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.