The River Crossing puzzle by artist Stephen Shoemaker shows a Norfolk and Western train crossing the New River. In short, this 550-piece jigsaw puzzle is a treat for train fans.
About the Artwork
The locomotive rolls across the bridge while the river flows below. Meanwhile, the hills frame the scene on both sides.
In addition, Stephen Shoemaker paints the train with care and detail. As a result, the engine is a satisfying section to build.
The quiet river and winter landscape give the puzzle a peaceful feel.
The Norfolk and Western Railway carried coal and freight through the mountains for many years. Because of that history, its locomotives are favorites among railroad fans. Similarly, the New River is one of the oldest rivers in North America, which adds to the scene’s appeal.
Where to Start
Start with the border, then build the train, using its colors as a guide, since it stands out right away. Next, work on the bridge. After that, piece together the river and its reflections. Finally, fill in the hills and sky, sorting those pieces by shade.
River Crossing Puzzle Puzzle Details
- Pieces: 550
- Finished size: 24″ x 18″
- Artist: Stephen Shoemaker
- Part number: 80201
- Made in the USA by Heritage Puzzle
A River Crossing Puzzle for Train Fans
Overall, at 550 pieces, it’s a comfortable size for a relaxing weekend. In addition, the train and bridge give you clear sections to work on.
For example, set it up on a snowy afternoon with the family. Also, it’s a great conversation piece for railroad enthusiasts.
It also makes a thoughtful gift for model railroaders and Norfolk and Western fans.
Framing Your Finished Puzzle
When you finish, the puzzle measures 24″ x 18″, a standard frame size. Then glue it, let it dry flat and frame it for a den, office or train room.
Explore More
Finally, see more puzzles by Stephen Shoemaker, or browse our Train Puzzles and Winter Puzzles collections.
Dolores Pina –
This is a beautiful puzzle. It was fun to put together and looks beautiful framed. I LOVE Heritage puzzles!
Fred Burner –
Great scenery and another must for me as my dad worked for railroads all his life and I spent a lot of time around trains growing up and have been on trains pulled by the old locomotives at many locations. It was a little more difficult to put together than some of the others but the end result made it worth the time and effort. Heritage puzzles are of high quality.
Patricia Sanford –
December 11, 2018
I love doing model railroad and scenic type puzzles, especially winter scenes. The different sizes and cut of the puzzle helps to make it much more interesting.
Gail M –
This is the 4th puzzle completed out of the 6 that I recently purchased. My boyfriend worked on it – his very first puzzle! He really enjoyed the challenge of putting together this beautiful winter train scene. I highly recommend Heritage Puzzles for their quality and for the speed with which we received our orders.