Evan Van De Wal
Spectacular, Serene Solitude
The NS Roanoke district, although not very active, has some of the finest scenery in the heart of the Blue Ridge mountains, along with its persisting N&W CPL signals. Arcadia/Solitude is no exception as one of the most popular and scenic locations on the Roanoke District. Here, is empty coal train NS 747 breaking the silence heading north to Pennsylvania with four NS AC equipped units. Although we anticipated 747 to depart Roanoke earlier in the morning for more favorable light, seeing a northbound train up the south end of the valley in daylight is admirable.
Arcadia, VA
10/3/20
Spectacular, Serene Solitude
The NS Roanoke district, although not very active, has some of the finest scenery in the heart of the Blue Ridge mountains, along with its persisting N&W CPL signals. Arcadia/Solitude is no exception as one of the most popular and scenic locations on the Roanoke District. Here, is empty coal train NS 747 breaking the silence heading north to Pennsylvania with four NS AC equipped units. Although we anticipated 747 to depart Roanoke earlier in the morning for more favorable light, seeing a northbound train up the south end of the valley in daylight is admirable.
Arcadia, VA
10/3/20