589' of smoke, cinders, ash, and steam erupt from the west portal of the Lick Log tunnel on the Old Fort loops as the Norfolk & Western #611 leads an excursion to Asheville, NC.
Signs of spring are showing in North Carolina as trees are beginning to bloom as N&W 611 is seen passing through the tiny town of Rudd as it's leads the Virginian excursion north to Lynchburg on a... (more)
Norfolk and Western 4-8-4 J Class #611 leads an excursion from Spencer, North Carolina to Asheville, NC - the first trip here since her restoration. She is pictured here just outside of Asheville ... (more)
With half of the Blue Ridge Special excursion in the books, fireman Cheri George and engineer Scott Lindsay appear all smiles as the train backs towards the loading area.