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Viewing Album:  NKP 765 in Williamson, WV
 
By:G. R. Harper
Dates:8/3/2012 - 8/5/2012
Album Info:A few shots of my encounter with NKP 765 while in Williamson, WV, Aug. 3, 4, and 5, 2012.
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NKP 765 blows a smoke ring
Title:  NKP 765 blows a smoke ring
Description:  My in-laws line in Williamson. We arrived on Friday, Aug. 3. The engine was behind these cars. It started to move and out popped this smoke ring!
Photo Date:  8/3/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 5:36:22 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives: 
Views:  165   Comments: 1
My wifey took an interest in the 2-8-4.
Title:  My wifey took an interest in the 2-8-4.
Description:  Here she is on her mom's porch watching the engine move behind coal gons
Photo Date:  8/3/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 5:38:46 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
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Views:  179   Comments: 0
The top of NKP 765 seen with the new yard office in Williamson in the background
Title:  The top of NKP 765 seen with the new yard office in Williamson in the background
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/3/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 5:40:50 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
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Views:  134   Comments: 0
Overhead view of 765 and tender from US 52 bridge, aka "Town Bridge"
Title:  Overhead view of 765 and tender from US 52 bridge, aka "Town Bridge"
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 5:44:42 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  326   Comments: 0
NKP 765 from the front from above waiting for the eastbound trip departure time
Title:  NKP 765 from the front from above waiting for the eastbound trip departure time
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 5:47:50 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  264   Comments: 1
Engine below. Train is station. People on bridge.
Title:  Engine below. Train is station. People on bridge.
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 5:50:00 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  285   Comments: 0
Broadside of NKP 765 underneath US 52, aka, Town Bridge, aka East 4th Av.
Title:  Broadside of NKP 765 underneath US 52, aka, Town Bridge, aka East 4th Av.
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 5:51:46 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  203   Comments: 0
NKP 765 awaits departure to Devon (Ought One)
Title:  NKP 765 awaits departure to Devon (Ought One)
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 5:53:39 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  188   Comments: 0
NKP 765 and NKP heritage diesel and train
Title:  NKP 765 and NKP heritage diesel and train
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 5:56:12 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  215   Comments: 0
Broadside of right side of NKP 765
Title:  Broadside of right side of NKP 765
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 5:58:00 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  212   Comments: 0
Oh, yeah. The NS 8100 NKP heritage unit went pretty much ignored, I imagine.
Title:  Oh, yeah. The NS 8100 NKP heritage unit went pretty much ignored, I imagine.
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 5:59:31 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 8100(ES44AC)
Views:  164   Comments: 0
Head end consist of today's train looking forward
Title:  Head end consist of today's train looking forward
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 6:01:26 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 8100(ES44AC) NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  204   Comments: 1
Signs at entrance to the yard office and shops.
Title:  Signs at entrance to the yard office and shops.
Description:  The special agents were very cordial over the weekend. No standing on the tracks, however
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 6:03:12 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
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Views:  114   Comments: 0
Toy train plied the streets of downtown Williamson while the real thing plied the rails
Title:  Toy train plied the streets of downtown Williamson while the real thing plied the rails
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 6:06:34 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
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Views:  100   Comments: 0
Would you look at this! My wifey stuck around downtown after dropping me off earlier on the bridge
Title:  Would you look at this! My wifey stuck around downtown after dropping me off earlier on the bridge
Description:  Actually taking pictures of a train!!
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 6:08:11 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  271   Comments: 1
Whistle (from N&W 2173 I understand) screaming as NKP 765 passes the Matewan station replica
Title:  Whistle (from N&W 2173 I understand) screaming as NKP 765 passes the Matewan station replica
Description:  Whistle (from N&W 2173 I understand) screaming as NKP 765 passes the Matewan station replica
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 6:10:45 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  1912   Comments: 1
Excursion train passes through Matewan en route to Devon
Title:  Excursion train passes through Matewan en route to Devon
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 6:13:17 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  198   Comments: 0
Oh no! more new signals on the ground ready to replace another set of aging N&W CPLs
Title:  Oh no! more new signals on the ground ready to replace another set of aging N&W CPLs
Description:  picture taken on the fly
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 6:15:18 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
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Views:  131   Comments: 0
NKP 765 backs train on east leg of wye at Devon
Title:  NKP 765 backs train on east leg of wye at Devon
Description:  Kentucky is to my left. West Virginia to my right.
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 6:17:19 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  207   Comments: 0
NKP 765 exits the tunnel at Devon to begin trip back to Williamson
Title:  NKP 765 exits the tunnel at Devon to begin trip back to Williamson
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 6:19:45 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  251   Comments: 1
nkp 765 exiting the tunnel at Devon
Title:  nkp 765 exiting the tunnel at Devon
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 6:22:33 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  546   Comments: 5
NKP 765 negotiates the west leg of the wye at Devon as it starts its trip back to Williamson
Title:  NKP 765 negotiates the west leg of the wye at Devon as it starts its trip back to Williamson
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 6:25:00 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  197   Comments: 0
Excursion train exits tunnel at Devon
Title:  Excursion train exits tunnel at Devon
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 6:26:59 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
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Views:  88   Comments: 0
The rear of the NS Employee Appreciation train rounds the west leg of the wye on its way back to Williamson
Title:  The rear of the NS Employee Appreciation train rounds the west leg of the wye on its way back to Williamson
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 6:28:39 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
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Views:  102   Comments: 0
Sprouse Creek GP30 provided an interesting diversion on the way back to Williamson
Title:  Sprouse Creek GP30 provided an interesting diversion on the way back to Williamson
Description:  Assuming this was an ex- Southern unit
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 6:30:23 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOU 2598(GP30)
Views:  450   Comments: 1
NKP 765 and train interrupt golf game at Sprigg
Title:  NKP 765 and train interrupt golf game at Sprigg
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 6:32:34 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  212   Comments: 0
The Lehigh Valley heritage unit in the yard at Williamson was a nice surprise
Title:  The Lehigh Valley heritage unit in the yard at Williamson was a nice surprise
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 6:34:10 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 8104(ES44AC)
Views:  136   Comments: 0
Lehigh Valley scheme in Williamson in 1977!
