4610 (and a tribute to NS steam)

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Ben:

 

I'll dig out a picture or two of when the 4610 was our Operations
Lifesaver at the NCTM a couple of years ago.   Have a good weekend.

 

George Weber

 

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I'm glad to know the 4610 is still around.  It came through here about
three years ago and was in the middle of about five engines on a mixed
freight, and was filthy dirty.  I am glad she still cleans up well.  The
first time I saw 4610 was on the NS Transaer train at Bristol, VA.  

The last time I rode behind 611 the 4610 was the diesel assist unit on
our train.  It was an absolutely beautiful day that day.  Just cold!
Real cold.  And as a matter of fact was 12 years ago this weekend.  I
used to be real bitter about it, but now I'm thankful to have been a
part of it.  Now, I can say to my children and grandchildren "I rode and
worked behind N&W steam."  And, for a rail enthusiast like myself, what
could possibly be better than having been a part of something that
brought so much joy to so many people!  And I got to enjoy myself while
doing it.

My apologies to NS for having been so angry at them and bitter about it.
I wish I'd have thanked so many people for it when they were still
around.  I did see Carl Jensen at 1218's dedication and thanked him
personally, but it was very late in coming from me.  

I have finally let go of the anger and bitterness about NS retiring the
steam program.  And to all that contribued, here's a very belated "Thank
you"

Ben Blevins

 

 

 

Ben Blevins



nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org wrote:

 I never thought about it you guys are right.  The business train is in
the excursion era tuscan colors.  It came through here a couple days ago
with shiny new rebuilt geeps pulling it headed toward Bristol as a
matter of fact.  It made me proud to tell my kids "I used to ride a
train like that behind 611!"  And, that was the untimate tribute to the
N&W in its day.

   

  Is the Southern lettered GP59 #4610 still around?  *

   

  Ben Blevins

 

* It was around last Saturday at Inman Yard's 50th Anniversary.

John Marbury

Buford, GA

 

  

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