N&W 611 heads East for Roanoke with "The Pocahontas" and crosses over the South Fork Roanoke River in Elliston.
This setting was once the home of original Norfolk & Western color position light signals. Just a few weeks ago they were torn down to make way for modern signals that allow for positive train con... (more)
N&W 611 brings "The Pocahontas" up the steep grade through Shawsville on the first of the long weekend runs to Walton.
N&W 611 brings "The Powhatan Arrow" into Roanoke with the original Norfolk & Western headquarters building (now apartments) in the background. The construction in the foreground is progr... (more)
The times are a changin.' N&W 611 passes the brand new signal bridge at Villamont. Until recently the Blue Ridge District was guarded by original Norfolk & Western "CP" signals. The new ... (more)
As the fog burns off over the Blue Ridge Mountains "The Powhatan Arrow" passes through the Village of Webster bound for Lynchburg on the morning run.
On the first trip of the weekend the infamous 611 heads through Bonsack bound for Lynchburg.
I've been looking forward to shooting this location for over a month now! It was everything I'd hoped.
On the return trip from Walton NS 958 "The Pocahontas" lead by the infamous 611 crosses the bridge over the Roanoke River in Wabun.
The 611 Cavalier excursion rolls through Wilsons.
The 611 Cavalier excursion pulls out of Crewe through the yard, past a water tower with its likeliness on it. Thanks, Casey, for the inspiration for this shot.
NW 611 leads the Cavalier excursion through Wilsons, VA on its way to PTB.
NW 611 leads the Cavalier excursion through a rural crossing at Blackstone, VA on its way to PTB.
NW 611 leads the Cavalier excursion through Blackstone, VA on its way to PTB.
NW 611 leads the Cavalier excursion through Spout Spring, VA on its way to PTB.
