Full cab view of J class 611

It's mid-fall, the height of the leaf season, and there's a nip in the air. The jacket feels good as you stand on the rock and hear that deep somewhat muffled whistle echo off the hills and then.... (more)

Yes, that is the James River and that is the old C&O main. Who wouldn't chase on this blazing hot day. And best was I got Dad out with me and he really enjoyed it, much to my surprise.

N&W Eastbound train #4 behind #604 at Lynchburg, VA in Jaunary 1957. Photo by Bob Drake from the Tom Sink Collection