Title:  Lehigh Valley scheme in Williamson in 1977!
Description:  A diversion here... LV scheme in Williamson from an earlier time
Photo Date:  10/15/1977  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 6:36:22 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  LV 407(C420)
Views:  636   Comments: 0
Now headed west toward Kermit, WV, NKP 765 passes signals at Nolan
Title:  Now headed west toward Kermit, WV, NKP 765 passes signals at Nolan
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 6:40:34 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  173   Comments: 0
NKP 765 puts on a real show at the CPLs at "Panco" just east of Tunnel 3 near Kermit
Title:  NKP 765 puts on a real show at the CPLs at "Panco" just east of Tunnel 3 near Kermit
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 6:42:27 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  222   Comments: 0
NKP 765 at speed eastbound from Kermit (Wolf Creek) back to Williamson
Title:  NKP 765 at speed eastbound from Kermit (Wolf Creek) back to Williamson
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 6:45:07 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  181   Comments: 0
Chasing NKP 765 and train along US 52 back to Williamson
Title:  Chasing NKP 765 and train along US 52 back to Williamson
Description:  Happily, I was not driving this trip
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 6:47:24 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
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Views:  85   Comments: 0
NKP 765 charges east near Nolan, WV
Title:  NKP 765 charges east near Nolan, WV
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 9:48:48 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  195   Comments: 0
Excursion train creeps through Williamson's West End
Title:  Excursion train creeps through Williamson's West End
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 9:50:40 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  201   Comments: 0
A few locals not familiar with photo line etiquette grab a few shots of NKP 765 at Armour Crossing in Williamson
Title:  A few locals not familiar with photo line etiquette grab a few shots of NKP 765 at Armour Crossing in Williamson
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 9:54:37 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  240   Comments: 0
A better shot of NKP 7656 at Armour Crossing in Williamson
Title:  A better shot of NKP 7656 at Armour Crossing in Williamson
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 9:58:40 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8100(ES44AC)
Views:  204   Comments: 0
Once again NKP 765 and NS 8100 are under the US 52 bridge at Williamson, only a little more sunnier
Title:  Once again NKP 765 and NS 8100 are under the US 52 bridge at Williamson, only a little more sunnier
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 10:11:51 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8100(ES44AC)
Views:  253   Comments: 0
Both excursions completed, NKP 765 and train back past the former passenger station to get lined up to go to storage for the night
Title:  Both excursions completed, NKP 765 and train back past the former passenger station to get lined up to go to storage for the night
Description:  The former passenger station is now the Williamson City Hall
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 10:15:00 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  199   Comments: 0
NKP 765 and train continues its reverse move to get to the other side of the yard to be put away for the night
Title:  NKP 765 and train continues its reverse move to get to the other side of the yard to be put away for the night
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 10:18:16 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8100(ES44AC)
Views:  272   Comments: 0
NKP 765 eases past the former passenger station in Williamson
Title:  NKP 765 eases past the former passenger station in Williamson
Description:  I worked at this station for four years when Amtrak operated through here between 1975 and 1979. My most memorable years on the railroad, for sure.
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 10:21:07 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  175   Comments: 0
I was afforded the opportunity to visit the engine during its nighttime layover. A real treat!
Title:  I was afforded the opportunity to visit the engine during its nighttime layover. A real treat!
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 10:26:37 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  231   Comments: 0
Engineer's side of NKP 765
Title:  Engineer's side of NKP 765
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 10:29:22 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  106   Comments: 0
Weak attempt at a night shot
Title:  Weak attempt at a night shot
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/4/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 10:34:10 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  211   Comments: 0
Sunday morning dawned gloomy, too. I stuck close to town today.
Title:  Sunday morning dawned gloomy, too. I stuck close to town today.
Description:  Train passing through east Williamson at East 4th Ave & Moore St.
Photo Date:  8/5/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 10:36:17 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  208   Comments: 0
NKP 765 and train return to Williamson following the Sunday trip to Devon
Title:  NKP 765 and train return to Williamson following the Sunday trip to Devon
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/5/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 10:38:54 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  173   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:  901   Comments: 0
Picture takers swarm around the NKP 765 prior to its Sunday trip to Kermit
Title:  Picture takers swarm around the NKP 765 prior to its Sunday trip to Kermit
Description:  Still hard to get used to the non-N&W color position signals
Photo Date:  8/5/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 10:48:04 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  220   Comments: 0
NKP 765 poised to head west for the Sunday trip to Kermit and return
Title:  NKP 765 poised to head west for the Sunday trip to Kermit and return
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/5/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 10:51:41 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  208   Comments: 0
NS Employee Appreciation excursion leaves Williamson for Kermit.
Title:  NS Employee Appreciation excursion leaves Williamson for Kermit.
Description:  The caboose of the Williamson Railroad Museum is seen in the background,
Photo Date:  8/5/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 10:54:32 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 8100(ES44AC)
Views:  229   Comments: 0
So long, NKP 765. Thanks for a great and memorable weekend
Title:  So long, NKP 765. Thanks for a great and memorable weekend
Description:  The weekend is over. Time for me to get ready to go home. Thanks for viewing.
Photo Date:  8/5/2012  Upload Date: 8/6/2012 10:57:03 PM
Location:  Williamson, WV
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  194   Comments: 0

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