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 side by side running with N&W 1218 pul... (more)

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)

N&W 1218 on Blue Ridge Grade.

After running weekend excursions out of Roanoke, N&W 1218 charges up Blue Ridge Grade Monday morning on a transfer move pulling its tool car and 40 freight cars.

Do not try this at home.

Wow, Dad! Look at how big that engine is!

N&W Class A 2-6-6-4 No. 1211 is receiving coal from the coaling tower at Columbus, Ohio on Nov. 2, 1957.

N&W 1218 westbound at Glenvar pulling 50 empty coal hoppers as a part of the NRHS convention festivities.

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.

Rolling through Delaplane

Attacking the grade.

Working upgrade on the west end of the line. Crew on fireman's side survey the scene.