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4/16/2025
 
 
 
 
 
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NS 9292 leads an autorack west
Title:  NS 9292 leads an autorack west
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/31/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:35:29 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9292(C40-9W) NS 8910(C40-9W)
Views:  135   Comments: 0
UP 7479 blasts by the stopped ballast train with a long stacker
Title:  UP 7479 blasts by the stopped ballast train with a long stacker
Description:  Note the NS power trailing.
Photo Date:  6/4/2014  Upload Date: 8/10/2014 12:56:44 PM
Location:  Niland, CA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 8551(SD70ACe) NS 8926(C40-9W) UP 7479(AC45CCTE) NS 9034(C40-9W) NS 9391(C40-9W)
Views:  374   Comments: 0
An intermodal glides downgrade
Title:  An intermodal glides downgrade
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/31/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:32:39 PM
Location:  Cassandra, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8152(ES44AC) NS 8933(C40-9W) NS 8870(C40-9)
Views:  252   Comments: 0
Engineer of a manifest giving a nice wave!
Title:  Engineer of a manifest giving a nice wave!
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/18/2013  Upload Date: 11/27/2013 4:07:40 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9378(C40-9W) NS 8937(C40-9W)
Views:  175   Comments: 0
Train from the Plane (Museum)
Title:  Train from the Plane (Museum)
Description:  While visiting the Carolinas Aviation Museum at the Charlotte International Airport an eastbound NS autorack train passes on the adjacent Charlotte Sub. The museum has since moved to a much larger and more modern facility across the airport.
Photo Date:  4/23/2005  Upload Date: 9/12/2020 1:13:50 PM
Location:  Charlotte, NC
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8992(C40-9W) NS 9210(C40-9W)
Views:  519   Comments: 0
NS 9822 leads unit tank train east
Title:  NS 9822 leads unit tank train east
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/18/2009  Upload Date: 1/16/2018 2:59:31 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9822(C40-9W) NS 9029(C40-9W)
Views:  297   Comments: 2
A southbound NS hotshot intermodal passes the CPL signal bridge in Shepherdstown.
Title:  A southbound NS hotshot intermodal passes the CPL signal bridge in Shepherdstown.
Description:  I believe this was Croxton, NJ to Atlanta train 211.
Photo Date:  3/9/2013  Upload Date: 12/12/2013 6:46:02 PM
Location:  Shepherdstown, WV
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9042(C40-9W)
Views:  174   Comments: 2
NS 6664 leads a manifest near Altavista
Title:  NS 6664 leads a manifest near Altavista
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/11/2012  Upload Date: 8/22/2020 2:28:41 PM
Location:  Altavista, VA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6664(SD60) NS 9061(C40-9W)
Views:  196   Comments: 0
23K stretched out on the curve at Shirley.
Title:  23K stretched out on the curve at Shirley.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/22/2012  Upload Date: 1/23/2014 11:59:18 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 2763(SD70M-2) NS 9062(C40-9W)
Views:  177   Comments: 0
23K starts to pull on to the west leg of the wye
Title:  23K starts to pull on to the west leg of the wye
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/28/2014  Upload Date: 3/15/2015 6:03:35 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9073(C40-9W)
Views:  128   Comments: 0
NS 9073 leads 23K on to the west leg of the wye for its trip to Chicago
Title:  NS 9073 leads 23K on to the west leg of the wye for its trip to Chicago
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/28/2014  Upload Date: 3/15/2015 6:03:37 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9073(C40-9W) NS 2673(SD70M-2)
Views:  155   Comments: 0
23K accelerating through Shirley
Title:  23K accelerating through Shirley
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/28/2014  Upload Date: 3/15/2015 6:03:51 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9073(C40-9W)
Views:  124   Comments: 2
NS 9073 leads 23K west through Shirley
Title:  NS 9073 leads 23K west through Shirley
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/28/2014  Upload Date: 3/15/2015 6:03:53 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9073(C40-9W)
Views:  136   Comments: 0
WB about to tackle the east slope.
Title:  WB about to tackle the east slope.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/18/2013  Upload Date: 11/27/2013 4:08:05 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9755(C40-9W) NS 9076(C40-9W) NS 7568(ES40DC)
Views:  162   Comments: 0
Foreign leader on a westbound NS manifest
Title:  Foreign leader on a westbound NS manifest
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/13/2007  Upload Date: 1/30/2018 2:39:57 PM
Location:  Charlotte, NC
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 5038(SD70M) NS 9084(C40-9W)
Views:  470   Comments: 1
Surpirse Freight!
Title:  Surpirse Freight!
