Let there be Sun!

On the morning of the first day, May 7th, 2016, in Webster, VA, there was steam. And, behold, I saw what Roanoke had made, and it was very good. Norfolk & Western's J-... (more)

OVER/UNDER FEATURING THE "QUEEN OF STEAM"! A few lucky photographers got the opportunity to catch a very special moment while photographing the N&W 611. While waiting for the "J" to make... (more)

A Blast from the Past

Norfolk & Western's venerable J-class No. 611 leads "the Pelican" through Wabun, VA on native rails ducking the still active ROW of the former Virginian on... (more)

The Norfolk & Western Class J 4-8-4 #611 winds its way up Christiansburg Grade as a westbound intermodal train heads toward Radford, Virginia.

Surrounded by the lush greens of spring leaves, Norfolk and Western Class J #611 is working upgrade at the classic coaling tower in Vicker, Va. with the eastbound 'Pelican.'

Norfolk & Western J-Class No. 611 works upgrade near Old Fort, N.C., as it prepares its upward climb into the Old Fort loops on the old Southern Railway mainline. The public excursion is en route ... (more)

N&W 611 passes through CPL style signals at Blue Ridge.

The Powhatan Arrow is making its way back to Roanoke passing under the N&W CPLs at Webster after making the trip to Lynchburg. The signal's are living there final days as the newer PTC signals are... (more)

N&W 611 passes through a piece of horse country in the mountains of Virginia.

The westbound Powhatan Arrow arrives back in Roanoke as it shoves its train back toward the passenger area as it passes the former Norfolk and Western office building in downtown Roanoke

The eastbound Powhatan Arrow climbs the Blue Ridge Mountains as it splits the former NW CPL signals at Blue Ridge

After a brief passing shower the light started to break through the clouds at Shawsville just in time for the the "Pelican" to pass the large farm just outside the center of town. The 1950 Roanoke... (more)