Crew hits the cinders at the base of Saluda grade. Honeywell Pentax H1a
Arriving safely at the foot of the grade. Pentax MX; Kodachrome
Summit just about achieved. Dragging into downtown Saluda. Pentax MX; Kodachrome
The NRHS Convention train is about to start down the remarkable Saluda grade.
Drifting down the hill at Melrose. Despite rumors over the years, trains have never returned making me glad I made the effort to shoot here.
The last time N&W 611 would ever climb Saluda Grade. The announcement that the program would end was only had a few weeks before. I was so lucky to be here to capture this.
The 2nd to last steam excursion to ever descend Saluda Mountain. The very last trip would be in November of 1994.
Lite engines descend Saluda. Kodachrome II, Yashica TL