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Train 176 in its storage track. Track panels and M of W equipment are ready |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 12:54:41 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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AMTK 203(P42DC) |
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another view of track panels and train 176 |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 12:58:14 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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AMTK 203(P42DC) |
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Work on switch replacement could not start until train 176 had left town |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:00:19 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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AMTK 203(P42DC) |
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Passengers for train 176 wait on the platform at Kemper St Sta |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:06:00 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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north end of Kemper St Station and people on the platform for train 176 |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:07:59 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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View of train 176 from the rear looking into the yard with NS MofW forces gathered |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:10:04 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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close up of NS MofW in the Lynchburg Amtrak yard |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:12:23 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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129 Comments: 0 |
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Train 176 pulls from storage track onto the main line and will then make a reverse move toward the station to board |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:14:23 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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141 Comments: 0 |
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Conductor on rear of train 176 protects back up move to the station and the people gather |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:17:12 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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The passengers for train 176 head for open doors to board |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:20:32 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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104 Comments: 0 |
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Baording train 176 under the "Welcome to Lynchburg" sign |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:22:19 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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Train 176 is about ready to leave Lynchburg |
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Once train has left the station work to replace the main line switch can begin |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:24:05 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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AMTK 203(P42DC) |
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169 Comments: 0 |
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Train 176 finally pulls from the Lynchburg station |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:27:01 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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AMTK 203(P42DC) |
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135 Comments: 0 |
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Train 176 is out of the picture now as the small NS MofW army begins its switch replacement task |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:28:56 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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AMTK 203(P42DC) |
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148 Comments: 0 |
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Taking mneasurment in preparation for the first cut to begin removal |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:31:58 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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Beginning the dismantling of the old switch |
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Old switch will be cut into three pieces for removal |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:34:04 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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159 Comments: 1 |
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Cutting through the second rail north of the frog of old switch |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:36:56 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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120 Comments: 0 |
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Cutting rail ahead of the old switch points while signal gang disconnects interlocking connections |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:42:24 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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117 Comments: 0 |
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The sparks fly as rail is cut while switch points are disassembled |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:44:57 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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106 Comments: 0 |
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More sparks fly as the other rail ahead of the switch points is cut |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:47:32 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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102 Comments: 0 |
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Cutting the bolts off the time lock box |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:49:59 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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124 Comments: 0 |
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Time lock mechanism is carried off |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:52:41 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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101 Comments: 0 |
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A more precise cut is needed where the new switch frog panel will mate with existing main line rail. |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:54:43 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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130 Comments: 0 |
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Another rail is cut with the track saw |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:57:34 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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90 Comments: 0 |
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Dozer snaps any lingering metal from torch cuts that may be holding the pieces together |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:59:50 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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141 Comments: 0 |
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A gem of a crane lifts the old switch points |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:02:23 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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238 Comments: 0 |
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Old switch points are carried off as excavator cleans up the mess left behind |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:05:09 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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178 Comments: 0 |
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Gap in the track where the old switch points once were |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:07:20 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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110 Comments: 0 |
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NW 514891 lifts the middle section of the old switch |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:09:25 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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164 Comments: 0 |
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Mid section of old switch is taken away as excavator begins prep for new sections |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:11:53 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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123 Comments: 0 |
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Dozer lifts frog section of old switch prior to its removal |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:16:45 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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146 Comments: 0 |
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Frog portion of old switch is lifted off the ground |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:18:43 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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133 Comments: 0 |
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All of the old switch at MP 172.2 is gone |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:21:07 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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108 Comments: 0 |
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The new frog section is delivered while the dozer continues to grade the roadbed |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:23:31 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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168 Comments: 0 |
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NS train 213 roars past the work site |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:26:15 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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NS 8409(C40-8W) NS 9240(C40-9W) |
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195 Comments: 0 |
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FedEx trailer on NS train 213 passes the worksite |
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Signal Department is excavating very carefully for the cable that interlocks the switch with the signal system |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:29:32 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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Rear of NS train 213 passes the work site. |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:32:40 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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115 Comments: 0 |
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New frog section is lowered into place |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:34:49 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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149 Comments: 0 |
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New frog section is eased into place |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:37:05 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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119 Comments: 0 |
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New frog is being attached to existing main line rail |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:39:18 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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Middle section of new switch is lowered into place. |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:41:38 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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127 Comments: 0 |
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Middle section of new switch is mated to the frog section |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:44:44 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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122 Comments: 0 |
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This was quite a surprise! CN trio northbound on NS 12R passing the work site |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:47:00 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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CN 8021(SD70M-2) |
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CN units on NS train 12R are a blur as they roar underneath 5th Street |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:49:28 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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CN 8021(SD70M-2) |
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NS train 12R's cars speed past the work site |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:52:43 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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Sliding missing crosstie under the switch |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 7:41:24 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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Tie lifted up against bottom of rail to be spiked |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 7:43:36 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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Taking a measurement to make sure new switch point section will fit |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 7:46:57 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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Dumping ballast on new portions of new switch |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 7:50:51 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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The ballast-dumping procedure continues |
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7/13/2011 Upload Date: 7/15/2011 7:54:38 AM |
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Lynchburg, VA |
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G. R. Harper |
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173 Comments: 0 |
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