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Viewing Album:  Exploring the Southland in 2012
 
By:Britt Johnson
Dates:1/1/2012 - 12/31/2012
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P26 Southbound
Title:  P26 Southbound
Description:  Weather was pretty disgusting on New Years Day 2012, but a trio of SD40-2s (led by a high-hood) should brighten up any good railfan's day. Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  1/1/2012  Upload Date: 3/11/2012 4:35:15 PM
Location:  Chamblee, GA
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  298   Comments: 1
A54 Northbound
Title:  A54 Northbound
Description:  There aren't many nice open areas on the currently used portion of the AG branch, you have to fight lots of tree and pole shadows. Canon EOS-3, Fujichrome Velvia 100F.
Photo Date:  1/2/2012  Upload Date: 3/11/2012 4:36:21 PM
Location:  Gadsden, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 5154(GP38-2)
Views:  226   Comments: 0
A54 Northbound
Title:  A54 Northbound
Description:  Backing down to interchange with the ATN as a couple of MofW guys look on. Canon EOS-3, Fujichrome Velvia 100F.
Photo Date:  1/2/2012  Upload Date: 3/11/2012 4:37:16 PM
Location:  Gadsden, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 5154(GP38-2)
Views:  191   Comments: 0
Tyson 293
Title:  Tyson 293
Description:  This former Birmingham Southern switcher has been hanging out in Ivalee for a long time now. Canon EOS-3, Fujichrome Velvia 100F.
Photo Date:  1/2/2012  Upload Date: 3/11/2012 4:38:25 PM
Location:  Ivalee, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  TSNR 293(SW900)
Views:  332   Comments: 0
A54 Southbound
Title:  A54 Southbound
Description:  With their work finished in Gadsden, A54 backs toward Attalla and the AGS North. Canon EOS-3, Fujichrome Velvia 100F.
Photo Date:  1/2/2012  Upload Date: 3/11/2012 4:39:23 PM
Location:  Attalla, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 5154(GP38-2)
Views:  197   Comments: 1
735 Westbound
Title:  735 Westbound
Description:  735's radio unit rolls through Anniston. Not that common to see a Scherer train on the East End. Canon EOS-3, Fujichrome Velvia 100F.
Photo Date:  1/3/2012  Upload Date: 3/11/2012 4:40:30 PM
Location:  Anniston, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5733(ES44AC)
Views:  300   Comments: 0
A43 Eastbound
Title:  A43 Eastbound
Description:  The crew probably didn't enjoy it, but I sure enjoyed seeing a pair of 4-axles running as the Southern would have intended. Canon EOS-3, Fujichrome Velvia 100F.
Photo Date:  1/3/2012  Upload Date: 3/11/2012 4:41:39 PM
Location:  Iron City, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 7110(GP60)
Views:  206   Comments: 1
NS 5830
Title:  NS 5830
Description:  A50 heads south back to Birmingham, corssing over the DD at Sibert (MP 91.1). Canon EOS-3, Fujichrome Velvia 100F.
Photo Date:  1/3/2012  Upload Date: 3/11/2012 4:42:57 PM
Location:  Siberton, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 5830(GP38-3)
Views:  266   Comments: 0
A50 Southbound
Title:  A50 Southbound
Description:  This location has always had lots to offer, and nice to get it with better than average power on a crystal clear day! Canon EOS-3, Fujichrome Velvia 100F.
Photo Date:  1/3/2012  Upload Date: 3/11/2012 4:44:31 PM
Location:  Argo, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 5830(GP38-3)
Views:  355   Comments: 0
923 Westbound
Title:  923 Westbound
Description:  Nice to see some SD40E's get loose on the Central of Georgia. Canon EOS-3, Fujichrome Velvia 100F.
