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Viewing Album:  James E. Strates train makes a stop
 
By:G. R. Harper
Dates:9/12/2015 - 9/12/2015
Album Info:Before continuing on to Danville, VA, the James E. Strates carnival train made a stop behind Kemper Street Station in Lynchburg for a crew change and car inspection.
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James E. Strates train at north end of Kemper St platform.
Title:  James E. Strates train at north end of Kemper St platform.
Description:  Dynamics were full on as they were asked to stop behind the station rather late in the game
Photo Date:  9/12/2015  Upload Date: 9/13/2015 5:36:49 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NS 7218(SD80MAC)
Views:  285   Comments: 0
Carnival rides on the James E. Strates carnival train
Title:  Carnival rides on the James E. Strates carnival train
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Photo Date:  9/12/2015  Upload Date: 9/13/2015 5:37:25 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Ride support shafts (I guess) on the James E. Strates carnival train.
Title:  Ride support shafts (I guess) on the James E. Strates carnival train.
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Photo Date:  9/12/2015  Upload Date: 9/13/2015 5:37:53 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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James E. Strates carnival train equipment stopped behind Kemper Street Station
Title:  James E. Strates carnival train equipment stopped behind Kemper Street Station
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Photo Date:  9/12/2015  Upload Date: 9/13/2015 5:38:11 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Lead unit of the James E. Strates carnival train, NS 047.
Title:  Lead unit of the James E. Strates carnival train, NS 047.
Description:  Brick building above was originally the Craddock-Terry Shoe Company's "West End" factory, built in 1906. Lynchburg was a tremendous shoe manufacturing center 100 years ago.
Photo Date:  9/12/2015  Upload Date: 9/13/2015 5:53:48 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NS 7218(SD80MAC)
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NS train 36Q exits the Park Ave. tunnel northbound, meeting the James E. Strates carnival train stopped behind Kemper Street Station
Title:  NS train 36Q exits the Park Ave. tunnel northbound, meeting the James E. Strates carnival train stopped behind Kemper Street Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/12/2015  Upload Date: 9/13/2015 5:53:18 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NS 7218(SD80MAC)
Views:  212   Comments: 0
Welcome to Lynchburg, James E. Strates carnival train
Title:  Welcome to Lynchburg, James E. Strates carnival train
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/12/2015  Upload Date: 9/13/2015 6:06:26 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Welcome to Lynchburg, SD80macs on the James E. Strates carnival train
Title:  Welcome to Lynchburg, SD80macs on the James E. Strates carnival train
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/12/2015  Upload Date: 9/13/2015 6:07:12 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 7224(SD80MAC)
Views:  132   Comments: 0
Tarped gear on NS 047, the James E. Strates carnival train
Title:  Tarped gear on NS 047, the James E. Strates carnival train
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/12/2015  Upload Date: 9/13/2015 6:07:45 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Alligator ride riding the James E. Strates carnival train
Title:  Alligator ride riding the James E. Strates carnival train
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/12/2015  Upload Date: 9/13/2015 6:09:41 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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James E. Strates carnival train stretching past the entrance to the small Amtrak/NS storage tracks
Title:  James E. Strates carnival train stretching past the entrance to the small Amtrak/NS storage tracks
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/12/2015  Upload Date: 9/13/2015 6:35:23 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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The James E. Strates carnival train with a yet-to-be-installed-for-PTC signal on the ground in the foreground
Title:  The James E. Strates carnival train with a yet-to-be-installed-for-PTC signal on the ground in the foreground
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/12/2015  Upload Date: 9/13/2015 6:36:04 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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A few trailers on the train boldly declare what they are
Title:  A few trailers on the train boldly declare what they are
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/12/2015  Upload Date: 9/13/2015 6:36:29 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Another view of the yet-to-be-installed-for-PTC signal and the Amtrak/NS storage yard and the James E. Strates carnival train occupying Main #1
Title:  Another view of the yet-to-be-installed-for-PTC signal and the Amtrak/NS storage yard and the James E. Strates carnival train occupying Main #1
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Photo Date:  9/12/2015  Upload Date: 9/13/2015 6:36:53 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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The two SD80macs on NS 047, the James E. Strates carnival train, as seen from above
Title:  The two SD80macs on NS 047, the James E. Strates carnival train, as seen from above
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/12/2015  Upload Date: 9/13/2015 7:09:39 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 7218(SD80MAC) NS 7224(SD80MAC)
Views:  345   Comments: 0
Lead SD80mac, 7218, on NS 047, the James E. Strates carnival train.
Title:  Lead SD80mac, 7218, on NS 047, the James E. Strates carnival train.
Description:  These units look rather brutish when seen from above!
Photo Date:  9/12/2015  Upload Date: 9/13/2015 7:13:14 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NS 7218(SD80MAC)
Views:  312   Comments: 0

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