Southern 8099 leads NS 957 to Attalla, Alabama and Oneida, Tennessee

[Gage O'Dell]

This weekend, Tyler and I made the trip to Chattanooga in anticipation of 630 running trips to Attalla on Saturday and to Oneida on Sunday. However, it wasn't finished with its winter repairs, but we were treated to the Southern heritage unit instead. Saturday, we chased NS 957 from Chattanooga to Attalla and back. The rain came and went on this day, but when it came, it was a total downpour. On Sunday, the sun was out and there was hardly a cloud in the sky. A complete opposite of what we saw the day before, but Sunday was just a bonus for us!

Below are a few pictures from the weekend.. The rest can be seen on my Flickr > https://www.flickr.com/photos/46459752@N08/

Saturday 3/29/14
As the rain falls, NS 8099 glides through the S-curves at Wildwood, GA


The fog rests on the hill sides as NS 957 rolls through Rising Fawn


Rain was the name of the game Saturday as NS 957 pulls to a stop in the pouring rain in Attalla, Alabama


Southern 8099 leads the Attalla Special by an old warehouse on the north side of Fort Payne


The Southern heritage unit brings the return trip across the S-Curve at Rising Fawn


NS 957 slowly brings the passengers back to Grand Junction on the TVRM



Sunday 3/30/14

In the early morning light, NS 8099 leads the Oneida Flyer across Tenn Bridge in Chattanooga


NS 957 passes by the open farm fields near Evensville, Tennessee


NS 957 rolls up the hill as it passes by the searchlights at Pemberton


NS 957 sprints past the signals at Sunbright


Southern 8099 brings the Oneida Flyer by the depot in Spring City

[butch]

Great pix!

[JHood4501]

I probably told you already but great photos from both days. Looks like it was a worthwhile trip for y'all.

[PGupton]

Nice shooting man. I actually can be seen sitting on that fence in your Spring City shot, which yielded the attached photo. It was a good day! We just chased Evensville-Oakdale and then stuck back for some shooting at a spot at Waters that I had discovered.. Got it again leading south after lunch.

[Ponce de Leon]

I agree...very nice shots. I kind of doubt I would have gone into all out chase mode over the 8099, but it looks very nice. I'd much rather see something with smoke and steam on the point.