Photo Date:  1/16/2012  Upload Date: 3/11/2012 5:23:45 PM
Location:  Phenix City, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  NS 6343(SD40E)
Views:  388   Comments: 1
923 Westbound
Title:  923 Westbound
Description:  These SD40E's are nice looking rebuilds. Much better looking than the stupid "Admiral Cab" SD40-2 rebuilds. Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  1/16/2012  Upload Date: 3/11/2012 4:47:35 PM
Location:  Bleecker, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6343(SD40E)
Views:  336   Comments: 0
923 Westbound
Title:  923 Westbound
Description:  This shot turned out pretty good, but could have been much better if a massive cloud did not make an appearance. Canon EOS-h3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  1/16/2012  Upload Date: 3/11/2012 4:48:50 PM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6343(SD40E)
Views:  373   Comments: 1
336 Eastbound
Title:  336 Eastbound
Description:  Really going to miss the good-ole straight SD60's when they all get turned into SD60E's. Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  2/11/2012  Upload Date: 3/11/2012 4:50:04 PM
Location:  Bleecker, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6604(SD60)
Views:  201   Comments: 2
A41 Westbound
Title:  A41 Westbound
Description:  Headed up towards Dadeville to do some work. Whatever is in that gon must be awful important. Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  2/11/2012  Upload Date: 3/11/2012 4:52:35 PM
Location:  Royal City, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 5835(GP38-3)
Views:  270   Comments: 1
137 Westbound
Title:  137 Westbound
Description:  The now-gone Chattahoochie Valley used to interchange with the Central of Georgia here. Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  2/11/2012  Upload Date: 3/11/2012 4:54:04 PM
Location:  Bleecker, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 8436(SD70ACe)
Views:  280   Comments: 0
G422 Southbound
Title:  G422 Southbound
Description:  Southbound grain loads. Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  2/12/2012  Upload Date: 3/11/2012 4:55:22 PM
Location:  Loachapoka, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7798(C40-8W)
Views:  156   Comments: 0
G768 Southbound
Title:  G768 Southbound
Description:  Good to see the standard cab leading this ADM grain train through the Loveliest Village on the Plains. Before the building of an RV park, this was known as the "Cotton Patch Crossing." Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  2/12/2012  Upload Date: 3/11/2012 4:56:29 PM
Location:  Auburn, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7523(C40-8)
Views:  209   Comments: 0
198 Eastbound
Title:  198 Eastbound
Description:  Yeah the lighting and shadows aren't perfect, but who doesn't like a pair of SD60's? Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  2/12/2012  Upload Date: 3/11/2012 4:57:56 PM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6688(SD60)
Views:  215   Comments: 2
U250 Southbound
Title:  U250 Southbound
Description:  A nice looking AC60 leads some Gulf Power loads south. Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  2/12/2012  Upload Date: 3/11/2012 4:59:13 PM
Location:  Loachapoka, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 675(AC60CW)
Views:  287   Comments: 0
K877 Southbound
Title:  K877 Southbound
Description:  Southbound empty sulfur tanks roll through Notasulga. Canon EOS-3, Fujichrome Velvia 100.
Photo Date:  3/10/2012  Upload Date: 4/5/2012 8:51:36 PM
Location:  Notasulga, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 5582(AC44CWCTE)
Views:  296   Comments: 0
137 Westbound
Title:  137 Westbound
Description:  Westbound rolls across Lake Martin and the Tallapoosa River just east of Alexander City. Canon EOS-3, Fujichrome Velvia 100.
Photo Date:  3/10/2012  Upload Date: 4/5/2012 8:52:17 PM
Location:  Sturdivant, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  NS 8965(C40-9W)
Views:  187   Comments: 3
130 Northbound
Title:  130 Northbound
Description:  Rolling past the Keener windsock in the very first light of the morning. 130 will be running on restricted signals for the next 15 miles due to an overnight thunderstorm. Canon EOS-3, Fujichrome Velvia 100.
Photo Date:  3/17/2012  Upload Date: 4/5/2012 8:53:34 PM
Location:  Keener, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 4955(SD70M)
Views:  275   Comments: 0
130 Northbound
Title:  130 Northbound
Description:  Finally getting up to speed after coming out of the restricted signals at the 67.7. Canon EOS-3, Fujichrome Velvia 100.
