Fireman's side view of the 1209 just in from Roanoke and getting some service. N&W Class A. We are at Schaeffers Crossing.
After an overnight bus ride from Roanoke, the photographer spots an A-class 1209 demonstrating articulation as it threads through a crossover under the coal dock at Columbus. Like John, the engin... (more)
Cold and rain don't deter those who want to get a better look at No.1218 before it leads its excursion train back to Roanoke.
No.1218 leaves Roanoke on its way to Lynchburg with an excursion train.
N&W 1218 storms west out of Bellevue on a sunny August afternoon.
Getting away from Manassas.
Rolling through Delaplane
Attacking the grade.
Working upgrade on the west end of the line. Crew on fireman's side survey the scene.
Working upgrade on the west end of the line
Full maintenance crew looks like the days of the Shafer's Crossing lubratorium when 1218 was running revenue freight