Golden Glow of Fall
Golden Glow of Fall.
Just about 5 minutes before sunset Norfolk Southern Scrubber Stone train 63V is seen at the classic Virginian Railroad location of Kumis, VA, on the Whitethorne District. The former Virginian Railroad sees a lions share of Norfolk Southern Railroad's eastbound loaded unit train traffic out of West Virginia towards Roanoke. The parallel Norfolk and Western Mainline has steeper grades than the Virginian. 63V was the last in a line of 8 eastbound trains this busy afternoon, and it showed up at the perfect time. 63V crept past to meet a westbound at the other end of this siding, and by the time his rear passed me the sun was gone for the evening. The Christiansburg-Roanoke area is a wonderful place to photograph trains, and this beautiful fall day was no exception. I can't wait for this fast approaching time of year... Hopefully more beautiful scenes await.
Thanks for looking and enjoy!
Golden Glow of Fall
Golden Glow of Fall.
Just about 5 minutes before sunset Norfolk Southern Scrubber Stone train 63V is seen at the classic Virginian Railroad location of Kumis, VA, on the Whitethorne District. The former Virginian Railroad sees a lions share of Norfolk Southern Railroad's eastbound loaded unit train traffic out of West Virginia towards Roanoke. The parallel Norfolk and Western Mainline has steeper grades than the Virginian. 63V was the last in a line of 8 eastbound trains this busy afternoon, and it showed up at the perfect time. 63V crept past to meet a westbound at the other end of this siding, and by the time his rear passed me the sun was gone for the evening. The Christiansburg-Roanoke area is a wonderful place to photograph trains, and this beautiful fall day was no exception. I can't wait for this fast approaching time of year... Hopefully more beautiful scenes await.
Thanks for looking and enjoy!