N&W 611 on the Old Fort Loops
On April 10th, 2016, the Virginia Museum of Transportation, NC Transportation Museum, and Norfolk Southern teamed up to operate an excursion train from Spencer to Asheville and back. The star of the show was N&W 611, which would lead NS 8099 and SOU 6133 on the trip.
Of course, the route would take the train through one of the most legendary railroad engineering feats in the east: The Old Fort Loops. Built between 1875 and 1879 by a predecessor of the Southern Railway, the unique track structure ascends the Blue Ridge Mountains at a steady 2.2% gradient. In a three mile long stretch, the tracks loop back on themselves three times to maintain the steady grade and fit in a compact area of less than 1 square mile.
611 performed beautifully on the ascent, and we were there to capture the climb through the loops with our drone. In addition to our loops sequence, you'll find clips from Asheville and Old Fort on the return trip east. Enjoy!
Old Fort & Morganton NC Trains
Here is a short video of two trains I caught in Old Fort & Morganton NC on the Norfolk Southern S-Line. Enjoy.
Tennessee Valley Railroad's Steam Locomotive #630 in Old Fort, NC
We went down to catch the Tennessee Valley Railroads restored steam locomotive #630 come down from Asheville, NC into Old Fort, NC.. I took some photos of it near Andrew's Geyser and then we chased the train into Old Fort. My son was taking pictures with my wife's phone as I was taking photos with my DSLR and my wife recording this video with my phone.. My son comments on his pictures at the end of the video :)
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Fun Days Old Fort North Carolina
Mysterious Stone Building on Trail to Catawba Falls in Old Fort, NC
This is a abandoned stone structure on the trail to Catawba Falls near Old Fort, North Carolina. It was featured in a previous video we shared, but this gives panoramic view of the trail.
Old Fort NC Norfolk Southern
Empty coal train headed up through Andrews Geyser
N&W 611 at Old Fort,NC
The wait is over
Walking around Curtis Creek Campground - Old Fort, NC - RV Camping
Courtesy of Recreation.gov
Overview
Curtis Creek Campground is nestled in the mountains at the base of the Blue Ridge just minutes from the quaint town of Old Fort and less than an hour from the popular city of Asheville. Located in the first tract of National Forest land in the eastern US at the site of an old Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) camp, the campground is surrounded by old growth forests and roaring trout streams. The gravel road through the campground ascends to the Blue Ridge Parkway, providing easy access to the Mount Mitchell area.
Natural Features:
Located in rich mountain hardwood forests at an elevation of 2,000 feet, Curtis Creek Campground provides a secluded streamside setting. Curtis Creek, a popular trout stream surrounded by lush rhododendron and hemlock, runs along the east side of the campground. Old-growth forests cover the mountain peaks on either side of the valley. The Curtis Creek area provides beautiful scenery year-round, from stunning fall foliage displays to abundant spring and summer wildflowers.
Recreation:
Visitors to the campground can enjoy a variety of activities including fishing, swimming, day hiking, picnicking, and scenic driving. Curtis Creek is well known for its excellent trout fishing. Swimming holes along the creek provide wading opportunities on hot summer days. History buffs will enjoy exploring the remains of the old CCC buildings surrounding the campground. Two Forest Service trails depart from the campground. The Hickory Branch trail provides a short (approximately 1/2 mile) hike to a series of waterfalls, and longer hikes to access the backcountry area around Mackey Mountain. Mackey Mountain and the valley of Mackey Creek contain the largest unbroken tract of old-growth forest in the Pisgah National Forest. The Snooks Nose trail provides a strenuous hike to a ridge with beautiful views, eventually ending at the Blue Ridge Parkway. Many other Forest Service trails are within a short drive of the campground, including Catawba Falls and Point Lookout trail.
Facilities:
The campground provides a variety of campsites. There are three loops with 25 sites. One loop is fully accessible, barrier free and can accommodate RVs up to 35ft. A second loop features dispersed tent-only roadside sites that provide a secluded forest experience. A third loop features tent-only sites in an open grassy area. All sites include a tent pad, picnic table, lantern post, and fire ring. Vault toilets, drinking water pumps, and bear-proof trash and recycling receptacles are provided. A campground host is on site to provide visitor assistance.
