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BNSF 7750 at Ridgecrest
Title:  BNSF 7750 at Ridgecrest
Description:  BNWF 7750 heads west, at Ridgecrest, NC, with an NS freight train. The train has just exited the west portal of Swannanoa Tunnel.
Photo Date:  10/7/2006  Upload Date: 5/6/2007 1:08:53 AM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Pat Cavanaugh
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 7750(ES44DC)
Views:  420   Comments: 0
Empty Chip Train
Title:  Empty Chip Train
Description:  Fall colors are in full swing in this part of the NC mountains. I was happy to catch the empty chip train just before it entered the Southern Loops
Photo Date:  10/21/2006  Upload Date: 10/30/2006 7:33:48 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Tim Huemmer
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9015(C40-9W)
Views:  437   Comments: 2
135
Title:  135
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/12/2007  Upload Date: 9/13/2007 5:27:56 AM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Jeff Marley
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Track
Locomotives:  NS 9571(C40-9W)
Views:  290   Comments: 0
NS 2542
Title:  NS 2542
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/12/2007  Upload Date: 9/13/2007 5:27:57 AM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Jeff Marley
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Track
Locomotives:  NS 2542(SD70)
Views:  322   Comments: 0
135
Title:  135
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/12/2007  Upload Date: 9/13/2007 5:27:55 AM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Jeff Marley
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Track
Locomotives:  NS 2542(SD70) NS 9571(C40-9W)
Views:  493   Comments: 0
NS 9949
Title:  NS 9949
Description:  NS 135 tops the grade at Ridgecrest.
Photo Date:  10/20/2007  Upload Date: 10/21/2007 9:44:05 AM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Brian Rackley
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9949(C40-9W) NS 8303(C40-8)
Views:  269   Comments: 0
NS 9949
Title:  NS 9949
Description:  NS 135 pops out of Swannanoa tunnel at Ridgecrest, and will top the grade shortly.
Photo Date:  10/20/2007  Upload Date: 10/21/2007 9:54:43 AM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Brian Rackley
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9949(C40-9W)
Views:  282   Comments: 1
Empty chip train 67E tops the grade
Title:  Empty chip train 67E tops the grade
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/3/2007  Upload Date: 11/4/2007 1:36:13 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Tim Huemmer
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 2624(SD70M)
Views:  365   Comments: 0
NS 135 grinds his way up to the top of the grade
Title:  NS 135 grinds his way up to the top of the grade
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/3/2007  Upload Date: 11/4/2007 1:36:16 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Tim Huemmer
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 2589(SD70M)
Views:  598   Comments: 0
NS 135 pops out of the tunnel
Title:  NS 135 pops out of the tunnel
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/3/2007  Upload Date: 11/4/2007 1:36:16 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Tim Huemmer
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 2589(SD70M)
Views:  444   Comments: 1
NS 135 passing MP 123
Title:  NS 135 passing MP 123
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/3/2007  Upload Date: 11/4/2007 1:36:12 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Tim Huemmer
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 2589(SD70M)
Views:  492   Comments: 1
NS Q50 with cool power for a coal train
Title:  NS Q50 with cool power for a coal train
Description:  Preparing to cut the helpers off
Photo Date:  1/12/2008  Upload Date: 1/25/2008 7:20:30 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Tim Huemmer
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8885(C40-9)
Views:  551   Comments: 0
Pushers on Q50
Title:  Pushers on Q50
Description:  Passing the signal at Ridgecrest
Photo Date:  1/12/2008  Upload Date: 1/25/2008 7:20:31 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Tim Huemmer
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9434(C40-9W)
Views:  457   Comments: 0
NS 9891 leads train 750 eastbound
Title:  NS 9891 leads train 750 eastbound
Description:  NS 9891 leads train 750 eastbound at Ridgecrest
Photo Date:  2/15/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:42:47 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Harold Hodnett
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9891(C40-9W)
Views:  743   Comments: 0
NS 9891 leads train 750 eastbound
Title:  NS 9891 leads train 750 eastbound
Description:  NS 9891 leads train 750 eastbound at Ridgecrest
Photo Date:  2/15/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:43:01 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Harold Hodnett
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9891(C40-9W)
Views:  711   Comments: 0
HLCX 5948 is on coal train 750
Title:  HLCX 5948 is on coal train 750
Description:  HLCX 5948 is on coal train 750 at Ridgecrest
