More steam

Linden, Virginia 

Norfolk & Western 611 on the return trip a few miles east of Front Royal, Virginia on Saturday, June 4th.

Steam

Delaplane, Virginia 

This past weekend Norfolk &Western's J Class 4-8-4 steam locomotive 611 led three round trip excursions between Manassas and Front Royal. In the picture above, 611 passes through Delaplane, At the time of the Civil War, Delaplane was known as Piedmont Station, and it was here that Stonewall Jackson loaded his troops into rail cars bound for the First Battle of Bull Run (Manassas). It was the first time the railroad was used to move troops into battle.

Tracks through town

Broadway, Virginia 

If you are in the United States, a long weekend is coming up. Take time to remember those who made our freedoms possible.

Wherever you are, enjoy the weekend, and thanks for reading Photography In Place.

Shenandoah River Farm

Page County, Virginia 

Barn - White House Farm

Page County, Virginia 

White House Farm

Page County, Virginia 

The White House (just visible on the far left of this photo) is located on a 270 acre farm which is now administered by the White House Farm Foundation. The marker in the foreground is part of a small family cemetery that is located just off the highway on the edge of the farm.

White House

Page County, Virginia 

Martin Kauffman was one of the earliest settlers in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, arriving in 1732. His son, Martin Kauffman II built the White House in 1760 as a home, a Mennonite meeting place and a fort. Gun ports in the cellar allowed the settlers to shoot at attackers.

A couple of hundred yards from the house, the current highway bridge crosses the river. In 1862, Confederate General Stonewall Jackson ordered the burning of the White House bridge to delay the pursuing Northern Army.

The White House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Massanutten mountain range rises in the west behind the White House

Around back

Broadway, Virginia 

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Marquee

Mt. Jackson, Virginia 

House near town

Mt. Jackson, Virginia 

High trestle

Warren County, Virginia 

Norfolk-Southern northbound freight crosses the high trestle over Overall Run on March 23, 2016. Overall Run empties into the Shenandoah River just a few hundred yards west of the bridge.

Shenandoah Valley / Early Srping

Warren County, Virginia 

Licensed to haul

Broadway, Virginia 

This wraps up our visit to WW Motor Cars. Many thanks to owner Jack Wenger and his wife Libby for their hospitality during my visit.

No matter if you are licensed or not, have a great weekend, and thanks for reading Photography In Place.

Ascot Gasoline

Broadway, Virginia 

Hood and fenders

Broadway, Virginia 

In the shop

Broadway, Virginia 

Corvette

Broadway, Virginia 

Essex Motors

Broadway, Virginia 

I can't seem to find my notes on this car, but if I remember correctly it is a 1925 model. The wooden spoke wheels were an unusual and interesting feature. We will continue our visit to Broadway next week. Hope you will plan to join us.

Enjoy the weekend, and thanks for reading Photography In Place.

Chevy and Ford

Broadway, Virginia 

Restoration

Broadway, Virginia 

In the office I met the owner, Jack Wenger and his wife Libby. Jack gave me a tour of the place and then turned me loose to photograph wherever I wished. W W Motor Cars occupies three large buildings in Broadway so there was plenty to see.