NS 756 tops a grueling grade just as it enters the village of Ferrum Virginia. From here the pumpkin vine meanders down through the Blue Ridge foothills on it's way to the next town of Henry.
The "Belews Brothers" lead another coal train south on the Punkin Vine just before dark, with about 3.5 more hours to go before arriving at Belews Creek Steam Station. The Winston-Salem ... (more)