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Viewing Album:  Train Spotting west of Roanoke, VA.
 
By:G. R. Harper
Dates:9/22/2014 - 9/23/2014
Album Info:Trains seen between Salem and Christiansburg, VA during a trainspotting "vacation" with two college classmates.
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Odd crossing signal at a private crossing in Elliston, VA
Title:  Odd crossing signal at a private crossing in Elliston, VA
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 5:43:10 PM
Location:  Elliston, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  141   Comments: 0
NS 2731 WB on 811 empties at Elliston.
Title:  NS 2731 WB on 811 empties at Elliston.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 5:45:31 PM
Location:  Elliston, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NS 2731(SD70M-2)
Views:  99   Comments: 0
The rear of 811 empties at the odd crossing signal at Elliston
Title:  The rear of 811 empties at the odd crossing signal at Elliston
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 5:48:13 PM
Location:  Elliston, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  82   Comments: 0
820 "hoppa" train east of "downtown" Elliston
Title:  820 "hoppa" train east of "downtown" Elliston
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 6:08:18 PM
Location:  Elliston, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  73   Comments: 0
BNSF 8951 eastbound on 762 approaching Montgomery Tunnel
Title:  BNSF 8951 eastbound on 762 approaching Montgomery Tunnel
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 6:12:36 PM
Location:  Montgomery, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  BNSF 8951(SD70MAC)
Views:  181   Comments: 0
Rear of the 762 coal train enters Montgomery Tunnel
Title:  Rear of the 762 coal train enters Montgomery Tunnel
Description:  Normally coal loads use the Virginian side. Not today!
Photo Date:  9/22/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 6:15:32 PM
Location:  Montgomery, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  140   Comments: 0
NS 2557 exits Montgomery Tunnel with train 37Q in tow
Title:  NS 2557 exits Montgomery Tunnel with train 37Q in tow
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 6:41:51 PM
Location:  Montgomery, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 2557(SD70)
Views:  86   Comments: 0
NS 9706 trails train 37Q going up Christiansburg grade
Title:  NS 9706 trails train 37Q going up Christiansburg grade
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 6:56:14 PM
Location:  Montgomery, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9706(C40-9W)
Views:  85   Comments: 0
NS 2668 exits Montgomery tunnel with train 189 in tow
Title:  NS 2668 exits Montgomery tunnel with train 189 in tow
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 6:58:22 PM
Location:  Montgomery, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 2668(SD70M-2)
Views:  102   Comments: 0
NS 8147 on empty train 759 passing by Christiansburg depot
Title:  NS 8147 on empty train 759 passing by Christiansburg depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 7:01:21 PM
Location:  Christiansburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 8147(ES44AC)
Views:  251   Comments: 0
NS 23760, the 25,000th rebody car, almost got away from me. train 759
Title:  NS 23760, the 25,000th rebody car, almost got away from me. train 759
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 7:03:49 PM
Location:  Christiansburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  345   Comments: 0
NS 8411 leads train 195 past the Christiansburg depot. CN units back there!
Title:  NS 8411 leads train 195 past the Christiansburg depot. CN units back there!
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 7:06:57 PM
Location:  Christiansburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 8411(C40-8W)
Views:  64   Comments: 0
Not the prettiest going-away shot, but for CN power... ok.
