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Charter train has returned from Roanoke and soon guests on board will board the busses for downtown Lynchburg
Title:  Charter train has returned from Roanoke and soon guests on board will board the busses for downtown Lynchburg
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/5/2011  Upload Date: 5/6/2011 10:47:33 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 52(P42DC)
Views:  176   Comments: 0
Amtrak Charter makes ready to proceed west to the N&W
Title:  Amtrak Charter makes ready to proceed west to the N&W
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/5/2011  Upload Date: 5/6/2011 10:43:34 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 52(P42DC)
Views:  213   Comments: 0
Crew change and job briefing as NS 214 sails past
Title:  Crew change and job briefing as NS 214 sails past
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/5/2011  Upload Date: 5/6/2011 10:28:28 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 52(P42DC)
Views:  214   Comments: 0
Crew change under the "Welcome to Lynchburg" sign behind Memper Street Station
Title:  Crew change under the "Welcome to Lynchburg" sign behind Memper Street Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/5/2011  Upload Date: 5/6/2011 10:33:10 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 52(P42DC)
Views:  186   Comments: 0
Job briefing and crew change behind Kemper St station
Title:  Job briefing and crew change behind Kemper St station
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/5/2011  Upload Date: 5/6/2011 10:33:40 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 52(P42DC)
Views:  646   Comments: 0
While the guests are in eowntown Lynchburg dining, the train holds the main behind the station
Title:  While the guests are in eowntown Lynchburg dining, the train holds the main behind the station
Description:  NS train 204 is a blur headed north
Photo Date:  5/5/2011  Upload Date: 5/6/2011 11:11:53 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G1 R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 52(P42DC)
Views:  168   Comments: 0
NS train 214 passes the Amtrak Special behind Kemper St station
Title:  NS train 214 passes the Amtrak Special behind Kemper St station
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/5/2011  Upload Date: 5/6/2011 10:27:47 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harpew
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 2764(SD70M-2) AMTK 52(P42DC)
Views:  260   Comments: 0
Back from Roanoke a second time whe deadheading Amtrak charter move sits at Lynchburg waiting for NS ok to preceed north
Title:  Back from Roanoke a second time whe deadheading Amtrak charter move sits at Lynchburg waiting for NS ok to preceed north
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2011  Upload Date: 5/6/2011 11:14:09 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G.R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 52(P42DC)
Views:  189   Comments: 0
One last shot.  Amtrak charter deadheading back to Washington is about ready to leave
Title:  One last shot. Amtrak charter deadheading back to Washington is about ready to leave
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2011  Upload Date: 5/6/2011 11:17:52 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 52(P42DC)
Views:  178   Comments: 0
157 - A little off topic, but it's what all the work in Lynchburg is being done for!
Title:  157 - A little off topic, but it's what all the work in Lynchburg is being done for!
Description:  A test run of the NEC to Lynchburg was made on Sep. 23. Here it is making its "station stop" in Charlottesville on its way to Lynchburg.
Photo Date:  9/23/2009  Upload Date: 9/24/2009 11:42:16 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 58(P42DC)
Views:  273   Comments: 0
162 - Amtrak Lynchburg-NEC test train awaits departure time from Lynchburg.
Title:  162 - Amtrak Lynchburg-NEC test train awaits departure time from Lynchburg.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/24/2009  Upload Date: 9/25/2009 12:00:18 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 58(P42DC)
Views:  300   Comments: 0
159 - Amtrak Lynchburg-NEC test train behind Kemper Street Statioin.
Title:  159 - Amtrak Lynchburg-NEC test train behind Kemper Street Statioin.
Description:  NS symbolled the train an R20
Photo Date:  9/24/2009  Upload Date: 9/25/2009 12:05:21 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 58(P42DC)
Views:  313   Comments: 0
163 - Amtrak LYH-NEC test train on its way back to Washington
Title:  163 - Amtrak LYH-NEC test train on its way back to Washington
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/24/2009  Upload Date: 9/25/2009 12:29:35 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 58(P42DC)
Views:  290   Comments: 0
AMTK 58 brings train #20 out of the Park Ave. tunnel on #2 track
Title:  AMTK 58 brings train #20 out of the Park Ave. tunnel on #2 track
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/26/2018  Upload Date: 3/26/2018 12:45:57 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 58(P42DC)
Views:  221   Comments: 0
AMTK 52 arrives
Title:  AMTK 52 arrives
Description:  Auto-Train detor move arrives in Gordonsville, VA.
