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4/10/2025
 
 
 
 
 
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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.
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2016  Upload Date: 10/8/2016 5:49:47 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:  92   Comments: 0
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
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2016  Upload Date: 10/8/2016 5:59:05 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:  86   Comments: 0
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)
Views:  65   Comments: 0
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
Description: 
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)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
Engine 156 on train 156 seen from the 5th St. Bridge
Title:  Engine 156 on train 156 seen from the 5th St. Bridge
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2016  Upload Date: 10/8/2016 6:11:22 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:  108   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
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/29/2016  Upload Date: 10/29/2016 5:23:50 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 174(P42DC) AMTK 156(P42DC) AMTK 822(P40DC)
Views:  221   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
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/9/2017  Upload Date: 5/9/2017 3:13:58 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:  338   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
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/9/2017  Upload Date: 5/9/2017 9:30:39 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:  279   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.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/26/2017  Upload Date: 7/26/2017 9:12:13 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 198(P42DC) AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:  151   Comments: 0
Amtrak 156 on the Lynchburg Regional in its storage track
Title:  Amtrak 156 on the Lynchburg Regional in its storage track
Description: 
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:  92   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
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 198(P42DC) AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:  179   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:  178   Comments: 0
Pepsi Can AMTK 160 leads train #20(17) across the James River soon after leaving Lynchburg.
Title:  Pepsi Can AMTK 160 leads train #20(17) across the James River soon after leaving Lynchburg.
Description:  Coincidentally, the second unit, 172, is the closest milepost to the Lynchburg station, aka, Kemper Street.
Photo Date:  3/18/2011  Upload Date: 3/18/2022 10:34:02 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 160(P42DC) AMTK 172(P42DC)
Views:  202   Comments: 1
Pepsi can AMTK 160 leads Amtrak #20(20) across Fishing Creek trestle, aka, Campbell Ave. trestle.
Title:  Pepsi can AMTK 160 leads Amtrak #20(20) across Fishing Creek trestle, aka, Campbell Ave. trestle.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/21/2011  Upload Date: 3/22/2022 11:26:13 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 160(P42DC)
Views:  138   Comments: 0
Head end of deadhead move on the platform at Lynchburg
Title:  Head end of deadhead move on the platform at Lynchburg
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/10/2013  Upload Date: 10/10/2013 6:02:30 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 160(P42DC)
Views:  248   Comments: 0
Lite Amtrak units pass the rear of the deadhead excursion train
Title:  Lite Amtrak units pass the rear of the deadhead excursion train
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/15/2013  Upload Date: 10/16/2013 12:20:46 AM
Location:  Orange, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 160(P42DC)
Views:  217   Comments: 0
deadhead excursion train is back together and makes preparation to leave Orange for the trip on to Huntington.
Title:  deadhead excursion train is back together and makes preparation to leave Orange for the trip on to Huntington.
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/15/2013  Upload Date: 10/16/2013 12:26:55 AM
Location:  Orange, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 160(P42DC)
Views:  212   Comments: 0
NS train 228 passes the deadhead excursion train at Orange, VA.
Title:  NS train 228 passes the deadhead excursion train at Orange, VA.
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/15/2013  Upload Date: 10/16/2013 12:29:01 AM
Location:  Orange, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9523(C40-9W) AMTK 160(P42DC)
Views:  220   Comments: 0
The deadhead excursion train heads west on the Buckingham Branch at Lindsay
Title:  The deadhead excursion train heads west on the Buckingham Branch at Lindsay
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/15/2013  Upload Date: 10/16/2013 12:42:48 AM
Location:  Lindsay, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 160(P42DC)
Views:  308   Comments: 0
The deadhead excursion train passes the Crozet, VA, depot (now a library) on its way to Huntington, WV, and service on the New River Trains
Title:  The deadhead excursion train passes the Crozet, VA, depot (now a library) on its way to Huntington, WV, and service on the New River Trains
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/15/2013  Upload Date: 10/16/2013 12:44:27 AM
Location:  Crozet, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 160(P42DC)
Views:  281   Comments: 0
M of W hi-railer on #2 track closes in on Amtrak Crescent, train #20, making his station stop at "LYH" on Track #1
Title:  M of W hi-railer on #2 track closes in on Amtrak Crescent, train #20, making his station stop at "LYH" on Track #1
Description:  Walker on a segment of Lynchburg's fine trail system, the Kemper Station trail, takes in the scene.
