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G. R. Harper's Collection
 
3/28/2024
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: Norfolk & Western
Model:UNKNOWN 4-8-4Built As:Builder Info (Unavailable )
Serial Number:388Order No:
Frame Number: Built:
Notes:Built Roanoke May 30, 1950
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High green off the siding at the west end of Kinney and on to Roanoke
Title:  High green off the siding at the west end of Kinney and on to Roanoke
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Photo Date:  8/22/1982  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 5:52:58 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  595   Comments: 0
611 leaving Lynchburg
Title:  611 leaving Lynchburg
Description:  Building is the Woodall Road station opened in 1964 when N&W abandoned Union Station in downtown Lynchburg in Dec. 1964
Photo Date:  8/22/1982  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 5:46:10 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
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Fans swarm around N&W 611 as it leaves Lynchburg
Title:  Fans swarm around N&W 611 as it leaves Lynchburg
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/1982  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 5:44:11 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
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A handful of "free-range" railfans watch 611 proceed west
Title:  A handful of "free-range" railfans watch 611 proceed west
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/1982  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 5:42:45 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  561   Comments: 0
611's front half as it appeared in 1982
Title:  611's front half as it appeared in 1982
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Photo Date:  8/22/1982  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 5:39:43 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
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Step ladders and cleaning buckets used to clean up the 611 before departing Lynchburg for Roanoke
Title:  Step ladders and cleaning buckets used to clean up the 611 before departing Lynchburg for Roanoke
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/1982  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 5:28:29 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  681   Comments: 0
Getting ready to leave Lynchburg for Roanoke
Title:  Getting ready to leave Lynchburg for Roanoke
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/1982  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 5:31:36 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
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Garden hoses were out to give the 611 a good scrubbing before its first triumphal return to its birthplace
Title:  Garden hoses were out to give the 611 a good scrubbing before its first triumphal return to its birthplace
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/1982  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 5:26:13 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  629   Comments: 0
Profile shot of 611's nose
Title:  Profile shot of 611's nose
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/1982  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 5:59:40 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  572   Comments: 0
Spic and span nose of N&W 611 in 1982
Title:  Spic and span nose of N&W 611 in 1982
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/1982  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 5:33:33 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
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My first glimpse of the 1982 N&W 611 coming into view on the west leg of the wye
Title:  My first glimpse of the 1982 N&W 611 coming into view on the west leg of the wye
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/1982  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 5:22:28 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  543   Comments: 0
It was a paltry crowd greeting the 611 in 1982, compared to the 611 in 2015
Title:  It was a paltry crowd greeting the 611 in 1982, compared to the 611 in 2015
Description:  Credit social media and the internet
Photo Date:  8/22/1982  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 5:24:12 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  605   Comments: 0
611 eases off the west leg of the wye and onto the siding at Kinney for the trip west to Roanoke
Title:  611 eases off the west leg of the wye and onto the siding at Kinney for the trip west to Roanoke
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/1982  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 5:41:08 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  626   Comments: 0
Westward ho! for the 611
Title:  Westward ho! for the 611
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/1982  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 5:54:33 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  579   Comments: 0
Time for another flashback. N&W 611 at the Williamson station in July 1984
Title:  Time for another flashback. N&W 611 at the Williamson station in July 1984
Description:  Date is approximate. July 1984 for sure
Photo Date:  7/15/1984  Upload Date: 8/8/2012 9:42:35 AM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  895   Comments: 0
FLASHBACK!  My two sons watch the 611 on the west leg of the wye at Kinney Yard in 1993
Title:  FLASHBACK! My two sons watch the 611 on the west leg of the wye at Kinney Yard in 1993
Description:  Date approximate
Photo Date:  1/15/1993  Upload Date: 5/31/2015 9:09:56 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  282   Comments: 1
What the 611 looked like on Dec. 7, 1994, from the Rt. 811 bridge.
Title:  What the 611 looked like on Dec. 7, 1994, from the Rt. 811 bridge.
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/7/1994  Upload Date: 9/28/2018 7:45:29 PM
Location:  Forest, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  343   Comments: 0
My 611 going away shot from the Rt. 811 bridge on Dec. 7, 1994.
Title:  My 611 going away shot from the Rt. 811 bridge on Dec. 7, 1994.
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/7/1994  Upload Date: 9/28/2018 7:55:43 PM
Location:  Forest, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  150   Comments: 0
FLASHBACK!  Here's the 611 on its way back to Roanoke on Dec. 7, 1994.  We all thought this would be the last time we'd ever see 611 run
Title:  FLASHBACK! Here's the 611 on its way back to Roanoke on Dec. 7, 1994. We all thought this would be the last time we'd ever see 611 run
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/7/1994  Upload Date: 9/28/2018 7:33:42 PM
Location:  Hurt, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  184   Comments: 1
611 crosses the entrance to L.U. and enters Montview Yard
Title:  611 crosses the entrance to L.U. and enters Montview Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 5/31/2015 8:51:46 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  255   Comments: 1
611 crossing LU entrance at the south end of Montview Yard
Title:  611 crossing LU entrance at the south end of Montview Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 5/31/2015 8:53:36 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  221   Comments: 0
Crowd at the west leg of the wye at Kinney Yard as 611 comes into view
Title:  Crowd at the west leg of the wye at Kinney Yard as 611 comes into view
Description:  Railroad special agents were very accommodating to the public UNLESS you dared to cross the track!!!
