Undated: Railroad steam era fades away

Norfolk and Western Railway is the last major railroad line to convert its engines from steam to diesel (May 7). These two iconic photos are from O. Winston Link, who documented the last years of steam-powered trains.

* Last steam runs of other railroad lines: @

* Norfolk and Western Historical Society: @

* More about Norfolk and Western: @ and @

* "Post-war Railroads": @

* O. Winston Link Museum: @

* Link's obituary: @

* Details on photos: @ and @ (left); @ (right)

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