Greensboro Morning Trains
Returning to Greensboro yesterday, we had an opportunity to see a number of trains. First along was the Amtrak Piedmont Train 73 en route from Burlington. The piedmont had a typical three coaches, but had an unusual two locomotives. NC DOT F59PHI no. 1755, the “City of Salisbury” led, followed by the older GP40H-2 no. 1792, the “City of Raleigh.” It was not clear the reason for unusual pairing.
After the Piedmont cleared, a pair of Norfolk Southern freight trains moved on the mainline. First was a northbound train, led by three D9-40CWs, including no. 9024, seen on the NCRR the prior two days. Shortly after was a southbound intermodal headed by D9-40CW no. 9090.
The Carolinian was due next from High Point, running a few minutes behind schedule. After staking out a viewing spot, Norfolk Southern GP60 no. 7105 pulled by out of Pomona Yard with a single car of steel beams. Carolinian Train 80 then made its appearance, consisting of the prior evening’s equipment as well as the private car “Golden Tower.”
