Two of Norfolk Southern's specially painted units, 1066 and 4005, lead 18N upgrade through Cresson at sunset.

West Slope Watchin: A large gathering of rail buffs congregate on the Cassandra Bridge, as the 2024 version of the Cassandra All-Nighter is in full swing. As the sun begins to set, a heavy and lo... (more)

Bridging East: A fresh and solo NS 4730 leads manifest train NS 18N over the Ohio River on the OC Bridge, as it begins its journey toward Altoona, Pennsylvania

Curve Meets: Manifest train NS 18N and loaded coal train NS 590 race side by side one another, as they round the bend at Horseshoe Curve, as both trains prepare to enter into Altoona at daybreak.

NS 18N with newer EMD power leading NS 18N. Acting as a mid-train DPU for NS 18N is NS 7513 (ES44DC).

For Our Troubles: After a long and challenging trip in the early morning darkness to get to Harrisburg, we finally made it to the iconic Rockville Bridge in time to see the 18N being solo led by a... (more)

An early NS 18N features and unusual trailing engine: NS 3305 (SD40-2; formerly a high-hood, built for the Southern Railroad as SOU 3305; the unit went to Norfolk Southern and was rebuilt with an ... (more)

NS 18N makes an afternoon appearance on the NS Lehigh Line as it makes its way past a defect detector. C44-9W NS 9898 is the trailing unit.

Sloping East: NS 18N heads east into Altoona, as the train has just knocked down the eastbound signals at the west end of the Altoona.

With everyone posting their favorite shots of NS 1067 given the news of the repaint, I thought I'd join in. I can't wait to shoot it without the unsightly paint blemishes!

18N heads through Cove with an ex-CR SD60M on the point.

NS 18N eastbound with a pair of Dash 9 locomotives. Behind the leader is NS 9531.

The NS Virginian Heritage Unit leads NS 18N east to Doremus Avenue in Newark, NJ. Behind the leader is NS 9715 (C44-9W).

Dirty EMD: NS 18N is running earlier today as it scurries east down on the Norfolk Southern Lehigh Line. Behind the leader is NS 9788 (C44-9W). Call me biased, but I feel a dirty EMD locomo... (more)

Remnants of the former Pennsylvania RR Altoona Car Shops still stand guard as 18N arrives into Rose Yard. As of this writing 18N carries blocks for Altoona, Allentown, and Oak Island.