Catching the Norfolk Southern 4004 Out on the High Iron

If you've ever spent a Saturday afternoon sitting by the tracks with a camera in hand, you know that spotting the norfolk southern 4004 is a pretty solid win for the day. There is just something about these specific rebuilds that catches the eye of anyone who knows their way around a GE locomotive. It isn't just another black-and-white "horsehead" unit leading a manifest train; it's a piece of modern railroad history that tells a story about how companies like Norfolk Southern are trying to get more life out of their older investments. ...

May 17, 2026 · 7 min · Poul Slava