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Viewing Album:  August 2025 Trains
 
By:Jack Proksch
Dates:8/1/2025 - 8/31/2025
Album Info:Trains I've seen in Northern Virginia and around Altoona Pennsylvania in August of 2025.
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YN2 duo leads I031
Title:  YN2 duo leads I031
Description:  A rare sight to see is a YN2 duo on CSX, and on this day it lead the priority intermodal through the Woodbridge Amtrak/VRE station.
Photo Date:  8/12/2025  Upload Date: 8/24/2025 10:25:23 PM
Location:  Woodbridge, VA
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 128(AC44CW) CSX 338(AC44CW)
Views:  163   Comments: 0
SD70AC leader on M418
Title:  SD70AC leader on M418
Description:  A CSX flared SD70AC leads train M418 through the signals at Lorton. This was the first time I saw the new block activation signals at Lorton, before this they were always on.
Photo Date:  8/13/2025  Upload Date: 8/24/2025 10:29:06 PM
Location:  Lorton, VA
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4789(SD70MAC) CSX 751(ES44AC-H)
Views:  154   Comments: 0
A very rare BNSF leader on the RF&P
Title:  A very rare BNSF leader on the RF&P
Description:  On this day, a BNSF grain train, G111, was routed over the RF&P. In this very rare case, a BNSF GEVO lead a CSX CM44, while another GEVO and a SD70ACe pushed on the rear.
Photo Date:  8/15/2025  Upload Date: 8/24/2025 10:33:20 PM
Location:  Woodbridge, VA
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 7537(ES44DC) CSX 7222(CM44AC)
Views:  157   Comments: 0
VRE 309 meets CSX G111
Title:  VRE 309 meets CSX G111
Description:  As CSX G111 heads north a VRE 309 heads south to its Rippon station stop.
Photo Date:  8/15/2025  Upload Date: 8/24/2025 10:35:43 PM
Location:  Woodbridge, VA
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VRE V68(MP36PH-3C)
Views:  186   Comments: 0
BNSF pushers on G111
Title:  BNSF pushers on G111
Description:  As a rare CSX G111 heads north a duo of BNSF power helps push the train, with a SD70ACe facing out.
Photo Date:  8/15/2025  Upload Date: 8/24/2025 10:38:00 PM
Location:  Woodbridge, VA
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 9180(SD70ACe) BNSF 6972(ES44C4)
Views:  135   Comments: 0
VRE 311
Title:  VRE 311
Description:  The late afternoon VRE heads south through Featherstone.
Photo Date:  8/20/2025  Upload Date: 8/24/2025 11:06:51 PM
Location:  Woodbridge, VA
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VRE V67(MP36PH-3C)
Views:  156   Comments: 0
Amtrak 371 leading Palmetto 90
Title:  Amtrak 371 leading Palmetto 90
Description:  At this point, this was the highest numbered charger I had seen on the RF&P. Its seen here leading train 90 north through Featherstone.
Photo Date:  8/20/2025  Upload Date: 8/24/2025 11:08:50 PM
Location:  Woodbridge, VA
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 371(ALC-42)
Views:  189   Comments: 0
Amtrak 135 leads regional 93
Title:  Amtrak 135 leads regional 93
Description:  A P42 leads todays 93 south through Featherstone.
Photo Date:  8/20/2025  Upload Date: 8/24/2025 11:11:31 PM
Location:  Woodbridge, VA
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 135(P42DC)
Views:  151   Comments: 0
A YN2 leads train M419
Title:  A YN2 leads train M419
Description:  In the golden evening light, train M419 heads south through Featherstone with a YN2 CW44AC leader and SD70AC trailing.
Photo Date:  8/20/2025  Upload Date: 8/24/2025 11:14:51 PM
Location:  Woodbridge, VA
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 373(AC44CW) CSX 4536(SD70MAC)
Views:  171   Comments: 0
VRE 313
Title:  VRE 313
Description:  Commuter 313 heads south through Featherstone.
Photo Date:  8/20/2025  Upload Date: 8/24/2025 11:18:26 PM
Location:  Woodbridge, VA
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VRE V57(MP36PH-3C)
Views:  162   Comments: 0
Amtrak 344 leads regional 186
Title:  Amtrak 344 leads regional 186
Description:  An ALC-42 leads regional 186 through Featherstone.
