NORFOLK, FRANKLIN & DANVILLE ATLANTIC & DANVILLE RAILWAY NORFOLK, VA.
Connects with ACL, SCL, NPBL, NS, NW and SOUTHERN 204 Miles from Norfolk, VA. to Danville, VA.NF&D DIESEL ROSTER
| Number | Mf'gr | Model | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alco | RS-36 | Oct-62 |
| 2 | Alco | RS-36 | Oct-62 |
| 201 | Alco | RS-11 | Feb-56 |
| 202 | Alco | RS-11 | Mar-56 |
| 203 | Alco | RS-11 | Mar-56 |
| 204 | Alco | RS-11 | Mar-56 |
A&D DIESEL ROSTER
| Number | Mf'gr | Model | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Alco | RS-2 | Jul-49 |
| 102 | Alco | RS-2 | Jul-49 |
| 103 | Alco | RS-2 | Oct-49 |
| 104 | Alco | RS-2 | Oct-49 |
| 105 | Alco | RS-2 | Oct-49 |
| 106 | Alco | RS-2 | Oct-49 |
| 107 | Alco | RS-3 | Jun-51 |
CABOOSE ROSTER
109 scrapped 06/79 110 111 112 was N&W #518385, Class CG, built 1927, acq. 05/63 113 was N&W #518394, Class CG, built 1927, acq. 05/63 NF&D, was N&W #530300, Class C30, built 1949, leased from N&W, was VGN #300 NF&D, was N&W #530301, Class C30, built 1949, leased from N&W, was VGN #301 NF&D, was N&W #530302, Class C30, built 1949, leased from N&W, was VGN #3020 NF&D, was N&W #530318, Class C30, built 1949, leased from N&W, was VGN #318 NF&D, was N&W #530321, Class C30, built 1949, leased from N&W, was VGN #321 NF&D, was N&W #530323, Class C30, built 1949, leased from N&W, was VGN #323**CABOOSE PICTURES** ATLANTIC & DANVILLE RAILWAY CABOOSESX100 ex-SOU X-1796 Converted to Yard Office in 1961 X101 ex-SOU X-2041 X102 ex-SOU X-2394 X103 ex-SOU X-2027 X104 ex-SOU X-2711 Destroyed at MP109.9 on 12/12/52 X105 ex-SOU X-2046 X106 ex-SOU X-2268 X107 ex-SOU X-2712 X108 ex-SOU X-2708 109 ex-unknown Resheathed with plywood, to NF&D 109 110 ex-unknown Disposition unknown 111 ex-unknown Disposition unknown 1 ex-N&W 518056, Class CF, Acq. 5/61, retired 10/27/71 2 ex-N&W 518123, Class CF, Acq. 5/61 NOTES: Cabs 109-111 were acquired in a sale from the N&W(with several pieces of other freight equipment) in 6/55. The previous owner of these cars is currently unknown, however, they are identical to a group of DT&I wooden cabs. We need documentation on these if such paperwork exists. I have photos of 109 as NF&D, but not 110 and 111.A&D 1 and 2 most likely became NF&D cabs 1 and 2(there were a pair of RS36's with the same numbers by the way). However, the cab I inspected as former NF&D 1 in Southampton County, had N&W paint under the NF&D paint, and clearly showed the former number to be N&W 518338. Clearly the ex-number does'nt match the above said number, but there is a more puzzling question here. If NF&D 1 is the same car as above, how did the N&W paint get on the car between the A&D tongue and groove siding, and the NF&D plywood siding? Was the original A&D 1 in too bad of shape, and replaced? A&D never owned a steel cab. Information furnished by Russell Underwood NOTES
Series 2001-2025 In June 1954, 25 ex-NYC 40' Boxcars were purchased from the Ortner Car Company, at a cost of $2000 each, on a five year conditional sales agreement. These cars were delivered during August and September of 1954 Source: A&D Rwy Annual Report 1954 Series 2026-2035 Ten boxcars were purchased, along with 15 other pieces of rolling stock, on June 15, 1955, from the N&W Rwy, for a total of $38,535. The note was financed thru The National Bank of Commerce, Norfolk, Va., and was due on May 1, 1960. The other equipment included 10 gondolas, 2 hoppers, and 3 cabooses. Source: A&D Rwy Annual Report 1955 Series 2100- ? These cars are rebuilt from N&W Class BS door and a half 40' Boxcars,in which the half door was removed, and covered with an additional panel, in effect, making them single door cars. They were used for transporting grain, and other clean lading. Source: Study of Photographs Series 2200-2299 On October 1, 1957, 100 ex-N&W Class B7a 40' boxcar purchased from the N&W Rwy