Been a while since I last contributed to this thread, happy to see it back. Here is some of my more recent work, in no particular order. Ones that I think could use more explaining have an extra caption under the title.
"Five Cars Through the Field"
"The Bridge With No Name"
"Steam Returns to the Hocking Valley"
"Living History"
"Running Through the Grass"
"Little Engine, Big Bridge"
"How Tomorrow Moves"
"Ain't She Purdy?"
"Not All Is Lost"
For non-steam people, yes this is a real train. This is the vertical stoker housing for Reading 2100 after the steam distribution manifold was removed so repairs could be done by a contractor.
"On The Route of the Virginia Creeper"
This is the former Norfolk & Western's Abingdon Branch, now transformed into a recreational trail that is a popular destination for bikers. Here at Green Cove, a certain photographer made a photo like this one back in 1956, featuring M Class no. 382 rolling into town. The original station still exists, and is the only original on the entire 35-mile journey.
"Good Riddance"
This is industrial-grade reflective tape that once clung to the running board skirting of Reading 2100. This was taken back in March, as we were just beginning the process of removing this stubborn material so the engine can be returned to her as-built appearance. Currently, all of the tape is removed and volunteers are still working on removing the stubborn glue residue left behind.
"Out With the Old"
Should have more to share in a couple weeks hopefully!