Photo Date:  1/5/2006  Upload Date: 1/7/2006 1:07:06 AM
Location:  Gordonsville, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 64(P42DC)
Views:  797   Comments: 1
The detouring Auto-Train leaves the BBRR
Title:  The detouring Auto-Train leaves the BBRR
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/5/2006  Upload Date: 1/7/2006 1:35:50 AM
Location:  Orange, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 64(P42DC)
Views:  711   Comments: 0
Amtrak #52 passes the Exchange Hotel at Gordonsville, VA
Title:  Amtrak #52 passes the Exchange Hotel at Gordonsville, VA
Description:  http://www.hgiexchange.org/ for details on the edifice.
Photo Date:  1/5/2006  Upload Date: 1/7/2006 1:11:31 AM
Location:  Gordonsville, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 64(P42DC)
Views:  967   Comments: 1
Amtrak 66 on the Lynchburg Regional train in its storage track
Title:  Amtrak 66 on the Lynchburg Regional train in its storage track
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/21/2011  Upload Date: 4/23/2011 11:48:09 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 66(P42DC)
Views:  642   Comments: 0
Amtrak 66 on the Lynchburg Regional train parked in its storage track as viewed from 5th Street
Title:  Amtrak 66 on the Lynchburg Regional train parked in its storage track as viewed from 5th Street
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/22/2011  Upload Date: 4/23/2011 11:51:17 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 66(P42DC)
Views:  621   Comments: 0
AMTK 66 on Regional train 171 unloads at Lynchburg
Title:  AMTK 66 on Regional train 171 unloads at Lynchburg
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/25/2011  Upload Date: 5/3/2011 12:26:42 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 66(P42DC)
Views:  556   Comments: 0
AMTK 66 arrives on the Regional
Title:  AMTK 66 arrives on the Regional
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/25/2011  Upload Date: 5/3/2011 12:24:22 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 66(P42DC)
Views:  583   Comments: 0
Portrait shot of AMTK 66 after arrival in Lynchburg
Title:  Portrait shot of AMTK 66 after arrival in Lynchburg
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/25/2011  Upload Date: 5/3/2011 12:28:42 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 66(P42DC)
Views:  549   Comments: 0
AMTK 66 on Regional train 176 receives its passengers
Title:  AMTK 66 on Regional train 176 receives its passengers
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2011  Upload Date: 5/3/2011 12:46:19 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 66(P42DC)
Views:  618   Comments: 0
Conductor on Regional 176 watches train move out of storage track toward main line
Title:  Conductor on Regional 176 watches train move out of storage track toward main line
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2011  Upload Date: 5/3/2011 12:35:40 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 66(P42DC)
Views:  566   Comments: 0
AMTK 66 on Regional 176 rolls across the impressive James River trestle
Title:  AMTK 66 on Regional 176 rolls across the impressive James River trestle
Description:  The first passenger train crossed this trestle on April 16, 1911, 100 years, 10 days prior to this shot!
