Housekeeping

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I would rather read about the earliest memories of our oldest members and resources about the N&W before they are gone.  I want to know about the 1930's most of all - The colors of things, the way the engines performed, and their qwirks.  
I wanna know what brought about the changes as things progressed into the 1940's and 1950's.  
What part did really bad weather, and disasters have on the N&W?
How did company politics play on development of the railroad and equipment?

I grew up in Alexandria, VA and was exposed to lots of railroads; SRR, ACL, SCL, RF&P, W&OD to name a few.  Even C&O and PRR a little.  My great-grandfather was an inventor working as a consultant for the SRR in the late 1920's.  However, I'm JUST interested in the Norfolk & Western these days.  That is the railroad I like best, and that is the one I want to model.  I really don't care about the ACL loco's.  I've painted a few brass ones, but flatland costal RR's don't catch my interest as much as one with many more techological problems to overcome.  Those engines were much more spectacular  as far as performance.  Sorry Bill.


Mark Lindsey
Stuck in the 1930's. 

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>While my primary interest is in the N&W and Virginian, I also enjoy reading information about other regional Railroads, without having to go to a lot of other forums.  We seem to have a few members who are discussing the Southern, A&D, ACL, SAL, etc. from time to time, and I believe that adds variety and enjoyment to the discussion.

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>I was not previously aware of the "coal pusher" technology that Bill Sellers discussed, so I learned something new.  Bill has indicated that his intent was not to denigrate the N&W, and I accept that, and believe he was just trying to present a positive view of the accomplishments of the ACL.  Some of our members did get on him a little hot and heavy however.

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>As far as I am concerned, Bill Sellers is as welcome here as anyone else.  Why would we want to run off one of our members just because there's a little controversy and lively discussion?

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>John Simmons (also from Narrows Va. - currently living in Charlotte NC)

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>We are the N&W Historical Society (including the Virginian) and our 

>focus and interest is on those two great railways.  If Mr. Sellers 

>wishes to degrade these railways and our honored members and promote 

>other addends I suggest he find another forum to do so 

>within.  Enough of these ACL fantasies!

>

>Ed Painter - Narrows, VA (currently Russellville, AR)

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