for $163,635.38. The note was due on November 24, 1961. The cars were originally built in 1930, and were stenciled "N&W Railway, Owner & Lessor". Source: A&D Rwy Annual Report 1957 Series 3001-3010 Ten ex-N&W GU Class 41' steel gondolas were purchased on June 15, 1955. The GU class was built in 1925. Source: A&D Rwy Annual Report 1955 Series 1101-1137 37 ex-N&W Class FD 39'11" Pulpwood Racks were acquired on June 15, 1955. Source: A&D Rwy Annual Report 1955 Series 1138-1140 Three ex-N&W Class F2 Pulpwood racks were acquired on June 15,1955. The cars are 47' long, and were built in 193_. Source: A&D Rwy Annual Report 1955 Series 4001-4002 Two 38' ex-N&W Class H3 (?) 70 Ton 3-Bay Hoppers were acquired on June 15, 1955. Source: A&D Rwy Annual Report 1955 Compiled 1/13/00 Russell Underwood Does anybody have photos or info of units from ACL or SAL which were leased to the Atlantic & Danville in the early 60's. Fred Mullins Here's what I have on lease from the SAL to the A&D: GP7's #1706, #1712, #1725, #1732, #1734, #1743, #1754, and #1759. They also leased at least one F3 unit, #4025. I have seen a photo of this unit at the Lawrenceville shops, with an A&D RS2. In addition, the A&D also had units leased from the C&O and N&W during this time. The C&O leased the A&D S2's #5000, #5003, #5005, #5007, and #5100. I have some of the inspection reports for these units while on A&D. The N&W leased the A&D T6's #18, #45, and #46. The two more interesting units leased to the A&D were a pair of ex-VGN FM H16-44's , #121 and #126. I found a shot of the switching Franklin, VA in a set from Chione. Can anyone else add to this list??? Russell UnderwoodNORFOLK FRANKLIN & DANVILLE and
ATLANTIC & DANVILLE
MODEL PAINT MIXES
| Frame | Engine black 414110 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | Engine black 414110 |
| Body main color faded | Engine black 414110 |
| Body main color new | Engine black 414110 |
| Body second color | White 414113 |
| Body separator stripe | none |
| Handrails, grabs | Black 414110 |
| Stanchions | Black 414110 |
| Walkway | Engine black 414110 |
| Edge Walkway | White 414113 |
| Lettering | White 414113 |
| Number boards | black/white numbers |
| Decals | C |
NFD NORFOLK FRANKLIN & DANVILLE solid blue Blue-CSX blue #414221 add 1/2 cap black #414110 decals C
All bottle sizes are 1 fluid ounce size.
Capful refers to the cap on the bottle.
HK=Herald King decals for reference only these are no longer available.
MS=Microscale Decals
C=Custom made on Alps Printer
NF&D LETTERING
Russell, how did you do the lettering and, more importantly, the striping on the RS-3? Or did you not do the A&D style striping? I'm drawing a blank right now as to what the heck an NF&D RS-3 looked like... Craig Zeni It's another one of those split image schemes, with the unit wearing the colors of the A&D, but carrying lettering for the NF&D on the cab sides. The pin stripes inside the white field are Walthers pin stripes (the curved set too). They actually worked quite well. For years, I have butchered WM boxcar sets and gondola sets, depending on what size lettering I needed. WM boxcar sets for NF&D boxcars, and WM gon sets for cabs and engines. You cut off the vertical leg of the "D", and you have the D. At first, I tried to use some of the other lettering for the "N" and "F", but soon found it easier to cut the other letters from the speed stripes. This also makes the final result look better. Bill Schneider at Branchline Trains has everything needed (roster, photos, lettering diagram,data info) to do the NF&D cars using his Blueprint Series 50' DD Boxcar kit, which is accurate for the later NF&D cars in series 2424-2499. Slight side sill mods would yeild you cars in NF&D series 2300-2423. I'm hoping that the NF&D will become one of the next road names in his line of excellent kits. Russell Underwood