A momentary break in the clouds at sunrise presents a dramatic scene at Verdant View Farm as N&W No. 611 charges west through the rural countryside.

A small mixed freight, led by one of Norfolk & Western's 4-8-0 "Mastodon's" travels west at sunrise through rural Virginia in '61.

An early morning mixed freight led by N&W 4-8-0 No. 475 catches the glint of a rising sun.

Roosters get a day off at Verdant View Farm as the "Queen of Steam" welcomes daybreak with an impressive plume and a hearty whistle!

A long way from Norfolk, Virginia, and both Cincinnati and Portsmouth, Ohio, No. 611 is seen here in 2019 along a new route near Esbenshade Road, between Paradise and Ronks, Pennsylvania, at the S... (more)

N&W No. 611 leads the 6 pm excursion past Cherry Hill Farm and west through the woods by Esbenshade.Road.

Norfolk & Western's 4-8-4 No. 611 leads an excursion through a tunnel of trees near Esbenshade Road during a visit to the Strasburg Rail Road in 2019.

N&W 611 returns to Strasburg with a late evening excursion.

A child's wave is returned by the fireman of Norfolk & Western's 4-8-0 No 475. The sound of the passing locomotive doesn't disturb the two dogs, lying the grass, but it's just a bit too much for ... (more)

Norfolk & Western 4-8-4 No. 611 backs up towards the water tower for a big gulp before pulling the next excursion. Strasburg Rail Road's 1953 built EMD SW8 (3 years younger) can be seen in the ba... (more)

N&W 475 backs it's way through Strasburg Railroads vast array of vintage coaches at the station in East Strasburg while the crew hanging out looking towards the rear of the locomotive is a dead... (more)

Wild flowers bloom and pollen is a'plenty as Former N&W 475 cruises through carpenters crossing.

Former N&W 475 passes Strasburg Railroads vintage currier truck at East Strasburg Station

Former N&W 475 comes through Esbenshade Crossing on an early (and remarkably windy) spring day

Heritage

That title may apply to the paint job on the Amtrak P42DC and baggage car, but that’s only a part of the heritage in this image. The Amish have long eschewed technology,... (more)