The Cartersville - Elizabeth turn makes its way back north meeting the tail end of Q041 at Acworth
Today's M542 has five ex-NS SD70M-2's tucked behind the road power.
Back to back ethanol trains, both with rare leaders, graced the old Western & Atlantic RR. It felt like railfanning 20 years ago, when CSX trains were often powered by a crayon box of variety.
Not often will a non-PTC equipped motor lead on a Class I railroad. Circumstances dictated this one got up front, probably the last time I'll ever see this one lead.
The ex-Clinchfield caboose houses an exhibit on the Old Dixie Highway.
The Spirit of our First Responders motor leads a Rocky Mount to Nashville freight. Almost had a police cruiser in the photo, you can see it just below the golf cart sign... but I was just glad to... (more)
Thanks to a barge hitting the lift bridge over the Tennessee River in Decatur, AL, the W&A sub was flush with rerouted Intermodal traffic like this one for a week while repairs were made. All such... (more)
Loaded Ethanol Train B637-11 is heading towards Atlanta, GA, and eventually Lawrenceville, with a CN leader.
CSX's Spirit of First Responders' unit leads CSX M203 through downtown Acworth, GA
An early production humpbacked ET44AH curves past the crepe myrtles in downtown.
E321 takes the siding to clear for a southbound ethanol train. The depot is a reproduction of the original building and houses a small museum.
CSX C710 heads north through Acworth bound for the Appalachian Regional Port north of Chatsworth.
CSX X580 crosses over I-75 as it heads north towards Cartersville.
CSX K422 heads north for Cartersville with KCS & Ferromex duo on the point.
Chasing Q581's markers into Atlanta on a cool Sunday morning.