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Posted by BaltACD on Friday, August 21, 2009 3:39 PM

CAZEPHYR

I visited Roanoke a few times, but do not live there.  This is a picture I took on my first visit.  It probably has changed since that day.

CZ

 

 

 

Big Jawn actually in service....times have changed!

Never too old to have a happy childhood!

              

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Posted by Beach Bill on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 11:37 AM

I lived in Roanoke for over 30 years.  It was a sad day when the announcement came that the "A" would not be returned to service.

I recall one of the excursions when the A was heading up the Shenandoah Valley line out of Roanoke.  I took my young sons down near the intersection of Hollins Road and Pocahontas St.  The grade starts right as the line leaves the main, and I knew it would be working hard (plus there were some signals there which would suit photography).   The boys said "Dad!  The ground shook!".  

I know, son, that's why I wanted you to be here.

 Bill

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Posted by Train Guy 3 on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 8:38 PM

I don't live there but I'm close by.

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Posted by CAZEPHYR on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:23 PM

I visited Roanoke a few times, but do not live there.  This is a picture I took on my first visit.  It probably has changed since that day.

CZ

 

 

 

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Posted by j610 on Monday, August 10, 2009 8:39 PM

yes  i was born and raised in roanoke

J610
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Posted by BigJim on Sunday, August 9, 2009 2:02 AM

yep

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Any 1218 people in here?
Posted by H2OMaker on Friday, August 7, 2009 6:41 PM

Anyone on here from Roanoke, VA? That is the home of the Class A 1218 N&W Steamer, for those that don't know. Welcome feedback.

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