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By:Rick Tufts
Dates:6/14/2009 - 6/14/2009
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Crew car
Title:  Crew car
Description:  CSX MoW crew car is attached to some type of MoW equipment in Hamlet.
Photo Date:  1/20/2006  Upload Date: 1/20/2006 5:32:34 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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HT-C trucks
Title:  HT-C trucks
Description:  An unusal set or not as common a set of HT-C trucks on CSX 8335.
Photo Date:  1/20/2006  Upload Date: 1/20/2006 5:33:14 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Views:  319   Comments: 1
CSX 8721
Title:  CSX 8721
Description:  A light motor move runs through "Avindale" on the way to the Vulcan Industries spur.
Photo Date:  1/20/2006  Upload Date: 1/20/2006 5:28:54 PM
Location:  Rockingham, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Locomotives:  CSX 8721(SD60)
Views:  512   Comments: 1
Mobile Welder
Title:  Mobile Welder
Description:  A Holland Mobile Welder sits on the office car track in Hamlet. This is part of the CSX MoW equipment being serviced on this siding
Photo Date:  1/20/2006  Upload Date: 1/20/2006 5:32:04 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Views:  291   Comments: 0
New spike driver
Title:  New spike driver
Description:  A brand new CSX spike driver sits on the office car track. In the lime green ben on the rear of this machine; where the CSX letters are, is full of thousands of brand new cross tie spikes. If you look in front of the window, there is a black rail system going to the ground at an angle. This has the spikes that come from the rear, through the cab and down to the driver head. You can see the grey tops of the spike in this rail system.
Photo Date:  1/20/2006  Upload Date: 1/20/2006 5:30:06 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Views:  243   Comments: 0
New rail anchor machine
Title:  New rail anchor machine
Description:  This is a brand new rail anchor machine, sitting on the office car track in Hamlet NC.
Photo Date:  1/20/2006  Upload Date: 1/20/2006 5:30:25 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Views:  248   Comments: 0
Unknown MoW
Title:  Unknown MoW
Description:  I'm not sure what this piece of equipment does. Anyone have an idea? It is new as well.
Photo Date:  1/20/2006  Upload Date: 1/20/2006 5:30:46 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Views:  254   Comments: 1
Unknown
Title:  Unknown
Description:  Thisis another piece that I have no clue of what it does. If you look on the front of this machine, there are two large tanks. One in front of the other. Anyone have a clue ?
Photo Date:  1/20/2006  Upload Date: 1/20/2006 5:31:09 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Views:  245   Comments: 1
Narrow gauge
Title:  Narrow gauge
Description:  This motor has been to Hamlet a long time ago. I was told back then, it was a trial type locomotive with parts from Alco and EMD.
Photo Date:  1/20/2006  Upload Date: 1/20/2006 5:32:53 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
Categories:  Yard
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Views:  595   Comments: 1
P signal
Title:  P signal
Description:  I was told that this is a Permissive signal ? A train can pass this red signal, but when the smaller light is lit, they must operate by it on its signal indication.
Photo Date:  1/20/2006  Upload Date: 1/20/2006 5:29:17 PM
Location:  Rockingham, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Views:  336   Comments: 2
Rusting away
Title:  Rusting away
Description:  This GP10 has been sitting just outside of Hamlet for many years now. It looks ok from a distance, but no telling what it is like up close. This is on a spur, just of the CSX Rockingham Branch in Hamlet NC.
Photo Date:  1/20/2006  Upload Date: 1/20/2006 5:29:47 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Views:  481   Comments: 1
Q-662
Title:  Q-662
Description:  CSX 8435 leads Q-662 glides on new rail laid on track to in Hamlet. The old rail is seen in the foreground and has been cut into 39 foot sticks.
Photo Date:  1/27/2006  Upload Date: 1/26/2006 5:40:02 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Locomotives:  CSX 8435(SD40-2)
Views:  407   Comments: 1
MoW crew bus
Title:  MoW crew bus
Description:  A Danella MoW crew bus sits in the sun while crews are busy installing new ties and rail in Hamlet.
Photo Date:  1/27/2006  Upload Date: 1/26/2006 5:39:00 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Views:  286   Comments: 0
No CSXT reporting marks
Title:  No CSXT reporting marks
Description:  An SCL sand service hopper leaves Hamlet on Q-667.
Photo Date:  1/27/2006  Upload Date: 1/26/2006 5:38:07 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  278   Comments: 0
New switch ties for Hamlet.
Title:  New switch ties for Hamlet.
Description:  Seen here, are crews installing new switch ties. This is the East / West connection switch. This crew does only switch ties as the T&S gang is between Hamlet and Gibson installing main line ties working their way towards Hamlet.
