Viewing Album: Lynchburg makes ready for the Lynchburg-to-Boston, NEC Regional service. - Railroad Picture Archives.NET

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Viewing Album: Lynchburg makes ready for the Lynchburg-to-Boston, NEC Regional service.

By:	G. R. Harper
Dates:	8/3/2009 - 10/30/2017
Album Info:	A major overhaul of storage tracks and platform at the former Southern Ry's Kemper Street Station occurred in preparation for the October 1, 2009, start-up of an extension of NEC Regional train service to Lynchburg. Work began Aug. 3, 2009.

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154 - Ballast sweeper grooming Amtrak storage track

Title:	154 - Ballast sweeper grooming Amtrak storage track
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Photo Date:	9/23/2009 Upload Date: 9/24/2009 11:48:27 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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155 - APCO truck and ballast sweeper on the job at Kemper Street Station

Title:	155 - APCO truck and ballast sweeper on the job at Kemper Street Station
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Photo Date:	9/23/2009 Upload Date: 9/24/2009 11:52:58 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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156 - APCO cherry picker trims a tree to make service drop to the LYH mini-yard

Title:	156 - APCO cherry picker trims a tree to make service drop to the LYH mini-yard
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Photo Date:	9/23/2009 Upload Date: 9/24/2009 11:54:40 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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157 - A little off topic, but it's what all the work in Lynchburg is being done for!

Title:	157 - A little off topic, but it's what all the work in Lynchburg is being done for!
Description:	A test run of the NEC to Lynchburg was made on Sep. 23. Here it is making its "station stop" in Charlottesville on its way to Lynchburg.
Photo Date:	9/23/2009 Upload Date: 9/24/2009 11:42:16 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:	AMTK 58(P42DC)
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158 - The test run of the LYH NEC train tied up in Montview yard for the night.

Title:	158 - The test run of the LYH NEC train tied up in Montview yard for the night.
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Photo Date:	9/23/2009 Upload Date: 9/24/2009 11:46:05 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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159 - Amtrak Lynchburg-NEC test train behind Kemper Street Statioin.

Title:	159 - Amtrak Lynchburg-NEC test train behind Kemper Street Statioin.
Description:	NS symbolled the train an R20
Photo Date:	9/24/2009 Upload Date: 9/25/2009 12:05:21 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:	AMTK 58(P42DC)
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160 - Amtrak Lynchburg-NEC test train prepares for departure back to Washington

Title:	160 - Amtrak Lynchburg-NEC test train prepares for departure back to Washington
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Photo Date:	9/24/2009 Upload Date: 9/25/2009 12:17:41 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
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161 - Amtrak LYH-NEC test train and crowd await departure from Lynchburg's Kemper Street Station

Title:	161 - Amtrak LYH-NEC test train and crowd await departure from Lynchburg's Kemper Street Station
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Photo Date:	9/24/2009 Upload Date: 9/25/2009 12:21:33 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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162 - Amtrak Lynchburg-NEC test train awaits departure time from Lynchburg.

Title:	162 - Amtrak Lynchburg-NEC test train awaits departure time from Lynchburg.
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Photo Date:	9/24/2009 Upload Date: 9/25/2009 12:00:18 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:	AMTK 58(P42DC)
Views:	260 Comments: 0

163 - Amtrak LYH-NEC test train on its way back to Washington

Title:	163 - Amtrak LYH-NEC test train on its way back to Washington
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Photo Date:	9/24/2009 Upload Date: 9/25/2009 12:29:35 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:	AMTK 58(P42DC)
Views:	253 Comments: 0

164 - ballast train is back to dump rock on NS storage tracks.

