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An impromptu picture I caught on the way home from work today (6-1-2012) of NS train 325 coming through historic downtown Madison, AL headed westbound. Of course, it clouded up just as it got there!
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Westbound NS train 201 rolls past the Huntsville storage siding in Huntsville, AL.
File Size: 413 KBytes · Downloads: 3857 · Uploaded: October 01,2009
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NS local train A85 rolls though Belle Mina, AL at a good clip with a single box car (probably to allow them to run track speed).
File Size: 320 KBytes · Downloads: 4337 · Uploaded: October 01,2009
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The Huntsville and Madison County Railroad keeps this switcher in reserve, probably as a backup for their main unit. It is usually stored near the corner of Bob Wallace and L&N Dr. on a small siding.
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The Huntsville and Madison County operates this switcher which is configured for remote control operation. It is seen here with a cut of cars heading south through Huntsville.
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Here the NARM's Alco S-2 and a short string of passenger cars is on display outside of Huntsville, AL. Check their site out for operation schedules.
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This locomotive is a military version of the Alco RSD-1 that is on display at the Huntsville Depot Museum. The TVA donated the engine to the museum. Special thanks to Jim Sims of The North Alabama Railroad Museum for the information on this unit.
File Size: 109 KBytes · Downloads: 7303 · Uploaded: May 11,2008
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Here is a shot of the HMCR's lone SW9 with short train of just two cars heading in after a day of switching the south Huntsville, AL industrial area.
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The tri-weekly HMCR switcher heads south with three covered hoppers in tow in Huntsville, AL.
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HMCR 527, an ex-Burlington Northern NW2, seems to be retired, as it is kept stored beside a warehouse, perhaps to be used for parts.
File Size: 178 KBytes · Downloads: 5869 · Uploaded: May 11,2008
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Here is a pair of Alco switchers on display at the Huntsville Depot Museum. The rear unit appears to be of U.S. Steel heritage.
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It's late afternoon as the crew of Norfolk Southern local freight A85 cruises across highway 20 with a lone SD40-2. This location is on the Madison branch line.
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As we continue to follow NS empty coal train 735 eastbound, we catch them heading past this old barn in Gurley, AL just east of Huntsville.
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The late afternoon sun casts long shadows as we continue to follow NS empty coal train westbound as they pass through Paint Rock, AL. This is one of my favorite shots of the day!
File Size: 268 KBytes · Downloads: 4592 · Uploaded: September 30,2007
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Bringing up the rear of NS executive train 951 is this theater car. The train is seen heading east through Madison, AL.
File Size: 239 KBytes · Downloads: 4544 · Uploaded: August 26,2007
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