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Viewing Album:  NS Piedmont Division 2014
 
By:Matthew Robie
Dates:1/1/2014 - 12/31/2014
Album Info:Photos taken along NS's Piedmont Division in the year of our Lord 2014.
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NS P99
Title:  NS P99
Description:  Two brand new Canadian National AC's hustle south through China Grove with stack train P99 in tow.
Photo Date:  1/3/2014  Upload Date: 1/6/2014 4:05:13 PM
Location:  China Grove, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
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Locomotives:  CN 2839(ES44AC) CN 2864(ES44AC)
Views:  456   Comments: 4
NS 337
Title:  NS 337
Description:  NS 337 rolls south through old downtown Salisbury on a bitter cold January afternoon.
Photo Date:  1/3/2014  Upload Date: 1/6/2014 4:26:27 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
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Locomotives:  NS 8812(C40-9) NS 9371(C40-9W) NS 3262(SD40-2)
Views:  213   Comments: 4
NS P99
Title:  NS P99
Description:  A pair of brand new Canadian National ES44ACs bring NS P99 upgrade at Five Row. These canucks have no doubt traversed through some harsh weather as evidenced by the snow and ice caked on the nose and plow of the lead unit.
Photo Date:  1/3/2014  Upload Date: 1/5/2014 5:26:35 PM
Location:  Spencer, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
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Locomotives:  CN 2839(ES44AC) CN 2864(ES44AC)
Views:  495   Comments: 2
NS 337
Title:  NS 337
Description:  NS 337 rumbles south out of Salisbury on a very winter-like afternoon. Brightening up the consist is a former BNSF SD40-2, now owned by NS, which still retains its previous owner's lettering on the long hood and nose.
Photo Date:  1/4/2014  Upload Date: 1/6/2014 4:35:27 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
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Locomotives:  NS 6773(SD60M)
Views:  118   Comments: 0
NS 159
Title:  NS 159
Description:  NS's "Honoring our Veterans" locomotive leads a late running NS 159 south through Thomasville on the Danville District.
Photo Date:  1/8/2014  Upload Date: 1/10/2014 8:20:11 PM
Location:  Thomasville, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
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Locomotives:  NS 6920(SD60E)
Views:  146   Comments: 0
NS P94
Title:  NS P94
Description:  Newer AC power leads train P94 under the classic Southern Railway signal bridge at Thomasville on a frigid January afternoon.
Photo Date:  1/8/2014  Upload Date: 1/10/2014 8:23:25 PM
Location:  Thomasville, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
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Locomotives:  NS 8151(ES44AC)
Views:  206   Comments: 0
NS 204
Title:  NS 204
Description:  Solid KCS power adds a splash of color to a misty and foggy scene as the GE trio leads hotshot 204 through the plant at Salisbury.
Photo Date:  1/10/2014  Upload Date: 1/10/2014 8:26:23 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
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Locomotives:  KCS 4765(ES44AC) KCS 4614(AC44CW) KCS 4780(ES44AC)
Views:  327   Comments: 0
NS P61
Title:  NS P61
Description:  NS P61 heads upgrade near Five Row with three SD40-2s on the point. The second unit is of former HLCX/BNSF/BN heritage and was placed into service before making a trip to the paint booth.
Photo Date:  1/18/2014  Upload Date: 1/18/2014 9:23:58 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
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Locomotives:  NS 1651(SD40-2) NS 3512(SD40-2) NS 3423(SD40-2)
Views:  218   Comments: 2
NS P61
Title:  NS P61
Description:  NS P61 backs off the throttle as he prepares to make a right turn at Salisbury for points west.
Photo Date:  1/18/2014  Upload Date: 1/18/2014 9:26:08 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 1651(SD40-2) NS 3512(SD40-2) NS 3423(SD40-2)
Views:  257   Comments: 0
NS 119
Title:  NS 119
Description:  NS 119 leans into the curve at Cook's Crossing as two railfans get their shots. I pass on the message at the bottom of the yellow sign and also thank God for a beautiful day and a wonderful day with friends.
Photo Date:  1/18/2014  Upload Date: 1/18/2014 9:32:37 PM
Location:  Concord, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
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Locomotives:  NS 1068(SD70ACe)
Views:  108   Comments: 0
NS 119
Title:  NS 119
Description:  NS 119 barrels south at Cook's Crossing with Erie heritage in the lead.
Photo Date:  1/18/2014  Upload Date: 1/18/2014 9:35:34 PM
Location:  Concord, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 1068(SD70ACe)
Views:  115   Comments: 0
NS P61
Title:  NS P61
Description:  NS P61 pulls off the former AT&O main after picking up a cut of loaded woodchip cars.
Photo Date:  1/18/2014  Upload Date: 1/18/2014 9:38:42 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 1651(SD40-2)
Views:  118   Comments: 0
NS P60
Title:  NS P60
Description:  NS P60 is "eastbound and down", with a pair of SD40-2s leading a good-sized train through the sweeping curve at East Statesville.
Photo Date:  1/18/2014  Upload Date: 1/18/2014 9:41:28 PM
Location:  Statesville, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
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Locomotives:  NS 3264(SD40-2)
Views:  173   Comments: 0
NS 119
Title:  NS 119
Description:  The Erie heritage unit is on the point of an all-EMD team as they rumble through Salisbury on NS 119.
Photo Date:  1/18/2014  Upload Date: 1/18/2014 9:29:12 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 1068(SD70ACe)
Views:  123   Comments: 1
NS 135
Title:  NS 135
Description:  A battered and worn out GE leads a mixture of NS units upgrade at Five Row on a massive 135.
