Vegetation control was never a top priority on Southern's Manassas-Harrisonburg Branch. At times it seemed like the weed spray train made its appearance about the same time as the first frost in the fall. On June 9, 1972, southbound local freight No. 35 slowly passes through the weeds in Edinburg, VA, powered by GP38 No. 2792.
The Shenandoah Valley of Virginia boasts some impressive scenery and trains, some of the best in the state. This album is for all photos taken in the Shenandoah Valley.