In his next step, the Hostler climbs up onto his locomotive and cracks the throttle enveloping the roundhouse in steam. Slowly backing out the N&W M Class, seen here, is almost ready for another d... (more)

Blacksburg, Virginia 1952: the hostler preps M Class locomotive for a day on the high iron. Well maybe, not 1952, but 2017 instead. I find it continually fascinating that we can still experience s... (more)

Floating in a cloud of steam, Hostler Earl Knoob preps the M Class air compressor evoking images of yesteryear on the Norfolk and Western.

Wielding the scoop, Fireman Earl Knoob has N&W #475 simmering at the pops in preparation for a day along the Road to Paradise.

Old steam locomotive in a Sierras Bayas country hotel and restaurant