The hometown Interstate Railroad was known for owning a rather eclectic fleet of steam locomotives--some bought new, but most second hand acquisitions from here and there. A prime example was 2-8-... (more)

From the camera of my long-time friend David DeVault, we have this nice color view of two (of ten total) Interstate Railroad RS-3s. Numbers 38 and 37 are burbling along in idle awaiting a call to ... (more)

Virginia coal-hauling short line Interstate purchased four ex-Southern Ks-3 Consolidations in July 1952--the last steam acquisitions by the company. Former Southern 2509--now Interstate's 28--lead... (more)

This photo, taken by the late Hank Stuart, Jr., was taken at Tacoma, VA, on the Interstate's main line from Norton to Miller Yard, VA. The two colorful RS-3s on this "Hill Crew" are handling a rou... (more)

A train of empty L&N hoppers rolls downgrade into Appalachia across Powell River (distance bridge), and the L&N's Cumberland Valley Division main line. Local kids referred to the swimming hole ben... (more)

Alco builder's photo of Interstate RS-3 #31 courtesy of the Collection of Ron Flanary. The 88-mile Interstate was located in the southwest corner of Virginia. Its chief business was to haul coal f... (more)