During what is arguably the best NRHS convention ever, the great articulated is racing through the kudzu and clay on a hot summer day pleasing the fans on board and on the ground. I love 611 but ... (more)
The 1218 comes to Chicago and heads to Fort Wayne, IN on a railfan excursion. Many railfans greet the engine as it comes through the NS yard in Chicago.
The 1987 NRHS Convention was held in Roanoke, Virginia. The schedule included an excursion trip from Roanoke to Radford on August 1, 1987. This trip featured N&W 1218 with a coal train and N&W 611... (more)