Something un-expected on NS: six green units on a WB power transfer move.

Local train is parked on siding. In background is ex-N&W caboose refurbished by town forces.

Delivering cement to industrial customer.

Ballast train on the siding to allow 22A to pass.

Rail train is waiting on arrival of 23G.

Eastbound passing the historic in-use, by local organizations, Freight and Passenger Depots and display caboose of the N&W.

With the morning's cars spotted, the local moves to park for the day. Train 22A is on the main waiting on a crew to take it into Tennessee.

The westbound (22A) gets a clear signal and begins to roll as the scruffy local moves east on the siding.

The Star of the NS Steam Excursion program simmers in the early autumn light.

I have often wondered how the woman's shot came out --- she certainly was determined. Hotel Roanoke shows in background.

After a long drive to be on hand for the departure, I found the weather challenging --- but so did O. Winston Link in the same setting many years before.

THe diesel will back the train to the boarding area and then have 2-8-0 SR 154 join it to pull the Three Rivers Rambler. The two little non-passengers will have a great story to tell their friends... (more)

Final check for loose fittings and fasteners before backing to the train, the Three Rivers Rambler. ( Due to on-going overhead bridge demolition, passengers boarding at the present arrangements ha... (more)

A much needed pusher on a very long train.

Looking like a mainline freight from the 1970s.