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ASAB shots in 70s-80s

Title:	ASAB shots in 70s-80s
Description:
Photo Date:	1/1/1980 Upload Date: 9/20/2010 10:17:54 AM
Location:	Panama City, FL
Author:	Hank Stephens
Categories:	Roster
Locomotives:	ASAB 508(GP38-2)
Views:	588 Comments: 3

ASAB shots in 70s-80s

Title:	ASAB shots in 70s-80s
Description:
Photo Date:	1/1/1980 Upload Date: 9/20/2010 10:17:55 AM
Location:	Panama City, FL
Author:	Hank Stephens
Categories:	Roster
Locomotives:	ASAB 508(GP38-2)
Views:	498 Comments: 1

ASAB 508, an ex CR unit, shows off the dark nose log that would be the final scheme of the railroad.

Title:	ASAB 508, an ex CR unit, shows off the dark nose log that would be the final scheme of the railroad.
Description:
Photo Date:	1/1/1980 Upload Date: 9/20/2010 10:17:37 AM
Location:	Panama City, FL
Author:	Hank Stephens
Categories:
Locomotives:	ASAB 508(GP38-2)
Views:	586 Comments: 3

Any railfan vactioning in Panama City Beach knew this scheme. The final Bay Line scheme was carried into the mid 2000s when G&W took over operations.

Title:	Any railfan vactioning in Panama City Beach knew this scheme. The final Bay Line scheme was carried into the mid 2000s when G&W took over operations.
Description:
Photo Date:	1/1/1980 Upload Date: 9/20/2010 10:17:43 AM
Location:	Panama City, FL
Author:	Hank Stephens
Categories:
Locomotives:	ASAB 508(GP38-2)
Views:	629 Comments: 2

The ex-CR units swapped for all the eclectic power that made ASAB famous basks in the sun.

Title:	The ex-CR units swapped for all the eclectic power that made ASAB famous basks in the sun.
Description:	The units worked in the Helm lease fleet in the 80s, mainly on the GMSR. With the Midsouth purchase of GMSR, the units found a permanent home on the ASAB.
Photo Date:	1/1/1980 Upload Date: 8/2/2010 12:01:35 PM
Location:	Panama City, FL
Author:	Hank Stephens
Categories:
Locomotives:	ASAB 508(GP38-2)
Views:	561 Comments: 1

Rear shot of waiting GP38-2

Title:	Rear shot of waiting GP38-2
Description:
Photo Date:	1/1/1980 Upload Date: 9/20/2010 10:17:48 AM
Location:	Panama City, FL
Author:	Hank Stephens
Categories:	Roster
Locomotives:	ASAB 509(GP38-2)
Views:	522 Comments: 2

ASAB shots in 70s-80s

Title:	ASAB shots in 70s-80s
Description:
Photo Date:	1/1/1980 Upload Date: 9/20/2010 10:17:44 AM
Location:	Panama City, FL
Author:	Hank Stephens
Categories:	Yard
Locomotives:	ASAB 509(GP38-2)
Views:	476 Comments: 2

BAYL GP38-2 509 at Cuthbert, GA

Title:	BAYL GP38-2 509 at Cuthbert, GA
Description:	Pictures taken by Ronnie Reaves of Bay Line units transplanted to the GSWR shortly after G&W takeover of the property.
Photo Date:	2/20/2010 Upload Date: 3/31/2011 11:47:16 PM
Location:	Cuthbert, GA
Author:	Ronnie Reaves
Categories:
Locomotives:	BAYL 509(GP38-2)
Views:	312 Comments: 0

BAYL unit on GSWR after Genessee and Wyoming takeover of property from local interests.

