Pulling forward to board passengers for excursion to Radford and return.
All smiles from cab crew as the journey (in tow) from Chattanooga to Bristol is completed. Preparation duties for the morning's departure still await.
The crew of Southern 630 get ready for the day first run at TVRM Missionary Ridge local at East Chattanooga.
SR 630, south of Ft. Payne, AL, on its way back to Chattanooga after a trip to Attalla, AL on November 9, 2013
Round-end observation car carrying the "21st Century Steam Special" drumhead parked at Attalla, AL on November 9, 2013.
SR 630 headed north to Chattanooga after a trip to Attalla, AL on Saturday, November 9, 2013.
TVRM's SR #630 is heading to Chattanooga from a weekend of excursions in Birmingham. A portion of Lookout Mountain is seen in the background.
NS OCS 052 passes Jersey (TVRM Grand Junction) as it heads north toward Roanoke. SR 630 greets the train in a showing of heritage motive power.
Arriving at the historic town of Old Fort after having negotiated downgrade through the "Loops" with the first excursion of the day.
Arriving at the historic, and distinctively painted, depot with first excursion of the day.
Moving smartly eastbound toward Old Fort with first excursion of the day.
Departing for Radford with a stop in Abingdon next.
Still pouring it on but will make a stop in Abingdon in a few minutes before continuing to Radford.
SR 630 pulls a photo freight charter at the North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer, North Carolina. The train is about to pass under the pedestrian bridge near the entrance to the museum... (more)
SR 630 pulls a photo-freight special at the North Carolina Transportation Museum.