Photo Date:  2/15/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:44:28 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Harold Hodnett
Categories: 
Locomotives:  HLCX 5948(SD60)
Views:  689   Comments: 0
NS 8456 is the trailing unit on train 750
Title:  NS 8456 is the trailing unit on train 750
Description:  NS 8456 is the trailing unit on train 750 at Ridgecrest
Photo Date:  2/15/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:43:35 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Harold Hodnett
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 8456(C40-8W)
Views:  834   Comments: 0
NS 7553 & 7531 are pushers that have detached from train 750
Title:  NS 7553 & 7531 are pushers that have detached from train 750
Description:  NS 7553 & 7531 are pushers that have detached from train 750 at Ridgecrest
Photo Date:  2/15/2008  Upload Date: 2/17/2008 9:43:58 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Harold Hodnett
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 7553(ES40DC) NS 7531(ES40DC)
Views:  1127   Comments: 2
NS 7701 leads a string of empty chip cars eastbound
Title:  NS 7701 leads a string of empty chip cars eastbound
Description:  NS 7701 leads a string of empty chip cars eastbound at Ridgecrest
Photo Date:  4/17/2008  Upload Date: 4/19/2008 8:13:53 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Harold Hodnett
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 7701(ES40DC)
Views:  867   Comments: 0
NS local P87 passes through Ridgecrest before going down the loops to Old Fort.
Title:  NS local P87 passes through Ridgecrest before going down the loops to Old Fort.
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/2008  Upload Date: 10/12/2015 7:07:03 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Jim Owens
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  98   Comments: 0
NS local P87 passes through Ridgecrest before going down the loops to Old Fort.
Title:  NS local P87 passes through Ridgecrest before going down the loops to Old Fort.
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/2008  Upload Date: 10/12/2015 7:08:10 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Jim Owens
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  110   Comments: 1
NS 9040 displays some unusual cab numbers
Title:  NS 9040 displays some unusual cab numbers
Description:  NS 9040 displays some unusual cab numbers
Photo Date:  3/4/2009  Upload Date: 3/14/2009 5:45:44 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Harold Hodnett
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9040(C40-9W)
Views:  831   Comments: 0
NS 6671 is the last unit on train 134 as it approaches the tunnel
Title:  NS 6671 is the last unit on train 134 as it approaches the tunnel
Description:  NS 6671 is the last unit on train 134 as it approaches the tunnel at Ridgecrest
Photo Date:  3/4/2009  Upload Date: 3/14/2009 5:45:59 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Harold Hodnett
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6671(SD60) NS 9040(C40-9W)
Views:  828   Comments: 0
NS 7588 leads train 134 with 6 other locos eastbound
Title:  NS 7588 leads train 134 with 6 other locos eastbound
Description:  NS 7588 leads train 134 with 6 other locos eastbound
Photo Date:  3/4/2009  Upload Date: 3/6/2009 10:14:13 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Harold Hodnett
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 7588(ES40DC) NS 7581(ES40DC)
Views:  758   Comments: 0
NS 2512 heads east on train 134
Title:  NS 2512 heads east on train 134
Description:  NS 2512 heads east on train 134 at Ridgecrest
Photo Date:  3/4/2009  Upload Date: 3/15/2009 6:16:14 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Harold Hodnett
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 2512(SD70)
Views:  641   Comments: 0
NS 2512 heads east on train 134
Title:  NS 2512 heads east on train 134
Description:  NS 2512 heads east on train 134 at Ridgecrest
Photo Date:  3/4/2009  Upload Date: 3/15/2009 6:16:15 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Harold Hodnett
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 2512(SD70)
Views:  608   Comments: 0
NS 6671
Title:  NS 6671
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/4/2009  Upload Date: 5/15/2023 8:40:26 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Harold Hodnett
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6671(SD60)
Views:  94   Comments: 0
NS 9040 leads train 66E out of the tunnel
Title:  NS 9040 leads train 66E out of the tunnel
Description:  NS 9040 leads train 66E out of the tunnel
Photo Date:  3/5/2009  Upload Date: 3/6/2009 10:14:14 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Harold Hodnett
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9040(C40-9W)
Views:  649   Comments: 0
134 runs through at restricted speed just west of the tunnel
Title:  134 runs through at restricted speed just west of the tunnel
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/11/2009  Upload Date: 5/11/2009 4:17:31 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  tim heckman
Categories:  Wreck
Locomotives:  NS 9364(C40-9W)
Views:  183   Comments: 0
NS 135
Title:  NS 135
Description:  Westbound NS 135 is topping out inside Swannanoa Tunnel as it enters Ridgecrest, NC. From here, the uphill struggle from Old Fort is over. It's downhill to Asheville.
