The sun has finally come up over the Appalachian Mountains and shines down on NS 218 with Nickel Plate in the lead as it approaches Roanoke for a crew change before heading to Charlotte.
Eastbound intermodal NS 218 approaches the Cove Hollow Rd crossing as it parallels US 460 in Elliston with the Nickel Plate showing the way before the sun has come up.
Before the sun has come up over the mountains in Elliston, Va, a late hot shot intermodal NS 218 rumbles east. The Nickel Plate Road heritage unit is in charge today.