Just found this group. I am in the process of constructing a layout in my basement, approximately 24X10, HO, modelling the N&W more or less along the Bristol...
Bob: As an old Radford boy, I'll be glad to help you any way I can. I know there is at least one other on the list too. Charlie Long Lynchburg, VA ... From:...
According an article in a local (Lynchburg) history magazine a couple of years ago, Lynchburg just didn't have the space, plus the valley line was coming to...
I remember reading somewhere that Radford was considered as the headquarters for the N&W, but didn't remember where I had read that. it may have been...
I'm thinking about taking my 12 yr old son to Roanoke this weekend. Is there something we can do at the convention that is open to the public like an...
Hi, The following N&W caboose is reported to be on Bush River Rd., Columbia, SC: N&W 518694, steel, cupola, Construction Co. Office. Larry Platt visited...
Hello, In descriptions that I've read of the J class 4-8-4s, the class D tender for the last J's, 611-613, is supposed to be identical to the earlier J's...
The Society sales and display room will be open at the Hotel Roanoke on Saturday from 10:00AM til 3:00PM. Will have lots of models and railroad stuff on ...
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Jul 6, 2004 10:55 pm
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Listers, Class 22-D (1) coal tenders behind N&W Class J's 600 to 610 rode on Commonwealth 6-wheel roller bearing trucks. These trucks were N&W Class T-60a with...
Thomas D. Dressler
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Jul 8, 2004 12:38 am
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Roger, Said caboose is still where I reported it. The construction company is off Bush River Road and near the CSX tracks where, as an engineer, I see it ...
Greetings, In looking over photos of Y-6b's, it seems there are 2 distinctive "sub-classes"; engines that had a rectangular shaped smokebox door, with the...
Good Afternoon Everyone- I am looking for operational characteristics of the old N&W Harmon-Zanesville Branch. I know it extended roughly 75 miles and had a ...
Super 7
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Jul 14, 2004 7:00 pm
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Hi All, I have acquired some excellent old N&W movie film (steam 1955-56) And am in the process of developing a VHS/DVD finished product which we will sell ...
I know that question # 3 concerning the 0-8-0 engine is the class I in the 800 series. This film looks great! I would like to get it when it comes out. Keep me...
Hi All, Does anyone know of a reliable (Read- does not have a 5 year waiting list, and works on your project without constant shadowing) high end custom brass...
Robert, The 800 series 0-8-0's were class W-6, not class I. They were originally class W 2-8-0's converted for use as shop switchers in the 1920's. Some...
Thanks for your help, I will keep you posted! Ron =><html><body> => => =><tt> =>Robert, The 800 series 0-8-0's were...
Listers, The answer to this question is on page 134 of my book CLASSIC POWER 3 A, USRA 2-8-8-2's. This book was published in TWO editions, 3 and 3A, by N. J....
Thomas D. Dressler
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Jul 16, 2004 5:35 pm
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Hi. I have Bowsers GLa2 hopper. I'm told N&W had hoppers identical to this Pennsylvanian(?) car. What N&W class were they? Did they have peak ends? Were they...
Listers, N&W 0-8-0T, Class W-6 No. 821, I think that is the one shown, (the view is not that clear to me) was originally a Class W, then Class W-5 and finally ...
Thomas D. Dressler
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Jul 17, 2004 5:05 pm
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Hi All, its ron @ Main Line, still working on the new N&W footage, someone tell me the exact location of MP "N-219" Thanks, Ron ... view is ... finally ... ...
Bob, N&W never had any Harriman cars, however, a few PG class coaches had the roofs modified in the 1940's to an arch roof, giving them a "harriman-ish"...
Now that we are getting sound equiped steam locos and DSX sound units for our steam locos. Does anyone know or know where to get the signals used by the crews...
In addition to the 1941 lightweight coaches, N&W bought 20 Budd smooth side Sleepers after the war, as well as three Pullman sleepers. Then they got the...