Photo Date:  8/20/2025  Upload Date: 8/24/2025 11:21:16 PM
Location:  Woodbridge, VA
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 344(ALC-42)
Views:  154   Comments: 0
Western Maryland Heritage leads M409
Title:  Western Maryland Heritage leads M409
Description:  CSX 1852 leads train M409 south through Featherstone. It was nice to finally see a heritage unit after a summer of seeing only one other.
Photo Date:  8/20/2025  Upload Date: 8/24/2025 11:24:24 PM
Location:  Woodbridge, VA
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 1852(ES44AC-H) CSX 3170(ES44AC-H) CSX 3092(ES44AC-H)
Views:  174   Comments: 0
NS 4414 leads 39G west
Title:  NS 4414 leads 39G west
Description:  NS C6M 4414 leads train 39G west through Horseshoe Curve with an SD70ACe trailing second.
Photo Date:  8/24/2025  Upload Date: 8/24/2025 11:28:00 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 4414(AC44C6M) NS 1002(SD70ACe)
Views:  183   Comments: 0
NS 1002 trails on 39G through HSC
Title:  NS 1002 trails on 39G through HSC
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/24/2025  Upload Date: 8/24/2025 11:29:58 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 4414(AC44C6M) NS 1002(SD70ACe)
Views:  168   Comments: 0
NS 4340 as a MDPU on 39G through HSC
Title:  NS 4340 as a MDPU on 39G through HSC
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/24/2025  Upload Date: 8/24/2025 11:31:39 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 4340(AC44C6M)
Views:  149   Comments: 0
ACU helpers on the rear of 39G through HSC
Title:  ACU helpers on the rear of 39G through HSC
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/24/2025  Upload Date: 8/24/2025 11:34:02 PM
Location:  Horseshoe Curve, PA
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 7252(SD70ACU) NS 7229(SD70ACU)
Views:  157   Comments: 0
All EMDs on M1V
Title:  All EMDs on M1V
Description:  Everyone in the Altoona area came out to see M1V when it had a GP38-3 and SD40-2 duo leading, but it was capped with a helper set. Despite this, I caught it in downtown Altoona as it was preparing to wait for the clear at the ALTO signal.
Photo Date:  8/24/2025  Upload Date: 8/24/2025 11:37:15 PM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 7285(SD70ACU) NS 7230(SD70ACU) NS 5814(GP38-3) NS 3350(SD40-2)
Views:  182   Comments: 0
Two standard cab EMDs trail on M1V
Title:  Two standard cab EMDs trail on M1V
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/24/2025  Upload Date: 8/24/2025 11:39:51 PM
Location:  Altoona (CP ALTO), PA
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 7230(SD70ACU) NS 5814(GP38-3) NS 3350(SD40-2)
Views:  177   Comments: 0
NS 8027 leads 20H
Title:  NS 8027 leads 20H
Description:  A GEVO leads an ACe east through Fostoria.
Photo Date:  8/25/2025  Upload Date: 8/25/2025 10:04:22 PM
Location:  Fostoria, PA
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8027(ES44AC) NS 1180(SD70ACe)
Views:  181   Comments: 0
Solo ACe leads 36A
Title:  Solo ACe leads 36A
Description:  A solo SD70ACe leads todays 36A east. There was a MDPU on this train, too.
Photo Date:  8/25/2025  Upload Date: 8/25/2025 10:06:39 PM
Location:  Fostoria, PA
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 1197(SD70ACe)
Views:  161   Comments: 0
NS 4877 as MDPU on 36A
Title:  NS 4877 as MDPU on 36A
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/25/2025  Upload Date: 8/25/2025 10:07:35 PM
Location:  Fostoria, PA
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 4877(AC44C6M)
Views:  160   Comments: 0
NS 4001 leads 268 west
Title:  NS 4001 leads 268 west
Description:  The second NS blue mane unit leads train 268 east through Fostoria with a C6M and a GEVO trailing.
Photo Date:  8/25/2025  Upload Date: 8/25/2025 10:09:15 PM
Location:  Fostoria, PA
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 4001(AC44C6M) NS 4094(AC44C6M) NS 8177(ES44AC)
Views:  262   Comments: 0
NS 170
Title:  NS 170
Description:  NS train 170 with a good mix of power heads east through Orrville and CP ORR past the east facing PRR CPL signal.
Photo Date:  8/30/2025  Upload Date: 9/2/2025 3:12:01 PM
Location:  Orrville, OH
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  NS 7677(ES44DC) NS 4861(AC44C6M) NS 4073(AC44C6M) NS 8141(ES44AC) NS 6216(SD32ECO)
Views:  213   Comments: 0
CP ORR facing east
Title:  CP ORR facing east
Description:  PRR Color Position Light signals still stand at CP ORR on the NS Fort Wayne line.
