A line of of 3 locomotives illustrates the main 3 locomotive classes used in the 1940s and early 1950s. The B class Berkshire stands obscuring the view of a P5 Pacific and M4 Mikado.
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    This nice color slide shows the old line, near the old post tunnel.  This image was shot just after the line through the old post tunnel w...
  • A visitor on the Bluefield.
    In 1946, The Bluefield was considering its options for adding to its fleet of modern steam power for freight service and decided to borrow...
  • Rebuilt 2900 at Williams Ridge.
     One of two P5 Pacifics painted dark blue for the Bluefield Flyer, 2900 departs Williams Ridge in early April of 1945. She has just undergon...