F-units: Several generations of F-unit are on display outside the roundhouse at Spencer. Historic F-unit demonstrator #103 is an example Electro-Motive's first F model, the FT. C&O 8016, o... (more)
VRE MP36: As part of the annual Manassas Railway Festival, VRE offered hourly round-trip excursions to nearby Clifton, VA. Though N&W 611 was the star of the day, the two MP36's in charge ... (more)
Streamliner: As one of only a handful of surviving streamlined steam locomotives in the U.S., N&W 611 is a pleasure to watch from the trackside.
With 2014 being the 75th anniversary of the FT 103 demonstration tour, its last-minute appearance at Spencer was all the more special.
"A" Classic Locomotive Though I look forward to the chance of seeing 611 in steam, I must admit that I would be exponentially more excited to hear of a FireUp1218 campaign...
Spencer didn't only have Streamliners: Although the invading fleet of cab units got the most attention (and rightfully so), the NCTM still had an interesting collection of non-streamlined ... (more)
CSX trash train traveling through downtown Ashland, Virginia.
Erie & Lackawanna: The DL&W heritage unit waits patiently for its turn while the Erie heritage unit takes a spin on the turntable.
Cowl Among the Cabs: As with the Heritage gathering in 2012, Amtrak sent a train of special equipment to "Streamliners at Spencer". Up front, we find Veteran's P42 #42, Amtrak's first (and... (more)
Running Light: The local CSX GP40 runs (backward) through downtown Fredericksburg.
The Lackawanna F3 set poses for the photographers that have gathered around the Barber Junction Depot for the night photo shoot.