The Smoky Mountains Though I don't believe this is what the people that coined the name had in mind. Southern Railway #630 climbs out of the Loops, letting the diesels kick in prior to ente... (more)

Afternoon westbound roundtrip from Asheville to Old Fort. (Note: Taken with Permission)

Afternoon westbound roundtrip from Asheville to Old Fort. (Note: Taken with Permission)

Southern #630 roars through Azelea in route to Old Fort with the first eastbound excursion on Sunday morning.

The Southern Loops! Southern Railway #630 leads the westbound return trip from Old Fort to Asheville on home territory. The #630 was actually stationed out of Asheville for the latter part ... (more)

Arriving at the historic town of Old Fort after having negotiated downgrade through the "Loops" with the first excursion of the day.

Her service following restoration in Southern's steam shop in Birmingham was brief indeed, but ex-C&O Kanawha was a heck of an engine for the time she ran. Here, the big 2-8-4 is slowly backing th... (more)

Arriving at the historic, and distinctively painted, depot with first excursion of the day.

Moving smartly eastbound toward Old Fort with first excursion of the day.

Afternoon eastbound roundtrip from Asheville to Old Fort NC

Mountain biker Janet Barxton takes a photo of Southern 630, while Vance Price holds her bike for her during Saturday's round trip excursion runs from Asheville to Old Fort as a part of the Norfolk... (more)

Southern #630 rounds the curve at the S-133 MP near Azelea on the return trip to Asheville.

Southern #630 brings the westbound passenger special around the s-curves west of Old Fort, NC bound for Asheville, NC.

The Southern 630 is shoving south across Old US Hwy 70 on the L-Line approaching the switch back onto the S-Line. It was truly a beautiful day for Southern steam, which produced a huge turnout of... (more)

The Southern 630 is galloping westbound on the S-Line without diesel assistance as the train passes the former Kosa Mfg. facility approaching the S-9.9 signal.