The smoky little Whitcomb arrives back in Bonsal, but this busy day for the all volunteer crew is not yet over until they make one last run to New Hill and return.
The fire train awaiting the next run beside the chapter's GMC high-railer.
Fire patrol New Hope Valley style. Note the water tank and pump being towed behind the engine on motor car trailers. In the distance, the high-railer that was giving rides to photographers can b... (more)
The crew keeps an eye out for brush fires set by the 75. The NHVR is operated by the East Carolina Chapter NRHS. The all volunteer operation were very accomodating and even gave me a ride out to... (more)
The hogger of the fire patrol train keeps an eye on the track ahead as we follow the steam special out the line.
We watch through the cracked window pane of this old 1941 Whitcomb switcher as it follows closely behind the passenger train on "fire patrol." A firefighter from the Apex FD keeps an eye on the br... (more)