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Viewing Album:  611 ferry move at Lynchburg, VA, 03JUN015
 
By:G. R. Harper
Dates:6/3/2015 - 6/3/2015
Album Info:Images at Forest, VA, and Lynchburg, VA, of the deadhead move of the 611 from Roanoke, VA, to Manassas, VA. Of interest is the pick-up of three cars at Kemper Street Station
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611 comes to a stop at Forest VA
Title:  611 comes to a stop at Forest VA
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Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 1:09:32 AM
Location:  Forest, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  325   Comments: 1
611 stopped at Forest, VA.
Title:  611 stopped at Forest, VA.
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Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 1:11:24 AM
Location:  Forest, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  266   Comments: 0
Safety valve pops
Title:  Safety valve pops
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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:  310   Comments: 0
611 vents its cylinders as it gets underway
Title:  611 vents its cylinders as it gets underway
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Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 1:14:22 AM
Location:  Forest, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  227   Comments: 0
611 and train pass the Forest, VA, depot
Title:  611 and train pass the Forest, VA, depot
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Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 1:16:12 AM
Location:  Forest, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  211   Comments: 0
The 611 carries its own coal supply with it from excursion engagement to engagement
Title:  The 611 carries its own coal supply with it from excursion engagement to engagement
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Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 1:17:55 AM
Location:  Forest, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  251   Comments: 0
We're now looking toward Kemper Street Station where 611 will pick up the three cars on the left. NS train 35Q passes below.
Title:  We're now looking toward Kemper Street Station where 611 will pick up the three cars on the left. NS train 35Q passes below.
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Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 1:20:01 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  528   Comments: 0
611 comes into view behind Kemper Street Station
Title:  611 comes into view behind Kemper Street Station
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Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 1:22:36 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
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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
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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:  291   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:  417   Comments: 0
611 pulls train north
Title:  611 pulls train north
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Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 1:30:34 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  245   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
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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:  256   Comments: 1
Going away shot from above of 611
Title:  Going away shot from above of 611
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Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 1:34:35 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
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Crescent Harbor now on the rear of 611's train, but not for long
Title:  Crescent Harbor now on the rear of 611's train, but not for long
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Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 1:37:54 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Switch getting thrown to line train into the yard to get the three cars
Title:  Switch getting thrown to line train into the yard to get the three cars
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Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 1:39:59 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  137   Comments: 0
Looking at 611's train from the 5th St. Bridge
Title:  Looking at 611's train from the 5th St. Bridge
Description:  Signals are "Blackwater Creek". Old signals still in service and new signals for PTC implementation in place.
Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 1:41:51 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  155   Comments: 0
Train eases back into the yard to retrieve three additional cars
Title:  Train eases back into the yard to retrieve three additional cars
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Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 1:44:43 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  169   Comments: 0
Backing to the cars
Title:  Backing to the cars
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Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 8:40:48 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  129   Comments: 0
Rear half of 611's train is occupying the Amtrak yard at Kemper St
Title:  Rear half of 611's train is occupying the Amtrak yard at Kemper St
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Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 8:43:44 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  192   Comments: 0
Coupling almost made
Title:  Coupling almost made
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Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 8:46:04 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  301   Comments: 0
611's train is made solid.
Title:  611's train is made solid.
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Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 8:49:10 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  167   Comments: 0
611's train is back on the main line and backing to pick up the coal gondolas out of sight around the curve
Title:  611's train is back on the main line and backing to pick up the coal gondolas out of sight around the curve
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Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 8:51:09 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  158   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
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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:  342   Comments: 0
611 backing up about to go under 5th St
Title:  611 backing up about to go under 5th St
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 8:57:33 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  120   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:  190   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:  195   Comments: 0
Moving to the end of Huron Avenue to watch 611 depart Lynchburg now. But, NS 214 went north first
Title:  Moving to the end of Huron Avenue to watch 611 depart Lynchburg now. But, NS 214 went north first
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 9:07:06 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  209   Comments: 1
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:  393   Comments: 1
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
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  250   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:  310   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
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Locomotives:  NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:  250   Comments: 0
N&W touted itself at the road of "Fuel Satisfaction". 611 totes its fuel from place to place as seen here crossing the James River en route to Manassas.
Title:  N&W touted itself at the road of "Fuel Satisfaction". 611 totes its fuel from place to place as seen here crossing the James River en route to Manassas.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/3/2015  Upload Date: 6/4/2015 9:26:31 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  365   Comments: 1

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