City of Possibilities

Norfolk Southern's "City of Possibilities" showcases the railroad's role as a creator of economic possibilities—a powerful force for growth among the industries and communities served by the line.

The ad is a whimsical portrayal of a boy and his dog, and the steady growth of a railroad-served community that comes to life while they sleep. In the last decade, NS has participated in the location and expansion of more than 1,000 factories, distribution facilities, and other businesses along its lines, representing an investment by NS customers of $30 billion and some 46,000 jobs.

The spot was produced by Norfolk Southern's advertising agency, RP3 Agency of Bethesda, Md., and by The Mill of New York, N.Y., an award-winning creator of computer-generated graphics.

[expoers]

When was kid I always thought it was something like that happened when everything was quiet and lonely.
Now I'm grown (59), ... and I want to believe it!.
Very good advertising, is one of the great dreams of childhood, thanks for posting.
Edd from Argentina

[norfolksoutherncorp]

Glad you like the commercial. Thanks for letting us know.

[canonvideoman]

I wonder if NS has considered re-running this commerical during Christmas season.
Model trains and Christmas trees go together well.

[mattygalindo]

probably one of the best commericals i have seen, the use of rendering with mental ray was very well done.

[thefarmersson]

Very well done. I am a huge NS fan and watch the trains every chance I get and It is great when the crew waves back! Thanks NS!!

[unfunnyfurryrailfan]

0:19 Any other railfans notice the NS Heritage logos on the side of the toybox?

[plb]

I love this commercial!
I love this commercial!!
I love this commercial!!!
I'm sorry for repeating myself, but I love this commercial.

[SCL]

Very nice! NS's public relations/advertisement department makes yet another winner.

[Hart]

Great commercial. My father was a Lionel RR hobbyest. In the 1950's the RRs had the greatest Calendars and train shows with at Grand Central Station or the Old Penn Station in NY. You are now on my radar. Thanks

[stephenfisanick]

This has to be hands down my favorite commercial

[jmbryan]

I especially enjoyed the old railroad heralds on the toy box. Thank you NS for embracing your railroad heritage.

[galion]

Well, no wonder my layout doesn't do all of that, I've been running Penn Central, Erie Lackawanna and CSX all this time!

[jerseyjer]

My favorite commercial I've seen on TV all year. True to the American Spirit! Reminds us of why we are who we are: Americans. Well done, Norfolk Southern!

[OwenConcorde]

That's the cutest NS ad I've ever seen!

[KAK]

The music to this is very uplifting, love this commercial.

[BobbyHarveyVideoProductions]

This is one of the best and most creative train commercials I've ever seen. Way to go, NS!

[hakeemsdm]

Wonderful ad. I love Norfolk Southern.

[BoaFilmsPlc]

For a commercial this is certainly a fantastic piece of creativity. Very well done NS

[MUEagle]

That was one of the neatest commercials I had seen in a long time. Kudos Noroflk Southern...keep dreaming and creating possibilities!

[runrun]

I really love this commercial NS. It is moving for all ages and the message is clear. In addition to being an amazing commercial on its own, I'd like to personally thank whoever added those little details, and let them know they are appreciated. Hope that double track mainline is a part of the future. Thanks again!