Photo Date:  8/30/2025  Upload Date: 9/2/2025 3:21:05 PM
Location:  Orrville, OH
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  104   Comments: 0
Orrville Industrial Track signal.
Title:  Orrville Industrial Track signal.
Description:  This CPL stands on the NS Orrville Industrial track guarding the main Fort Wayne line. The top is a fixed restricting aspect whlie the bottom can be either restricting or approach.
Photo Date:  8/30/2025  Upload Date: 9/2/2025 3:24:21 PM
Location:  Orrville, OH
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  100   Comments: 0
ORHS 471
Title:  ORHS 471
Description:  The Orrville rail historical society owns this engine and train, and it sits in their yard on the outskirts of the city.
Photo Date:  8/30/2025  Upload Date: 9/2/2025 3:25:48 PM
Location:  Orrville, OH
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  ORHS 471(GP7u)
Views:  132   Comments: 0
CP LUCAS facing west
Title:  CP LUCAS facing west
Description:  PRR Color Position Light signals still remain at CP LUCAS on the NS Fort Wayne line. The signal to the right is no longer active since the rail on that track is missing. You can also see the east facing signal bridge in the background.
Photo Date:  8/30/2025  Upload Date: 9/2/2025 3:30:01 PM
Location:  Lucas, OH
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  118   Comments: 0
CP MANS East
Title:  CP MANS East
Description:  A PRR CPL bridge faces east at CP MANS. These signals are block lit.
Photo Date:  8/30/2025  Upload Date: 9/2/2025 3:44:39 PM
Location:  Mansfield, OH
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  96   Comments: 0
B&O CPL facing west
Title:  B&O CPL facing west
Description:  Now technically Ashland railway trackage, the B&O installed CPLs still remain at the diamond with the ex. Erie, now inactive NS trackage. Note the left bulb is burned out.
Photo Date:  8/30/2025  Upload Date: 9/2/2025 3:47:43 PM
Location:  Mansfield, OH
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  90   Comments: 0
Erie searchlights facing west
Title:  Erie searchlights facing west
Description:  Now basically abandoned, these Erie searchlights still guard the diamond with the B&O and still connect with the NS Harding Industrial Track. Note the bottom light is burned out. Who knows the last time these signals changed aspects.
Photo Date:  8/30/2025  Upload Date: 9/2/2025 3:51:10 PM
Location:  Mansfield, OH
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  98   Comments: 0
B&O CPL facing north
Title:  B&O CPL facing north
Description:  This is the on the other side of the diamond with the ex. Erie, now NS.
Photo Date:  8/30/2025  Upload Date: 9/2/2025 3:53:45 PM
Location:  Mansfield, OH
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  89   Comments: 0
W&LE 431
Title:  W&LE 431
Description:  Wheeling train 431 with two SD40-2s heads towards the CSX Greenwich sub and NS Fort Wayne line diamond, as it is switching from the CSX trackage to the Crestlilne yard, where the NS changes to the CF&E.
Photo Date:  8/30/2025  Upload Date: 9/2/2025 3:58:03 PM
Location:  Crestline, OH
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  WE 7026(SD40-2) WE 7018(SD40-2)
Views:  127   Comments: 0
NS 777 meets WLE 431
Title:  NS 777 meets WLE 431
Description:  After chasing 431 to the west end of Crestline yard, it had to wait for NS 777. Here is the head end of 777 passing 431.
Photo Date:  8/30/2025  Upload Date: 9/2/2025 4:03:11 PM
Location:  Crestline, OH
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 4200(AC44C6M) WE 7026(SD40-2) WE 7018(SD40-2)
Views:  111   Comments: 0
RDPU on NS 777
Title:  RDPU on NS 777
Description:  The rear of NS 777 passes the head end of WLE 431 at the west end of Crestline Yard.
Photo Date:  8/30/2025  Upload Date: 9/2/2025 4:05:42 PM
Location:  Crestline, OH
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  NS 4887(AC44C6M) WE 7026(SD40-2)
Views:  164   Comments: 0
WLE 431
Title:  WLE 431
Description:  Train 431 heads west under the Crestline yard signal bridge with Conrail G-style signals.
