Any 1218 people in here?

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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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yep

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yes i was born and raised in roanoke

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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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I don’t live there but I’m close by.

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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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Big Jawn actually in service…times have changed!