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Viewing Album:  East Alabama Vol. II - John Higginson
 
By:John Higginson
Dates:5/1/2006 - 6/30/2007
Album Info:concentrating on locations south of Birmingham and from Montgomery eastward
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UP 4344
Title:  UP 4344
Description:  NS train 198
Photo Date:  5/16/2006  Upload Date: 5/18/2006 11:28:46 PM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 4344(SD70M)
Views:  599   Comments: 1
BNSF 5403
Title:  BNSF 5403
Description:  CSX train Q544 leaves the former L&N yard at Montgomery, heading north.
Photo Date:  5/17/2006  Upload Date: 5/18/2006 11:21:50 PM
Location:  Montgomery, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  BNSF 5403(C44-9W)
Views:  684   Comments: 0
BNSF 4305
Title:  BNSF 4305
Description:  NS train 187
Photo Date:  5/18/2006  Upload Date: 5/18/2006 11:29:35 PM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 4305(C44-9W)
Views:  605   Comments: 1
UP 5133
Title:  UP 5133
Description:  CSX train Q619 passes the old Western Railway of Alabama coaling tower
Photo Date:  5/31/2006  Upload Date: 6/10/2006 4:05:08 AM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 5133(SD70M)
Views:  712   Comments: 1
CSX 5880
Title:  CSX 5880
Description:  CSX A714 local
Photo Date:  6/2/2006  Upload Date: 6/10/2006 4:05:56 AM
Location:  Abanda, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 5880(B36-7)
Views:  925   Comments: 2
CSX 229
Title:  CSX 229
Description:  CSX train Q658
Photo Date:  6/7/2006  Upload Date: 6/10/2006 4:06:52 AM
Location:  Jemison, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 229(AC44CW)
Views:  730   Comments: 0
UP 5550
Title:  UP 5550
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/8/2006  Upload Date: 6/10/2006 4:28:18 AM
Location:  Wadley, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 5550(AC45CCTE)
Views:  743   Comments: 0
NS 8859
Title:  NS 8859
Description:  NS train 187
Photo Date:  6/20/2006  Upload Date: 6/21/2006 4:51:16 AM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 8859(C40-9)
Views:  617   Comments: 1
new spur construction (part 1)
Title:  new spur construction (part 1)
Description:  A new industrial spur to the Florida Rock Co. quarry is being built on the CSX A&WP/WofA Sub at about milepost 126 (or milepost 210 on AL highway 14). Serious work has been going on over the last month and it is quite evident at this point where the new track will come off the main and head into the complex.
Photo Date:  6/28/2006  Upload Date: 7/5/2006 3:38:50 PM
Location:  Loachapoka, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  559   Comments: 0
CSX 5391
Title:  CSX 5391
Description:  CSX train Q145 departs Macon Siding with several Tropicana juice reefers up front.
Photo Date:  6/29/2006  Upload Date: 7/5/2006 3:36:21 PM
Location:  Franklin, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives:  CSX 5391(ES44DC)
Views:  751   Comments: 0
CSX 5391
Title:  CSX 5391
Description:  a wide angle view of Q145 departing Macon Siding
Photo Date:  6/29/2006  Upload Date: 7/5/2006 3:37:16 PM
Location:  Franklin, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 5391(ES44DC)
Views:  695   Comments: 0
CSX 9040
Title:  CSX 9040
Description:  CSX train S619 heads south with MRL F45 392 third in the consist.
Photo Date:  6/29/2006  Upload Date: 7/5/2006 3:33:31 PM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 9040(C40-9W)
Views:  679   Comments: 1
CSX 9040
Title:  CSX 9040
Description:  S619 splits the signals at the south end of Macon Siding (MRL F45 392 is third out).
Photo Date:  6/29/2006  Upload Date: 7/5/2006 3:35:24 PM
Location:  Franklin, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives:  CSX 9040(C40-9W)
Views:  651   Comments: 0
MRL 392
Title:  MRL 392
Description:  on CSX train S619
Photo Date:  6/29/2006  Upload Date: 7/5/2006 3:39:38 PM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MRL 392(F45)
Views:  773   Comments: 1
CSX 8719
Title:  CSX 8719
Description:  CSX train A746
Photo Date:  6/30/2006  Upload Date: 7/5/2006 3:38:08 PM
Location:  Notasulga, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 8719(SD60)
Views:  889   Comments: 0
NS 3171
Title:  NS 3171
Description:  NS train 136 throttles away from Opelika with an amazing consist of former Southern high hood units including a pair of straight SD40s and an SD40-2.
Photo Date:  7/1/2006  Upload Date: 7/5/2006 4:23:39 PM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3171(SD40)
Views:  698   Comments: 2
BNSF 5291
Title:  BNSF 5291
Description:  An all-BNSF consist leads CSX train Q679 through the siding at Coosa Pines as Q678 hosds the main; note the old crossbuck, completely constructed of wood, to the left.
