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Viewing Album:  Oil train passages through Lynchburg, VA
 
By:G. R. Harper
Dates:1/16/2014 - 8/29/2018
Album Info:Various oil trains at Lynchburg... plus a few extras caught, too.
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A little history here. Can's see it, but ND Cabin is behind the two engines and coal hopper. Taken in late May, 1982, just hours before the N&W-Southern merger
Title:  A little history here. Can's see it, but ND Cabin is behind the two engines and coal hopper. Taken in late May, 1982, just hours before the N&W-Southern merger
Description:  N&W delivering coal to the Lynchburg training school in Madison Heights VA... on the other side of the James River
Photo Date:  5/30/1982  Upload Date: 5/3/2014 6:07:08 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  NW 2491(GP9)
Views:  219   Comments: 0
The only car of the 14 or 15 on the ground that ruptured. It was one of the three that went into the James River
Title:  The only car of the 14 or 15 on the ground that ruptured. It was one of the three that went into the James River
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/3/2014  Upload Date: 5/3/2014 7:54:15 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
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Views:  128   Comments: 0
Work train B059 in front of ND Cabin delivering ballast for track rebuilding
Title:  Work train B059 in front of ND Cabin delivering ballast for track rebuilding
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/3/2014  Upload Date: 5/3/2014 7:56:37 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 524(AC44CW) CSX 7333(C40-8W)
Views:  101   Comments: 0
Work train B059, panel track, CBTX 742045 on the ground
Title:  Work train B059, panel track, CBTX 742045 on the ground
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/3/2014  Upload Date: 5/3/2014 8:01:09 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 524(AC44CW) CSX 7333(C40-8W)
Views:  153   Comments: 0
CSXT 524, two CTCX tank cars and a CSXT police SUV
Title:  CSXT 524, two CTCX tank cars and a CSXT police SUV
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/3/2014  Upload Date: 5/3/2014 8:10:10 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 524(AC44CW)
Views:  126   Comments: 1
Work train, B059, dumping ballast, tank cars on the ground, etc
Title:  Work train, B059, dumping ballast, tank cars on the ground, etc
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/3/2014  Upload Date: 5/3/2014 8:12:40 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 524(AC44CW) CSX 7333(C40-8W)
Views:  154   Comments: 1
Coal train passes through wreck site about 18 hours after it reopened
Title:  Coal train passes through wreck site about 18 hours after it reopened
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/4/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 6:02:10 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 7511(C40-8)
Views:  114   Comments: 1
CSX 170 leads coal train past derailed tank cars
Title:  CSX 170 leads coal train past derailed tank cars
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/3/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 7:19:37 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 170(AC44CW)
Views:  126   Comments: 1
CSX 170 on EB coal train with wrecked tank cars to the left and ND Cabin on the right
Title:  CSX 170 on EB coal train with wrecked tank cars to the left and ND Cabin on the right
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/4/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 7:22:31 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 170(AC44CW)
Views:  97   Comments: 1
CSX 170 at the signal that governs the movement onto the "switching lead"
Title:  CSX 170 at the signal that governs the movement onto the "switching lead"
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/4/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 7:24:29 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 170(AC44CW)
Views:  97   Comments: 0
The process of moving the crude oil from the wrecked cars into good ones.
Title:  The process of moving the crude oil from the wrecked cars into good ones.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/5/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 7:30:33 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  48   Comments: 0
Good cars to receive the oil from the derailed ones sit on NS's Old Main Line
Title:  Good cars to receive the oil from the derailed ones sit on NS's Old Main Line
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/5/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 7:37:17 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  53   Comments: 0
Tank cars waiting to be filled sit on NS's Old Main Line
Title:  Tank cars waiting to be filled sit on NS's Old Main Line
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/5/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 7:40:39 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  50   Comments: 0
CSX 6074 on yard job brings cars back from the NS interchange.
