NS Heartland Corridor Roanoke VA to Kenova WV - September 2015

Following the old Pocahontas division from Roanoke and heading West on the NS 'Heartland corridor' route through Virginia and West Virginia during September 2015.

[@kfourom]

Something has to be said about the director/cameraman on this video. I'll bet he is a pro. Knows how to frame a shot, pan properly, does not shake, and does not ruin a very good video with useless music. Mr O. Winston Link would have enjoyed this tri from Roanoke to Kenova.

[@peterhanahoe4913]

Just watched this again and one of the things I like is the number of different locations you got to.

[@tsrtrainproductions]

Absolutely absolutely amazing video love it so much I just subscribed to you keep up the outstanding work!

[@PhilThomasTrains]

Thanks for subbing! I'll keep posting - hopefully some more footage from the US to come shortly.

[@tsrtrainproductions]

@@PhilThomasTrains amazing can’t wait to see it

[@29caddy]

Excellent work. You have a great sense for what makes a good video. Great editing.

[@PhilThomasTrains]

Thank you. :-)

[@lamontduplessis3552]

Awesome video as Always!! Ty.

[@marvinmoore4531]

The Montgomery Tunnel is located between Roanoke , Va and Christiansburg ,Va about 18 miles west of Roanoke,

[@lamontduplessis3552]

Ty Marvin.

[@peterhanahoe4913]

Excellent stuff, love what you did with that bloke on the bike.

[@robertsimmons3543]

IM PROUD TO SAY I WORKED ON THE HEARTLAND CORRIDOR FROM RADFORD VA TO RODERFIELD WV WE WOULD GO IN AT NOON AND COME OUT AT MIDNIGHT AND IF SOME THING BROKE WE WOULD HAVE TO STAY ON A SIDETRACK AND REPAIR IT AND THEY WOULD TURN THE TRAINS LOOSE AND TRY TO GET AS MANY OUT AS POSSIBLE BEFORE SHUTDOWN AND THEY WOULD COME BY YOU WHEN IT SNOWED AND IT WAS COLD BUT WE ARE IN THE HISTORY BOOKS NOW ABD I MISS IT NOW .MAN DID YOU TAKE ME BACK GREAT VEDIO

[@briansquibb999]

What is that structure over the tracks near the Vickor, VA crossing?

[@PhilThomasTrains]

I suspect the building you mean is one of the old coaling towers built by Norfolk & Western for their steam locos back in the day.

[@briansquibb999]

@@PhilThomasTrains Thank you! That is exactly what it is... www.pinterest.com/pin/232146555763153542/

[@irvinklugh8858]

LOVE IT

[@markc0316]

Would have liked to see Pritchard/Fort Gay WV included

[@PhilThomasTrains]

Traffic levels were pretty low during our visit, but I would love to return and fill in the gaps.

[@mikelowrie8957]

Very nice

[@dumdum7786]

What are those old kinds of signals called? And why are most of them being replaced?

[@PhilThomasTrains]

I think they are old Norfolk & Western Signals. They are being replaced with a form of cab signalling.

[@Greatdome99]

"CPLs" - Color Position Lights. With the advent of Positive Train Control, these old signals had to be replaced.

[@lhsboyproductions3446]

Awesome Catches! Where near Roanoke is this tunnel? 32:50
Thumbs up! Greetings from Poland :)

[@PhilThomasTrains]

The tunnel is actually in Welch WV, which is about a 3 hour drive from Roanoke VA..

[@lhsboyproductions3446]

@@PhilThomasTrains Thank You! :)

[@peterhanahoe4913]

@@lhsboyproductions3446 If you mean the double tunnel, see the comment from Marvin Moore. It's not far east of Christiansburg.

[@dannydillon6360]

Do freight trains run through Princeton or is it coal only?

[@PhilThomasTrains]

I understand that all types of freight use this corridor.

[@Greatdome99]

The Virginian was taken out of service between Princeton and Mullens a few years back. The only loads east of Princeton are sand and scrap metal.

[@WETrains]

Kenova not Kenovo

[@PhilThomasTrains]

Got that fixed - thanks for the heads up. :-)