Tank Cars

Some tank cars are labeled with the chemical they contain.  Caustic soda is another name for Sodium Hydroxide which is used as a drain cleaner.  It is also used in soap, paper and textile production.

Magnesium Hydroxide is also known as milk of magnesia, commonly used as an antacid and to relieve constipation.

Waxhaw, NC  2026

It wasn't clear in a lot of cases exactly what was in some of these tank cars.  Perhaps it's better we don't know.

 

Rolling Art?

Waxhaw, NC  2026

I've always wondered when the graffiti artists ply their trade.  It must be in some hidden part of a train yard

 

Train Cars

 

Waxhaw, NC  2026

CSX Train

Waxhaw, NC  2026

Just as I finished my ale, I heard the train whistle walked across the street to capture some images of the train as it passed beneath the footbridge.

The trains don't follow any regular schedule, so I'm not sure how the people knew there was a train coming.  Somebody must know.

 

Waxhaw Favorite Pastime

Waxhaw, NC  2026

While on a recent photo walk through historic downtown Waxhaw, I took a break and enjoyed an IPA from our local brewery.  Sitting outside I had a nice view of the footbridge, and then I noticed something.

At first it was only a couple of people.  Then it grew...

More people standing atop the foot bridge.  It would only mean one thing.... a train is coming!

 

Trail Walk III

Waxhaw, NC  2021

 

Trail Walk II

Waxhaw, NC  2026