Title:	BAYL unit on GSWR after Genessee and Wyoming takeover of property from local interests.
Description:	Pictures taken by Ronnie Reaves of Bay Line units transplanted to the GSWR shortly after G&W takeover of the property.
Photo Date:	2/20/2010 Upload Date: 3/31/2011 11:47:20 PM
Location:	Cuthbert, GA
Author:	Ronnie Reaves
Categories:
Locomotives:	BAYL 509(GP38-2)
Views:	276 Comments: 0

BAYL 707 long hood at Cuthbert, GA

Title:	BAYL 707 long hood at Cuthbert, GA
Description:	Pictures taken by Ronnie Reaves of Bay Line units transplanted to the GSWR shortly after G&W takeover of the property.
Photo Date:	2/20/2010 Upload Date: 3/31/2011 11:47:29 PM
Location:	Cuthbert, GA
Author:	Ronnie Reaves
Categories:
Locomotives:	BAYL 509(GP38-2)
Views:	240 Comments: 0

Golden Triangle Railroad Interchange change to Columbus, MS

Title:	Golden Triangle Railroad Interchange change to Columbus, MS
Description:	GTRA GP38-2 810 and 819 with ex FEC cab works the CAGY interchange in Columbus, MS
Photo Date:	10/10/2010 Upload Date: 6/26/2010 10:25:54 PM
Location:	Columbus, MS
Author:	Hank Stephens
Categories:
Locomotives:	GTRA 810(GP38-2)
Views:	1834 Comments: 2

Golden Triangle Railroad Interchange change to Columbus, MS

Title:	Golden Triangle Railroad Interchange change to Columbus, MS
Description:	GTRA GP38-2 810 and 819 wiwh ex FEC cab works the CAGY interchange in Columbus, MS
Photo Date:	10/10/2010 Upload Date: 6/26/2010 10:25:53 PM
Location:	Columbus, MS
Author:	Hank Stephens
Categories:
Locomotives:	GTRA 819(GP38-2)
Views:	367 Comments: 5

Golden Triangle Railroad Interchange change to Columbus, MS

Title:	Golden Triangle Railroad Interchange change to Columbus, MS
Description:	GTRA GP38-2 810 and 819 with ex FEC cab works the CAGY interchange in Columbus, MS
Photo Date:	10/10/2010 Upload Date: 6/26/2010 10:25:51 PM
Location:	Columbus, MS
Author:	Hank Stephens
Categories:
Locomotives:	GTRA 819(GP38-2)
Views:	434 Comments: 2

Golden Triangle Railroad Interchange change to Columbus, MS

Title:	Golden Triangle Railroad Interchange change to Columbus, MS
Description:	GTRA GP38-2 810 and 819 woth ex FEC cab works the CAGY interchange in Columbus, MS
Photo Date:	10/10/2010 Upload Date: 6/26/2010 10:25:52 PM
Location:	Columbus, MS
Author:	Hank Stephens
Categories:
Locomotives:	GTRA 819(GP38-2)
Views:	358 Comments: 0

Mid-day sees yard and local road power gathering across from the air compressor house near the bypass bridge. Things get quiet in the afternoons, a far cry from the 1980s when I first visited where a train was moving all the time of some kind.

Title:	Mid-day sees yard and local road power gathering across from the air compressor house near the bypass bridge. Things get quiet in the afternoons, a far cry from the 1980s when I first visited where a train was moving all the time of some kind.
Description:
Photo Date:	4/3/2012 Upload Date: 7/14/2012 12:01:25 AM
Location:	Montgomery, AL
Author:	Hank Stephens
Categories:
Locomotives:	CSX 1185(MP15AC) CSX 7317(C40-8W) CSX 2530(GP38-2)
Views:	660 Comments: 0

Shots around Montgomery Yard--roster shot of R/C equipped Geep working south side of S&N yard trimming the classification tracks.

Title:	Shots around Montgomery Yard--roster shot of R/C equipped Geep working south side of S&N yard trimming the classification tracks.
Description:
Photo Date:	4/3/2012 Upload Date: 7/14/2012 12:49:59 AM
Location:	Montgomery, AL
Author:	Hank Stephens
Categories:
Locomotives:	CSX 2530(GP38-2)
Views:	429 Comments: 0

One of several R/C switchers at work at Montgomesy's S&N yard

Title:	One of several R/C switchers at work at Montgomesy's S&N yard
Description:
Photo Date:	3/31/2013 Upload Date: 1/11/2013 1:13:09 PM
Location:	Montgomery, AL
Author:	Hank Stephens
Categories:
Locomotives:	CSX 2530(GP38-2)
Views:	402 Comments: 0

