A symphony of howling EMD 645’s rings out through rural Buffalo Gap, VA, announcing the mountain local’s arrival as WM 7471 leads the train’s assault on North Mountain Grade.
Helping Hand: BB 13 leads a light helper set eastbound through Buffalo Gap, Virginia, along the Buckingham Branch Railroad, as they trail the N&W J 611 eastbound excursion train move.
J611, The Shenandoah Valley Limited, rounding the corner past Scott-Christian Rd with 611 in charge making it's 2nd run of the day towards Staunton, it was running slightly late due to wheel slipp... (more)
Norfolk & Western #611 rounds the curve at Buffalo Gap as it runs east to Staunton.
The Shenandoah Valley Limited works its way around North Mountain on Buckingham Branch's former C&O main.
Norfolk & Western #611 steams through the Shenandoah Valley as it heads east to Staunton.