| Cover Story: N&W's Stemwinding Sidewinder / The saga of Shay #56 - Thomas D. Dressler |
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#56 at the Lima Locomotive Works in Lima, Ohio shortly before delivery to the N&W. Of interest are the road pilot centers and extra heavy duty frame. Not the universal joints and related parts stored on top of the tender. (Thomas D. Dressler Collection) |
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The Engineer's side of #56 shorly before being offered for sale in 1915. Note the rusted away running board just over the front cylinder. She was soon prepared for the long trip to Birmingham Locomotive & Car in Birmingham, Alabama in December of that year. (Thomas D. Dressler Collection) |
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Shay #56 building drawing, Lima Locomotive works |
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A History of the Shay... and the builder who took the plunge |
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Westside's 1980 brass model of the Shay.. beautiful, but flawed. |
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The author's model of the unusual N&W engine. A new smoke stack, side-mounted boiler feedwater check valves and a single cylinder air compressor are a few of the items changed on the model. (Thomas D. Dressler Photo) |
| The Elkhorn Tunnel: 2 / An attempt at ventilation - Robert Harvey |
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In this N&W company photograph of 1917, we see Coaldale... the west end of Elkhorn Tunnel. The frame building on the left is the boilerhouse. The smokestack is a replacement for the original which was much shorter. The horseshoe-shape ventilation air manifold can be seen jutting out of the masonry tunnel facing. A gondola of either coal or cinders sits on the boilerhouse stub track. (N&W Photo / VPI&SU collection) |
| Norfolk & Western's Combines / The history and modeling of N&W's versatile passenger car - Bob Chapman |
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The original incarnation of the Class BPd combine. Later, some would be remodeled with streamlined roof, and in the mid-50's would contribute to the first downgrade of the Powhatan Arrow, replacing the crew-locker coach. (N&W Photo / VPI&SU collection) |
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The first combines on the N&W were made of wood, and featured open vestibules, typical of the era. (N&W Photo / VPI&SU collection) |
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Class BPf #1551 was one of eight combines received by the N&W in 1935. With a length of 84 feet, they were obviously intended for main line use. (N&W Photo / VPI&SU collection) |
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The interior of the baggage section of the BPf. At 37 feet, there was plenty of room for express business. (N&W Photo / VPI&SU collection) |
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The smoking lounge of the same car provided gentlemen a place to relax with a good cigar. (N&W Photo / VPI&SU collection) |
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Class BPg #356 was one of 20 combines originally used for commuter service on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Acquired by the N&W in 1934, the short length (64 feet) and truck placement gave them a "toy train" appearance. (N&W Photo / VPI&SU collection) |
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The end view of the BPg shows the distinctive "owl-eye" windows. (N&W Photo / VPI&SU collection) |
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The Interior of the former Pennsy car, circa 1934. Note the heating furnace near the door. (N&W Photo / VPI&SU collection) |
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The refurbished Class BPd. In a day when such things mattered, the streamlined roof was added to provide a more consistent match with lightweight, streamlined equipment. (N&W Photo) |
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The authors model of the Car. (Bob Chapman Photo) |
| Century Survivors / A look at the Class G N&W Consolidations - Gary Price |
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The crew takes a break as Class G #7 shows off her Virginian-Carolina attire at Damascus, VA around 1917. (Gary Price Collection) |
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Class G #11 sits silent in a park located in downtown Saltville, VA. Members attending our 1998 convention will be able to visit the classic locomotive. (Gary Price Photo) |
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Class G #6 was saved from the torch as well, and basks in the sunlight at the Roanoke Transportation Museum. (Gary Price Photo) |
| History of the South Side Railroad: 7, 1846-1870 / The Final Chapter - James Bisbee |
| Tales from the Front, First person memories by those who were there / 2: The day 600 turned ornery - James B. Scott |
| Tales from the Front, First person memories by those who were there / 1: 30 inches of snow and surrounded by lumber! - Jimmy Lisle |
| The Ride of a Lifetime / A father's gift to his son - Lawrence W. Crocker |
| Model Review: Forest Tower / AMB produces another winner - James F. Brewer |
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F Tower. Forest, VA (N&W Photo) |
| The Tennessean / A modeler's wish list - James Nichols |
| Current News / What's happening in today's railroading - Robert G. Bowers |
