Norfolk & Western Railway, recognized by its NW reporting mark, was founded in the late 19th century to transport coal and other freight from the Appalachian region to ports and industrial centers while also providing passenger service throughout the Southeast and Midwest. Famous trains such as the Pocahontas and the Powhatan Arrow continue to make Norfolk & Western trains for sale especially popular with collectors and model railroaders focused on Appalachian coal railroading and classic passenger operations.
N&W locomotives, coal hoppers, and passenger equipment remain a favorite for layouts featuring heavy steam power, mountain railroading, and transition-era freight service. These railroad models are commonly added to model trains centered on historic coal transportation and southeastern rail operations.