethanol train
Title:  NS 9490 approaches the railfan park with an ethanol train
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/14/2017  Upload Date: 7/25/2017 9:43:58 AM
Location:  Fostoria, OH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9490(C44-9W)
Views:  260   Comments: 0
Blocked
Title:  Blocked
Description:  The eastbound ethanol train is about to block a westbound manifest.
Photo Date:  7/14/2017  Upload Date: 7/25/2017 9:44:07 AM
Location:  Fostoria, OH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9490(C44-9W)
Views:  259   Comments: 0
Big lashup on a southbound manifest
Title:  Big lashup on a southbound manifest
Description:  Heading south on the former Cotton Belt. The track in the foreground is BNSF's former Frisco line to Memphis.
Photo Date:  5/7/2016  Upload Date: 9/8/2016 12:27:16 AM
Location:  Jonesboro, AR
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9625(C44-9W) NS 9494(C44-9W) UP 4102(SD70M) NS 9527(C44-9W)
Views:  773   Comments: 1
A big lashup crosses Fisher street
Title:  A big lashup crosses Fisher street
Description:  Heading south on the former Cotton Belt. The track in the foreground is BNSF's former Frisco line to Memphis.
Photo Date:  5/7/2016  Upload Date: 9/8/2016 12:27:17 AM
Location:  Jonesboro, AR
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9625(C44-9W) NS 9494(C44-9W) UP 4102(SD70M)
Views:  675   Comments: 1
NS 9506 runs light off the lead to the E-Rail Terminal
Title:  NS 9506 runs light off the lead to the E-Rail Terminal
Description:  As seen from my room at the Residence Inn by Marriott Newark Elizabeth/Liberty International Airport.
Photo Date:  5/20/2010  Upload Date: 2/24/2023 11:57:06 PM
Location:  Elizabeth, NJ
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9506(C44-9W)
Views:  299   Comments: 0
An oil train passes the edge of St Paul Union Depot
Title:  An oil train passes the edge of St Paul Union Depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 10:14:53 AM
Location:  St Paul, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 6584(ES44C4) BNSF 6017(ES44AC) NS 9527(C44-9W)
Views:  717   Comments: 1
The oil train we saw earlier by SPUD is seen again st Van Buren St
Title:  The oil train we saw earlier by SPUD is seen again st Van Buren St
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 10:14:56 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9527(C44-9W)
Views:  406   Comments: 1
NS 9527 leads an empty oil train through the Van Buren St Interlocking
Title:  NS 9527 leads an empty oil train through the Van Buren St Interlocking
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 10:14:58 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9527(C44-9W)
Views:  396   Comments: 1
Empty Oil passes the Genera Mills Purity Oats Plant
Title:  Empty Oil passes the Genera Mills Purity Oats Plant
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 10:15:02 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9527(C44-9W)
Views:  385   Comments: 1
Three GE's an empty oil train west for another load of crude
Title:  Three GE's an empty oil train west for another load of crude
Description:  The train is about to cross 14th Ave on the Midway Sub
Photo Date:  8/15/2019  Upload Date: 8/27/2019 10:15:06 AM
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9527(C44-9W) BNSF 6017(ES44AC)
Views:  499   Comments: 1
About to pass under 22K.
Title:  About to pass under 22K.
Description:  Good thing the highway follows the RR cause 22K was moving along pretty good.
Photo Date:  6/3/2013  Upload Date: 1/3/2014 7:09:54 PM
Location:  Gang Mills, NY
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9579(C44-9W) NS 8821(C40-9) NS 2658(SD70M-2)
Views:  488   Comments: 0
Into the sun but it was the best we were going to get.
Title:  Into the sun but it was the best we were going to get.
Description:  22K was moving along pretty good.
Photo Date:  6/3/2013  Upload Date: 1/3/2014 7:09:55 PM
Location:  Corning, NY
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9579(C44-9W)
Views:  438   Comments: 0
NS 9583 and another unit lead an intermodal west through CP-482
Title:  NS 9583 and another unit lead an intermodal west through CP-482
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/26/2016  Upload Date: 5/16/2017 6:40:04 PM
Location:  Porter, IN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9583(C44-9W)
Views:  260   Comments: 0
Passing under I-94
Title:  Passing under I-94
Description:  Westbound intermodal.
Photo Date:  8/26/2016  Upload Date: 5/16/2017 6:40:07 PM
Location:  Porter, IN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9583(C44-9W) NS 2743(SD70M-2)
Views:  283   Comments: 0
23G rounds the bend at Prospect Ave
Title:  23G rounds the bend at Prospect Ave
Description:  23G is a Croxton, NJ to 47th Street Yard - Chicago, IL intermodal.
Photo Date:  11/3/2023  Upload Date: 11/17/2023 5:22:52 PM
Location:  Piscataway, NJ
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9583(C44-9W)
Views:  192   Comments: 0
Elephant Style at Prospect Ave
Title:  Elephant Style at Prospect Ave
Description:  Three GE's power 23G (Croxton, NJ to 47th Street Yard - Chicago, IL intermodal) west though Prospect Ave.
