A pair of RF&P E8A's 1009-1014 on the point of train 375 pauses at Alexandria station before continuing south to Richmond on March 01, 1971. Two railroads, the Southern Railway and the C&O operated on the RF&P through Alexandria via trackage right from RO interlocking to AF interlocking.
Photo from my collection, no photographer information listed on slide.
Huge Album that Includes over 2,600+ photos of classic passenger trains across USA & Canada before and during the time of Amtrak & VIA Rail. More Images will be Added.
Photos of North America's favorite First Generation locomotives. EMD, ALCO, Baldwin; essentially anything that represents the OG wide cab diesel locomotive
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just heritage schemes, not just commemorative schemes - this album is devoted to some of the world's most interesting paint schemes, past or present.
A colorful and diverse group of railroads operated passenger trains in the South that ranged from speedy limiteds like the Panama Limited and Silver Meteor to regional and branchline services.