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G. R. Harper's Collection
 
5/29/2024
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: Amtrak
Model:GE P42DCBuilt As:AMTK 156 (P42DC)
Serial Number:52852Order No:1435A
Frame Number: Built:3/2001
Notes:40th Anniversary Phase I Heritage Unit, wrecked at Duson, LA 11/3/2020.
Other locos with this serial:  AMTK 156(P42DC)
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Engineer on board AMTK 156 pulls forward out of the yard.
Title:  Engineer on board AMTK 156 pulls forward out of the yard.
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Photo Date:  11/29/2015  Upload Date: 11/29/2015 7:09:06 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  AMTK 156(P42DC) AMTK 15(P42DC)
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AMTK 156 leaves the two-track "yard" to get onto the storage track where train 156 awaits
Title:  AMTK 156 leaves the two-track "yard" to get onto the storage track where train 156 awaits
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Photo Date:  11/29/2015  Upload Date: 11/29/2015 7:13:28 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  AMTK 156(P42DC)
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AMTK 156 eases back to a coupling with ailing AMTK 15 on train 156.
Title:  AMTK 156 eases back to a coupling with ailing AMTK 15 on train 156.
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Photo Date:  11/29/2015  Upload Date: 11/29/2015 7:17:38 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  AMTK 156(P42DC) AMTK 15(P42DC)
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Hand signals during coupling operation
Title:  Hand signals during coupling operation
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Photo Date:  11/29/2015  Upload Date: 11/29/2015 7:23:38 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  AMTK 156(P42DC)
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Train 156 with AMTK 156 on head end pulls out of the storage track and onto the main line to be spotted behind the station for boarding.
Title:  Train 156 with AMTK 156 on head end pulls out of the storage track and onto the main line to be spotted behind the station for boarding.
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Photo Date:  11/29/2015  Upload Date: 11/29/2015 7:26:35 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:  157   Comments: 2
Train 156 with AMTK 156 and 15 make reverse move to Kemper Street Station seen in background
Title:  Train 156 with AMTK 156 and 15 make reverse move to Kemper Street Station seen in background
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Photo Date:  11/29/2015  Upload Date: 11/29/2015 7:34:08 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  AMTK 156(P42DC) AMTK 15(P42DC)
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AMTK 156 on Train 156 in the storage track at Lynchburg
Title:  AMTK 156 on Train 156 in the storage track at Lynchburg
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Photo Date:  11/29/2015  Upload Date: 11/29/2015 7:55:36 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  AMTK 156(P42DC) AMTK 15(P42DC)
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Unit 156 on Train 156 crossing the James River from Lynchburg City into Amherst County
Title:  Unit 156 on Train 156 crossing the James River from Lynchburg City into Amherst County
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Photo Date:  2/6/2016  Upload Date: 2/6/2016 10:40:05 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:  145   Comments: 1
AMTK 156 brings Lynchburg Regional, #171, into town on a rainy Friday night
Title:  AMTK 156 brings Lynchburg Regional, #171, into town on a rainy Friday night
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Photo Date:  10/7/2016  Upload Date: 10/8/2016 5:39:20 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  AMTK 156(P42DC)
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Lynchburg regional, #171, with Phase I in the lead, get ready to leave the station to be turned on the wye.  Cars leave with folks that have arrived on this rainy Friday night
Title:  Lynchburg regional, #171, with Phase I in the lead, get ready to leave the station to be turned on the wye. Cars leave with folks that have arrived on this rainy Friday night
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Photo Date:  10/7/2016  Upload Date: 10/8/2016 5:43:09 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  AMTK 156(P42DC)
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Engine 156 prepares to leave the station to take the train around the wye at Montview Yard, about two miles south.
Title:  Engine 156 prepares to leave the station to take the train around the wye at Montview Yard, about two miles south.
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Photo Date:  10/7/2016  Upload Date: 10/8/2016 5:49:47 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  AMTK 156(P42DC)
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The huddled masses board Regional train 156 being hauled by locomotive 156 today
Title:  The huddled masses board Regional train 156 being hauled by locomotive 156 today
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Photo Date:  10/8/2016  Upload Date: 10/8/2016 5:59:05 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  AMTK 156(P42DC)
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Amtrak 156 on train 156 awaiting departure time at Lynchburg.
