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By:G. R. Harper
Dates:1/16/2014 - 1/16/2014
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CSX 6074 on yard job brings cars back from the NS interchange.
Title:  CSX 6074 on yard job brings cars back from the NS interchange.
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Photo Date:  5/5/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 7:44:12 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Truck assist used to move oil to waiting tank cars when the hose would not reach
Title:  Truck assist used to move oil to waiting tank cars when the hose would not reach
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Photo Date:  5/5/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 7:46:49 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Tamping and grooming #1 track.  Note panel track on #2 side, the side on which the derailment occurred
Title:  Tamping and grooming #1 track. Note panel track on #2 side, the side on which the derailment occurred
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Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 7:53:27 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Rail train, B01406, is poised to set off CWR at the derailment site
Title:  Rail train, B01406, is poised to set off CWR at the derailment site
Description:  CWR = continuous welded rail
Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 7:56:19 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  111   Comments: 1
Before the rail train could do its thing setting of rail, an eastbound had to get by.  SURPRISE!!! Oil train K08204
Title:  Before the rail train could do its thing setting of rail, an eastbound had to get by. SURPRISE!!! Oil train K08204
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Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 7:59:11 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  173   Comments: 1
K08204 oil train and B01406 rail train side by side
Title:  K08204 oil train and B01406 rail train side by side
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Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 8:01:41 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  139   Comments: 0
The K08204 oil train eases past the B01406 rail train.
Title:  The K08204 oil train eases past the B01406 rail train.
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Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 8:03:51 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  241   Comments: 2
Looking down on BNSF 6920 as it crosses 7th Street
Title:  Looking down on BNSF 6920 as it crosses 7th Street
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Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 8:06:03 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  117   Comments: 0
K08204 oil train snakes past the derailed tank cars from the April 30 derailment
Title:  K08204 oil train snakes past the derailed tank cars from the April 30 derailment
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Photo Date:  5/3/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 8:07:48 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  55   Comments: 0
The riverfront in downtown Lynchburg is a sea of tank cars.
Title:  The riverfront in downtown Lynchburg is a sea of tank cars.
Description:  K08204 on the left. Derailed cars in the middle. Tank cars placed on NS's old main line to receive derailed oil
Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 8:09:33 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  89   Comments: 0
Tank cars as far as the eye can see!  K08204 passes ND Cabin in the distance.
Title:  Tank cars as far as the eye can see! K08204 passes ND Cabin in the distance.
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Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 8:17:17 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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A young couple standing on the John Lynch Bridge (VA 163) with me watches the K08204 pass underneath
Title:  A young couple standing on the John Lynch Bridge (VA 163) with me watches the K08204 pass underneath
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Photo Date:  5/3/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 8:20:34 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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K08204 oil train stretched from 7th St to the Carter Glass Bridge (US 20 BUS)
Title:  K08204 oil train stretched from 7th St to the Carter Glass Bridge (US 20 BUS)
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Photo Date:  5/3/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 8:23:05 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  43   Comments: 0
Rear of the K08204 oil train passes the B01406 rail train
Title:  Rear of the K08204 oil train passes the B01406 rail train
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Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 8:25:27 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  84   Comments: 0
Another view of the K08204 oil train passing the B01406 rail train
Title:  Another view of the K08204 oil train passing the B01406 rail train
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Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 8:28:57 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  88   Comments: 0
Buffer car on the rear of the K08204 oil train passes over 7th Street
Title:  Buffer car on the rear of the K08204 oil train passes over 7th Street
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Photo Date:  5/3/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 8:32:18 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  97   Comments: 0
M of W machinery moving east to get out of the way of the rail train coming to set of rail
Title:  M of W machinery moving east to get out of the way of the rail train coming to set of rail
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Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 8:36:51 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  73   Comments: 0
Trains aren't the only things on wheels in downtown Lynchburg worth taking a picture of.  :)
Title:  Trains aren't the only things on wheels in downtown Lynchburg worth taking a picture of. :)
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Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 8:42:50 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  161   Comments: 0
B01406 rail train comes into view setting off rail at the derailment site.