Description:  While getting off the light rail we were surprised by a northbound freight on the R Line. This was quite the surprise since not many trains run on this line.
Photo Date:  4/20/2008  Upload Date: 1/30/2018 2:41:16 PM
Location:  Charlotte, NC
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9806(C40-9W) NS 9096(C40-9W)
Views:  550   Comments: 1
Going away shot of an empty Bow coal train.
Title:  Going away shot of an empty Bow coal train.
Description:  I messed up the oncoming shot but this was the first time I've ever seen one of these trains at Ayer.
Photo Date:  6/30/2013  Upload Date: 1/23/2014 11:57:46 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9871(C40-9W) NS 8356(C40-8W) NS 9142(C40-9W)
Views:  223   Comments: 0
EB intermodal passing a WB one.
Title:  EB intermodal passing a WB one.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/18/2013  Upload Date: 11/27/2013 4:08:06 PM
Location:  Altoona, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9161(C40-9W) NS 9688(C40-9W)
Views:  159   Comments: 0
NS 9175 leads an eastbound stack train
Title:  NS 9175 leads an eastbound stack train
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/18/2009  Upload Date: 1/16/2018 2:59:43 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9175(C40-9W)
Views:  208   Comments: 2
A light engine move of 5 units heads downgrade
Title:  A light engine move of 5 units heads downgrade
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/31/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:32:39 PM
Location:  Cassandra, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9175(C40-9W) NS 7219(SD80MAC) NS 8783(C40-9) NS 8066(ES44AC)
Views:  491   Comments: 2
NS 9216 leads an intermodal downhill under threatening skies
Title:  NS 9216 leads an intermodal downhill under threatening skies
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:13:41 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9216(C40-9W) NS 2540(SD70)
Views:  252   Comments: 0
Two GE's lead an eastbound
Title:  Two GE's lead an eastbound
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/19/2009  Upload Date: 1/16/2018 2:57:46 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9263(C40-9W)
Views:  214   Comments: 2
Winding north on the Danville District
Title:  Winding north on the Danville District
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2012  Upload Date: 8/22/2020 2:28:49 PM
Location:  Pelham, NC
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9283(C40-9W) NS 8361(C40-8W)
Views:  114   Comments: 0
The BSMRM crew shooting a northbound freight on the NS Danville district.
Title:  The BSMRM crew shooting a northbound freight on the NS Danville district.
Description:  Location is approximate.
Photo Date:  6/12/2012  Upload Date: 12/20/2013 10:42:40 AM
Location:  Reidsville, NC
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9283(C40-9W)
Views:  117   Comments: 0
Wedge shot of an NS Catfish.
Title:  Wedge shot of an NS Catfish.
Description:  Location is approximate.
Photo Date:  6/12/2012  Upload Date: 12/20/2013 10:43:35 AM
Location:  Reidsville, NC
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9283(C40-9W)
Views:  98   Comments: 0
A trio of GE's move intermodal west
Title:  A trio of GE's move intermodal west
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/18/2009  Upload Date: 1/16/2018 2:58:59 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9287(C40-9W) NS 9814(C40-9W)
Views:  365   Comments: 2
A manifest grinds up the west slope
Title:  A manifest grinds up the west slope
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:13:35 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9291(C40-9W) NS 8416(C40-8W)
Views:  205   Comments: 0
Two GE's lead an autorack west
Title:  Two GE's lead an autorack west
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/31/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:35:29 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9292(C40-9W)
Views:  109   Comments: 0
Next up the hill is an intermodal
Title:  Next up the hill is an intermodal
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/31/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:27:33 PM
Location:  Cassandra, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9299(C40-9W)
Views:  78   Comments: 0
An intermodal grinds upgrade
Title:  An intermodal grinds upgrade
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/31/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:27:33 PM
Location:  Cassandra, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9299(C40-9W)
Views:  89   Comments: 0
A intermodal is about to duck under the famed "iron bridge"
Title:  A intermodal is about to duck under the famed "iron bridge"
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/31/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:32:37 PM
Location:  Cassandra, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9299(C40-9W)
Views:  96   Comments: 0
A grain train with some NS power passes the empty coal drag.
Title:  A grain train with some NS power passes the empty coal drag.
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/5/2009  Upload Date: 2/20/2014 12:10:19 PM
Location:  Essex, MT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7658(ES44DC) NS 9306(C40-9W)
Views:  468   Comments: 2
Slowly backing towards the Hill Yard
Title:  Slowly backing towards the Hill Yard
Description:  23K wyes the power so the Erie Heritage will be leading.
