SOU 630 running the Loops on a beautiful Sunday on her way to Old Fort, NC.

SOU 630 shows some good steam in the chilly North Carolina morning.

Afternoon westbound roundtrip from Asheville to Old Fort.

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)

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)

Southern 630 works it's way down the loops.

Southern 630 climbs the hill at Dendron.

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

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)

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)