Newly rebuilt Norfolk Southern AC44C6M No. 4005 leads an empty coal train through Natural Tunnel at Glenita, Va., after returning from its first revenue run since leaving Juniata Locomotive Shops in Altoona, Pa., in December 2016. Visitors will be able to walk over the Norfolk Southern right-of-way into Natural Tunnel in July.
Tishia Boggs
DUFFIELD, Va. — Norfolk Southern, Operation Lifesaver, and the Natural Tunnel State Park in southwest Virginia will partner again this summer to promote railroad history and safety with the park’s annual railroad day event.
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 21 guests will be able to walk into the naturally made tunnel via NS track. It is the sixth consecutive year that NS and the park have worked together to offer a unique and safe view of the tunnel.
To celebrate the event, NS representatives will be on hand to educate park visitors on the importance of rail safety awareness and discuss the role Norfolk Southern plays in contributing to the economy throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Natural Tunnel is located on NS’ former Southern Railway Appalachia District.
