Picture of the day - August 17, 2006

Nighttime View Of "Mollie" (Virginia Creeper Engine #433)

Click photo to enlarge At the Abingdon, Virginia trailhead of the world-famous Virginia Creeper Trail sits Engine #433, affectionately known as "Mollie" to friends of the trail. Mollie earned her keep for many years by pulling countless carloads of lumber, iron ore and other cargo up the steep inclines that lay between the small town of Damascus and Whitetop Mountain. Today, Mollie rests at the head of the Creeper Trail where she greets every hiker and biker that takes off down the same path she took for so many years. Engine #433 had a tough job during her working years, but these days all she has to do is look pretty for her visitors. And that she does - especially at night when several spotlights accent her best features! The wrought-iron fence and trees that surround her make getting a good photograph of Mollie almost impossible, but if you visit her in person you'll be treated to a spectacular view of one of the country's most beloved locomotives. So the next time you're in Abingdon, why not take a relaxing walk down the Virginia Creeper Trail? And while you're there, be sure to stop by and check out Mollie. Even though her long career of hard labor came to an end over 30 years ago, Engine #433 still stands proud as a constant reminder of a simpler time when trains ruled the world of transportation. Picture Of The Day Homepage | Submit a photo More Interesting Articles