Title:  B01406 rail train comes into view setting off rail at the derailment site.
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Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 8:45:55 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  65   Comments: 0
CSX 6415 on the B01406 rail train easing slowly eastward dropping rail at the derailment site
Title:  CSX 6415 on the B01406 rail train easing slowly eastward dropping rail at the derailment site
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Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 9:09:28 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  81   Comments: 1
3/4 view of B01406 rail train.  Note blue flag protection on the NS's (ex-SOU) old main line
Title:  3/4 view of B01406 rail train. Note blue flag protection on the NS's (ex-SOU) old main line
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Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 9:12:16 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  92   Comments: 0
head end of the B01406 rail train
Title:  head end of the B01406 rail train
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Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 9:14:04 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  47   Comments: 0
Middle of rail train, B01406, passing healthy tank cars being loaded with derailment oil
Title:  Middle of rail train, B01406, passing healthy tank cars being loaded with derailment oil
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Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 9:18:33 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  63   Comments: 0
Ribbons of rail on the B01406 rail train in downtown Lynchburg
Title:  Ribbons of rail on the B01406 rail train in downtown Lynchburg
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Photo Date:  5/3/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 9:20:50 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  38   Comments: 0
Middle of rail train B01406
Title:  Middle of rail train B01406
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Photo Date:  5/3/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 9:22:22 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  61   Comments: 0
Oil goes in. Rail comes off.
Title:  Oil goes in. Rail comes off.
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Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 9:24:04 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  92   Comments: 0
CWR gets fed off the rear of the B01406 rail train to replace the rail on the panel tracks at the derailment site
Title:  CWR gets fed off the rear of the B01406 rail train to replace the rail on the panel tracks at the derailment site
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Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 9:40:04 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  201   Comments: 0
FFWUUUMP!  Cloud of dust is kicked up as the end of the ribbon of CWR hits the ground
Title:  FFWUUUMP! Cloud of dust is kicked up as the end of the ribbon of CWR hits the ground
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Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 9:41:57 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  76   Comments: 0
AHH.  Remember the good old days when the only graffiti on rail cars was some hobo's or some railraoder's "trademark?"
Title:  AHH. Remember the good old days when the only graffiti on rail cars was some hobo's or some railraoder's "trademark?"
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Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 9:43:56 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  131   Comments: 0
Their job completed, the B01406 rail train moves east to tie up at Sandy Hook Yard for the night
Title:  Their job completed, the B01406 rail train moves east to tie up at Sandy Hook Yard for the night
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Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 9:46:04 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  56   Comments: 0
the rear of the B01406 rail train crosses Washington Street on its way to Sandy Hook Yard to tie up for the night
Title:  the rear of the B01406 rail train crosses Washington Street on its way to Sandy Hook Yard to tie up for the night
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Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 9:50:03 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  171   Comments: 0
Two yard crews are at work today, a Y250 and a Y120. One moving wrecked cars away from the derailment site and the other doing normal yard duties
Title:  Two yard crews are at work today, a Y250 and a Y120. One moving wrecked cars away from the derailment site and the other doing normal yard duties
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/8/2014  Upload Date: 5/8/2014 7:14:51 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 2711(GP38-2) CSX 2369(Road Slug)
Views:  174   Comments: 0
Yard jobs Y250 and Y120 are side by side
Title:  Yard jobs Y250 and Y120 are side by side
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/8/2014  Upload Date: 5/8/2014 7:19:07 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 2711(GP38-2) CSX 2369(Road Slug)
Views:  196   Comments: 0
W00108 geometry train westbund through the derailment site
Title:  W00108 geometry train westbund through the derailment site
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Photo Date:  5/8/2014  Upload Date: 5/8/2014 7:21:54 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  131   Comments: 0
excavator moves truck
Title:  excavator moves truck
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Photo Date:  5/8/2014  Upload Date: 5/8/2014 7:23:37 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  65   Comments: 0
Yard job goes back to remove another damaged tank car from the wreck scene.