Title:  CSX 6074 on yard job brings cars back from the NS interchange.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/5/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 7:44:12 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 6074(GP40-2)
Views:  85   Comments: 0
Truck assist used to move oil to waiting tank cars when the hose would not reach
Title:  Truck assist used to move oil to waiting tank cars when the hose would not reach
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/5/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 7:46:49 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  63   Comments: 0
Tamping and grooming #1 track. Note panel track on #2 side, the side on which the derailment occurred
Title:  Tamping and grooming #1 track. Note panel track on #2 side, the side on which the derailment occurred
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 7:53:27 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
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Views:  89   Comments: 0
Rail train, B01406, is poised to set off CWR at the derailment site
Title:  Rail train, B01406, is poised to set off CWR at the derailment site
Description:  CWR = continuous welded rail
Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 7:56:19 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 6415(GP40-2)
Views:  104   Comments: 1
Before the rail train could do its thing setting of rail, an eastbound had to get by. SURPRISE!!! Oil train K08204
Title:  Before the rail train could do its thing setting of rail, an eastbound had to get by. SURPRISE!!! Oil train K08204
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 7:59:11 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 6920(ES44C4) CSX 6415(GP40-2)
Views:  159   Comments: 1
K08204 oil train and B01406 rail train side by side
Title:  K08204 oil train and B01406 rail train side by side
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 8:01:41 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 6920(ES44C4) CSX 6415(GP40-2)
Views:  121   Comments: 0
The K08204 oil train eases past the B01406 rail train.
Title:  The K08204 oil train eases past the B01406 rail train.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 8:03:51 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 6920(ES44C4) BNSF 8820(SD70MAC)
Views:  210   Comments: 2
Looking down on BNSF 6920 as it crosses 7th Street
Title:  Looking down on BNSF 6920 as it crosses 7th Street
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 8:06:03 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 6920(ES44C4)
Views:  105   Comments: 0
K08204 oil train snakes past the derailed tank cars from the April 30 derailment
Title:  K08204 oil train snakes past the derailed tank cars from the April 30 derailment
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/3/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 8:07:48 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  54   Comments: 0
The riverfront in downtown Lynchburg is a sea of tank cars.
Title:  The riverfront in downtown Lynchburg is a sea of tank cars.
Description:  K08204 on the left. Derailed cars in the middle. Tank cars placed on NS's old main line to receive derailed oil
Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 8:09:33 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  82   Comments: 0
Tank cars as far as the eye can see! K08204 passes ND Cabin in the distance.
Title:  Tank cars as far as the eye can see! K08204 passes ND Cabin in the distance.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 8:17:17 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  145   Comments: 0
A young couple standing on the John Lynch Bridge (VA 163) with me watches the K08204 pass underneath
Title:  A young couple standing on the John Lynch Bridge (VA 163) with me watches the K08204 pass underneath
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/3/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 8:20:34 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  53   Comments: 0
K08204 oil train stretched from 7th St to the Carter Glass Bridge (US 20 BUS)
Title:  K08204 oil train stretched from 7th St to the Carter Glass Bridge (US 20 BUS)
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/3/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 8:23:05 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  40   Comments: 0
Rear of the K08204 oil train passes the B01406 rail train
Title:  Rear of the K08204 oil train passes the B01406 rail train
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 8:25:27 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 6415(GP40-2)
Views:  81   Comments: 0
Another view of the K08204 oil train passing the B01406 rail train
Title:  Another view of the K08204 oil train passing the B01406 rail train
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 8:28:57 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 6415(GP40-2)
Views:  82   Comments: 0
Buffer car on the rear of the K08204 oil train passes over 7th Street
Title:  Buffer car on the rear of the K08204 oil train passes over 7th Street
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/3/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 8:32:18 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  94   Comments: 0
M of W machinery moving east to get out of the way of the rail train coming to set of rail
Title:  M of W machinery moving east to get out of the way of the rail train coming to set of rail
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 8:36:51 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  69   Comments: 0
Trains aren't the only things on wheels in downtown Lynchburg worth taking a picture of. :)
Title:  Trains aren't the only things on wheels in downtown Lynchburg worth taking a picture of. :)
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 8:42:50 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  159   Comments: 0
B01406 rail train comes into view setting off rail at the derailment site.
