Halls Ferry Steam Special - Part 1
for the NS N-Line Route

NCTM EXTRA 154 WEST
by Harry R. Adkins
Date:  January 2024

Scenario Description and Notes
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Climb aboard the NCTM Halls Ferry Steam Excursion and enjoy a leisurely trip through the North Carolina countryside along the former Southern Railway N-Line.  Todays motive power is a restored Southern Railway Class G 2-8-0 Consolidation.  Our journey will depart at 10:00 a.m. from the historic Barber Junction Depot on the grounds of the N.C. Transportation Museum.  We will stop for a photo run-by at the Granite Quarry siding where you can test your photographic skills.  The first leg of our journey will conclude at Halls Ferry, NC, where passengers will enjoy a southern-style Bar-B-Que meal with all the fixings.

The second section of our steam powered excursion begins at Halls Ferry, NC, with our locomotive running around the train for the return trip.  Passengers will have plenty of time for photos along the way.  Our journey will conclude at the historic Barber Junction Depot on the grounds of the N.C. Transportation Museum.  Your excursion ticket also includes admission to the museum and all its exhibits.

The N.C. Transportation Museum (https://www.nctransportationmuseum.org/) is a historic site, once home to Southern Railway’s largest steam locomotive repair facility in the southeast, and a museum featuring all types of transportation history – railroading, automotive, aviation, and more.

Accessibility Note:

Please be aware that the Halls Ferry depot does not feature a platform ramp. Exiting the train requires using the stairwells of a train car. We advise potential passengers to consider this when planning their dining or layover activities in Halls Ferry.

Embark on the Halls Ferry Steam Special for an unforgettable ride that lives up to its name, blending history, natural beauty, and the unparalleled charm of steam-powered travel.

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All equipment used in these scenerios is included with the Norfolk Southern N-Line route except for the following:

Southern heavyweight passenger cars
SRR Lightweight Passenger Set
Smokebox Consolidation SRR

All these models are available for download in the Railworks America file library at:
https://www.railworksamerica.com/

Duration:    93 minutes
Difficulty:    not overly tight timetable, random stop at Chester
Type:          express passenger with Photo Run-by
Tasks:         mainline passenger run over entire route

Copyright, Repaints, Distribution, Warranty
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All of the contents of this software are copyrighted material and may not be further distributed or reused, whole or in part, without express written permission by the author and publisher, Harry R. Adkins.

This software is provided to you on an as is basis without any express or implied warranty of any kind, including but not limited to any warranties of merchantability, noninfringement, or fitness of a particular purpose.