Photo Date:  8/30/2025  Upload Date: 9/2/2025 4:09:35 PM
Location:  Crestline, OH
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  WE 7026(SD40-2) WE 7018(SD40-2)
Views:  126   Comments: 0
WLE 431 at Bucyrus
Title:  WLE 431 at Bucyrus
Description:  WLE train 431 heads west on the CF&E through the Bucyrus CPLs on its way to Lima.
Photo Date:  8/30/2025  Upload Date: 9/2/2025 4:11:37 PM
Location:  Bucyrus, OH
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  WE 7026(SD40-2) WE 7018(SD40-2)
Views:  142   Comments: 0
Ashland CPL facing west
Title:  Ashland CPL facing west
Description:  This CPL protects the Ashland railways switch with the NS Fort Wayne line. This is a fixed aspect signal, showing only restricted or approach.
Photo Date:  8/30/2025  Upload Date: 9/3/2025 12:30:01 PM
Location:  Mansfield, OH
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  101   Comments: 0
CP MANS West
Title:  CP MANS West
Description:  This signal bridge faces west in Mansfield. You can see the Ashland Railway CPL stand in the distance.
Photo Date:  8/30/2025  Upload Date: 9/3/2025 12:32:31 PM
Location:  Mansfield, OH
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  87   Comments: 0
CSX at CP 37
Title:  CSX at CP 37
Description:  A CSX sister set of ES40s heads east under the signal bridge at CP 37 and the WLE diamond.
Photo Date:  8/31/2025  Upload Date: 9/3/2025 12:35:10 PM
Location:  Wellington, OH
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5308(ES40DC) CSX 5309(ES40DC)
Views:  93   Comments: 0
CSX in Sullivan
Title:  CSX in Sullivan
Description:  Two DC GEVOs lead a CSX train east through CP Sullivan on the New Castle Subdivision.
Photo Date:  8/31/2025  Upload Date: 9/3/2025 12:39:43 PM
Location:  Sullivan, OH
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5395(ES40DC) CSX 5294(ES40DC)
Views:  110   Comments: 0
B&O CPL north on RJC
Title:  B&O CPL north on RJC
Description:  From what I understand, this is one of if not the oldest remaining B&O CPL stand in the country. This one protects the diamonds for trains crossing the wheeling on RJC.
Photo Date:  8/31/2025  Upload Date: 9/3/2025 12:48:38 PM
Location:  Brewster, OH
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  93   Comments: 0
B&O CPL south on RJC
Title:  B&O CPL south on RJC
Description:  This signal faces south guarding the WLE diamond.
Photo Date:  8/31/2025  Upload Date: 9/3/2025 12:51:16 PM
Location:  Brewster, OH
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  93   Comments: 0
WLE 551 with Searchlights
Title:  WLE 551 with Searchlights
Description:  A GP35 and a GP40-3 duo runs light past the East facing signals guarding the diamond.
Photo Date:  8/31/2025  Upload Date: 9/3/2025 12:56:10 PM
Location:  Brewster, OH
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  WE 109(GP35) WE 303(GP40-3)
Views:  101   Comments: 0
NS power in Conway
Title:  NS power in Conway
Description:  An ACe and a C6M switch the yard at East Conway.
Photo Date:  8/31/2025  Upload Date: 9/3/2025 1:03:55 PM
Location:  Conway, PA
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1207(SD70ACe) NS 4852(AC44C6M)
Views:  146   Comments: 0
NS 22X
Title:  NS 22X
Description:  NS train 22X departs past the East Conway tower.
Photo Date:  8/31/2025  Upload Date: 9/3/2025 1:07:38 PM
Location:  Conway, PA
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  NS 4825(AC44C6M) NS 4161(AC44C6M)
Views:  136   Comments: 1
NS M3V
Title:  NS M3V
Description:  NS 7695 leads train M3V west into Conway yard while train 22X passes behind it.
Photo Date:  8/31/2025  Upload Date: 9/5/2025 12:29:16 PM
Location:  Conway, PA
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  NS 7695(ES44DC) NS 9913(C44-9W)
Views:  123   Comments: 0
Conway Switching Power
Title:  Conway Switching Power
Description:  This set of 2 SD40-2s and a slug are stationed at the east end of Conway yard, switching trains.
Photo Date:  8/31/2025  Upload Date: 9/5/2025 12:30:47 PM
Location:  Conway, PA
Author:  Jack Proksch
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  NS 6198(SD40-2) NS 860(MT6) NS 3416(SD40-2)
Views:  163   Comments: 0

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