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 5/31/2015 9:01:41 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  226   Comments: 0
A little boy is fascinated by the 611
Title:  A little boy is fascinated by the 611
Description:  Come to think of it... a whole generation has matured since 611 was retired the second time in 1994
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 5/31/2015 9:04:30 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  253   Comments: 1
Worm's eye view of 611 on the west leg of the wye at Kinney Yard
Title:  Worm's eye view of 611 on the west leg of the wye at Kinney Yard
Description:  Engine took on water from nearby hydrant here
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 5/31/2015 9:06:55 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  276   Comments: 3
611's running gear up close
Title:  611's running gear up close
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 5/31/2015 9:13:17 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  166   Comments: 0
Crowd at Woodall Rd. station, west leg of the wye at the west end of Kinney Yard.
Title:  Crowd at Woodall Rd. station, west leg of the wye at the west end of Kinney Yard.
Description:  Building behind 611 was N&W's passenger station from the time N&W left Union Station in downtown Lynchburg in December 1964 until N&W service ended with the advent of Amtrak May 1, 1971. Amtrak's Mountaineer and Hilltopper stopped here. March 25, 1975 - Sep. 30, 1979.
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 5/31/2015 4:29:08 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  319   Comments: 0
Crowds on both sides of track as 611 takes on water at the end of Woodall Rd.
Title:  Crowds on both sides of track as 611 takes on water at the end of Woodall Rd.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 5/31/2015 4:47:35 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  155   Comments: 0
Cab of 611 with the infamous "Spirit of Roanoke" decal in place
Title:  Cab of 611 with the infamous "Spirit of Roanoke" decal in place
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 5/31/2015 4:50:07 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  662   Comments: 0
The parking lot at the end of Woodall Rd. and 611 and train
Title:  The parking lot at the end of Woodall Rd. and 611 and train
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 5/31/2015 4:54:15 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  229   Comments: 0
Ash pan is cleaned. CPL signal at west leg of the wye is lined for the move to Roanoke
Title:  Ash pan is cleaned. CPL signal at west leg of the wye is lined for the move to Roanoke
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 5/31/2015 4:57:07 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  227   Comments: 0
Helicopter that shadowed the 611's move seen overhead.  Railroad publicist no doubt
Title:  Helicopter that shadowed the 611's move seen overhead. Railroad publicist no doubt
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 5/31/2015 5:00:04 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  151   Comments: 0
At 3:00 p.m. 611 and train leave Lynchburg for Roanoke and the big welcome awaiting it there
Title:  At 3:00 p.m. 611 and train leave Lynchburg for Roanoke and the big welcome awaiting it there
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/30/2015  Upload Date: 5/31/2015 5:03:43 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  198   Comments: 0
The chilly and damp day made for some great exhaust.  611 over the James River
Title:  The chilly and damp day made for some great exhaust. 611 over the James River
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 9:19:06 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  249   Comments: 1
611 comes to a stop at Forest VA
Title:  611 comes to a stop at Forest VA
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 1:09:32 AM
Location:  Forest, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  324   Comments: 1
611 stopped at Forest, VA.
Title:  611 stopped at Forest, VA.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 1:11:24 AM
Location:  Forest, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  265   Comments: 0
Safety valve pops
Title:  Safety valve pops
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 1:12:58 AM
Location:  Forest, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  309   Comments: 0
611 vents its cylinders as it gets underway
Title:  611 vents its cylinders as it gets underway
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 1:14:22 AM
Location:  Forest, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  226   Comments: 0
611 comes into view behind Kemper Street Station
Title:  611 comes into view behind Kemper Street Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 1:22:36 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  425   Comments: 0
a golf cart with two riders paces the 611 on the platform
Title:  a golf cart with two riders paces the 611 on the platform
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 1:24:21 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  289   Comments: 0
611 clears its cylinders as it pulls forward. rear cars have been left behind in preparation to pick up the three additional cars
Title:  611 clears its cylinders as it pulls forward. rear cars have been left behind in preparation to pick up the three additional cars
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 1:27:28 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  416   Comments: 0
611 pulls train north
Title:  611 pulls train north
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 1:30:34 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  244   Comments: 1
611 on top of the switch it needs to clear to pick up the three additional cars
Title:  611 on top of the switch it needs to clear to pick up the three additional cars
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 1:32:24 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  255   Comments: 1
Going away shot from above of 611
Title:  Going away shot from above of 611
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 1:34:35 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  247   Comments: 0
A hand full of observers standing on 5th St. watch 611 make its back-up mover
Title:  A hand full of observers standing on 5th St. watch 611 make its back-up mover
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 8:54:10 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  339   Comments: 0
Steam swirls around the 611 as it comes to a stop below 5th St.
Title:  Steam swirls around the 611 as it comes to a stop below 5th St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 9:00:47 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  189   Comments: 0
611 trainspotters on the 5th St. bridge
Title:  611 trainspotters on the 5th St. bridge
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 9:04:13 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  194   Comments: 0
611 starts across the James River continuing its journey to Manassas, Va
Title:  611 starts across the James River continuing its journey to Manassas, Va
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 9:10:40 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  392   Comments: 1
I understand the request was made to the engine crew to make a little black smoke for the gaggle of railfans positioned at the north end of the trestle
Title:  I understand the request was made to the engine crew to make a little black smoke for the gaggle of railfans positioned at the north end of the trestle
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 9:21:09 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  309   Comments: 1
So long 611.  Maybe we'll see you next week returning from your appointments in Manassas this weekend
Title:  So long 611. Maybe we'll see you next week returning from your appointments in Manassas this weekend
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 9:24:13 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  249   Comments: 0
611 atthe north end of the Amtrak platform in Charlottesville
Title:  611 atthe north end of the Amtrak platform in Charlottesville
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/8/2015  Upload Date: 6/9/2015 12:10:38 AM
Location:  Charlottesville, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  220   Comments: 2


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