The first of two southbound Georgia Northeastern trains this day, a Universal Alloy Corporation special brings extruded aluminum airplane parts destined to the PNW for Boeing.

The Georgia Northeastern Marietta Switcher shoves north to work Pacesetter Steel Services.

Shortlines doing what they do best, serving smaller carload customers with specific switching requirements.

A plain blue scheme isn't one I'd expect to like, but the nose logo makes it decent. Here, a Patriot Rail blue dip leads a United Alloy Corp train of Boeing airplane parts.

Not the DeQueen & Eastern, but it's still cool that Patriot Rail is keeping some traditions, even if the unit ended up being assigned to the Georgia Northeastern.

Just another day in Atlanta traffic, as Job 101 safely & efficiently switches customers above the madness.

After the second warmest February on record, Spring came early in Georgia with Bartlett Pear & Red Bud out in full force.

The Marietta Switcher works the tank car unloading rack at Kemira Chemicals Inc.

The Marietta Switcher swaps cars at Kemira with a dual control stand GP38.

GNRR passes the lovely depot in Holly Springs, GA.

Truck traffic juxtaposes a Patriot Rail Columbia & Cowlitz motor working industries on the Georgia Northeastern Railroad, in the busy suburbs of Atlanta, GA.

The only remaining 567 engined motor on the GNRR takes a break from passenger duties and clean the carbon out of the stacks leading 23 cars of corn to Pilgrim's Pride.

I've lensed many a train and quaffed many an ale at Control Point Freight Kitchen and Tap. It's always nice with the Georgia Northeastern runs a weekend grainer.

Engineer Gary brings an empty GNRR grain train through Woodstock,GA on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Patriot Rail GP38-3 #3805 & CEFX GP39-2 #421 are all that's needed for the southbound run bac... (more)