My father put my brother and myself on a train out of Wytheville, headed to Roanoke on April 30th 1971. I remember being in 4th grade, and I believe this was a weekend. The black porter waiting on us commented about it being his last day. I appreciate my father giving us a glimpse of what the old iron horse days were like. I appreciate him giving us that ride and meeting us in Roanoke to take us back to Wytheville in the old Chevy Bel Air station wagon. His favorite song was City of New Orleans. I guess the nostalgia around trains was intense for him. Thanks, Dad.

This was great, thanks for your work

This was an excellent documentary. Local and regional history is often overlooked. Even when one has no connection to a place, such history explains its essence.

Fine job with your commentary. Wytheville is a great town to live in. Good climate, friendly people, and has all you would need to live well.

Great video! As a new Wytheville family, we appreciate the lesson.

Well done!

Well done, good job!

Very well done doc. I lived here in 1980 and never knew the depot survived .

Beautiful job! I live across from Thomas J. Boyd's home just across from the depot! Thank you! Can't wait to see what you'll do with the GW Hotel!

My great grandfather, William Martin, was the N&W’s station agent at Wytheville for over 30 years.