Photo Date:  3/21/2022  Upload Date: 3/21/2022 3:26:20 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 160(P42DC)
Views:  179   Comments: 0
Amtrak #20 leaves Lynchburg and gets an enthusiastic wave from a trail walker
Title:  Amtrak #20 leaves Lynchburg and gets an enthusiastic wave from a trail walker
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/21/2022  Upload Date: 3/21/2022 3:30:32 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 160(P42DC)
Views:  229   Comments: 0
Amtrak Crescent, train #20, leaves Lynchburg and gets a wave from a trail walker
Title:  Amtrak Crescent, train #20, leaves Lynchburg and gets a wave from a trail walker
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/21/2022  Upload Date: 3/22/2022 11:28:26 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 160(P42DC) AMTK 172(P42DC)
Views:  213   Comments: 0
An on-time Amtrak Crescent, train #20, with Pepsi Can AMTK 160 leading crosses the Fishing Creek trestle
Title:  An on-time Amtrak Crescent, train #20, with Pepsi Can AMTK 160 leading crosses the Fishing Creek trestle
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/21/2022  Upload Date: 3/21/2022 3:24:18 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 160(P42DC)
Views:  236   Comments: 0
Train #20(20) with AMTK 160 leading crosses the Fishing Creek (Campbell Ave.) trestle.  Signals at Durmid in background.  Unused Watering Creek branch below.
Title:  Train #20(20) with AMTK 160 leading crosses the Fishing Creek (Campbell Ave.) trestle. Signals at Durmid in background. Unused Watering Creek branch below.
Description:  DURMID is a railroad-created name. In the 19th century it was the place where the Lynchburg & DURham crossed the Virginia MIDland.
Photo Date:  3/21/2022  Upload Date: 3/21/2022 3:20:16 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 160(P42DC)
Views:  188   Comments: 0
AMTK 160 surrounded by the signals at "CP Durmid".
Title:  AMTK 160 surrounded by the signals at "CP Durmid".
Description:  DURMID is a railroad-created name. In the 19th century it was the place where the Lynchburg & DURham crossed the Virginia MIDland.
Photo Date:  3/21/2022  Upload Date: 3/21/2022 3:18:06 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 160(P42DC)
Views:  184   Comments: 0
AMTK 160 on train 151 sits behind Kemper Street Station
Title:  AMTK 160 on train 151 sits behind Kemper Street Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/8/2022  Upload Date: 11/8/2022 8:51:25 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 160(P42DC)
Views:  92   Comments: 0
Going away shot of Pepsi can heritage unit 160 on train 151.  New stairs being constructed to the left.
Title:  Going away shot of Pepsi can heritage unit 160 on train 151. New stairs being constructed to the left.
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/8/2022  Upload Date: 11/8/2022 8:42:25 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 160(P42DC)
Views:  70   Comments: 0
AMTK 160, the Pepsi can unit, on train 151 arrives Lynchburg with drill apparatus on the platform, reportedly taking soil samples
Title:  AMTK 160, the Pepsi can unit, on train 151 arrives Lynchburg with drill apparatus on the platform, reportedly taking soil samples
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/8/2022  Upload Date: 11/8/2022 8:37:26 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 160(P42DC)
Views:  88   Comments: 0
Pepsi Can 160 takes train #20 away from Lynchburg
Title:  Pepsi Can 160 takes train #20 away from Lynchburg
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/28/2022  Upload Date: 11/28/2022 9:33:16 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 160(P42DC)
Views:  115   Comments: 1
Pepsi can 160 on train 20
Title:  Pepsi can 160 on train 20
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/28/2025  Upload Date: 1/30/2025 1:18:20 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 160(P42DC)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
Video capture of loco 161 on Regional 176 as seen from Bedford Ave.
Title:  Video capture of loco 161 on Regional 176 as seen from Bedford Ave.
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2021  Upload Date: 10/8/2021 7:58:23 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 161(P42DC)
Views:  139   Comments: 0
Amtrak Crescent leave Lynchburg
Title:  Amtrak Crescent leave Lynchburg
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/24/2017  Upload Date: 7/24/2017 4:29:45 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 198(P42DC) AMTK 164(P42DC) NS 6784(SD60M)
Views:  257   Comments: 0
Engine 169 and bad-ordered engine 16 are backed onto the Lynchburg Regional
Title:  Engine 169 and bad-ordered engine 16 are backed onto the Lynchburg Regional
Description:  169 taken off train #20 earlier in the morning as insurance, just in case 16 misbehaved again and had to be removed from train up the road
Photo Date:  7/4/2011  Upload Date: 7/4/2011 1:47:25 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 169(P42DC)
Views:  216   Comments: 0
Switch is lined to allow the Lynchburg Regional, train #156, access to the main line.
Title:  Switch is lined to allow the Lynchburg Regional, train #156, access to the main line.
Description:  Bad-ordered engine 16 is sandwiched in between 169 ahead and 72 behind
Photo Date:  7/4/2011  Upload Date: 7/4/2011 1:56:56 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 169(P42DC)
Views:  170   Comments: 0
Activity at Kemper Street Monday morning, July 24.
