Charlotte Area Trains

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.

Seen while coming into land at CLT airport.

The ADM Milling Facility is in the background.

Probably some sort of transfer or local.

The ADM Milling Facility is in the background.

The ADM Milling Facility is in the background.

I think the line had not opened at the time and they were in testing mode.

I believe the line was not yet open.

This engine has now been removed from here.

This caboose has since been removed from here.

Quite the strange sight for someone from Massachusetts. This car has since been repainted.

Seen at the downtown 7th St station

Built by Siemens.

Seen at the downtown 7th St station. These trains are built by Siemens.

Seen crossing 7th st in downtown.

7th St station

This is I-485/South Boulevard station. To the right is the NS R Line.

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.

Seen from the top of my Uncle's old apartment building.

Seen from the top of my uncle's old apartment building.

Seen from the top of my uncle's old apartment building.

Seen after take-off from the Charlotte Airport.

GSMR 4210 leads the Nantahala Gorge Excursion back into Bryson City

Shot on my iPhone 8.

The one on the right is a generator car and the one on the left is used for charters.

1702 had been hauled back by diesels from the Nantahala Gorge.

1702 had been hauled back by diesels from the Nantahala Gorge.

1702 had been hauled back by diesels from the Nantahala Gorge.

GSMR 1702's crew closes her up until tomorrow's Nantahala Gorge Excursion.

This engine will lead the 1:30 PM Tuckasegee River Excursion.

A forlorn turntable sits upside down in the bush near the Bryson City Station. I am not sure what their plans are for this.

A forlorn turntable sits upside down in the bush near the Bryson City Station. One advantage of it being upside down is that you get a good view of the weels that make it turn.

The 10:30 AM excursion departs for the Nantahala Gorge behind steamer #1702.

The 10:30 AM excursion departs for the Nantahala Gorge behind steamer #1702.

The 10:30 AM excursion departs for the Nantahala Gorge behind steamer #1702.

GSMR 1702 puts on a show as it approaches Buckner Branch Road.

GSMR 1702 puts on a show as it approaches Buckner Branch Road.