Title:  Not the prettiest going-away shot, but for CN power... ok.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 7:10:48 PM
Location:  Christiansburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 5613(SD70I)
Views:  105   Comments: 0
NS 2649 leads train 38Q at Christiansburg
Title:  NS 2649 leads train 38Q at Christiansburg
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 7:14:08 PM
Location:  Christiansburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 2649(SD70M-2)
Views:  112   Comments: 0
I cannot recall seeing treated crossties handled on lumber cars. train 38Q
Title:  I cannot recall seeing treated crossties handled on lumber cars. train 38Q
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 7:16:31 PM
Location:  Christiansburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  79   Comments: 0
NS 9405 leads train 77A at Christiansburg
Title:  NS 9405 leads train 77A at Christiansburg
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 7:18:46 PM
Location:  Christiansburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9405(C44-9W)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
NS 7697 drifts down Christiansburg hill
Title:  NS 7697 drifts down Christiansburg hill
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 7:21:35 PM
Location:  Montgomery, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 7697(ES40DC)
Views:  85   Comments: 0
UDouble stacks on train 23G enter Montgomery Tunnel
Title:  UDouble stacks on train 23G enter Montgomery Tunnel
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 7:23:15 PM
Location:  Montgomery, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
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Views:  86   Comments: 0
NS 7661 on the rear of train 23G... DPU action (formerly known as pushers)
Title:  NS 7661 on the rear of train 23G... DPU action (formerly known as pushers)
Description:  The firm boring for the orange conduits had left! Me thinks the CPL at Montgomery is due for replacement :(
Photo Date:  9/22/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 7:24:42 PM
Location:  Montgomery, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 7661(ES40DC)
Views:  137   Comments: 0
My two companions catch NS 8117 on train 29W at Elliston
Title:  My two companions catch NS 8117 on train 29W at Elliston
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 7:29:03 PM
Location:  Elliston, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 8117(ES44AC)
Views:  216   Comments: 0
NS 555076 is "shoving platform" for local train V36. Salem Industrial Dr. xing
Title:  NS 555076 is "shoving platform" for local train V36. Salem Industrial Dr. xing
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 7:33:48 PM
Location:  Salem, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  100   Comments: 0
NS 6136 assigned to local train V36
Title:  NS 6136 assigned to local train V36
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 7:36:20 PM
Location:  Salem, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6136(SD40-2)
Views:  164   Comments: 0
NS 2524 on 813 empties Salem Industrial Dr. xing
Title:  NS 2524 on 813 empties Salem Industrial Dr. xing
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 7:37:59 PM
Location:  Salem, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 2524(SD70)
Views:  85   Comments: 0
BNSF 6849 leads eastbound ethanol train 64A. McClelland Rd.
Title:  BNSF 6849 leads eastbound ethanol train 64A. McClelland Rd.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 7:43:08 PM
Location:  Salem, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 6849(ES44C4)
Views:  116   Comments: 0
BNSF 4825 lead the first train on Tuesday, 9/23, at Union St. 217
Title:  BNSF 4825 lead the first train on Tuesday, 9/23, at Union St. 217
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/23/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 7:45:04 PM
Location:  Salem, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 4825(C44-9W)
Views:  111   Comments: 0
NS 2605 on coal train 746 on the ex-VGN at McClelland Rd
Title:  NS 2605 on coal train 746 on the ex-VGN at McClelland Rd
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/23/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 7:48:25 PM
Location:  Salem, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 2605(SD70M)
Views:  98   Comments: 0
Coal on the move at dawn. Train 746. McClelland Rd.
Title:  Coal on the move at dawn. Train 746. McClelland Rd.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/23/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 7:50:14 PM
Location:  Salem, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  72   Comments: 0
BNSF 9103 heading into the morning sun on train 194. Union St.
Title:  BNSF 9103 heading into the morning sun on train 194. Union St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/23/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 7:51:41 PM
Location:  Salem, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 9103(SD70ACe)
Views:  136   Comments: 0
NS 9175 leads train 15T at McClelland St.
Title:  NS 9175 leads train 15T at McClelland St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/23/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 7:54:26 PM
Location:  Salem, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9175(C44-9W)
Views:  151   Comments: 0
NS 9835 on oil train empty, train 67X! A detour move account of the derailment in Altoona, PA, a few days earlier
Title:  NS 9835 on oil train empty, train 67X! A detour move account of the derailment in Altoona, PA, a few days earlier
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/23/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 7:56:54 PM
Location:  Salem, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9835(C44-9W)
Views:  265   Comments: 0
NS 6136 on the V32 local. McClelland Rd.
Title:  NS 6136 on the V32 local. McClelland Rd.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/23/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 8:01:05 PM
Location:  Salem, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6136(SD40-2)
Views:  202   Comments: 0
NS on train 22A at Union St.
Title:  NS on train 22A at Union St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/23/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 8:02:48 PM
Location:  Salem, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 7593(ES40DC)
Views:  71   Comments: 0
NS 9527 leads a second oil train empty detour, Z5R
Title:  NS 9527 leads a second oil train empty detour, Z5R
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/23/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 8:04:31 PM
Location:  Salem, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9527(C44-9W)
Views:  214   Comments: 0
SHPX 211434 on the empty oil train detour, Z5R
Title:  SHPX 211434 on the empty oil train detour, Z5R
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/23/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 8:07:05 PM
Location:  Salem, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
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Views:  65   Comments: 0
NS 2558 leads train 195 at Union St.
