At the 'Gateway to the Blue Ridge', 135 is about to ascend the mountains on it's journey towards Asheville and points further west.
Conrail Temporary Block Station Operator Jim Largent gives an approaching NSSE-3 the signal to prepare to 'grab' a Form D as it passes.
Conrail TBS Operator Jim Largent hoists the trainorder hoop as an approaching engineer leans and aims for the pickup of a NORAC Form D.
morning sun on nearly new units