Title:  Activity at Kemper Street Monday morning, July 24.
Description:  connecting bus from Roanoke arrives with passengers for the Regional train (right). Amtrak Roanoke test train and NS research train make preparations to leave.
Photo Date:  7/17/2017  Upload Date: 7/24/2017 4:11:13 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 189(P42DC) NS 6784(SD60M) AMTK 171(P42DC)
Views:  282   Comments: 0
Busy scene at Kemper Street station.  Fuel truck has finished fueling the Amtrak test train
Title:  Busy scene at Kemper Street station. Fuel truck has finished fueling the Amtrak test train
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/24/2017  Upload Date: 7/24/2017 4:13:54 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 189(P42DC) NS 6784(SD60M) AMTK 171(P42DC)
Views:  285   Comments: 0
Lynchburg Regional pulls out of its storage track before making its back-up move to the station
Title:  Lynchburg Regional pulls out of its storage track before making its back-up move to the station
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/24/2017  Upload Date: 7/24/2017 4:18:14 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 171(P42DC)
Views:  251   Comments: 0
Lynchburg Regional (AMTK tr. 176) board passengers
Title:  Lynchburg Regional (AMTK tr. 176) board passengers
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/24/2017  Upload Date: 7/24/2017 4:22:29 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 171(P42DC)
Views:  228   Comments: 0
Lynburg Regional in the background boarding passengers.  Amtrak Roanoke test train and NS research train in foreground
Title:  Lynburg Regional in the background boarding passengers. Amtrak Roanoke test train and NS research train in foreground
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/24/2017  Upload Date: 7/24/2017 4:24:07 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 198(P42DC) NS 6784(SD60M) AMTK 171(P42DC)
Views:  366   Comments: 0
The Lynchburg NEC train, #176, follows #20 away from town
Title:  The Lynchburg NEC train, #176, follows #20 away from town
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/20/2010  Upload Date: 12/20/2010 4:34:41 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 174(P42DC)
Views:  218   Comments: 0
Phase VII P42 174 brings train 151 across the James River.  Lynchburg stop is five minutes away
Title:  Phase VII P42 174 brings train 151 across the James River. Lynchburg stop is five minutes away
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/19/2024  Upload Date: 2/19/2024 4:20:20 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 174(P42DC)
Views:  148   Comments: 0
Close up of Phase VII P42 #174 crossing the James River trestle with train 151 in tow
Title:  Close up of Phase VII P42 #174 crossing the James River trestle with train 151 in tow
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/19/2024  Upload Date: 2/19/2024 4:25:39 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 174(P42DC)
Views:  197   Comments: 0
Phase VII  P42 takes train 66 away from Lynchburg
Title:  Phase VII P42 takes train 66 away from Lynchburg
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/19/2024  Upload Date: 2/21/2024 7:36:16 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 174(P42DC)
Views:  132   Comments: 0
Amtrak NEC train 171 leaves Charlottesville the evening before Unit 184 failed at Lynchburg seconds after departure the next morning.
Title:  Amtrak NEC train 171 leaves Charlottesville the evening before Unit 184 failed at Lynchburg seconds after departure the next morning.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/19/2010  Upload Date: 7/22/2010 12:58:10 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 184(P42DC)
Views:  321   Comments: 0
Annulled Amtrak NEC train 176 with two NS units approaches the River Rd. crossing in Amherst County
Title:  Annulled Amtrak NEC train 176 with two NS units approaches the River Rd. crossing in Amherst County
Description:  Locomotive computer failure on Engine 184 forced cancellation of train. Passengers were bussed and train deadheaded to Washington with NS power.
Photo Date:  7/20/2010  Upload Date: 7/22/2010 1:30:09 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3540(B32-8) NS 3536(B32-8) AMTK 184(P42DC)
Views:  399   Comments: 2
Close up of Amtrak 184 on NEC Regional train 156 at Lynchburg
Title:  Close up of Amtrak 184 on NEC Regional train 156 at Lynchburg
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/23/2011 11:57:41 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 184(P42DC)
Views:  798   Comments: 0
Side view of Amtrak 184 on the Lynchburg Regional, train 156
Title:  Side view of Amtrak 184 on the Lynchburg Regional, train 156
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/23/2011 12:01:06 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 184(P42DC)
Views:  4257   Comments: 0
Amtrak 184 on train 156 two hours prior to departure from Lynchburg
Title:  Amtrak 184 on train 156 two hours prior to departure from Lynchburg
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/23/2011 11:55:22 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 184(P42DC)
Views:  2615   Comments: 0
Amtrak 184 on the Lynchburg Regional, train 156
Title:  Amtrak 184 on the Lynchburg Regional, train 156
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/23/2011 12:03:57 PM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 184(P42DC)
Views:  720   Comments: 0


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