Not all railroad buildings feature trains.

In March, courtesy of my old pal TSH, Kris and I visited the iconic Hotel Roanoke for lunch. I had the Reuben.

The majestic Tudor-style hotel is a relic of railroading’s golden age.

Roanoke was at the very heart of the Norfolk & Western, and for many years this grand hotel was owned and operated by the railroad. It is conveniently situated just a short walk from the former N&W station—now the O. Winston Link Museum (featured in my earlier post).

My father stayed here on one of his visits to Roanoke in the 1950s.

Today, while trains still pass along the main line just a short distance from the grand structure, the Hotel Roanoke is no longer owned or operated by the railroad.

Photosexposed with my Nikon Z6 III with 24-70mm Nikkor lens.

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