From collecting small date nails found in discarded railroad crossties to actual railroad structures, the passion for railroad history is manifested and displayed in the Wiley Railroad Relic Garden. The collection of over three large dozen pieces from seven railroads is arranged in a shaded, back yard garden setting. The collection includes six restored and operating signals, small structures and many other pieces, each with interesting history and stories. This is an opportunity to examine large, old N&W and VGN pieces close up. Our goal is to stimulate our visitors to want to learn more after leaving. The Relic Garden will be open Thursday evening with a hobo campfire so that the signal colors may be enjoyed and stories shared. It will also be open for a while Friday morning. – Aubrey Wiley
The pictures show; 1) the circa 1925 N&W PL-1 signal depicting the westbound signal on the old N&W mainline through Lynchburg west of the tunnel; 2) the restored 1921 VGN Sheffield Motor Car; and 3) guests having a cookout.