From centralized yard operations to car accounting, Greg Ropp has been a member of our team for 23 years. Currently based in the company’s corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, Ropp helps to lead a team that is responsible for managing car hire-related transactions between NS and other railroads. After driving his son — a U.S. Marine — back to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, Ropp decided to capture some of the NS trains operating over the bridge across the Neuse River in New Bern, North Carolina. “I had seen photos of the bridges around that part of the country along the coast, so I did a little research and found one nearby,” Ropp says. “I dropped off my son that morning and went to New Bern to scout out locations.” Moving various tank cars and mixed freight, the NS train is seen operating locally from New Bern Yard. A smaller yard on the company’s network, this facility plays an important role in delivering first- and last-mile service for our customers.

RAIL FANS

Our heritage is not just made up of our predecessor railroads, our employees, and our tracks, but also by our railfans. Our railfans are a dedicated group of rail enthusiasts who help keep our history alive and support us as we work to build future of transportation.   

Heritage Locomotives

As part of its 30th anniversary celebration in 2012, NS painted 20 new locomotives in the color schemes of predecessor railroads. The commemorative units quickly became known as NS' Heritage Locomotives.

See Our Heritage Locomotives

Meet the Thoroughbred

The NS corporate symbol is the Thoroughbred. Representing speed and reliability, The Thoroughbred is used on everything from marketing materials to locomotives. Over the years, several thoroughbreds have represented NS. 

Meet the Thoroughbred

NS Lawmen Band

NS’ Lawmen Band perform at some 200 company and public events for NS annually. They play a little bit of everything, including mountain, beach, pop, rock, and bluegrass. They have appeared on national television and the Grand Ole Opry. Learn their story

Learn More the NS Lawmen Band

NS Company Store

We know you’re proud to wear the NS logo, celebrate the Thoroughbred, or share your Thoroughbred Pride with family and friends. Check out the NS Store to find what you’re looking for.

Visit the NS Store