Photo Date:  1/27/2006  Upload Date: 1/26/2006 5:39:36 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Views:  287   Comments: 0
Upper Marion and Plymouth
Title:  Upper Marion and Plymouth
Description:  Barely seen are the old reporting marks on this coal hopper. The Upper Merion and Plymouth is seen in Hamlet.
Photo Date:  1/27/2006  Upload Date: 1/26/2006 5:38:41 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Views:  245   Comments: 0
Amtrak 171 leaves Hamlet
Title:  Amtrak 171 leaves Hamlet
Description:  Amtrak 171 is around 15 hours or so late, due to all the snow in New York. After he left Hamlet, heading South, there were piles of snow that had dropped off the underside of the cars as people boarded.
Photo Date:  2/13/2006  Upload Date: 2/13/2006 9:25:15 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Locomotives:  AMTK 171(P42DC)
Views:  588   Comments: 2
CSX 5114
Title:  CSX 5114
Description:  CSX 5114 along with the 4750; cross the diamond in Hamlet. The depot casts a long shadow as the pass.
Photo Date:  2/13/2006  Upload Date: 2/13/2006 9:25:34 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Locomotives:  CSX 5114(AC44CW)
Views:  452   Comments: 1
7682
Title:  7682
Description:  Q-616 rolls in to Hamlet on new 141 pound welded rail, new ties and a crip February afternoon.
Photo Date:  2/13/2006  Upload Date: 2/13/2006 9:22:02 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Locomotives:  CSX 7682(C40-8W)
Views:  360   Comments: 1
7777
Title:  7777
Description:  CSX 7777 sits on the siding in Hoffman NC. This is G-984 that is bound for ACWR crews in Aberdeen NC.
Photo Date:  2/13/2006  Upload Date: 2/13/2006 9:21:16 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Locomotives:  CSX 7777(C40-8W)
Views:  499   Comments: 1
ACL signal lock
Title:  ACL signal lock
Description:  This ACL signal lock guards the ACL signal tower at the Selma NC diamond.
Photo Date:  2/13/2006  Upload Date: 2/13/2006 9:21:39 PM
Location:  Selma, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  390   Comments: 0
Amtrak
Title:  Amtrak
Description:  Amtrak 171 prepares to stop and load a new crew and passengers in Hamlet. The beautiful depot in the background stands tall.
Photo Date:  2/13/2006  Upload Date: 2/13/2006 9:23:54 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Locomotives:  AMTK 171(P42DC)
Views:  653   Comments: 0
Black River 820
Title:  Black River 820
Description:  The Black River 820 butthead sits in the ready field in Hamlet. Not sure where it is headed though.
Photo Date:  2/13/2006  Upload Date: 2/13/2006 9:25:54 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Locomotives:  BRW 820(NW2)
Views:  617   Comments: 2
Crew change
Title:  Crew change
Description:  Fresh crews board Amtrak 171 in Hamlet
Photo Date:  2/13/2006  Upload Date: 2/13/2006 9:24:26 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Locomotives:  AMTK 171(P42DC)
Views:  836   Comments: 2
L&N coal hopper
Title:  L&N coal hopper
Description:  L&N 522299 coal hopper rolls in to Hamlet.
Photo Date:  2/13/2006  Upload Date: 2/13/2006 9:23:10 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  2649   Comments: 0
Old diner
Title:  Old diner
Description:  The old version of Amtrak. The 8511 diner car is in the consist but is outclassed by newer cars on either end.
Photo Date:  2/13/2006  Upload Date: 2/13/2006 9:24:56 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Views:  401   Comments: 2
SBD
Title:  SBD
Description:  An SBD / CSX coal hopper rides in to Hamlet on Q-616.
Photo Date:  2/13/2006  Upload Date: 2/13/2006 9:22:28 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  262   Comments: 1
Q-438
Title:  Q-438
Description:  CSX 5299 leads Q-438 out of Hamlet on a rainy February 18th. You can see all the track work that has been going on right in this general area, and is finally coming to a close.
Photo Date:  2/18/2006  Upload Date: 2/18/2006 9:47:21 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Locomotives:  CSX 5299(ES44DC)
Views:  392   Comments: 1
Camp McKall
Title:  Camp McKall
Description:  CEFX 1010 leads Raleigh to Hamlet local through the US Army's Special Forces training camp on the way North to Raleigh.
Photo Date:  2/18/2006  Upload Date: 2/18/2006 9:48:12 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Locomotives:  CEFX 1010(AC44CW)
Views:  505   Comments: 1
F-742
Title:  F-742
Description:  CEFX just got a clear signal near Hoffman NC and is struggeling up the grade on the way to Aberdeen.