Title:  NS 2558 leads train 195 at Union St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/23/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 8:09:11 PM
Location:  Salem, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 2558(SD70)
Views:  89   Comments: 0
NS 8133 leads train 76A at McClelland St.
Title:  NS 8133 leads train 76A at McClelland St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/23/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 8:11:42 PM
Location:  Salem, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 8133(ES44AC)
Views:  145   Comments: 0
NS 9878 on train 189 in the distance WB and the rear of train 76A in the foreground
Title:  NS 9878 on train 189 in the distance WB and the rear of train 76A in the foreground
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/23/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 8:13:33 PM
Location:  Salem, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9878(C40-9W)
Views:  77   Comments: 0
Broadside shot of NS train 189 at McClelland Rd.
Title:  Broadside shot of NS train 189 at McClelland Rd.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/23/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 8:51:26 PM
Location:  Salem, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9878(C40-9W) UP 4819(SD70M)
Views:  134   Comments: 0
NS 6136 on the local V32 shoving east on the ex-VGN. McClelland Rd.
Title:  NS 6136 on the local V32 shoving east on the ex-VGN. McClelland Rd.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/23/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 8:53:21 PM
Location:  Salem, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6136(SD40-2)
Views:  171   Comments: 0
Broadside of NS train 201 at McClelland Rd.
Title:  Broadside of NS train 201 at McClelland Rd.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/23/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 8:56:00 PM
Location:  Salem, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  53   Comments: 0
CP 8730 and CN and NS power with grain train 42V at McClelland St.
Title:  CP 8730 and CN and NS power with grain train 42V at McClelland St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/23/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 9:08:26 PM
Location:  Salem, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CP 8730(ES44AC)
Views:  456   Comments: 0
NS 6981 trails behind Canadian power on 42V grain train
Title:  NS 6981 trails behind Canadian power on 42V grain train
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/23/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 9:10:45 PM
Location:  Salem, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6981(SD60E) CN 2253(ES44DC)
Views:  296   Comments: 0
Lite engine move, 963, at McClelland Rd. with conservation officer in attendance
Title:  Lite engine move, 963, at McClelland Rd. with conservation officer in attendance
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/23/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 9:13:31 PM
Location:  Salem, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 8764(C40-9)
Views:  86   Comments: 0
Rear unit on 963 lite move at McClelland Rd
Title:  Rear unit on 963 lite move at McClelland Rd
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/23/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 9:16:26 PM
Location:  Salem, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6900(SD60E)
Views:  99   Comments: 0
NS 9648 leads 811 empties across McClelland St.
Title:  NS 9648 leads 811 empties across McClelland St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/23/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 9:19:35 PM
Location:  Salem, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9648(C40-9W)
Views:  70   Comments: 0
I imagine many railfans our age were once considered one of these.
Title:  I imagine many railfans our age were once considered one of these.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/23/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 9:21:37 PM
Location:  Salem, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
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Views:  88   Comments: 0
NS 8328 and a grab shot of train 17D at Union St.
Title:  NS 8328 and a grab shot of train 17D at Union St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/23/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 9:23:30 PM
Location:  Salem, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 8328(C40-8W)
Views:  99   Comments: 0
BNSF 8951 westbound Union St. Train 765
Title:  BNSF 8951 westbound Union St. Train 765
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/23/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 9:46:50 PM
Location:  Salem, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 8951(SD70MAC)
Views:  159   Comments: 0
Our last train: V36 local's unit trundles eastbound across Union St.
Title:  Our last train: V36 local's unit trundles eastbound across Union St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/23/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 10:49:52 PM
Location:  Salem, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6136(SD40-2)
Views:  147   Comments: 0
Following the last train of the day and dinner I caught this fiery sunset over the Roanoke Valley
Title:  Following the last train of the day and dinner I caught this fiery sunset over the Roanoke Valley
Description:  Taken from the entrance of the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke, where my dad resides.
Photo Date:  9/23/2014  Upload Date: 9/25/2014 10:52:37 PM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
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Views:  88   Comments: 0

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