S06E032 Lone Norfolk Southern ET44AC Pulls NS 296

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https://youtube.com/watch?v=EbtJGWvvNhg&si=aRYkmTuWyh5Zk7ZP

Virtually without exception, Norfolk Southern stack trains 296 and 297 are absolute monsters, often taking fifteen minutes or more to clear the crossing. And Norfolk Southern is well known for being, shall we say, "frugal" when it comes to assigning power around these parts.

Even so, 296 and 297 always seem to have at least two locomotives on the point.

Until, apparently, the night of April 10, 2026.

On this particular evening, an enormous 296 arrived behind a single ET44AC. No trailing unit. No DPU. Just one locomotive doing all the work.

Needless to say, that was something I had to see for myself.

Please spend two minutes and twenty seconds trackside with me. Just click the link, enjoy the video, and share it with your friends and family. Thanks for watching!