Title:  B01406 rail train comes into view setting off rail at the derailment site.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 8:45:55 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 6415(GP40-2)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
CSX 6415 on the B01406 rail train easing slowly eastward dropping rail at the derailment site
Title:  CSX 6415 on the B01406 rail train easing slowly eastward dropping rail at the derailment site
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 9:09:28 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 6415(GP40-2)
Views:  73   Comments: 1
3/4 view of B01406 rail train. Note blue flag protection on the NS's (ex-SOU) old main line
Title:  3/4 view of B01406 rail train. Note blue flag protection on the NS's (ex-SOU) old main line
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 9:12:16 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 6415(GP40-2)
Views:  83   Comments: 0
head end of the B01406 rail train
Title:  head end of the B01406 rail train
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 9:14:04 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  45   Comments: 0
Middle of rail train, B01406, passing healthy tank cars being loaded with derailment oil
Title:  Middle of rail train, B01406, passing healthy tank cars being loaded with derailment oil
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 9:18:33 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  58   Comments: 0
Ribbons of rail on the B01406 rail train in downtown Lynchburg
Title:  Ribbons of rail on the B01406 rail train in downtown Lynchburg
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/3/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 9:20:50 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  36   Comments: 0
Middle of rail train B01406
Title:  Middle of rail train B01406
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/3/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 9:22:22 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  58   Comments: 0
Oil goes in. Rail comes off.
Title:  Oil goes in. Rail comes off.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 9:24:04 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  87   Comments: 0
CWR gets fed off the rear of the B01406 rail train to replace the rail on the panel tracks at the derailment site
Title:  CWR gets fed off the rear of the B01406 rail train to replace the rail on the panel tracks at the derailment site
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 9:40:04 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  199   Comments: 0
FFWUUUMP! Cloud of dust is kicked up as the end of the ribbon of CWR hits the ground
Title:  FFWUUUMP! Cloud of dust is kicked up as the end of the ribbon of CWR hits the ground
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 9:41:57 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  74   Comments: 0
AHH. Remember the good old days when the only graffiti on rail cars was some hobo's or some railraoder's "trademark?"
Title:  AHH. Remember the good old days when the only graffiti on rail cars was some hobo's or some railraoder's "trademark?"
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 9:43:56 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  129   Comments: 0
Their job completed, the B01406 rail train moves east to tie up at Sandy Hook Yard for the night
Title:  Their job completed, the B01406 rail train moves east to tie up at Sandy Hook Yard for the night
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 9:46:04 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  54   Comments: 0
the rear of the B01406 rail train crosses Washington Street on its way to Sandy Hook Yard to tie up for the night
Title:  the rear of the B01406 rail train crosses Washington Street on its way to Sandy Hook Yard to tie up for the night
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2014  Upload Date: 5/7/2014 9:50:03 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  162   Comments: 0
Two yard crews are at work today, a Y250 and a Y120. One moving wrecked cars away from the derailment site and the other doing normal yard duties
Title:  Two yard crews are at work today, a Y250 and a Y120. One moving wrecked cars away from the derailment site and the other doing normal yard duties
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/8/2014  Upload Date: 5/8/2014 7:14:51 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 2711(GP38-2) CSX 2369(Road Slug)
Views:  133   Comments: 0
Yard jobs Y250 and Y120 are side by side
Title:  Yard jobs Y250 and Y120 are side by side
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/8/2014  Upload Date: 5/8/2014 7:19:07 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 2711(GP38-2) CSX 2369(Road Slug)
Views:  165   Comments: 0
W00108 geometry train westbund through the derailment site
Title:  W00108 geometry train westbund through the derailment site
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/8/2014  Upload Date: 5/8/2014 7:21:54 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 6025(GP40-2)
Views:  127   Comments: 0
excavator moves truck
Title:  excavator moves truck
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/8/2014  Upload Date: 5/8/2014 7:23:37 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  64   Comments: 0
Yard job goes back to remove another damaged tank car from the wreck scene.
Title:  Yard job goes back to remove another damaged tank car from the wreck scene.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/8/2014  Upload Date: 5/10/2014 1:52:11 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 2711(GP38-2)
Views:  86   Comments: 0
CBTX 743197, out of service, hauled to Sandy Hook Yard for disposal
Title:  CBTX 743197, out of service, hauled to Sandy Hook Yard for disposal
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/8/2014  Upload Date: 5/10/2014 1:55:54 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  70   Comments: 0

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