Eastern Railroad Discussion > NS Train Symbol Question

Good Morning:

What train is NS 931? I heard it going erst on the Lurgan Branch yesterday, but did not see it.

Thank you in advance.

PRR_4859 Wrote:
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> Good Morning:
>
> What train is NS 931? I heard it going erst on
> the Lurgan Branch yesterday, but did not see it.
>
> Thank you in advance.

NS train #s in the 900-999 range are Misc/Work Trains (eg, welded rail trains, camp car / MoW equipment trains, stone trains, etc)

http://railroadfan.com/wiki/index.php/NS_Train_Symbols

Below is a listing of 900 series symbols that I have.

900 SERIES ID's
NS 901 - 902 – Geometry trains with FRA cars
NS 903 - 907 – Geometry trains with NS cars
NS 910 - 916 – Rail carrying trains
NS 917 - 935 – Ballast trains
NS 936 - 939 – MOW and camp car trains
NS 940 - 943 – Passenger equipment moves
NS 944 - 946 – MOW, camp car trains
NS 947 - 948 – Scale test trains
NS 949 – MOW, camp car trains
NS 951 - 956 – OCS trains
NS 957 - 958 – Steam special trains
NS 960 - 969 – Light engine moves
NS 974 - 975 – OLS (Operation Lifesaver Trains)
NS 980 - 981 – Siemens
NS 990 - 995 – Light engine moves
NS 90A – 99Z – Work trains
NS 999 – Unit empty trains

Phil Maton
Villa Rica, GA

Probably Train 913. Empty Welded Rail Train, heading out for loading.