A Durbin & Greenbrier Valley excursion train approaches the small valley town of Bowden, West Viriginia with a C&O painted F7 in charge of today's train.

Looking only slightly like it's in disguise, this former MILW unit is arriving to work the quarry and salt storage site west of town. Other than a scrapyard there doesn't appear to be any reason ... (more)

Durban and Greenbrier Valley, Tygart Flyer, Elkins WV.

Durban and Greenbrier Valley, Tygart Flyer, departing Elkins WV.

One of the wheels on the 3-Truck Heisler Durbin & Greenbrier 6. There is a lot of dirt and grime on the wheels of this old steam engine, which is great to see.

Shenandoah Valley (DGVR #5940) leads the return trip from Harrisonburg back through Wayers Cave, VA

Shenandoah Valley (DGVR #5940) leads the return trip from Harrisonburg back to Staunton as they pass through Verona, VA crossing the Middle River.

Pete Lerro and Lerro Photography held a charter at Durbin on May 2nd. Meadow River Lumber #6 drags a freight along the pond and Lilly Pads at Hosterman heading toward Cass

Pete Lerro and Lerro Photography held a charter at Durbin on May 2nd. Meadow River Lumber #6 drags a freight along the Greenbrier River by the swing bridge heading toward Cass

Climax! Perhaps 100 yards north of Milepost 92, the 55-ton Moore-Keppel Climax #3 hauls a short cut of freight cars through an open meadow, on the way to Durbin, WV. Built in 1910 by the... (more)

Climax! When you run a geared steam engine, your kit typically includes all manner of lubricants, ranging from runny oils to really thick gear grease. Whenever you stop, you're constantly... (more)

Climax! At a speed that is probably best described as "stately", the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley's "Durbin Rocket" rounds a sweeping curve on its northbound journey under... (more)

Climax! With Engineer Earl Knoob at the throttle, the 55-ton Moore-Keppel Company Climax #3 hauls a 7-car mixed freight consist north along the Greenbrier River toward the little town of Du... (more)