Press Release

[SteamGene]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Sub-Division Superintendant for the Blue Ridge Sub-division of the Allegheny Division of the Virginia Tidewater and Piedmont Railroad is pleased to announce that today at approximately 4 PM EST, VT&P Class M-3 (USRA light Mikado) 847 and C&O Class J-2 (USRA heavy Mountain) 546 ran under DCC between Gordonsville, VA and Sugar Grove, WVA several times.  Engine 847 ran the eastbound track from Gordonsville through Noah Junction and Bradyton and up the first loop of the helix.  Bystanders were impressed by the bells and whistles.
Gene

[Mike]

Congrats, Gene! Hope that's the first step to many more. I can hardly wait to see similar action around here.- Mike S.

[jrmuel]

 

Gene - Sounds great!  I realize it's a fictitous "Gordonsville" but since I live in Palmyra nearby it really caught my attention.  Almost thought I missed a "live steam" run.  Jim 

[SteamGene]

Jim, then you realize nobody in their right mind would lay track directly from Gordonsville to Sugar Grove! 
Gene