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NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAILWAY: STEAM, STEEL, AND STORYLINES

Explore 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.

Major Funding Provided by: Goode Family Foundation 

Additional Support Provided by:

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