Photo Date:  7/8/2006  Upload Date: 7/10/2006 2:39:10 PM
Location:  Coosa Pines, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 5291(C44-9W)
Views:  705   Comments: 2
CSX 7517
Title:  CSX 7517
Description:  CSX train Q461
Photo Date:  7/8/2006  Upload Date: 7/10/2006 2:38:16 PM
Location:  Arkwright, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 7517(C40-8)
Views:  829   Comments: 1
NECR 4048
Title:  NECR 4048
Description:  Former New England Central 4048 and Alabama & Gulf Coast 4005 lead the Eastern Alabama Railway (EARY),train to Talladega back into Sylacauga, its starting point. This is former L&N trackage. We were extremely surprised to catch this movement as this run has been a nocturnak one for years.
Photo Date:  7/8/2006  Upload Date: 7/10/2006 2:54:37 PM
Location:  Sylacauga, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NECR 4048(GP40) AGR 4005(GP40)
Views:  1012   Comments: 0
west NS semaphore
Title:  west NS semaphore
Description:  Two semaphore signals remain on the NS line between Wilton akd Oxford. They are 'approach distant' signals, perpetually showing an approach aspect. The next signal down governs the crossing of the NS with the CSX Lineville Suhdivision (former AB&C). Unfortunately, catching a train running on this line isn't easy.
Photo Date:  7/8/2006  Upload Date: 7/10/2006 2:34:30 PM
Location:  Talladega, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  66061   Comments: 0
east NS semaphore
Title:  east NS semaphore
Description:  rear view, looking east
Photo Date:  7/8/2006  Upload Date: 7/10/2006 2:36:27 PM
Location:  Talladega, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  445   Comments: 0
NS track geometry train
Title:  NS track geometry train
Description:  NS 906 - track geometry research train
Photo Date:  7/17/2006  Upload Date: 7/18/2006 3:53:27 PM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  791   Comments: 0
NS 5046 with track geometry train
Title:  NS 5046 with track geometry train
Description:  NS 906 - track geometry research train
Photo Date:  7/17/2006  Upload Date: 7/18/2006 3:52:23 PM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5046(GP38-2)
Views:  487   Comments: 1
TFM 1669
Title:  TFM 1669
Description:  NS train 187
Photo Date:  7/17/2006  Upload Date: 7/18/2006 3:49:25 PM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TFM 1669(SD70MAC)
Views:  472   Comments: 1
TFM 1669
Title:  TFM 1669
Description:  NS train 187
Photo Date:  7/17/2006  Upload Date: 7/18/2006 3:50:53 PM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TFM 1669(SD70MAC)
Views:  656   Comments: 1
NS 3187
Title:  NS 3187
Description:  NS train A41 works the lumber mill at milepost 310 on the former CofG between Columbus and Birmingham
Photo Date:  7/21/2006  Upload Date: 7/24/2006 9:47:19 PM
Location:  Salem, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3187(SD40)
Views:  597   Comments: 0
NS 3187
Title:  NS 3187
Description:  NS train A41 heads west
Photo Date:  7/21/2006  Upload Date: 7/24/2006 9:45:18 PM
Location:  Salem, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3187(SD40)
Views:  625   Comments: 1
NS 2677
Title:  NS 2677
Description:  NS train 187
Photo Date:  7/27/2006  Upload Date: 7/28/2006 11:10:31 AM
Location:  Jacksons Gap, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 2677(SD70M-2)
Views:  596   Comments: 0
NS 2677
Title:  NS 2677
Description:  NS train 187
Photo Date:  7/27/2006  Upload Date: 7/28/2006 11:06:54 AM
Location:  Bleecker, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 2677(SD70M-2)
Views:  576   Comments: 0
UP 4510
Title:  UP 4510
Description:  NS train 334
Photo Date:  7/27/2006  Upload Date: 7/28/2006 11:12:08 AM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 4510(SD70M)
Views:  494   Comments: 0
NS 9063
Title:  NS 9063
Description:  NS train 137
Photo Date:  7/28/2006  Upload Date: 7/29/2006 2:38:52 PM
Location:  Bleecker, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9063(C40-9W)
Views:  687   Comments: 2
NS 8364
Title:  NS 8364
Description:  NS train 335
Photo Date:  7/31/2006  Upload Date: 8/1/2006 12:57:13 AM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 8364(C40-8W)
Views:  645   Comments: 1
CSX 8111
Title:  CSX 8111
Description:  After Q192 stalled on the hill between Chehaw and Notasulga, the power (two UP SD70M's, one of which had failed) was run light to Opelika where a waiting Q619 handed off the 8111 to the stricken train's crew. Here, the SD40-2 leads the power, long hood forward, under the old bridge in Notasulga and back to the train for another try at the hill.
