Power is in process of running around the train for the return leg of the excursion that originated in Roanoke.

Empty hoppers heading back to the mine. Crew will arrive shortly so train can leave yards allowing 22A to take the main.

The tail end pusher of the eastbound moves through the yards past a parked local on an adjacent track.

Tennessee side conductor does a lights check before the westbound gets underway.

NS 25N slides through the yard at Bristol while a Herzog Ballast train waits for a crew on track 7.

Southern Railway Locomotive 4501 is in Bristol,VA during a excursion in 1984

Delivering cement to industrial customer.

With the morning's cars spotted, the local moves to park for the day. Train 22A is on the main waiting on a crew to take it into Tennessee.

The Star of the NS Steam Excursion program simmers in the early autumn light.

A much needed pusher on a very long train.

NS 90Z in the yard at Bristol.

Switcher on the mainline? A SW1500 brings up the rear of an eleven unit power move heading to Roanoke.

The crew of this southbound freight has left the front door open and headed over to the yard office to await the arrival of a northbound. The well maintained platform of the Bristol station hasn't... (more)

My girlfriend and railfanning partner in crime for the afternoon waves at the crew of a passing mixed freight as it slows to a stop for a crew change at the Bristol yard office. Also, of interest ... (more)

Busy time in the Bristol Yard as V19 works on the VSW, V40 gets refueled on the main line and 819 rolls toward the yard office on the siding.