Photo Date:  4/26/2011  Upload Date: 5/3/2011 12:49:01 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 66(P42DC)
Views:  659   Comments: 0
AMTK 66 on train 176 sits in the Lynchburg storage track
Title:  AMTK 66 on train 176 sits in the Lynchburg storage track
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2011  Upload Date: 5/3/2011 12:38:17 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 66(P42DC)
Views:  532   Comments: 0
AMTK 66 on Regional train 176 backs toward the station on the main line
Title:  AMTK 66 on Regional train 176 backs toward the station on the main line
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2011  Upload Date: 5/3/2011 12:43:15 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 66(P42DC)
Views:  579   Comments: 0
Conductor on Regional train 176 lines the split-switch derail for movement out onto the mainline
Title:  Conductor on Regional train 176 lines the split-switch derail for movement out onto the mainline
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2011  Upload Date: 5/3/2011 12:32:52 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 66(P42DC)
Views:  890   Comments: 2
Heritage unit 66 on Lynchburg Regional train 156, aka NS 16, from Bedford Avenue
Title:  Heritage unit 66 on Lynchburg Regional train 156, aka NS 16, from Bedford Avenue
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/2/2013  Upload Date: 3/2/2013 12:19:00 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 66(P42DC)
Views:  576   Comments: 0
Can't really see the engine, AMTK 66, but here it is entering a Lynchburg railroad landmark, the Rivermont Tunnel
Title:  Can't really see the engine, AMTK 66, but here it is entering a Lynchburg railroad landmark, the Rivermont Tunnel
Description:  Hard to believe, but the Southern Ry. through the tunnel was double-tracked until c. 1962, as was its entire mainline from Washington to Atlanta in days gone by
Photo Date:  3/2/2013  Upload Date: 3/2/2013 12:23:28 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 66(P42DC)
Views:  546   Comments: 0
Amtrak #20 is running 6 1/2 hours late crossing Fishing Creek trestle
Title:  Amtrak #20 is running 6 1/2 hours late crossing Fishing Creek trestle
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/25/2018  Upload Date: 9/25/2018 10:30:52 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 71(P42DC)
Views:  239   Comments: 0
A 6 1/2 hour late train #20 crosses Fishing Creek trestle
Title:  A 6 1/2 hour late train #20 crosses Fishing Creek trestle
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/25/2018  Upload Date: 9/25/2018 10:46:12 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 71(P42DC)
Views:  197   Comments: 0
Crescent Moon and Crescent Train
Title:  Crescent Moon and Crescent Train
Description:  Setting crescent moon hovers over Amtrak's Crescent in the station at Charlottesville, VA
Photo Date:  8/16/2007  Upload Date: 8/24/2007 11:22:16 AM
Location:  Charlottesville, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories:  Night
Locomotives:  AMTK 72(P42DC)
Views:  648   Comments: 0
Amtrak tr. 20, ONLY 45 minutes late, arrives Lynchburg, VA.
Title:  Amtrak tr. 20, ONLY 45 minutes late, arrives Lynchburg, VA.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/25/2018  Upload Date: 6/25/2018 11:27:19 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 72(P42DC)
Views:  171   Comments: 0
Lady conductor acknowledges colleague on the platform at Lynchburg
Title:  Lady conductor acknowledges colleague on the platform at Lynchburg
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/25/2018  Upload Date: 6/25/2018 11:28:58 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 72(P42DC)
Views:  167   Comments: 0
Passengers on tr. 20 stretch their legs as AMTK 72 is moved out of the way
Title:  Passengers on tr. 20 stretch their legs as AMTK 72 is moved out of the way
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/25/2018  Upload Date: 6/25/2018 11:33:17 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 72(P42DC)
Views:  163   Comments: 0
AMTK 72 moves off the main line.  Train #20 in the background
Title:  AMTK 72 moves off the main line. Train #20 in the background
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/25/2018  Upload Date: 6/25/2018 11:40:24 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 72(P42DC)
Views:  191   Comments: 0
Amtrak #20 running three hours late passes through CP Smothers just prior to its elimination (the CP that is, not Amtrak)
Title:  Amtrak #20 running three hours late passes through CP Smothers just prior to its elimination (the CP that is, not Amtrak)
Description:  #20 had killed a trespsser near Meridian MS the day before, resulting in the big delay. http://www.wtok.com/content/news/Livingston-Alabama-train-track-death-investigation-412323413.html
Photo Date:  1/30/2017  Upload Date: 1/31/2017 10:07:38 AM
Location:  Smothers, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 74(P42DC)
Views:  336   Comments: 0
Detouring Auto Train engines pass the depot
Title:  Detouring Auto Train engines pass the depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/5/2006  Upload Date: 1/7/2006 1:43:41 AM
Location:  Orange, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 80(P42DC)
Views:  722   Comments: 0
All work complete AMTKs 81 and 120 take train 156 away from Lynchburg at 6:18 p.m.,  a bit off the 10:14 a.m. advertised.
