Boxcar B's Trains and Things

07/23/2026

Norfolk Southern P71 works the AS Line (Hickory to Bridgewater) on a rainy day. By far one of the friendliest engineers on the line.
7-23-26

NS 5331 (GP38-2)
NS 5641 (GP38-2)

07/23/2026

Norfolk Southern coal train 744 with five AC44C6M's. This would be the first coal train through the western end of the Asheville District since 2020.

What is normally a fairly quick trip evolved into a lengthy run after breaking a coupler at the crest of the mountain coming out of Asheville and stopping for a downed tree near Hildebran, NC.

Lead units: 4009 & 4233
DPU's: 4820, 4256, & 4466
7-21-26

05/31/2026

3D printed HO scale maintenance of way models.

05/31/2026

Maintenance of way ending to the month of May. All models printed by Boxcar B's with the exception of the tie exchanger (Silver Spike Designs).

05/31/2026

HO scale Norfolk Southern maintenance of way train running on the Sipping & Switching layout. A variety of 3D printed components by Boxcar B's Trains and Things, Silver Spike Designs, and HSD can be seen on this train. It's always nice to see these models out in the wild!

05/20/2026

Motor car ride provided by Red Springs & Northern at the N.C. Transportation Museum

05/20/2026

Photos from the N.C. Transportation Museum Member Day. A great time as usual at the "museum that moves you." A special thanks to Red Springs & Northern for providing motor car rides and to all the volunteers that make this possible.

04/29/2026

4/29/26 ~NS P71 without it’s GP60 duo running with P60's power at Bridgewater ~ NS 9900 and NS 4953

04/25/2026

Celebrating 75 Years of Southern Railway E-8 No. 6900!

Built by the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors in 1951, Southern Railway E-8 No. 6900 is marking its 75th anniversary this year. Originally delivered as No. 2923, it was one of seven E-8 locomotives purchased by the Southern Railway for passenger service, producing 2,250 horsepower and working alongside earlier E6 and E7 units.

Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, the locomotive was regularly serviced in Spencer and Atlanta. In 1957, it underwent a major rebuild in Spencer, receiving dynamic brakes, roof-mounted air tanks, and increased water capacity for its steam generator.

Originally painted in Southern’s green and aluminum scheme, the engine was repainted black in the early 1960s. In 1972 it was renumbered 6900 and repainted green again for service on the famous Southern Crescent. It continued hauling the Crescent until 1979, when passenger service transferred to Amtrak.

In January 1980, No. 6900 was donated to the North Carolina Transportation Museum and is currently on display in the Back Shop.

Learn more: https://www.nctransportationmuseum.org/6900-75th-anniversary/

Stop by the NCTM Gift Station for special merchandise celebrating this milestone anniversary!
https://shopnctransportationmuseum.com/products/6900-southern-railway-75th-anniversary-t-shirt

04/25/2026