Photo Date:  1/18/2014  Upload Date: 1/18/2014 9:21:23 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
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Locomotives:  NS 8723(C40-8)
Views:  101   Comments: 0
NS 66E
Title:  NS 66E
Description:  After a short delay at Barber Junction, the three thoroughbreds open up the throttle at West Barber.
Photo Date:  1/20/2014  Upload Date: 1/30/2014 8:06:10 PM
Location:  Barber, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3203(SD40-2)
Views:  163   Comments: 1
NS 66E
Title:  NS 66E
Description:  The old high hood EMD leads the woodchip train through the rolling hills near Statesville.
Photo Date:  1/20/2014  Upload Date: 1/30/2014 8:11:15 PM
Location:  Statesville, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3203(SD40-2)
Views:  147   Comments: 3
NS 159
Title:  NS 159
Description:  The "Honoring Our Veterans" SD60E leads NS 159 through Lexington past a cross that a local resident has put up. With this theme in mind, I would like to say God bless our veterans and those who are still serving. Thanks to the property owner for letting me stand on his wood cart to take the photo.
Photo Date:  1/20/2014  Upload Date: 1/30/2014 8:17:21 PM
Location:  Lexington, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6920(SD60E)
Views:  153   Comments: 0
NS 66E
Title:  NS 66E
Description:  A high hood SD40-2 leads woodchip loads west after diverging from the Piedmont mainline onto the Asheville main.
Photo Date:  1/20/2014  Upload Date: 1/30/2014 8:02:53 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3203(SD40-2)
Views:  147   Comments: 2
NS 68T
Title:  NS 68T
Description:  GE power hustles limestone loads south at Salisbury.
Photo Date:  3/21/2014  Upload Date: 3/22/2014 10:08:54 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 8147(ES44AC)
Views:  312   Comments: 0
NS 338
Title:  NS 338
Description:  Folks along the Charlotte District were blessed with a rare CP SD60 on the point of NS 338. This is a former Soo Line unit that was overhauled and painted into the red Canadian Pacific livery.
Photo Date:  3/21/2014  Upload Date: 3/22/2014 10:10:19 PM
Location:  Spencer, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
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Locomotives:  CP 6242(SD60)
Views:  211   Comments: 3
NS 134
Title:  NS 134
Description:  Norfolk Southern's Honoring Our Veterans SD60E locomotive leads train 134 towards Linwood. I dedicate this photo to my wonderful mother who pointed out this scene to me.
Photo Date:  3/21/2014  Upload Date: 3/22/2014 10:11:43 PM
Location:  Spencer, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6920(SD60E)
Views:  127   Comments: 1
NS 213
Title:  NS 213
Description:  A BNSF "pumpkin" leads train 213 past the Old Spencer Yard.
Photo Date:  3/21/2014  Upload Date: 3/22/2014 10:15:50 PM
Location:  East Spencer, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
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Locomotives:  BNSF 4316(C44-9W)
Views:  111   Comments: 3
NS P99
Title:  NS P99
Description:  Two navy and gold units from CSX supply ample horsepower for NS train P99.
Photo Date:  3/21/2014  Upload Date: 3/22/2014 10:14:31 PM
Location:  Spencer, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 938(ES44AC-H) CSX 5316(ES40DC)
Views:  148   Comments: 3
NS 194
Title:  NS 194
Description:  Spring blooms are here as NS 194 rolls upgrade at Lexington.
Photo Date:  3/22/2014  Upload Date: 3/22/2014 10:17:18 PM
Location:  Lexington, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9607(C40-9W)
Views:  83   Comments: 0
NS 159
Title:  NS 159
Description:  Two "Thoroughbreds" lead NS 159 through Lexington on a gorgeous March day.
Photo Date:  3/22/2014  Upload Date: 3/22/2014 10:18:23 PM
Location:  Lexington, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 2775(SD70M-2)
Views:  91   Comments: 3
NS P94
Title:  NS P94
Description:  NS P94 struggles upgrade at Maybelle with three EMD units. The "Honoring Our Veterans" SD60E has point honors this day.
Photo Date:  3/22/2014  Upload Date: 3/22/2014 10:19:30 PM
Location:  Lexington, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6920(SD60E)
Views:  225   Comments: 2
NS 213
Title:  NS 213
Description:  Grimy UP power leads NS 213 past springtime blooms on a gorgeous Carolina afternoon.
Photo Date:  3/22/2014  Upload Date: 3/22/2014 10:20:45 PM
Location:  Lexington, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 8497(SD70ACe)
Views:  186   Comments: 0
NS P60
Title:  NS P60
Description:  NS P60 rolls off of the Asheville main under the new westbound cantilever signal installed just hours before.
Photo Date:  3/22/2014  Upload Date: 3/22/2014 9:56:25 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5819(GP38-3)
Views:  162   Comments: 0
NS 172
Title:  NS 172
Description:  NS 172 barrels through Landis with three older EMDs in charge, a welcome sight on a long distance road train in 2014.
Photo Date:  5/21/2014  Upload Date: 5/27/2014 2:52:57 PM
Location:  Landis, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 7101(GP60) NS 6345(SD40E) NS 3473(SD40-2)
Views:  481   Comments: 0
NS 172
Title:  NS 172
Description:  With its days of leading high priority intermodal long gone, the GP60 smokes it up on the point of manifest train 172 coming under the endangered Southern cantilevers at 11th Street. It was always a treat to catch four of these stout four axles pulling the hotshots back in the day, but we were blessed to find one on the lead of a road train in 2014.
Photo Date:  5/21/2014  Upload Date: 5/27/2014 3:16:35 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Matthew Robie
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 7101(GP60) NS 6345(SD40E) NS 3473(SD40-2)
Views:  332   Comments: 1

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