It's obvious that oil is a prime commodity with steam locomotives. Also, the oiler played a large part in the operation of the machine. These three crew members from the Tennessee Valley Railway... (more)
After the sun has set and a long but successful trip Southern 630 comes to a rest in the Bristol yard, tied down next to some MOW equipment and Yard power.
On a frosty but beautiful March morning TVRM steam excursion led by Southern 630 chugs into Bristol as it prepares to pick up its passengers at the old Bristol train station.
Track train working on the Tennessee side is causing congestion on the Virginia side. Westbound is tied down while in the background the local, V19, waits for clearance to use the main.