Norfolk and Western Caboose No 518 173 in Saltville, Virginia. Built in January 1917, this caboose was in service with Norfolk and Western railroad until the early 70s. It was sold to the Olin & Mathieson Corporation in Saltville, Virginia sometime after 1971 and donated to the town of Saltville in 1973. It is in superb condition considering its 103 years of age!
The "Rim Rock Railroad" was a frontier town and recreation park that was located atop Little Stone Mountain near Norton, Virginia. It operated in the late 1960s through the early 1970s as did many such theme parks of the day. The steam engine, which pulled the "Rim Rock Railroad" was moved to the Natural Tunnel State Park, near Duffield, Virginia in 1996, many years after the park closed. It has been cosmetically restored with this lovely John Deere green and yellow paint scheme and is available for viewing at the Natural Tunnel State Park.
The Norfolk and Western 611 under full steam at the North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer, North Carolina. Built in 1950, this Class J steam locomotive was one of the most powerful engines built by Norfolk and Western Railroad in the Roanoke shops. No 611 is the last surviving member of that class of locomotives. It is quite an experience to see and hear the 611 under full steam moving down the tracks!
