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NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAILWAY: STEAM, STEEL, AND STORYLINES

Coming soon from Blue Ridge PBS, this documentary explores the rise of the Norfolk and Western Railway, its innovative steam engines, and its lasting impact on Roanoke and Southwest Virginia. From its role as a major employer to its transformation during the diesel era, the N&W's story remains a captivating chapter in 20th-century railroading.

Premiering November 2024!!

Major Funding Provided by: Goode Family Foundation 

Additional Support Provided by:

  • Baldwin Advisory LLC 
  • Karen & James Squires 
  • Wilbanks Smith & Thomas Asset Management 
  • Baldwin Advisory "In Memory of John R. Turbyfill" 
  • City of Roanoke 
  • Shirley & David Baldwin 
  • Deborah Butler 
  • Hermitage Roanoke/Pinnacle Living