Photo Date:  8/4/2006  Upload Date: 8/17/2006 7:22:56 PM
Location:  Notasulga, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 8111(SD40-2)
Views:  590   Comments: 0
HLCX 6506
Title:  HLCX 6506
Description:  CSX train Q669 detouring on the former L&N during track work on the Lineville Sub.
Photo Date:  8/7/2006  Upload Date: 8/17/2006 7:23:49 PM
Location:  Speigner, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  HLCX 6506(SD40M-3)
Views:  569   Comments: 2
HLCX 6506
Title:  HLCX 6506
Description:  detoured CSX train Q669 passes hay bales north of Clanton
Photo Date:  8/7/2006  Upload Date: 8/17/2006 7:24:36 PM
Location:  Thorsby, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  HLCX 6506(SD40M-3)
Views:  676   Comments: 0
NS 9840
Title:  NS 9840
Description:  NS train 187
Photo Date:  9/3/2006  Upload Date: 9/3/2006 8:43:40 PM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9840(C40-9W)
Views:  489   Comments: 1
CSX 5305
Title:  CSX 5305
Description:  CSX train G284
Photo Date:  9/8/2006  Upload Date: 9/12/2006 4:44:03 PM
Location:  Wadley, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 5305(ES44DC)
Views:  634   Comments: 1
former AB&C depot
Title:  former AB&C depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/8/2006  Upload Date: 9/12/2006 4:45:10 PM
Location:  Wadley, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  642   Comments: 1
FURX 3026
Title:  FURX 3026
Description:  CSX train Q614
Photo Date:  9/14/2006  Upload Date: 9/18/2006 12:03:12 PM
Location:  Loachapoka, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  FURX 3026(SD40-2)
Views:  564   Comments: 0
NS 6160
Title:  NS 6160
Description:  NS A41 switches in downtown Opelika.
Photo Date:  9/14/2006  Upload Date: 9/18/2006 12:02:03 PM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6160(SD40-2)
Views:  603   Comments: 1
UP 4344
Title:  UP 4344
Description:  CSX train Q619 departs Macon Siding
Photo Date:  9/14/2006  Upload Date: 9/22/2006 4:20:10 PM
Location:  Franklin, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 4344(SD70M)
Views:  493   Comments: 0
CYXX 19
Title:  CYXX 19
Description:  This unit was spotted at Conrad Yelvington's Vulcan Quarry north of Calera, and to my knowledge only recently arrived on the property. It was built for the Pennsy and most recently was Alabama & Gulf Coast 2202. I apologize for the bad lighting and foreground clutter, but this is the only shot I could get without blatantly trespassing.
Photo Date:  9/17/2006  Upload Date: 9/22/2006 2:14:05 PM
Location:  Calera, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CYXX 2109(GP30)
Views:  1050   Comments: 2
CSX 5216
Title:  CSX 5216
Description:  CSX train Q679 leans into the superelevated curve at Abanda, with the Abanda Baptist Church in the backround. Abanda is named after the original builder of the railroad (A, B, and A - Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic)
Photo Date:  9/20/2006  Upload Date: 9/22/2006 2:14:51 PM
Location:  Abanda, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 5216(ES44DC)
Views:  926   Comments: 1
NS 7506
Title:  NS 7506
Description:  Late afternoon sun glares off of NS train 335 led by the 7506 and 7511, two of the 'original' NS GEVOs.
Photo Date:  9/21/2006  Upload Date: 9/22/2006 2:21:08 PM
Location:  Salem, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 7506(ES40DC)
Views:  518   Comments: 0
NS 6640
Title:  NS 6640
Description:  NS work train 95A has been used by track crews during recent maintenance. It has been tying up in Opelika every night.
Photo Date:  9/25/2006  Upload Date: 9/26/2006 10:58:03 PM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6640(SD60)
Views:  612   Comments: 1
NS 7593
Title:  NS 7593
Description:  NS train 371
Photo Date:  9/25/2006  Upload Date: 9/26/2006 10:56:52 PM
Location:  Bleecker, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 7593(ES40DC)
Views:  594   Comments: 0
NS 9229
Title:  NS 9229
Description:  NS train 187
Photo Date:  9/25/2006  Upload Date: 9/26/2006 10:59:07 PM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9229(C40-9W)
Views:  485   Comments: 1
CSX 5267
Title:  CSX 5267
Description:  CSX train Q619
Photo Date:  9/26/2006  Upload Date: 9/26/2006 11:04:07 PM
Location:  Auburn, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 5267(ES44DC)
Views:  620   Comments: 1
NS 8882
Title:  NS 8882
Description:  NS train A48
Photo Date:  9/26/2006  Upload Date: 9/26/2006 11:00:16 PM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 8882(C40-9)
Views:  480   Comments: 2
NS 9371
Title:  NS 9371
Description:  NS train 198
Photo Date:  9/26/2006  Upload Date: 9/26/2006 11:02:07 PM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  John Higginson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9371(C40-9W)
Views:  489   Comments: 1

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