NS delivering the PBSR unit to Opelika--the beginning of the end of NS ownership

Title:	NS delivering the PBSR unit to Opelika--the beginning of the end of NS ownership
Description:
Photo Date:	1/5/1995 Upload Date: 7/6/2010 1:25:10 AM
Location:	Opelika, AL
Author:	Glenn Marsh
Categories:
Locomotives:	CSX 2669(GP38-2)
Views:	550 Comments: 0

CSX Geep leads off Asplundh weed sprayer train as it sits in the transfer track with NS at Opelika

Title:	CSX Geep leads off Asplundh weed sprayer train as it sits in the transfer track with NS at Opelika
Description:
Photo Date:	10/2/2010 Upload Date: 10/4/2010 2:04:43 PM
Location:	Opelika, AL
Author:	Hank Stephens
Categories:
Locomotives:	CSX 2763(GP38-2)
Views:	892 Comments: 0

Forward shot of Asplundh weed sprayer train in the lake track transfer at Opelika. The NS main is just ahead of the CSX unit.

Title:	Forward shot of Asplundh weed sprayer train in the lake track transfer at Opelika. The NS main is just ahead of the CSX unit.
Description:
Photo Date:	12/31/2010 Upload Date: 10/4/2010 2:08:11 PM
Location:	Opelika, AL
Author:	Hank Stephens
Categories:
Locomotives:	CSX 2763(GP38-2)
Views:	587 Comments: 0

GSWR 3812 leads tank cars toward the river spur in Columbus, GA

Title:	GSWR 3812 leads tank cars toward the river spur in Columbus, GA
Description:
Photo Date:	1/1/2006 Upload Date: 5/7/2010 9:04:29 PM
Location:	Columbus, GA
Author:	Hank Stephens
Categories:
Locomotives:	GSWR 3812(GP38-2)
Views:	525 Comments: 0

GSWR 3812 is a GP38-3 in Railtex corporate colors. The unit is delivering tankers on the long switchback in Columbus, GA that followed the river and worked through the Historic District after a mile or two of street running.

Title:	GSWR 3812 is a GP38-3 in Railtex corporate colors. The unit is delivering tankers on the long switchback in Columbus, GA that followed the river and worked through the Historic District after a mile or two of street running.
Description:
Photo Date:	8/20/2007 Upload Date: 6/21/2007 1:15:06 AM
Location:	Columbus, GA
Author:	Hank Stephens
Categories:	Action
Locomotives:	GSWR 3812(GP38-2)
Views:	713 Comments: 4

L&N shots in the Deep South

Title:	L&N shots in the Deep South
Description:
Photo Date:	5/1/1974 Upload Date: 7/30/2010 11:11:43 PM
Location:	Opelika, AL
Author:	Glenn Marsh
Categories:
Locomotives:	LN 4139(GP38-2)
Views:	392 Comments: 0

L&N in the Deep South

Title:	L&N in the Deep South
Description:
Photo Date:	5/1/1974 Upload Date: 7/30/2010 11:12:23 PM
Location:	Opelika, AL
Author:	Glenn Marsh
Categories:
Locomotives:	LN 4139(GP38-2)
Views:	462 Comments: 1

Southern GP38-2 holds down Opelika Switcher job and sits in the Lake Yard side of the WofA-CofGA diamond.

Title:	Southern GP38-2 holds down Opelika Switcher job and sits in the Lake Yard side of the WofA-CofGA diamond.
Description:	Pictures by Glenn Marsh and from his collection
Photo Date:	4/1/1980 Upload Date: 12/1/2010 12:38:31 AM
Location:	Opelika, AL
Author:	Glenn Marsh
Categories:
Locomotives:	SOU 5065(GP38-2)
Views:	344 Comments: 1

A roster shot of the Opelika Switcher siting in the tie up track in the lake yard side of Opelika Yard.