Photo Date:  5/27/2009  Upload Date: 6/4/2009 9:08:16 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Marcus Neubacher
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  180   Comments: 0
NS 135
Title:  NS 135
Description:  SD70M-2 2720 leads train 135 past Ridgecrest. The train has finished its climb over Blue Ridge Mountain and is now beginning a descent toward Asheville.
Photo Date:  5/27/2009  Upload Date: 6/4/2009 9:08:15 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Marcus Neubacher
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 2720(SD70M-2)
Views:  302   Comments: 0
NCTM - Blue Ridge Special
Title:  NCTM - Blue Ridge Special
Description:  Amtrak O39 or the North Carolina Transportation Museum Blue Ridge Special is seen here in Ridgecrest, NC.
Photo Date:  11/1/2009  Upload Date: 11/5/2009 11:21:51 AM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Ben Earp
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Tunnel,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 56(P42DC) AMTK 144(P42DC) AMTK 5(P42DC)
Views:  314   Comments: 0
NS 8778 leads train 134 eastbound
Title:  NS 8778 leads train 134 eastbound
Description:  NS 8778 leads train 134 eastbound
Photo Date:  11/6/2009  Upload Date: 11/27/2009 8:29:28 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Harold Hodnett
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 8778(C40-9)
Views:  911   Comments: 0
NS 2636
Title:  NS 2636
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/6/2009  Upload Date: 12/27/2012 8:06:53 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Harold Hodnett
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 2636(SD70M)
Views:  238   Comments: 0
NS 9782 leads a rail train in the siding
Title:  NS 9782 leads a rail train in the siding
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/22/2011  Upload Date: 2/24/2011 7:25:40 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Harold Hodnett
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9313(C40-9W)
Views:  540   Comments: 0
Apr 1, 2011Norfolk Southern train M34
Title:  Apr 1, 2011Norfolk Southern train M34
Description:  Norfolk Southern eastbound freight M34 getting ready to head down the NS loops between Ridgecrest and Old Fort.
Photo Date:  4/1/2011  Upload Date: 4/8/2011 9:09:45 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Jimmie Fisher
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9087(C40-9W) UP 9166(C40-8) HLCX 5976(SD60) NS 9614(C40-9W)
Views:  598   Comments: 0
Apr 1, 2011: NS train M34
Title:  Apr 1, 2011: NS train M34
Description:  Eastbound Norfolk Southern train M34 is about to enter the downhill loops between Ridgecrest and Old Fort.
Photo Date:  4/1/2011  Upload Date: 4/8/2011 9:14:29 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Jimmie Fisher
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9087(C40-9W) UP 9166(C40-8) HLCX 5976(SD60) NS 9614(C40-9W)
Views:  613   Comments: 2
#744s Pushers
Title:  #744s Pushers
Description:  NS Train #744s Pushers work hard to get the train over the hill.