Nearby Attractions:
Curtis Creek Campground is six miles from the town of Old Fort, which has a variety of restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores, and medical facilities. Popular attractions in Old Fort include the Mountain Gateway Museum, the Old Train Depot, Davidson Fort, Catawba Falls, and Andrews Geyser. The campground is seven miles from the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, close to Mount Mitchell State Park. Visitors can make trips to nearby Black Mountain (15 miles) and Asheville (30 miles) to visit art galleries, shops, and restaurants.
Getting There:
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
35.6761, -82.1992
35°40'34N, 82°11'57W
From I-40, take Exit 73 towards Old Fort. Take Catawba Ave. north 0.5 miles to US-70E/E Main St. Turn right on US-70E and go 1.8 miles to Curtis Creek Rd. (Curtis Creek Campground sign). Turn left on Curtis Creek Rd. and drive 4 miles to campground.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
109 East Lawing Drive
Nebo NC 28761
Phone Number:
Information: (828)652-2144
Website:
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Point Lookout in Old Fort NC
We hike 3.6 miles up o see the Mountain view and 3.6 back. Very nice hike.
Rainbow at Andrews Geyser in Old Fort, NC
We stopped by Andrews Geyser to take some pics and video. It was a beautiful morning and the sun was hitting the water just right so I was able to capture this rainbow. Andrews Geyser is a man made geyser in Old Fort, North Carolina. Built in 1885 to mark the railroad gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Restored in 1911 and again in 1975. It is fed by a dam and lake up on a hill that runs water down a 6 pipe to the geyser. It can shoot water 80ft or more into the air.
Footage shot using GH1 hacked to GH13.
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Curtis Creek Campground - Old Fort, NC - RV camping
Courtesy of Recreation.gov
Overview
Curtis Creek Campground is nestled in the mountains at the base of the Blue Ridge just minutes from the quaint town of Old Fort and less than an hour from the popular city of Asheville. Located in the first tract of National Forest land in the eastern US at the site of an old Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) camp, the campground is surrounded by old growth forests and roaring trout streams. The gravel road through the campground ascends to the Blue Ridge Parkway, providing easy access to the Mount Mitchell area.
Natural Features:
Located in rich mountain hardwood forests at an elevation of 2,000 feet, Curtis Creek Campground provides a secluded streamside setting. Curtis Creek, a popular trout stream surrounded by lush rhododendron and hemlock, runs along the east side of the campground. Old-growth forests cover the mountain peaks on either side of the valley. The Curtis Creek area provides beautiful scenery year-round, from stunning fall foliage displays to abundant spring and summer wildflowers.
Recreation:
Visitors to the campground can enjoy a variety of activities including fishing, swimming, day hiking, picnicking, and scenic driving. Curtis Creek is well known for its excellent trout fishing. Swimming holes along the creek provide wading opportunities on hot summer days. History buffs will enjoy exploring the remains of the old CCC buildings surrounding the campground. Two Forest Service trails depart from the campground. The Hickory Branch trail provides a short (approximately 1/2 mile) hike to a series of waterfalls, and longer hikes to access the backcountry area around Mackey Mountain. Mackey Mountain and the valley of Mackey Creek contain the largest unbroken tract of old-growth forest in the Pisgah National Forest. The Snooks Nose trail provides a strenuous hike to a ridge with beautiful views, eventually ending at the Blue Ridge Parkway. Many other Forest Service trails are within a short drive of the campground, including Catawba Falls and Point Lookout trail.
Facilities:
The campground provides a variety of campsites. There are three loops with 25 sites. One loop is fully accessible, barrier free and can accommodate RVs up to 35ft. A second loop features dispersed tent-only roadside sites that provide a secluded forest experience. A third loop features tent-only sites in an open grassy area. All sites include a tent pad, picnic table, lantern post, and fire ring. Vault toilets, drinking water pumps, and bear-proof trash and recycling receptacles are provided. A campground host is on site to provide visitor assistance.
Nearby Attractions:
Curtis Creek Campground is six miles from the town of Old Fort, which has a variety of restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores, and medical facilities. Popular attractions in Old Fort include the Mountain Gateway Museum, the Old Train Depot, Davidson Fort, Catawba Falls, and Andrews Geyser. The campground is seven miles from the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, close to Mount Mitchell State Park. Visitors can make trips to nearby Black Mountain (15 miles) and Asheville (30 miles) to visit art galleries, shops, and restaurants.
