🔴 Fast Norfolk Southern Trains in Leetonia, Ohio | Fort Wayne Line Action Mixed Freight + Autoracks

This channel is made possible in part by Amazon affiliate links. Using them helps support independent content at no extra cost. https://amzn.to/4qWWoyF Railfanning in downtown Leetonia, Ohio along the busy Norfolk Southern Fort Wayne Line where fast freight traffic rolls right through this small Columbiana County town. In this video, I catch two Norfolk Southern trains moving at speed through Leetonia, showcasing the kind of mainline action you don’t always expect in a quiet Ohio community. The first train is a mixed freight led by Norfolk Southern locomotives 4091, 4655, and 8221, powering through town with a solid consist of varied freight cars. The second train features a long string of autoracks, led by Norfolk Southern locomotive 7642 with locomotive 1038 working as a distributed power unit on the rear, providing a great look at modern railroading operations on this important corridor. The Norfolk Southern Fort Wayne Line is a key freight route across Ohio, connecting major markets and carrying a wide range of traffic including intermodal, mixed freight, and autoracks. Leetonia offers a unique small-town railfanning experience with trains passing at track speed, making it a great spot for anyone interested in Norfolk Southern trains, freight railroading, and railfanning in Ohio. If you enjoy fast trains, locomotive action, and real-world railroad operations, this video captures an authentic look at mainline rail traffic in the Midwest.