A.C.H. Photos
Friday Fun
I realized the other day that I missed the celebration of N&W 611's release from the Roanoke shops. A lot of people wonder why a railroad would go through the trouble of running steam and doing excursions. It's expensive, labor intensive, requires a ton of work. The answer, I would argue, is in this photo. The excitement and enthusiasm these machines generate is unparalleled, I would argue, in modern American times. They are incredible public relations tools in an era where that matters more than it ever has, and it's truly my hope that despite all the challenges, we see 611 back pulling trains soon.
Friday Fun
I realized the other day that I missed the celebration of N&W 611's release from the Roanoke shops. A lot of people wonder why a railroad would go through the trouble of running steam and doing excursions. It's expensive, labor intensive, requires a ton of work. The answer, I would argue, is in this photo. The excitement and enthusiasm these machines generate is unparalleled, I would argue, in modern American times. They are incredible public relations tools in an era where that matters more than it ever has, and it's truly my hope that despite all the challenges, we see 611 back pulling trains soon.