SOU #630 to Oneida, TN

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As part of Norfolk Southern Railway's 21st Century Steam program, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's Southern #630 hauled a steam excursion train from Chattanooga to Oneida, TN and back on a sunny November Sunday.

The stout little Consolidation was used by the Southern in regular freight service until 1952 and has had a distinguished excursion career since the late 1960's on both mainline and museum trips.


Working through the bend near Hixson, TN.






Looks like the diesels were doing most of the hard pulling...that's a pretty clear stack!

 

[bogray]

As part of Norfolk Southern Railway's 21st Century Steam program, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's Southern #630 hauled a steam excursion train from Chattanooga to Oneida, TN on a sunny November Sunday.

The stout little Consolidation was used by the Southern in regular freight service until 1952 and has had a distinguished excursion career since the late 1960's on both mainline and museum trips.


I liked the old crossing signals.


Coming...and...


...going.


Near Roddy, TN...thanks for the location tip, Mr. Bell!

 

[bogray]

As part of Norfolk Southern Railway's 21st Century Steam program, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's Southern #630 hauled a steam excursion train from Chattanooga to Oneida, TN on a sunny November Sunday.

The stout little Consolidation was used by the Southern in regular freight service until 1952 and has had a distinguished excursion career since the late 1960's on both mainline and museum trips.


The train has stopped near Oakdale, TN for a walkaround inspection.


Check out that gorgeous 1955 Chrysler Imperial at the base of the trestle.


Southbound and down, headed for home with the setting sun on the smokebox (and in the engineer's eyes!).