Photo Date:  4/17/2016  Upload Date: 4/18/2016 9:55:18 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 7538(ES40DC) NS 9333(C40-9W)
Views:  229   Comments: 2
23K crosses Patterson road
Title:  23K crosses Patterson road
Description:  That ballast pile is conveniently blocking a huge crowd of foamers.
Photo Date:  4/17/2016  Upload Date: 4/18/2016 9:55:18 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 1068(SD70ACe) NS 7538(ES40DC) NS 9333(C40-9W)
Views:  212   Comments: 0
The Erie heritage unit leads 23K west
Title:  The Erie heritage unit leads 23K west
Description:  Perfect day for a chase!
Photo Date:  4/17/2016  Upload Date: 4/18/2016 9:55:19 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 1068(SD70ACe) NS 9333(C40-9W) NS 7538(ES40DC)
Views:  219   Comments: 3
The autorack ends to reveal an eastbound manifest
Title:  The autorack ends to reveal an eastbound manifest
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/31/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:35:30 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 2676(SD70M-2) NS 9350(C40-9W)
Views:  115   Comments: 0
An EMD and a GE lead a manifest east
Title:  An EMD and a GE lead a manifest east
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/31/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:35:30 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 2676(SD70M-2) NS 9350(C40-9W)
Views:  126   Comments: 0
An autorack comes down the hill under threatening skies
Title:  An autorack comes down the hill under threatening skies
Description:  In a few minutes it will absolutely pour!
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:18:02 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9360(C40-9W) NS 9381(C40-9W)
Views:  122   Comments: 0
Manifest chugging uphill while a man ponders the greatness of Cresson.
Title:  Manifest chugging uphill while a man ponders the greatness of Cresson.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/18/2013  Upload Date: 11/27/2013 4:07:40 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9378(C40-9W)
Views:  136   Comments: 0
Northbound NS intermodal starts across the James River bridge.
Title:  Northbound NS intermodal starts across the James River bridge.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2012  Upload Date: 12/20/2013 10:40:50 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9414(C40-9W)
Views:  186   Comments: 0
Northbound NS intermodal creeping across the James River bridge.
Title:  Northbound NS intermodal creeping across the James River bridge.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2012  Upload Date: 12/20/2013 10:40:52 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9414(C40-9W)
Views:  199   Comments: 3
Almost to the other side.
Title:  Almost to the other side.
Description:  Quite the speed restriction on this bridge.
Photo Date:  6/9/2012  Upload Date: 12/20/2013 10:40:53 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9414(C40-9W) NS 9620(C40-9W)
Views:  196   Comments: 0
Finally across the bridge.
Title:  Finally across the bridge.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2012  Upload Date: 12/20/2013 10:40:54 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9414(C40-9W) NS 9620(C40-9W)
Views:  204   Comments: 0
The westbound clears just in time
Title:  The westbound clears just in time
Description:  I could hear the westbound blowing for Carney's Crossing so I knew it was going to be close!
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:13:39 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6321(SD40E) NS 9476(C40-9W)
Views:  225   Comments: 0
An eastbound reveals itself from behind a westbound
Title:  An eastbound reveals itself from behind a westbound
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:13:40 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6321(SD40E) NS 9476(C40-9W) NS 8794(C40-9)
Views:  210   Comments: 0
NS 9476 leads an intermodal up the hill
Title:  NS 9476 leads an intermodal up the hill
Description:  Note the helpers of a westbound on the right.
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:13:40 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9476(C40-9W) NS 8794(C40-9)
Views:  259   Comments: 0
23K accelerating past the diminutive Shirley station.
Title:  23K accelerating past the diminutive Shirley station.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/30/2013  Upload Date: 1/23/2014 11:57:49 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9479(C40-9W) NS 8854(C40-9)
Views:  190   Comments: 0
A manifest comes west heading downgrade
Title:  A manifest comes west heading downgrade
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 6/10/2015 12:13:36 PM
Location:  Cresson, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8042(ES44AC) NS 9494(C40-9W)
Views:  176   Comments: 0
23K rounds the curve at Shirley on a cold winter's day.
Title:  23K rounds the curve at Shirley on a cold winter's day.
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/17/2013  Upload Date: 1/23/2014 11:59:24 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9495(C40-9W) NS 2589(SD70M)
Views:  179   Comments: 0
NS 9514 leads a westbound
Title:  NS 9514 leads a westbound
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/19/2009  Upload Date: 1/16/2018 2:57:58 PM
Location:  Lilly, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9514(C40-9W) NS 9577(C40-9W)
Views:  505   Comments: 2


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