On October 18, 2012 a celebration of The Railroad Museum of Virginia will be held on museum grounds in Portsmouth, VA, which are near Court St. and in view of I-264. The 1910-era N&W Engine No. 1134, one of The Lost Engines of Roanoke, now cosmetically restored, is the star. The 4-8-0 had a 40-year career on the rails, but afterwards sat at Virginia Scrap Iron & Metal some 60 years. The grounds also have a depot-style platform and two 1928 N&W mail cars, a NS caboose and a Wabash dining car. The mail cars are restored and contain railroad artifacts arranged for viewing. The loco was obtained as payment for moving the other Lost Engines.
Admission of $5 for adults is to be charged when the museum is open (Fridays and Saturdays only, 10 AM - 4 PM).
