Forest, VA - N&W rails: Townsfolk on the left, railfans on the right, everyone was out to see the big gal come home to Roanoke on May 30, 2015. The closer she got to Roanoke, the bigger the crowds... (more)

The big gal heads north on the Southern mainline during her famous May 30, 2015 homecoming run to Roanoke. Seen here at Scientific Street, High Point, NC.

Norfolk and Western Class J #611 pulls "The American" excursion east past Linden en route back to Manassas from Riverton Junction.

NS 957 better known as the "Erie Limited" is seen traveling east on the Ex-Erie Southern Tier mainline at Swain, NY with NKP 765 leading the way. This had been the first time since the 8... (more)

NS 957 better known as the "Erie Limited" is seen traveling east on the Ex-Erie Southern Tier mainline at Swain, NY with NKP 765 leading the way. This had been the first time since the 8... (more)

TVRM's restored Southern Railway 2-8-0 #630, built in 1904, leads the NS New Royal Palm excursion train as it crosses over Mehring Way near downtown Cincinnati, inbound to Gest Street Yard behind ... (more)

Norfolk and Western Class J #611 leads an excursion east through The Plains, Virginia.

N&W 611 descends the famed Christiansburg grade on its trek back to Roanoke on a rainy 3 July.

After getting a TA with a Box Two from Piney Flats to Sand Valley, the 4501 gets her train back up to speed passing the church at Watauga, TN just north of its stop at Johnson City.

The N&W 611 thunders by CP "Lee" at speed.

My first time seeing the Norfolk & Western 611 ply the rails was an experience that I'll never forget. After chasing the mighty "J" on her test run from Greensboro, NC and back, I caught... (more)

After turning its train on the Christiansburg Wye, N&W #611 runs through the many winding curves on its journey back to Roanoke during the 4th of July weekend excursions.

Deep into my first "real" long-distance train chase, I was trying to find my way around rural Virginia, in a totally unfamiliar area- and I was going at it alone. Although I probably cou... (more)

The homecoming celebration at the O. Winston Link Museum has just ended and the beautifully restored Norfolk & Western J Class No. 611 eases her train through the Roanoke Yard and into the setting... (more)

The Queen of Steam

Norfolk & Western Class J 611 puts on an impressive show as it ducks under the coaling tower in Vicker, VA. After resting dormant for years, this old beast h... (more)