Title:  Yard job goes back to remove another damaged tank car from the wreck scene.
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Photo Date:  5/8/2014  Upload Date: 5/10/2014 1:52:11 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 2711(GP38-2)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
CBTX 743197, out of service, hauled to Sandy Hook Yard for disposal
Title:  CBTX 743197, out of service, hauled to Sandy Hook Yard for disposal
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Photo Date:  5/8/2014  Upload Date: 5/10/2014 1:55:54 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  72   Comments: 0
Damaged tank car makes its way east on CSX main.  NS yard crew poised on their Old Main line under the Carter Glass Bridge waiting to shove filled rescue tank cars west to the CSX interchange
Title:  Damaged tank car makes its way east on CSX main. NS yard crew poised on their Old Main line under the Carter Glass Bridge waiting to shove filled rescue tank cars west to the CSX interchange
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Photo Date:  5/8/2014  Upload Date: 5/10/2014 1:58:19 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Zoomed in shot of the NS yard job waiting to move filled oil tank cars to the interchange yard with CSX
Title:  Zoomed in shot of the NS yard job waiting to move filled oil tank cars to the interchange yard with CSX
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Photo Date:  5/8/2014  Upload Date: 5/10/2014 2:08:59 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NS 5142(GP38-2)
Views:  178   Comments: 0
Cranemasters truck gets on the RR at Washington St. to get loaded with derailed car running gear parts
Title:  Cranemasters truck gets on the RR at Washington St. to get loaded with derailed car running gear parts
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Photo Date:  5/8/2014  Upload Date: 5/10/2014 2:10:57 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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The Cranemasters truck has returned filled with railroad car parts
Title:  The Cranemasters truck has returned filled with railroad car parts
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Photo Date:  5/8/2014  Upload Date: 5/10/2014 2:13:10 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  158   Comments: 0
Back to the wreck site again to retrieve another damaged tank car.
Title:  Back to the wreck site again to retrieve another damaged tank car.
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Photo Date:  5/8/2014  Upload Date: 5/10/2014 2:18:06 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 2711(GP38-2)
Views:  95   Comments: 0
BNSF 7846 eastbound on the K08222 at the site of the April 30, 2014, oil train derailment
Title:  BNSF 7846 eastbound on the K08222 at the site of the April 30, 2014, oil train derailment
Description:  The Langley Fountain is spouting in the background
Photo Date:  10/26/2014  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 10:48:15 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  BNSF 7846(ES44DC)
Views:  196   Comments: 0
CBTX 742738 and others in a going-away shot of the K08222 right at the site of the April 30, 2014, oil train derailment
Title:  CBTX 742738 and others in a going-away shot of the K08222 right at the site of the April 30, 2014, oil train derailment
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Photo Date:  10/26/2014  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 10:51:51 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  41   Comments: 0
The Depot Grille on the left and the K08222 on the right captured at the spot where the April 30, 2014, oil train derailment occurred.
Title:  The Depot Grille on the left and the K08222 on the right captured at the spot where the April 30, 2014, oil train derailment occurred.
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Photo Date:  10/26/2014  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 10:54:33 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Tank cars on CSX CBR train K08222 are reflected in the entrance to the Depot Grille in downtown Lynchburg
Title:  Tank cars on CSX CBR train K08222 are reflected in the entrance to the Depot Grille in downtown Lynchburg
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Photo Date:  10/26/2014  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 10:57:27 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  51   Comments: 0
There are no longer any oil trains thru Lynchburg.  I hope this sulphur train, K89825, will be considered close enough to include.
Title:  There are no longer any oil trains thru Lynchburg. I hope this sulphur train, K89825, will be considered close enough to include.
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/29/2018  Upload Date: 8/29/2018 2:20:36 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CN 8804(SD70M-2)
Views:  161   Comments: 1


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