Photo Date:  5/1/2012  Upload Date: 4/12/2016 8:05:08 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Bruce Alexander
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 2722(SD70M-2) NS 9576(C44-9W)
Views:  219   Comments: 0
NS 1068, Erie Railroad heritage unit
Title:  NS 1068, Erie Railroad heritage unit
Description:  Erie Railroad heritage unit is the third unit in NS train 135 as it rolls west through Ridgecrest
Photo Date:  7/15/2012  Upload Date: 7/15/2012 8:53:01 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Jimmie Fisher
Categories:  Roster,Scenic
Locomotives:  NS 1068(SD70ACe)
Views:  1713   Comments: 0
NS 8053 out of the tunnel
Title:  NS 8053 out of the tunnel
Description:  NS 8053 has just pulled out of the Ridgecrest Tunnel at the top of the eastern loops.
Photo Date:  7/15/2012  Upload Date: 7/15/2012 8:41:14 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Jimmie Fisher
Categories:  Scenic,Tunnel,Action
Locomotives:  NS 8053(ES44AC)
Views:  802   Comments: 0
Train 135
Title:  Train 135
Description:  NS train 135 enters Ridgecrest after climbing the grade through the loops from Old Fort. In about 15 minutes the train will pull into the NS yard at Asheville.
Photo Date:  7/15/2012  Upload Date: 7/15/2012 8:44:58 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Jimmie Fisher
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8053(ES44AC) NS 8047(ES44AC) NS 1068(SD70ACe)
Views:  716   Comments: 0
NS 9-40CW 9270 leads M35
Title:  NS 9-40CW 9270 leads M35
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/12/2013  Upload Date: 1/25/2013 1:57:19 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Christopher Esposito
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9270(C40-9W)
Views:  309   Comments: 3
NS 9-40CW 9270 leads M35
Title:  NS 9-40CW 9270 leads M35
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/12/2013  Upload Date: 1/25/2013 1:57:34 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Christopher Esposito
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9270(C40-9W)
Views:  163   Comments: 0
NS 9-40CW 9270 leads M35
Title:  NS 9-40CW 9270 leads M35
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/12/2013  Upload Date: 1/25/2013 1:57:40 PM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Christopher Esposito
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9270(C40-9W)
Views:  171   Comments: 4
Southern 630
Title:  Southern 630
Description:  Headed upgrade
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 4/30/2013 10:49:33 AM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Jonathan Hinely
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SOU 630(2-8-0) TVRM 630(2-8-0) NS 5071(GP38-2)
Views:  205   Comments: 0
Looks like a diesel special now
Title:  Looks like a diesel special now
Description:  But there is a steamer just in front of them
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 4/30/2013 10:51:05 AM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Jonathan Hinely
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5071(GP38-2) NS 5261(GP38-2)
Views:  369   Comments: 0
Entering Ridgecrest Tunnel
Title:  Entering Ridgecrest Tunnel
Description:  Under the Eastern Continental Divide
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 4/30/2013 10:52:28 AM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Jonathan Hinely
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Tunnel,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NS 5071(GP38-2) NS 5261(GP38-2)
Views:  362   Comments: 1
Just out of the Ridgecrest Tunnel
Title:  Just out of the Ridgecrest Tunnel
Description:  And headed down grade
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 4/30/2013 9:59:11 AM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Jonathan Hinely
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SOU 630(2-8-0) TVRM 630(2-8-0) NS 5261(GP38-2) NS 5071(GP38-2)
Views:  224   Comments: 0
Southern 630
Title:  Southern 630
Description:  Headed down grade from car three
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 4/30/2013 10:00:05 AM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Jonathan Hinely
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SOU 630(2-8-0) TVRM 630(2-8-0) NS 5261(GP38-2) NS 5071(GP38-2)
Views:  442   Comments: 1
Southern 630
Title:  Southern 630
Description:  Headed down grade from car three
Photo Date:  4/20/2013  Upload Date: 4/30/2013 10:01:44 AM
Location:  Ridgecrest, NC
Author:  Jonathan Hinely
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SOU 630(2-8-0) TVRM 630(2-8-0) NS 5261(GP38-2)
Views:  167   Comments: 0

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