Title:	A roster shot of the Opelika Switcher siting in the tie up track in the lake yard side of Opelika Yard.
Description:	Pictures by Glenn Marsh and from his collection
Photo Date:	4/1/1980 Upload Date: 12/1/2010 12:38:05 AM
Location:	Opelika, AL
Author:	Glenn Marsh
Categories:
Locomotives:	SOU 5065(GP38-2)
Views:	344 Comments: 1

Nose shot of the Southern Geep as it rests in the lake yard loco track. The Lee County courthouse clocktower can be seen in the distance,

Title:	Nose shot of the Southern Geep as it rests in the lake yard loco track. The Lee County courthouse clocktower can be seen in the distance,
Description:	Pictures by Glenn Marsh and from his collection
Photo Date:	4/1/1980 Upload Date: 12/1/2010 12:38:08 AM
Location:	Opelika, AL
Author:	Glenn Marsh
Categories:
Locomotives:	SOU 5065(GP38-2)
Views:	341 Comments: 1

The Opelika Switch Engine glistens in a high glare clear winter day in the lake yard tie up track.

Title:	The Opelika Switch Engine glistens in a high glare clear winter day in the lake yard tie up track.
Description:	Pictures by Glenn Marsh and from his collection
Photo Date:	4/1/1980 Upload Date: 12/1/2010 12:37:15 AM
Location:	Opelika, AL
Author:	Glenn Marsh
Categories:
Locomotives:	SOU 5068(GP38-2)
Views:	389 Comments: 1

The Roanoke Rocket using Western Railway of Alabama trackage rights to access Southern Railway tracks at Roanoke Junction

Title:	The Roanoke Rocket using Western Railway of Alabama trackage rights to access Southern Railway tracks at Roanoke Junction
Description:	Pictures by Glenn Marsh and from his collection
Photo Date:	4/1/1980 Upload Date: 12/1/2010 12:37:23 AM
Location:	Opelika, AL
Author:	Glenn Marsh
Categories:
Locomotives:	SOU 5068(GP38-2)
Views:	403 Comments: 1

The Lafayette Branch train charges out of Opelika on trackage rights to Roanoke Jct. on WofA rails with empty racks in tow.

Title:	The Lafayette Branch train charges out of Opelika on trackage rights to Roanoke Jct. on WofA rails with empty racks in tow.
Description:	Pictures by Glenn Marsh and from his collection
Photo Date:	4/1/1980 Upload Date: 12/1/2010 12:37:24 AM
Location:	Opelika, AL
Author:	Glenn Marsh
Categories:
Locomotives:	SOU 5068(GP38-2)
Views:	414 Comments: 1

NS 5108, a GP38-2 does the honors as power for a NS tie set out train in the 1990s

Title:	NS 5108, a GP38-2 does the honors as power for a NS tie set out train in the 1990s
Description:
Photo Date:	6/20/2008 Upload Date: 6/23/2009 2:35:16 PM
Location:	Opelika, AL
Author:	Hank Stephens
Categories:
Locomotives:	NS 5108(GP38-2)
Views:	446 Comments: 1

SOU 5121

Title:	SOU 5121
Description:
Photo Date:	5/1/1974 Upload Date: 7/18/2010 11:33:22 PM
Location:	Opelika, AL
Author:	Glenn Marsh
Categories:
Locomotives:	SOU 5121(GP38-2)
Views:	387 Comments: 1

NS delivering the PBSR unit to Opelika--the beginning of the end of NS ownership

Title:	NS delivering the PBSR unit to Opelika--the beginning of the end of NS ownership
Description:
Photo Date:	1/5/1995 Upload Date: 7/6/2010 1:25:14 AM
Location:	Opelika, AL
Author:	Glenn Marsh
Categories:
Locomotives:	NS 5168(GP38-2)
Views:	579 Comments: 2

NS delivering the PBSR unit to Opelika--the beginning of the end of NS ownership

Title:	NS delivering the PBSR unit to Opelika--the beginning of the end of NS ownership
Description:
Photo Date:	1/5/1995 Upload Date: 7/6/2010 1:25:07 AM
Location:	Opelika, AL
Author:	Glenn Marsh
Categories:
Locomotives:	NS 5168(GP38-2)
Views:	583 Comments: 2

NS 5247 enters CSX trackage on its way to Roanoke Jct in 1994 with a string of woodchip cars.

