VRE Train P307 had detrained all of its passengers at this point and was leaving the passenger station at Fredericksburg, enroute to the VRE maintenance facility several miles south at Olive.
I must admit, I took every opportunity to view RF&P 250 ton wreck derrick No. 1 when it was being used. It didn't get used often, but when it did, I tried to be there. Still, being steam powered... (more)