Photo Date:  3/17/2012  Upload Date: 4/5/2012 8:54:13 PM
Location:  Collinsville, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 4955(SD70M)
Views:  252   Comments: 0
NS 2339
Title:  NS 2339
Description:  I'm usually not much for roster shots of trailing units, but I'll make an exception for one of the last 9 (at this time) SW1500's on the NS roster. Canon EOS-3, Fujichrome Velvia 100.
Photo Date:  3/17/2012  Upload Date: 4/5/2012 8:55:07 PM
Location:  Fort Payne, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NS 2339(SW1500)
Views:  482   Comments: 1
164 Northbound
Title:  164 Northbound
Description:  A couple of NS's new EMDs bring 164 past the endangered Southern signals at the north end of Fort Payne. Canon EOS-3, Fujichrome Velvia 100.
Photo Date:  3/17/2012  Upload Date: 4/5/2012 8:55:38 PM
Location:  Fort Payne, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 1006(SD70ACe)
Views:  401   Comments: 1
164 Northbound
Title:  164 Northbound
Description:  Headed into Valley Head to see 129, and then on to see 179 at Battelle. Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  3/17/2012  Upload Date: 4/5/2012 8:56:40 PM
Location:  Valley Head, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 1006(SD70ACe)
Views:  367   Comments: 0
129 Southbound
Title:  129 Southbound
Description:  129 gets 'em in the wind rolling by Fort Payne High School. Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  3/17/2012  Upload Date: 4/5/2012 8:57:26 PM
Location:  Fort Payne, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9087(C40-9W)
Views:  175   Comments: 0
179 Southbound
Title:  179 Southbound
Description:  Passing through the scenic Wills Valley at Flanders. Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  3/17/2012  Upload Date: 4/5/2012 8:59:28 PM
Location:  Flanders, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 7639(ES40DC)
Views:  217   Comments: 1
179 Southbound
Title:  179 Southbound
Description:  Making good time for Birmingham just south of Attalla. Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  3/17/2012  Upload Date: 4/5/2012 9:00:14 PM
Location:  Siberton, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 7639(ES40DC)
Views:  177   Comments: 0
NS 6082
Title:  NS 6082
Description:  Nice to see the 6082 still has the appropriate cab. Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  3/18/2012  Upload Date: 4/5/2012 9:00:55 PM
Location:  Anniston, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6082(SD40-2)
Views:  302   Comments: 0
G411 Northbound
Title:  G411 Northbound
Description:  Northbound grain empties getting on the move after a meet at Loachapoka. Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  3/25/2012  Upload Date: 4/5/2012 9:01:44 PM
Location:  Loachapoka, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4818(SD70MAC)
Views:  162   Comments: 0
G411 Northbound
Title:  G411 Northbound
Description:  Getting into Auburn at Chadwick Lane. Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  3/25/2012  Upload Date: 4/5/2012 9:02:28 PM
Location:  Auburn, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4818(SD70MAC)
Views:  166   Comments: 0
W072 Southbound
Title:  W072 Southbound
Description:  Rather picturesque scene plays host to a southbound ballast train at Cusseta. Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  3/25/2012  Upload Date: 4/5/2012 9:03:12 PM
Location:  Cusseta, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 8782(SD60M)
Views:  196   Comments: 3
934 Westbound
Title:  934 Westbound
Description:  Friendly conductor gives nice wave down in here at Salem. Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  3/31/2012  Upload Date: 5/10/2012 11:17:32 PM
Location:  Salem, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6343(SD40E)
Views:  411   Comments: 3
934 Westbound
Title:  934 Westbound
Description:  Nice looking Herzong rock train comes up to the former WofA interlocker at Opelika. Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  3/31/2012  Upload Date: 5/10/2012 11:20:09 PM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6343(SD40E)
Views:  348   Comments: 3
934 Westbound
Title:  934 Westbound
Description:  Doesn't get much more soulful than some standard cabs coming into a meet at Gold Ridge. Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  3/31/2012  Upload Date: 5/10/2012 11:21:42 PM
Location:  Gold Ridge, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6343(SD40E)
Views:  320   Comments: 2
934 Westbound
Title:  934 Westbound
Description:  One of the best photo angles on the whole Central of Georgia District in my opinion. Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  3/31/2012  Upload Date: 5/10/2012 11:22:23 PM
