Norfolk Southern freight train (NS 7242, NS 9615)

This Norfolk Southern train was headed northbound through the Columbus, Ohio area last Wednesday. Two locomotives - NS 7242 and NS 9615. The train was carrying a diverse load including a car with railroad track, many box cars, many hoppers, and a lot of tanker cars. The tankers were carrying various hazardous materials such as non-odorized liquified petroleum gas (UN 1075), molten sulfer (UN 2448), molten metals or salts at or above 100 C (UN 3257), ethanol (UN 1987), molten phenol (UN 2312), and propylene (UN 1077).

Norfolk Southern coal train (NS 1089, NS 9735)

Norfolk Southern coal train seen in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday, February 3. Locomotives NS 1089 and NS 9735. Train was headed northbound.

CSX Geometry Train (Columbus, Ohio)

The CSX geometry train passed throught the Columbus, Ohio area on Wednesday, February 3. It was headed southbound and pulled by CSX engine 9969. The middle car was labeled "Hocking Valley". The end car was Track Geometry Car TGC3. Note the lights and equipment under it. A geometry car is used to analyze the track conditions.

Semi truck for ECM Transport, LLC

Semi truck for ECM Transport, LLC as seen yesterday on I-270 on the east side of Columbus, OH.

Transport of gasoline via tanker truck (UN 1203)

Gasoline tanker truck (UN 1203) seen on US-33 in southeast Ohio.

Yanmar Skid Steer Loader S270v

Yanmar skid steer loader S270v from Buckeye Power Sales. Seen in a parking lot near Walmart in Athens, OH.

U-Haul trailers

Three U-Haul trailers in the parking lot near Walmart in Athens, OH.

FedEx truck

FedEx Ground delivery truck as seen in Athens, Ohio.

Truck with pontoon boats

Truck with pontoon boats. Snowy day in Athens, Ohio. Note the little dog looking out the side window.