The Lackawanna (Delaware, Lackawanna & Western) Heritage unit leads NS Train 211 east through the cold November rain past Markham, Virginia.
What a scene, what a day! Davis Strench gets all the credit of scoping out vantage points on this chase, obtaining permission from the farmer seen waving to the train by the fence well in advance... (more)
Through a canopy of trees, 611 heads east to Manassas to the delight of all who have gathered trackside to see live steam.
Rolling west on the old Southern "B" Line on the the second American excursion between Manassas and Front Royal, 611 comes out of a super-elevated curve near the Chateau O'Brien Winery. ... (more)
Due to the phenomenal graciousness of the lady who owns this land (pictured above the silver truck), we were able to soak in the sights and sounds of the famous J in a scene that quintessentially ... (more)
About to attack Linden Hill
Norfolk Southern's Detroit to Norfolk intermodal #228 rolls right by the houses and buildings of tiny Markham, VA on the former Southern Harrisonburg branch, now known as NS' B line.
NS 4270 F9 A unit, NS 4276 F7 B unit, NS 4275 F7B unit and NS 5648 GP38-2 heads west through the beautiful Virginia countryside in sweet light.
With the satellite dish and out-house it is hard to believe that 214 is in Northern Virginia.
A colorful consist; beginning to attack the Linden Hill grade
NS 211 slows for the hamlet of Markham on the NS B-line. Nikon D70.
Base of the Linden grade