Title:	164 - ballast train is back to dump rock on NS storage tracks.
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Photo Date:	9/25/2009 Upload Date: 9/26/2009 1:53:08 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
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165 - Side view of rock being dumped on NS storage track in the Lynchburg Amtrak mini-yard

Title:	165 - Side view of rock being dumped on NS storage track in the Lynchburg Amtrak mini-yard
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Photo Date:	9/25/2009 Upload Date: 9/26/2009 1:52:22 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
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166 - PM01 yard job engines dumping ballast on NS storage tracks in the Lynchburg Amtrak mini-yard

Title:	166 - PM01 yard job engines dumping ballast on NS storage tracks in the Lynchburg Amtrak mini-yard
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Photo Date:	9/25/2009 Upload Date: 9/26/2009 1:51:45 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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167 - PM01 and four ballast cars on the NS storage tracks at the LYH Amtrak mini-yard

Title:	167 - PM01 and four ballast cars on the NS storage tracks at the LYH Amtrak mini-yard
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Photo Date:	9/25/2009 Upload Date: 9/26/2009 1:54:21 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
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168 - PM01 yard job dumping ballast at the main line switch to the LYH Amtrak mini-yard

Title:	168 - PM01 yard job dumping ballast at the main line switch to the LYH Amtrak mini-yard
Description:
Photo Date:	9/25/2009 Upload Date: 9/26/2009 1:59:22 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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169 - Amtrak #20 leaves LYH 2' 20" late passing by the new platform

Title:	169 - Amtrak #20 leaves LYH 2' 20" late passing by the new platform
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Photo Date:	9/27/2009 Upload Date: 9/27/2009 8:46:24 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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170 - Tamper works the extreme south end of Amtrak storage track at Kemper Street Station

Title:	170 - Tamper works the extreme south end of Amtrak storage track at Kemper Street Station
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Photo Date:	9/27/2009 Upload Date: 9/27/2009 8:48:16 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
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171 - Blowing water out of tactile edge so finishing touches can be applied.

Title:	171 - Blowing water out of tactile edge so finishing touches can be applied.
Description:	Ballast tamper at work, too
Photo Date:	9/27/2009 Upload Date: 9/27/2009 8:49:52 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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172 - Hinkle M of W equipment tied up on NS storage tracks

Title:	172 - Hinkle M of W equipment tied up on NS storage tracks
Description:	FWIW... today, Sept 27, 2009, is the 106th anniversary of the "Wreck of Old 97"
Photo Date:	9/27/2009 Upload Date: 9/27/2009 8:51:35 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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173 - Bumping post for Amtrak storage track is in place

Title:	173 - Bumping post for Amtrak storage track is in place
Description:	They're fastening the last of the tactile edge sheets, too
Photo Date:	9/27/2009 Upload Date: 9/27/2009 8:53:52 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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174 - NS storage tracks with bumping posts and Hinkle's M of W equipment late in the day at Kemper Street Station

Title:	174 - NS storage tracks with bumping posts and Hinkle's M of W equipment late in the day at Kemper Street Station
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Photo Date:	9/27/2009 Upload Date: 9/27/2009 8:55:36 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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175 - NS full-length dome car #24 "Delaware" makes a brief stop at Kemper Street Station before heading to Washington

Title:	175 - NS full-length dome car #24 "Delaware" makes a brief stop at Kemper Street Station before heading to Washington
Description:	The car will be a part of the inaugural train operating Sep. 30 from Washington to Lynchburg kicking off NEC Regional service
Photo Date:	9/28/2009 Upload Date: 9/29/2009 1:18:27 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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176 - NS full-length dome #24, "Delaware", as seen from the upper level of Kemper Street Station.

Title:	176 - NS full-length dome #24, "Delaware", as seen from the upper level of Kemper Street Station.
Description:	Car will be in the consist of the inaugural train operating Washington to Lynchburg Sep. 30 prior to the start-up of NEC Regional service. www.amtrakvirginia.com
Photo Date:	9/28/2009 Upload Date: 9/29/2009 8:10:49 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
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177 - NS 5523 and NS full length dome #24, "Delaware", make a brief stop behind Kemper Street Station

Title:	177 - NS 5523 and NS full length dome #24, "Delaware", make a brief stop behind Kemper Street Station
Description:	Car being deadheaded to Washington. Car will be a part of the consist of the inaugural train prior to the start-up of NEC Regional service originating in Lynchburg.
Photo Date:	9/28/2009 Upload Date: 9/29/2009 8:58:38 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	128 Comments: 1

178 - Electricians wire new platform lighting as NS 211 passes by below.

Title:	178 - Electricians wire new platform lighting as NS 211 passes by below.
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Photo Date:	9/29/2009 Upload Date: 9/30/2009 1:44:50 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
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179 - Night has been turned into day! The platform lights are on!

