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One of the very few remaining high-speed passenger train steam locomotives in the world will pull a special public excursion train through central Virginia from Lynchburg to Alexandria over the Southern Railway mainline on Sunday, July 15, 1979.
Pulled by former Canadian Pacific locomotive No. 2839 of the “Royal Hudson” series, the excursion train will leave Lynchburg at 12:30 p.m. from Kemper Street Station, then stop at Monroe from 12:40 until 2:15 to load coal and water. After leaving Monroe, the train will stop in Charlottesville (Union Station) at 3:45 p.m., Orange at 4:25 p.m., Culpeper at 5 p.m., Manassas at 5:30 p.m., and in Alexandria at 6:30 p.m., where the run will terminate at Union Station.
Passengers will be able to get on and off the train at each stop, and special oneway fares have been established, with half-fares for children under 12. No reservations will be necessary for passengers traveling either short or long distances. All fares will be collected on board the train by the conductor. The train will consist of air-conditioned coaches, open-window coaches, a sightseeing car, and a refreshment car.
The excursion will be a one-way trip, with passengers making their own arrangements for the return journey from each station. Many families are planning to have one family member drive to the next station up the line to pick up those who ride the train.
Locomotive No. 2839 is one of the very few passenger
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