Getting There:
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
35.6761, -82.1992
35°40'34N, 82°11'57W
From I-40, take Exit 73 towards Old Fort. Take Catawba Ave. north 0.5 miles to US-70E/E Main St. Turn right on US-70E and go 1.8 miles to Curtis Creek Rd. (Curtis Creek Campground sign). Turn left on Curtis Creek Rd. and drive 4 miles to campground.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)
109 East Lawing Drive
Nebo NC 28761
Phone Number:
Information: (828)652-2144
Website:
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N&W 611 Old Fort Loops, NC
The 611 winds her way up the steep grade and beautiful mountains outside of Old Fort, NC as she charges westward carrying around 700 passengers to Asheville for the day on the 10 April 2016
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JoAnn and I take a trip to a old civil war fort here in North Carolina, Fort Macon. We want to make trip videos when we visit places on our travels. We made this video with a GoPro and the music is from royalty free music website
Southern 630 Highball Heaven in Old Fort, NC.
Southern 2-8-0 630 in Old Fort, NC. Gotta love the Highball Echo off of the surrounding Mountains. The spring excursion ran from Asheville to Old Fort, then returned. Video Shot on 4/21/13
N&W 611 on the Old Fort Loops (Drone Video)
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Norfolk & Western Class-J steam locomotive #611 rolls up the steep grade of the Old Fort Loops, on her way to Asheville.
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9 to 5 - Chasing Asheville-Old Fort, NC - Part 1
9 to 5 recently took a trip to Asheville, NC! Enjoy this video of chasing on the famed Old Fort Loops! This is part one of two. It is also the first video for 9 to 5's A Merry Railfan Christmas! Be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!
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Lehigh Valley Coal 126 at North Carolina Transportation Museum - 2012
In March 2011, SMRV made the trip to the North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer, NC. Lehigh Valley Coal #126 Sadie was visiting the museum as well as the Amtrak 40th Anniversary Exhibit train. In this video you'll see the 126 as well as Southern GP30 #2601 on the museum grounds.
NCTM is located at the former Southern Railway Spencer Shops, once the SOU's largest steam locomotive repair facility which employed over 3,000 people at it's peak. After the closing of the shops, the SOU donated the land to the state of North Carolina. The first museum exhibit opened in 1983. The museum not boasts an impressive collection of restored aircraft, automobiles, and railroad equipment.
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N&W 611, Spencer to Asheville, NC! 4-9-16
On Sunday the 9th, in the early morning light, N&W J #611, departs the museum at Spencer, NC and enters the NS mainline to head west. 611 is leading it's water canteen, NS 8099, (Southern Heritage) and Southern F7A #6133, A tool car and 21 fully packed NS & private owned passenger cars. We catch the train in several locations from Salisbury, Hickory, and Glen Alpine, and Old Fort, NC, just to name a few spots. Once in Asheville, the train was turned around on the wye and proceeded back east to Spencer towards the end of the day. This was once again a great show put on by the folks of the 611 group, members of the NCMT, and of coarse, NS! Enjoy!
N&W 611: Thunder in the Old Dominion/Old North State
On April 9 and 10 of 2016, Norfolk & Western 4-8-4 #611 led a pair of day-long mainline excursions from the North Carolina Museum of Transportation in Spencer, NC to points north and west. On Saturday, April 9, she led a trip which departed from Spencer, and headed north to Lynchburg, VA, in the Old Dominion and return - passing through such cities as Greensboro, NC and Danville, VA along the way. Two diesel helpers were along for the ride - Norfolk Southern #8099, the Southern heritage unit diesel, and Southern FP-7 #6133, owned by the NCTM - both were along to help the 611 save coal, since they couldn't refuel in Lynchburg. Saturday, while sunny, was an extremely windy day, making it a challenge for all of the videographers chasing that day.
Sunday, April 10, 611 headed west with the two diesels again, leading an all-day trip through the Old North State west to Asheville, NC and return. This trip featured 611 ascending the famous Southern Railway Loops just past Old Fort, NC for the first time in many years - where the diesel helpers were definitely needed to get the 20+ car train up the hills.
Included in this video are shots of the beautiful J-Class locomotive and it's consist going over scenic bridges, passing various old stations, sweeping around curves, thundering down straightaways, night video - and stay tuned to the very end for a very rare pacing shot!
Enjoy this two part video N&W 611: Thunder in the Old Dominion and N&W 611: Thunder in the Old North State!