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April 21, 2012

- Added a photo of the N&W CPL signal at Glen Lyn to the NS Virginia Division Signals page. 

January 28, 2012

- Added two photos (circa 1970) from Algren, VA to the Virginian Railway Norfolk Division page showing the former SAL/VGN diamond.

January 20, 2012

- Added a new railfan guide for the CSX New River Subdivision. 

January 19, 2012

- Most of the CSX railfan guides were updated to reflect current train symbols and days of operation for intermodal and manifest trains. 

October 30, 2011

- Added a photo of the N&W CPL signals at Glenvar to the NS Virginia Division Signals page. 

October 27, 2011

- Added a photo of the N&W CPL signals at Singer to the NS Virginia Division Signals page. 

September 29, 2011

- Added a new feature about the ACL's Shops Yard in the Abandoned Rails section. 

- Updated the railfan guide for the CSX North End Subdivision to reflect the removal of the Bootlegger's Crossing and BX signals in Petersburg, VA. 

September 28, 2011

- Added a photo of the N&W CPL signals at Narrows to the NS Virginia Division fallen signals page. 

September 20, 2011

- The resources section has been reorganized with various media receiving it's own dedicated page.  Also the books have been categorized by railroad for easier browsing. 

September 17, 2011

 -All of the CSX railfan guides have been updated to reflect the new routing and symbols for the Q130 and former Q170 series intermodal trains that travel through Virginia.  All Q170 trains have been renumbered into the Q030 series.  These changes were effective August 3, 2011.   

August 15, 2011

 -A page has been created to showcase the fallen C&O signals on the CSX Alleghany Subdivision.  Work has been ongoing for the past year.  Crews started in Clifton Forge and are working westward.  New signals have now been installed between JD Cabin and OX Cabin.  Click here to view the gallery. 

June 28, 2011

 - A new photo of the westbound N&W CPL signal at Abilene has been added.  This photo, courtesy of Tommy Warshaw, can be viewed on the NS Virginia Division Signals page. 

 - Three new N&W books have been added to the books page.

February 15, 2011

 -Several new photos have been added to the A-Line Fallen Signals page. 

January 23, 2011

 -The N&W's Old Mainline via Farmville is highlighted on this newly created page containing a brief history, overview, and photographs. 

 -Thanks to the generosity of Mr. Bill Volkmer, I have added several of his photos taken along the N&W's Bluestone Branch.  These images were shot during an excursion in conjunction with the 1957 NRHS Convention held in Roanoke.  Click here to view the gallery.