On the way back from a trip farther north, we decided to stop by Harrisonburg and check out the Chesapeake Western. Upon arriving at the yard, we found their entire roster, two T6s, coupled with ... (more)
Chesapeake Western Alco T6 No. 11 was resting outside the shop building at Elkton, VA on June 25, 1978.
CHW T-6 #11 westbound from Elkton in this September 1969 view.
Chesapeake Western T-6 #11 showing its Alco heritage at Harrisonburg, VA in the summer of '70.
Chesapeake Western #11 at the Bridgewater, VA station in December 1972.
Chesapeake Western T-6 #11 leading a train at Bridgewater, VA. [4/70]
This old Baldwin Switcher sits, waiting to be rescued!
CW 11 & 10 with the daily freight. CW was a N&W subsidiary.
CW 11 & 10 with the daily freight.
Originally N&W
Two old Baldwin switchers in the vines beside the Punkin Vine.
One of the "Lost Engines of Roanoke," sold for scrap long ago but never cut up.
663's control stand has been idle for over 50 years now.
All that is visible of Chesapeke Western 663 is the cab, the rest is covered by vines.