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Viewing Album:  Another afternoon train watching in downtown Lynchburg, VA.
 
By:G. R. Harper
Dates:3/27/2023 - 3/27/2023
Album Info:NS yard job E19 coming and going, CSX train of empties, and CSX local L206
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NS E19 descends the Old Main Line with cars to interchange with CSX. This is the same grade that "Old 97" of ballad fame climbed leaving Lynchburg on that fateful day in September 1903 when he wrecked hours in Danville, VA. "And you see what a jump he m
Title:  NS E19 descends the Old Main Line with cars to interchange with CSX. This is the same grade that "Old 97" of ballad fame climbed leaving Lynchburg on that fateful day in September 1903 when he wrecked hours in Danville, VA. "And you see what a jump he m
Description:  Hopper cars are coke destined for U. S. Pipe, which CSX will deliver at some point.
Photo Date:  3/27/2023  Upload Date: 3/28/2023 7:38:10 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NS 5313(GP38-2)
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A few folks wait for the train of empties to clear Washington Street. Lynchburg has a very good trail system due in large part to early railroad construction that commenced some 170 years ago.
Title:  A few folks wait for the train of empties to clear Washington Street. Lynchburg has a very good trail system due in large part to early railroad construction that commenced some 170 years ago.
Description:  https://www.lynchburgparksandrec.com/trails/trails-of-blackwater-creek/
Photo Date:  3/27/2023  Upload Date: 3/28/2023 7:57:03 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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CSX 304819 brings up the rear of the train of empties heading west.
Title:  CSX 304819 brings up the rear of the train of empties heading west.
Description:  ND Cabin to the right. The Langley Fountain in the distance. Fountain data here ---> https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM31CP
Photo Date:  3/27/2023  Upload Date: 3/28/2023 8:01:46 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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With the Langley Fountain spraying high to the right and a local catching some rays to the left, NS yard job E19 starts its return to home base, NS Montview Yard, with a few cars received from CSX.,
Title:  With the Langley Fountain spraying high to the right and a local catching some rays to the left, NS yard job E19 starts its return to home base, NS Montview Yard, with a few cars received from CSX.,
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Photo Date:  3/27/2023  Upload Date: 3/28/2023 8:06:23 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NS 7025(SD60E)
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NS yard job E19 with cars received from CSX heads back to NS's Montview Yard.
Title:  NS yard job E19 with cars received from CSX heads back to NS's Montview Yard.
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Photo Date:  3/27/2023  Upload Date: 3/28/2023 8:09:39 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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NS 7025 leads NS yard job E19. The Langley fountain is doing its thing in the distance, and long-empty ND Cabin sits to the right.
Title:  NS 7025 leads NS yard job E19. The Langley fountain is doing its thing in the distance, and long-empty ND Cabin sits to the right.
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Photo Date:  3/27/2023  Upload Date: 3/28/2023 8:11:50 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NS 7025(SD60E)
Views:  111   Comments: 0
NS yard job E19 starts up the hill on the "Old Main Line". This was the Southern's sole route through Lynchburg until the cut-off around the city was completed in March 1911. The Lynchburg side of the Old Main Line is still in use, as seen here. The Amh
Title:  NS yard job E19 starts up the hill on the "Old Main Line". This was the Southern's sole route through Lynchburg until the cut-off around the city was completed in March 1911. The Lynchburg side of the Old Main Line is still in use, as seen here. The Amh
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Photo Date:  3/27/2023  Upload Date: 3/28/2023 8:14:06 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NS 5313(GP38-2)
Views:  55   Comments: 0
GATX 229497 brings up the rear of the NS yard job E19 as it grinds its way up the old Main Line
Title:  GATX 229497 brings up the rear of the NS yard job E19 as it grinds its way up the old Main Line
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Photo Date:  3/27/2023  Upload Date: 3/28/2023 8:18:01 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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CSX local freight L206 makes its way east to home base of Sandy Hook yard.
Title:  CSX local freight L206 makes its way east to home base of Sandy Hook yard.
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Photo Date:  3/27/2023  Upload Date: 3/28/2023 8:19:38 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 6483(GP40-2)
Views:  58   Comments: 0
A family taking advantage of the weather and walking opportunities in downtown Lynchburg pauses to watch CSX local L206 drift by,
Title:  A family taking advantage of the weather and walking opportunities in downtown Lynchburg pauses to watch CSX local L206 drift by,
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Photo Date:  3/27/2023  Upload Date: 3/28/2023 8:21:09 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 6483(GP40-2)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
A jogger, CSX local L206, and the Langley Fountain line up for this shot.
Title:  A jogger, CSX local L206, and the Langley Fountain line up for this shot.
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Photo Date:  3/27/2023  Upload Date: 3/28/2023 8:23:11 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 6483(GP40-2)
Views:  113   Comments: 0

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