The 'T' stood for 'Transfer', meaning the locomotive was capable of faster transition and higher sustained speeds than the regular 'S' - type yard switcher series. There were only 57 built and N&W... (more)
The highlight of the trip? It was very likely this. Just north of the A&M shops, we see this ex-N&W ALCO T6 kicking cars in the Springdale, AR yard. While the road trains had the bigger power, t... (more)
AM 18, formerly of the NW roster, kicks cars in the North Yard to build a cut for today's Monett Turn. It was sure a surprise to find this relic showing it can still perform in the yard.
The crew on N&W Extra 41 West job brief before departure. Equipment and personel from the Roanoke Chapter NRHS gave short rides at the Virginia Museum of Transportation on the weekend of Feb.9th a... (more)