Record #:

8157

Author(s):

Pearce, T. H.

Abstract:

The Greensboro Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society recently held a special function for train lovers along the Carolina – Virginia special excursion. The old steam engine Number 611 departed Pomona train station in Greensboro for a round trip voyage to Roanoke, Virginia. During the trip, the train made several stops for photo opportunities. The daylong voyage took train passengers through Greensboro, Danville, Lynchburg, Ruffin, Reidsville, and Brown Summit.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 52 Issue 4, Sept 1984, p3, por

Subject(s):

Railroads