Starting the climb up Arrowhead grade.

Eastbound C&O passenger train George Washington rounding the curve at Quinnimont with a C&O 2-6-6-2 resting to the right. Photo by Bob Drake from the Tom Sink Collection

E7s were common on the Birmingham Special in the late 1960s. The train still had a full diner and plenty of head end business -- running 17 cars this day. It was a tough choice in 1968 whether t... (more)

An especially long 20 car George Washington needed four E8s instead of the usual three

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

Northbound train #6 rolling through Greensboro, NC || Sept 1974

Nice to still find E6s in 1968!

Before the Crescent was combined with the Southerner to from Southern Crescent

Longer than usual consist for the Piedmont

Cresting the grade with mail and express train

Running downgrade after cresting ruling grade of the Washington Division at Arrowhead

The Tidewater section of the eastbound Sportsman makes the station stop at Gordonsville. The station was unique, sitting in the middle of a wye.

Southbound Southern No. 5, the "Piedmont," was rounding a curve at Rockfish, VA on October 18, 1975, led by FP7 No. 6134. Normally, No. 5 rated four F units, but on this day was getting along wit... (more)

Southbound Southern mixed train No. 5, the "Piedmont," passes through Orange, VA on Sept. 1, 1973, led by F7A No. 6714. At this point in time, No. 5 left Washington passenger only. At Alexandria... (more)

With plenty of power and extra cars to accomodate holiday travelers, the Silver Meteor is seen passing palm trees on a golf course at Hollywood, New Years Day 1970. Little could anyone envision t... (more)