Title:	179 - Night has been turned into day! The platform lights are on!
Description:	Amtrak #19 making its stop at Kemper Street station the first night the new platform lights came on line
Photo Date:	9/29/2009 Upload Date: 9/30/2009 1:47:21 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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180 - The conductor on Amtrak #19 checks his watch in preparation for the on-time 10:06 p.m. departure from Lynchburg.

Title:	180 - The conductor on Amtrak #19 checks his watch in preparation for the on-time 10:06 p.m. departure from Lynchburg.
Description:
Photo Date:	9/29/2009 Upload Date: 9/30/2009 1:50:18 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
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181 - the mini-yard at Kemper Street Station all lit up now.

Title:	181 - the mini-yard at Kemper Street Station all lit up now.
Description:	This time tomorrow the NEC regional train, #176, will be parked under the lights ready to make its first revenue run.
Photo Date:	9/29/2009 Upload Date: 9/30/2009 1:52:23 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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182 - All the work has paid off. The inaugural train with the set of equipment for the first revenue run arrives into Lynchburg.

Title:	182 - All the work has paid off. The inaugural train with the set of equipment for the first revenue run arrives into Lynchburg.
Description:
Photo Date:	9/30/2009 Upload Date: 10/1/2009 1:54:37 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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183 - The crowd and inaugural train behind Kemper Street Station

Title:	183 - The crowd and inaugural train behind Kemper Street Station
Description:	It was a great crowd and day at the train station in Lynchburg yesterday.
Photo Date:	9/30/2009 Upload Date: 10/1/2009 2:06:51 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harpev
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184 - Dignitaries at the Inaugural train event yesterday

Title:	184 - Dignitaries at the Inaugural train event yesterday
Description:	Former VA governor Linwood Holton, delegate Shannon Valentine, NS CEO Wick Moorman, Amtrak President Joe Boardman, Lynchburg MAyor Joan Foster (at lectern), and state senator Steve Newman. Governor Kaine is hidden from view.
Photo Date:	9/30/2009 Upload Date: 10/1/2009 2:10:06 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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185 - NS CEO Wick Moorman at the lectern at the Inaugural train day event at Lynchburg, VA

Title:	185 - NS CEO Wick Moorman at the lectern at the Inaugural train day event at Lynchburg, VA
Description:	Amtrak President Joe Boardman and Virginia governor Tim Kaine are seated
Photo Date:	9/30/2009 Upload Date: 10/1/2009 2:13:20 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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186 - Amtrak president Joe Boardman addresses the crowd at the Inaugural Train event at Kemper Street Station

Title:	186 - Amtrak president Joe Boardman addresses the crowd at the Inaugural Train event at Kemper Street Station
Description:	Virginia governor Tim Kaine and State senator Steve Newman are seated.
Photo Date:	9/30/2009 Upload Date: 10/1/2009 2:16:56 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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187 - Amtrak president Joe Boardman speaks to local TV reporter at Kemper Street Station

Title:	187 - Amtrak president Joe Boardman speaks to local TV reporter at Kemper Street Station
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Photo Date:	9/30/2009 Upload Date: 10/1/2009 2:20:25 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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189 - Cutting the ribbon welcoming the new train service out of Lynchburg

Title:	189 - Cutting the ribbon welcoming the new train service out of Lynchburg
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Photo Date:	9/30/2009 Upload Date: 10/1/2009 2:25:55 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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190 - "The party's over. It's time to call it a day..." Inaugural train drifts past the empty chairs.

Title:	190 - "The party's over. It's time to call it a day..." Inaugural train drifts past the empty chairs.
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Photo Date:	9/30/2009 Upload Date: 10/1/2009 2:28:32 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	174 Comments: 1

191 - Inaugural train having returned from being turned at Montview, backs into the storage track.

Title:	191 - Inaugural train having returned from being turned at Montview, backs into the storage track.
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Photo Date:	9/30/2009 Upload Date: 10/1/2009 1:57:34 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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192 - AMtrak's business car, Beech Grove, 10001 lays over on the rear of the first Train #176 at Lynchburg.

