Young Railfans. Good Times. Sons Mike and Jeff can still be found at trackside today, forty-seven years later, but it's uncertain as to whether or not the local road switcher is still in service. ... (more)

The NW 1218 was added to the National Register of Historic Places this week, joining NW 611 which was already on the list. The scene here shows the 1218 being serviced for the return trip to Alex... (more)

Two passenger GP9's 512 and ex-Wabash GP9 3489, leads the eastbound "Cannonball" at Decatur, Illinois on May 5, 1968. Al Holtz Photo, from my collection.

Norfolk & Western 475 leads its passenger train through the snow at Cherry Hill on a gorgeous January day.

NS 201 at Montgomery Tunnel

NS 201 at Montgomery Tunnel

Norfolk & Western 611 pulling up Blue Ridge Grade with the Roanoke to Lynchburg trip

We got to the parking lot like fifteen seconds before the train did. It was pure dumb luck I got this shot with a decent composition. I'll take pure dumb luck anytime.

In the Night. The 611 runs at the NCTM during a well done night shoot at the museum.

Norfolk & Western 475 leads its passenger train through the snow at Esbenshade on a windy January day.

The Yadkin Valley RR was created in 1989 as a Norfolk Southern Thoroughbred Short Line running from Rural Hall NC to North Wilkesboro and Mt Airy NC. Early power for the RR was supplied by Norfolk... (more)

NW SD40 # 1580 in fresh paint at Chattanooga Tn. 1580 was painted by TVRM , and the final details will be added by the Roanoke Chapter of the NRHS.

Enjoying her first weekend in North Carolina back in 2014, Norfolk & Western 4-8-4 611 will soon undergo a restoration twenty years after she was last fired up.

NW SD40 # 1580 in fresh paint at Chattanooga Tn. 1580 was painted by TVRM , and the final details will be added by the Roanoke Chapter of the NRHS.

NW SD40 # 1580 in fresh paint at Chattanooga Tn. 1580 was painted by TVRM , and the final details will be added by the Roanoke Chapter of the NRHS.