Title:  Amtrak 156 on train 156 awaiting departure time at Lynchburg.
Description:  Outer fringes of Hurricane Matthew have overspread the area. Craddock-Terry West End shoe factory (c. 1906) looms in the background.
Photo Date:  10/8/2016  Upload Date: 10/8/2016 6:02:15 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  AMTK 156(P42DC)
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With rain from the the outer fringes of Hurricane Matthew pelting the scene, train 156 with locomotive 156 departs Lynchburg
Title:  With rain from the the outer fringes of Hurricane Matthew pelting the scene, train 156 with locomotive 156 departs Lynchburg
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Photo Date:  10/8/2016  Upload Date: 10/8/2016 6:08:42 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  AMTK 156(P42DC)
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Engine 156 on train 156 seen from the 5th St. Bridge
Title:  Engine 156 on train 156 seen from the 5th St. Bridge
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Photo Date:  10/8/2016  Upload Date: 10/8/2016 6:11:22 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:  70   Comments: 1
AMTK 156 and 822 trail behind AMTK 174 on the return leg of the Spencer, NC - Charlottesville, VA excursion
Title:  AMTK 156 and 822 trail behind AMTK 174 on the return leg of the Spencer, NC - Charlottesville, VA excursion
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Photo Date:  10/29/2016  Upload Date: 10/29/2016 5:23:50 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  AMTK 174(P42DC) AMTK 156(P42DC) AMTK 822(P40DC)
Views:  127   Comments: 0
Something special on both ends of train 176,  Heritage 156 on head end.  "Superdome" on rear, used on prior weekend's 611 trips
Title:  Something special on both ends of train 176, Heritage 156 on head end. "Superdome" on rear, used on prior weekend's 611 trips
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Photo Date:  5/9/2017  Upload Date: 5/9/2017 3:13:58 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:  303   Comments: 1
Phase I units leads train 176 across the James River. Superdome used on 611 trips brings up the rear
Title:  Phase I units leads train 176 across the James River. Superdome used on 611 trips brings up the rear
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Photo Date:  5/9/2017  Upload Date: 5/9/2017 9:30:39 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:  227   Comments: 1
Amtrak Roanoke crew-qualifying train, Lynchburg Regional with 156 and a tardy Crescent at Kemper Street station in Lynchburg
Title:  Amtrak Roanoke crew-qualifying train, Lynchburg Regional with 156 and a tardy Crescent at Kemper Street station in Lynchburg
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Photo Date:  7/26/2017  Upload Date: 7/26/2017 9:08:53 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  AMTK 198(P42DC) AMTK 156(P42DC) AMTK 40(P42DC)
Views:  325   Comments: 1
Amtrak Roanoke crew-qualifying train gets fueled and Lynchburg Regional with 156 at Kemper Street station.
Title:  Amtrak Roanoke crew-qualifying train gets fueled and Lynchburg Regional with 156 at Kemper Street station.
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Photo Date:  7/26/2017  Upload Date: 7/26/2017 9:12:13 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  AMTK 198(P42DC) AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:  79   Comments: 0
Amtrak 156 on the Lynchburg Regional in its storage track
Title:  Amtrak 156 on the Lynchburg Regional in its storage track
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Photo Date:  7/26/2017  Upload Date: 7/26/2017 9:14:30 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:  55   Comments: 0
Having boarded its passengers from the storage track, the Lynchburg Regional pulls onto the mainline for the trip to Washington, and, ultimately, Boston, MA
Title:  Having boarded its passengers from the storage track, the Lynchburg Regional pulls onto the mainline for the trip to Washington, and, ultimately, Boston, MA
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/26/2017  Upload Date: 7/26/2017 9:15:33 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  AMTK 198(P42DC) AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:  97   Comments: 0
AMTK 156 leads an EIGHT-HOUR late train #20 across the James River.
Title:  AMTK 156 leads an EIGHT-HOUR late train #20 across the James River.
Description:  The April 15, 2018, tornado that churned across my piece of the planet left many trees on the ground which opened up new vistas. Taken from my driveway. Steeple sticking above the trees is that of Centenary UMC at 1501 Rivermont Ave
Photo Date:  5/25/2018  Upload Date: 5/25/2018 2:20:53 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:  136   Comments: 0


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