Title:  All work complete AMTKs 81 and 120 take train 156 away from Lynchburg at 6:18 p.m., a bit off the 10:14 a.m. advertised.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2022  Upload Date: 5/29/2022 2:04:35 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 81(P42DC) AMTK 120(P42DC) NS 6966(SD60E)
Views:  321   Comments: 0
AMTK 81 closes in on disabled 120 on train 156 at Lynchburg
Title:  AMTK 81 closes in on disabled 120 on train 156 at Lynchburg
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2022  Upload Date: 5/29/2022 2:02:58 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 81(P42DC) AMTK 120(P42DC)
Views:  183   Comments: 0
NS 6966 having been put away, AMTK 81 is eased out of the storage yard.
Title:  NS 6966 having been put away, AMTK 81 is eased out of the storage yard.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2022  Upload Date: 5/29/2022 1:58:28 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 81(P42DC) NS 6966(SD60E)
Views:  285   Comments: 0
NS 6966 is backed into one of the auxiliary storage tracks at Lynchburg.  AMTK 81 sits on the track where the NEC train overnighted when it went only as far as Lynchburg, Oct. 1, 2009 - Oct. 30, 2017.  Disabled AMTK 120 sits on Main 1 awaiting AMTK 81.
Title:  NS 6966 is backed into one of the auxiliary storage tracks at Lynchburg. AMTK 81 sits on the track where the NEC train overnighted when it went only as far as Lynchburg, Oct. 1, 2009 - Oct. 30, 2017. Disabled AMTK 120 sits on Main 1 awaiting AMTK 81.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2022  Upload Date: 5/29/2022 1:52:30 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6966(SD60E) AMTK 81(P42DC) AMTK 120(P42DC)
Views:  290   Comments: 0
AMTK 81, now on Main 1, eases back to a coupling with disabled AMTK 120 on train 156
Title:  AMTK 81, now on Main 1, eases back to a coupling with disabled AMTK 120 on train 156
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2022  Upload Date: 5/29/2022 2:00:23 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6966(SD60E) AMTK 81(P42DC) AMTK 120(P42DC)
Views:  253   Comments: 0
train 156's conductor walks forward to line switches and derails to put NS 6966 away, then add AMTK 81
Title:  train 156's conductor walks forward to line switches and derails to put NS 6966 away, then add AMTK 81
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2022  Upload Date: 5/29/2022 1:45:47 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6966(SD60E) AMTK 81(P42DC) AMTK 120(P42DC)
Views:  289   Comments: 0
NS 6966 pulls away from Regional 156.  Mechanical forces prepare to add AMTK 81, which train #20 had set off about seven hours earlier.
Title:  NS 6966 pulls away from Regional 156. Mechanical forces prepare to add AMTK 81, which train #20 had set off about seven hours earlier.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/28/2022  Upload Date: 5/29/2022 1:39:44 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 81(P42DC) AMTK 120(P42DC) NS 6966(SD60E)
Views:  286   Comments: 0
Excursion deadhead units cross River Rd. in Amherst County
Title:  Excursion deadhead units cross River Rd. in Amherst County
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/4/2014  Upload Date: 11/4/2014 3:35:31 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 200(P42DC) AMTK 84(P42DC)
Views:  236   Comments: 0
Engines on 16-hour late #20 at Charlottesville.
Title:  Engines on 16-hour late #20 at Charlottesville.
Description:  The engines on a 16-hour late Train #20 stop for a crew change. #20 is on the wrong track at C'ville
Photo Date:  12/15/2005  Upload Date: 1/5/2006 11:12:26 AM
Location:  Charlottesville, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 86(P42DC)
Views:  727   Comments: 0
Passengers on delayed train #20 get a chance to stretch their legs
Title:  Passengers on delayed train #20 get a chance to stretch their legs
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/13/2012  Upload Date: 6/13/2012 10:04:00 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 86(P42DC) NS 8753(C40-8)
Views:  209   Comments: 0
Not necessarily a heritage shot, but it was next to one just seconds ago.  AMTK 86 on Tr. 156 in the storage track at Lynchburg faces the split-switch DErail. Will be leaving in two hours
Title:  Not necessarily a heritage shot, but it was next to one just seconds ago. AMTK 86 on Tr. 156 in the storage track at Lynchburg faces the split-switch DErail. Will be leaving in two hours
Description:  Large brick building in background was once the Craddock-Terry Shoe Corp.'s "West End" factory.
Photo Date:  1/18/2015  Upload Date: 1/18/2015 2:36:30 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 86(P42DC)
Views:  252   Comments: 0


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