Photo Date:  11/3/2023  Upload Date: 11/17/2023 5:23:03 PM
Location:  Piscataway, NJ
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9583(C44-9W)
Views:  221   Comments: 0
Three GE's lead 29G through CP Harrisburg
Title:  Three GE's lead 29G through CP Harrisburg
Description:  29G is a Croxton, NJ to 63rd Street Yard - Chicago, IL intermodal train
Photo Date:  10/15/2022  Upload Date: 10/23/2022 2:59:41 PM
Location:  Harrisburg, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 4073(AC44C6M) NS 4551(AC44C6M) NS 9606(C44-9W)
Views:  369   Comments: 0
NS 9612 leads an intermodal west in the early morning
Title:  NS 9612 leads an intermodal west in the early morning
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/26/2016  Upload Date: 5/16/2017 6:39:54 PM
Location:  Chesterton, IN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9612(C44-9W)
Views:  359   Comments: 0
An eastbound intermodal tears through Macungie
Title:  An eastbound intermodal tears through Macungie
Description:  The train is eastbound on the Reading Line.
Photo Date:  10/19/2019  Upload Date: 10/29/2019 11:27:00 AM
Location:  Macungie, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9621(C44-9W)
Views:  341   Comments: 0
NS and BNSF lead a stack train down the Garden State Secondary
Title:  NS and BNSF lead a stack train down the Garden State Secondary
Description:  As seen from my room at the Residence Inn by Marriott Newark Elizabeth/Liberty International Airport.
Photo Date:  5/21/2010  Upload Date: 2/24/2023 11:39:28 PM
Location:  Elizabeth, NJ
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9629(C44-9W) BNSF 5635(AC44CW)
Views:  465   Comments: 1
Going away shot of 23K
Title:  Going away shot of 23K
Description:  Headed for Fitchburg and eventually Chicago.
Photo Date:  6/16/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 11:43:24 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9647(C44-9W)
Views:  277   Comments: 0
The Conrail Heritage Unit leads two other NS GE's on today's 23K
Title:  The Conrail Heritage Unit leads two other NS GE's on today's 23K
Description:  Seen charging upgrade at CPF-333.
Photo Date:  5/17/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:13:55 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8098(ES44AC) NS 3679(ET44AC) NS 9648(C44-9W)
Views:  547   Comments: 1
Going away shot of 23K at Parkers
Title:  Going away shot of 23K at Parkers
Description:  Another railfan can be seen shooting the train which has the Conrail heritage unit in the lead.
Photo Date:  5/17/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 1:24:54 PM
Location:  Gardner, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9648(C44-9W)
Views:  289   Comments: 1
25V passes 11K on Horseshoe Curve
Title:  25V passes 11K on Horseshoe Curve
Description:  25V is a Elizabethport, NJ to Landers Yard - Chicago, IL intermodal train. 11K is a Allentown, PA to Conway, PA manifest freight. Unusually for a westbound 25V is on the 1 Track and despite being a short train he was struggling due to having only 2 of his 3 engines online.
Photo Date:  7/31/2021  Upload Date: 8/6/2021 1:36:29 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 4007(AC44C6M) NS 4302(AC44C6M) NS 9654(C44-9W)
Views:  495   Comments: 0
Three GE's lug 25V around Horseshoe Curve
Title:  Three GE's lug 25V around Horseshoe Curve
Description:  25V is a Elizabethport, NJ to Landers Yard - Chicago, IL intermodal train. Unusually for a westbound 25V is on the 1 Track and despite being a short train he was struggling due to having only 2 of his 3 engines online.
Photo Date:  7/31/2021  Upload Date: 8/6/2021 1:36:33 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 4007(AC44C6M) NS 4302(AC44C6M) NS 9654(C44-9W)
Views:  491   Comments: 0
39G exits the Allegheny Tunnel
Title:  39G exits the Allegheny Tunnel
Description:  39G is a Abrams, PA to Conway, PA manifest freight.
Photo Date:  7/30/2021  Upload Date: 8/6/2021 1:35:46 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Tunnel,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1839(SD70ACC) NS 9668(C44-9W)
Views:  452   Comments: 0
NS 9668 trails on 39G
Title:  NS 9668 trails on 39G
Description:  Seen exiting the Allegheny Tunnel.
Photo Date:  7/30/2021  Upload Date: 8/6/2021 1:35:51 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NS 9668(C44-9W)
Views:  338   Comments: 0
NS 9680 speeds an eastbound intermodal through Chesterton
Title:  NS 9680 speeds an eastbound intermodal through Chesterton
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/26/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 11:09:35 PM
Location:  Chesterton, IN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9680(C44-9W)
Views:  520   Comments: 1
NS 9690 trails on an eastbound intermodal
Title:  NS 9690 trails on an eastbound intermodal
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/31/2021  Upload Date: 8/9/2021 12:45:53 PM
Location:  Mifflin, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9690(C44-9W)
Views:  278   Comments: 0
NS 9715 leads 31K west
Title:  NS 9715 leads 31K west
Description:  31K is a manifest from Elkhart Yard, IN to BNSF's Argentine Yard in Kansas City, KS.
Photo Date:  8/26/2016  Upload Date: 5/16/2017 6:40:11 PM
Location:  Ogden Dunes, IN
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9715(C44-9W) NS 9959(C44-9W)
Views:  308   Comments: 0
NS 9718 trails on 25G at Wyomissing
Title:  NS 9718 trails on 25G at Wyomissing
Description:  25G is a Morrisville, PA to 63rd Street Yard - Chicago, IL intermodal train.
Photo Date:  10/15/2022  Upload Date: 10/23/2022 2:58:40 PM
Location:  Wyomissing, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9718(C44-9W)
Views:  357   Comments: 0


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