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We are a local chapter, No. 215, of the National Railway Historical Society, and the only such chapter whose primary interest lies in the preservation of the history and heritage of the former Clinchfield Railroad. From an humble beginning of 35 charter members in 1994, our membership has expanded to well over 275, from 24 states and three foreign countries. Clinchfield Railroad 4-6-6-4 No. 672, shown here in an undated view, is stopped in the siding at Miller Yard, Virginia. Built in 1943 to Union Pacific plans, it first saw service on the Denver and Rio Grande before heading east to the Clinchfield in 1947. It was retired in 1953 after only 10 years of service by its two owners.