Title:	192 - AMtrak's business car, Beech Grove, 10001 lays over on the rear of the first Train #176 at Lynchburg.
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Photo Date:	10/1/2009 Upload Date: 10/1/2009 1:59:12 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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193 - AMtrak Business car 10001 and rest of train stretched out of new storage track

Title:	193 - AMtrak Business car 10001 and rest of train stretched out of new storage track
Description:	This trainset will represent the first run of train #176 Oct. 1
Photo Date:	10/1/2009 Upload Date: 10/1/2009 2:04:25 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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194 - AMTK 24 lays over in Lynchburg awaiting departure time at 7:38am

Title:	194 - AMTK 24 lays over in Lynchburg awaiting departure time at 7:38am
Description:	The maiden run of train #176 will be under way soon
Photo Date:	10/1/2009 Upload Date: 10/1/2009 2:01:37 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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195 - THe first AMtrak trainset to occupy the rebuilt storage track awaits its 7:38 a.m. departure

Title:	195 - THe first AMtrak trainset to occupy the rebuilt storage track awaits its 7:38 a.m. departure
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Photo Date:	10/1/2009 Upload Date: 10/1/2009 2:07:07 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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196 - The first Train 176 to leave Lynchburg receives passengers

Title:	196 - The first Train 176 to leave Lynchburg receives passengers
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Photo Date:	10/1/2009 Upload Date: 10/1/2009 1:59:01 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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197 - Amtrak business car "Beech Grove", #10001, on the morning of the first revenue run of the LYH-BOS NEC service.

Title:	197 - Amtrak business car "Beech Grove", #10001, on the morning of the first revenue run of the LYH-BOS NEC service.
Description:
Photo Date:	10/1/2009 Upload Date: 10/1/2009 2:46:19 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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198 - The media covers the arrival of the firs train '176 at Charlottesville.

Title:	198 - The media covers the arrival of the firs train '176 at Charlottesville.
Description:	I took a ride on the maiden voyage of #176. Despite displeasure by the leaders of C'ville overthe new train's schedule, I think it will be a BIG hit.
Photo Date:	10/1/2009 Upload Date: 10/1/2009 2:39:00 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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199 - The first Train #176 prepares to leave Charlottesville

Title:	199 - The first Train #176 prepares to leave Charlottesville
Description:	I took a trip on the first revenue run of #176 and my first (and o’oy) wife took me home.
Photo Date:	10/1/2009 Upload Date: 10/1/2009 2:42:27 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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200 - The busy train scene at Kemper Street station Oct. 1, 2009.

Title:	200 - The busy train scene at Kemper Street station Oct. 1, 2009.
Description:	The first Train #171 ariived 7" late, turned on the wye and has just been tied down as Amtrak #19 approaches the station. NS 228 waits for new crew to take it on to Norfolk
Photo Date:	10/1/2009 Upload Date: 10/2/2009 9:26:57 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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201 - The first Train #156 prepares to leave Lynchburg while NS train 12R passes by.

Title:	201 - The first Train #156 prepares to leave Lynchburg while NS train 12R passes by.
Description:	NEC Train #176 runs Mon-Fri dp. Lynchburg at 7:38am. Train #156 runs Sat. and Sun and leaves Lynchburg at 9:59am.
Photo Date:	10/3/2009 Upload Date: 10/3/2009 1:17:04 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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202 - Train 156's consist is stretched out at Lynchburg ready to depart in 5 minutes

Title:	202 - Train 156's consist is stretched out at Lynchburg ready to depart in 5 minutes
Description:	Similar to earlier shots in the album, but in broad daylight. #156 dp. LYH Sat. and Sun. at 9:59am. It is still hard to believe that little, old Lynchburg has become a passnger rail terminal with all new appurtenances.
Photo Date:	10/3/2009 Upload Date: 10/3/2009 1:23:56 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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203 - the first Train 156 eases onto the NS mainline to begin its run to New York.

Title:	203 - the first Train 156 eases onto the NS mainline to begin its run to New York.
Description:	Too bad the sun was so harsh today.
Photo Date:	10/3/2009 Upload Date: 10/3/2009 1:27:50 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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204 - Conductor on Train 156 lines and locks the switch back for main line use.

Title:	204 - Conductor on Train 156 lines and locks the switch back for main line use.
Description:	I am wondering if a power switch might be installed here in the future.
Photo Date:	10/3/2009 Upload Date: 10/3/2009 1:30:29 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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