Petersburg VA 01.07.12: Names Is For Tombstones, Baby

I had much more time to set up the camera as the next train approached, also on NS, but this one was just a little bit longer than the V18 that went before. ES44ACs 8013 and 8003 had well over 160 loads of coal in tow as they droned under Vaughan Road and the CSX main at 4:06. No one was clear on the train number, though - 800 series was the best guess. The trash container flats spotted on the siding are what remains of the cleanup from a derailment at this location several weeks ago.

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[CPManJoe]

Awesome video! Sounded like those GEVO's really weren't trying too hard, it must be flat there.

[FastFlyingVirginian]

@CPManJoe Pretty flat, yes. This is the more modern line in contrast to the original N&W main that twists through Petersburg proper with enough of a grade that a train like this would have required helpers.

[iusetano]

That was a long heavy train.Great work for two locomotives. Excellent video. I still haven't been able to catch any of the GE ac's.

[FastFlyingVirginian]

@iusetano They've got more on the way, and I see them on the Pittsburgh Line now as well as here. Odds are you'll see some the next time you're down in PA.

[apples2095]

Nice catch and location!

[FastFlyingVirginian]

@apples2095 Thank you!

[whatihave2do]

Nice. Seams odd to me being on the other end of Va looking at this. So many more pine trees and so flat the trains don't pull nearly as hard.

[cargokill]

SUPER !!!

[wasted6666]

Sweet Catch Bud Hope Alls Well

[FastFlyingVirginian]

@GenesisSanctuary Indeed. I reckon if they had to take it over any significant grades they'd want some extra help though.

[GenesisSanctuary]

Woah, that train is enormous! Definitely shows just how powerful those ES44ACs truly are.