Location:  Jacksons Gap, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6343(SD40E)
Views:  500   Comments: 6
137 Westbound
Title:  137 Westbound
Description:  Ratty looking Dash 8 heads 137 west through Sylacauga in the last light of the day. Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  3/31/2012  Upload Date: 5/10/2012 11:22:59 PM
Location:  Sylacauga, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8743(C40-8)
Views:  160   Comments: 1
W031 Northbound
Title:  W031 Northbound
Description:  Of course the best leading unit I've seen on the district the whole year comes thru in terrible lighting conditions. Who didn't know that? Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  4/1/2012  Upload Date: 5/10/2012 11:14:08 PM
Location:  Auburn, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6393(GP40-2)
Views:  371   Comments: 1
130 Northbound
Title:  130 Northbound
Description:  Nice set of UP EMDs roll north thru the Wills Valley at Keener. Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  4/7/2012  Upload Date: 5/10/2012 11:23:55 PM
Location:  Keener, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 5184(SD70M)
Views:  300   Comments: 0
20 Eastbound
Title:  20 Eastbound
Description:  Eastbound Crescent makes for Atlanta after its stop in Anniston. Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  4/8/2012  Upload Date: 5/10/2012 11:25:36 PM
Location:  Anniston, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 5(P42DC)
Views:  168   Comments: 0
153 Westbound
Title:  153 Westbound
Description:  153 seems to be the only reliable afternoon westbound on the East End. Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  4/8/2012  Upload Date: 5/10/2012 11:27:06 PM
Location:  Riverside, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8978(C40-9W)
Views:  145   Comments: 0
NS 7081
Title:  NS 7081
Description:  Terrible weather? Blown out sky? Who cares when you're shooting a former Southern GP50? Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  4/21/2012  Upload Date: 5/10/2012 11:27:53 PM
Location:  Sylacauga, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NS 7081(GP50)
Views:  281   Comments: 0
198 Eastbound
Title:  198 Eastbound
Description:  Not sure this shot would ever be worth anything with the sun out, but its still a soulful location. Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  4/21/2012  Upload Date: 5/10/2012 11:29:46 PM
Location:  Trammells, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 6606(AC44CW)
Views:  311   Comments: 0
198 Eastbound
Title:  198 Eastbound
Description:  Eastbound passes through Goodwater on a cruddy day. Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  4/21/2012  Upload Date: 5/18/2012 7:34:26 PM
Location:  Goodwater, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 6606(AC44CW)
Views:  291   Comments: 0
Q619 Southbound
Title:  Q619 Southbound
Description:  Ao pair of leased SD40-2s are covered up by the obligatory CSX Gevo. Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  4/22/2012  Upload Date: 5/18/2012 7:47:39 PM
Location:  Loachapoka, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 774(ES44AC-H)
Views:  149   Comments: 0
137 Westbound
Title:  137 Westbound
Description:  First time I've ever shot at this crossing just west of Salem, but I do think it has some major possibilities. Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  4/22/2012  Upload Date: 5/18/2012 7:36:18 PM
Location:  Salem, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  132   Comments: 0
CSX 6088
Title:  CSX 6088
Description:  Pair of older geeps lay over at the Montgomery yard on a sunday morning. Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  4/29/2012  Upload Date: 5/18/2012 7:37:03 PM
Location:  Montgomery, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  CSX 6088(GP40-2)
Views:  251   Comments: 0
382 Northbound
Title:  382 Northbound
Description:  After finding the Autauga Northern power tied down in an unshootable location and with no hope of moving any time soon, relocated to the 3B North and had a nice adventure with this northbpund. Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  4/29/2012  Upload Date: 5/18/2012 7:37:37 PM
Location:  Brierfield, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  167   Comments: 1
382 Northbound
Title:  382 Northbound
Description:  Coming into Wilton and the junction with the Anniston District N-Line. Canon EOS-3, Ektachrome E100VS.
Photo Date:  4/29/2012  Upload Date: 5/18/2012 7:38:10 PM
Location:  Wilton, AL
Author:  Britt Johnson
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  160   Comments: 0

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