Congratulations On Winning My 611 Original Drawing, Michael Ridenhour

Recently, it was truly exciting to see the 611 brought back to life by the efforts of many great men and women.
Volunteers such as Michael Ridenhour balanced first their family life along with their work life as they worked tireless hours to restore the 611. Thank you to Michael, Kasey Ridenhour and their family and to all of the volunteers who brought the 611 back to life.
Volunteers are truly the backbone of restoration projects.  Volunteers are truly to be commended for the countless hours they work.  I am truly grateful to volunteers whose efforts restore cherished railroad equipment.
I have selected Michael Ridenhour as the recipient of my 611 original drawing. Congratulations, Michael and thank you for a job well done.

Southern Railway Caboose 3115 at Spartanburg Amtrak Station and BeaconDrive-In

In 2012 I drew Southern Railway caboose 3115 for a friend of mine, Michael Saverino.  His historical group was restoring this caboose for display by the Amtrak Station in the town of Spartanburg.

Spartanburg is served by today's Norfolk Southern and CSX and Amtrak's Crescent Limited. The town is located at a junction of historic Southern Railway, Clinchfield and Atlantic Coast Line tracks.

I always enjoy drawing cabooses and locomotives that stand as a cornerstone of a community's pride to their connection to the railroad.  Southern caboose 3115 is a proud reminder of the railroads that helped build the Spartanburg of today.  

When you visit Spartanburg, have lunch at the famous Beacon Drive-In.  It is a legendary watering hole for politicians, sports heroes and the like who are crossing the region.  Legend goes that many a stump speech has been made at the Beacon over a burger and sweet tea.  Always order your burger "A-Plenty" to receive a generous helping of fried onions as you rush through the lunch counter.