Title:	NS 5247 enters CSX trackage on its way to Roanoke Jct in 1994 with a string of woodchip cars.
Description:
Photo Date:	2/3/1994 Upload Date: 6/29/2010 4:30:42 PM
Location:	Opelika, AL
Author:	Hank Stephens
Categories:
Locomotives:	NS 5247(GP38-2)
Views:	1039 Comments: 5

Its only two short miles over CSX to home, but waiting on the CSX dispatcher can mean a long wait.

Title:	Its only two short miles over CSX to home, but waiting on the CSX dispatcher can mean a long wait.
Description:
Photo Date:	2/3/1994 Upload Date: 6/29/2010 4:30:38 PM
Location:	Opelika, AL
Author:	Hank Stephens
Categories:
Locomotives:	NS 5247(GP38-2)
Views:	623 Comments: 3

ARE WE THERE YET--not quite--the southbound Turn now has to wait for CSX at the Junction. Get comfortable, fellows, its gonna be a while!

Title:	ARE WE THERE YET--not quite--the southbound Turn now has to wait for CSX at the Junction. Get comfortable, fellows, its gonna be a while!
Description:
Photo Date:	2/3/1994 Upload Date: 6/29/2010 4:30:40 PM
Location:	Opelika, AL
Author:	Hank Stephens
Categories:
Locomotives:	NS 5247(GP38-2)
Views:	548 Comments: 2

SBD 6001 is the Opelika Turn, running around cars in West Point, GA in 1985

Title:	SBD 6001 is the Opelika Turn, running around cars in West Point, GA in 1985
Description:
Photo Date:	12/10/2009 Upload Date: 10/19/2009 2:52:03 PM
Location:	West Point, GA
Author:	Hank Stephens
Categories:
Locomotives:	SBD 6001(GP38-2)
Views:	575 Comments: 1

SBD 6001 works boxcars full of cotton for the CHV interchange in West Point, GA

Title:	SBD 6001 works boxcars full of cotton for the CHV interchange in West Point, GA
Description:
Photo Date:	12/10/2009 Upload Date: 10/19/2009 2:52:19 PM
Location:	West Point, GA
Author:	Hank Stephens
Categories:
Locomotives:	SBD 6001(GP38-2)
Views:	693 Comments: 2

More Shots from the 70s

Title:	More Shots from the 70s
Description:
Photo Date:	1/1/1974 Upload Date: 7/12/2010 6:56:32 PM
Location:	Opelika, AL
Author:	Glenn Marsh
Categories:
Locomotives:	WRA 6046(GP38-2)
Views:	470 Comments: 2

FLS painted WA sublettered unit works as Opelika Switcher in early 80s.

Title:	FLS painted WA sublettered unit works as Opelika Switcher in early 80s.
Description:
Photo Date:	1/1/1974 Upload Date: 7/12/2010 6:56:33 PM
Location:	Opelika, AL
Author:	Glenn Marsh
Categories:
Locomotives:	WRA 6046(GP38-2)
Views:	650 Comments: 2

GA 6052 is second unit on road train running over the old CofGA diamond in Opelika behind AWP painted unit.

Title:	GA 6052 is second unit on road train running over the old CofGA diamond in Opelika behind AWP painted unit.
Description:
Photo Date:	1/1/1974 Upload Date: 7/12/2010 6:56:34 PM
Location:	Opelika, AL
Author:	Glenn Marsh
Categories:
Locomotives:	GA 6052(GP38-2)
Views:	746 Comments: 3

More Shots from the 70s

Title:	More Shots from the 70s
Description:
Photo Date:	1/1/1974 Upload Date: 7/12/2010 6:56:11 PM
Location:	Opelika, AL
Author:	Glenn Marsh
Categories:
Locomotives:	GA 6052(GP38-2)
Views:	416 Comments: 2

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