Photo Date:  2/18/2006  Upload Date: 2/18/2006 9:48:50 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Locomotives:  CEFX 1010(AC44CW)
Views:  414   Comments: 1
Crowded work space
Title:  Crowded work space
Description:  CSX MoW crews are surrounded by moving freights. F-768 rolls in on the left and Q-492 on the right. This is at Hamlet Avenue crossing where crews are trying to finish up the track work in this area.
Photo Date:  2/18/2006  Upload Date: 2/18/2006 9:49:15 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Views:  315   Comments: 0
Loram
Title:  Loram
Description:  Seen in the Office Car track in Hamlet, is the Loram ballast clearner consist. The Hamlet depot is on the far left of this picture.
Photo Date:  2/18/2006  Upload Date: 2/18/2006 9:49:59 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Views:  233   Comments: 0
CSX 321
Title:  CSX 321
Description:  ACWR train 600 prepares to haul loaded grain cars up to Perdue Farms. This is taken at the old Hazardous Materials Waste Site crossing in Aberdeen NC.
Photo Date:  3/3/2006  Upload Date: 3/3/2006 9:00:40 PM
Location:  Aberdeen, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Locomotives:  CSX 321(AC44CW)
Views:  459   Comments: 1
Head to head
Title:  Head to head
Description:  Q-667 tries to leave Hamlet, bound for Monroe NC. In front of him is E 145, a loaded caol train under the hospital bridge.
Photo Date:  3/3/2006  Upload Date: 3/3/2006 9:02:19 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Locomotives:  UP 3955(SD70M)
Views:  396   Comments: 2
HLCX 8160
Title:  HLCX 8160
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/3/2006  Upload Date: 3/3/2006 9:02:46 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Locomotives:  HLCX 8160(SD40-2)
Views:  370   Comments: 0
BNSF 7761
Title:  BNSF 7761
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/3/2006  Upload Date: 3/8/2006 5:26:17 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Locomotives:  BNSF 7761(ES44DC)
Views:  401   Comments: 0
Chessie boxcar
Title:  Chessie boxcar
Description:  A faded Chessie boxcar rolls out on Q-667.
Photo Date:  3/3/2006  Upload Date: 3/3/2006 9:05:35 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  288   Comments: 1
Rocks and dust fly
Title:  Rocks and dust fly
Description:  Rocks and dust are flying out as the Kershaw ballst regulator sweeps in the ballast dumped by the backhoe in the foreground. The short train in the right of this picture is F-720 and has been sitting at this same spot for 2 hours.
Photo Date:  3/3/2006  Upload Date: 3/3/2006 9:01:49 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Views:  287   Comments: 0
UP 8419, SD70ACe
Title:  UP 8419, SD70ACe
Description:  A new UP SD70ACe sits in the ready field in Hamlet, as crews get ready to move it towards the makeup yard.
Photo Date:  3/3/2006  Upload Date: 3/8/2006 5:26:49 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Locomotives:  UP 8419(SD70ACe)
Views:  580   Comments: 0
Entering the Watts Block
Title:  Entering the Watts Block
Description:  ACWR train 600 is testing the brakes before leaving Summitt Siding and entering the Watts Block. Notice the last motor in this consist is ACWR 1721...a little GP16 with all of these brutes.
Photo Date:  3/3/2006  Upload Date: 3/3/2006 9:01:15 PM
Location:  Aberdeen, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Locomotives:  CSX 321(AC44CW)
Views:  651   Comments: 1
CN&W 8701
Title:  CN&W 8701
Description:  A rare motor in North Carolina. This CN&W leads Q 667 out of Hamlet, heading for Atlanta.
Photo Date:  3/8/2006  Upload Date: 3/8/2006 5:27:48 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Locomotives:  CNW 8701(C44-9W)
Views:  763   Comments: 2
A chop topped 471
Title:  A chop topped 471
Description:  CSX 471 sits in Hamlet on a flatcat that, according to the shope general foreman is costing CSX $1,000 a day to sit there. This was involved in a head-on collision with another coal train in Boykin Va. The shop foreman says it is either going to Waycross or Pregress Rail in Patterson Georgia.
Photo Date:  3/8/2006  Upload Date: 3/8/2006 5:28:14 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Locomotives:  CSX 471(AC44CW)
Views:  1116   Comments: 3
CSX 4827`
Title:  CSX 4827`
Description:  Q-400 finally gets the green light to head North to Rocky Mount.
Photo Date:  3/8/2006  Upload Date: 3/8/2006 5:27:27 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Locomotives:  CSX 4827(SD70MAC)
Views:  494   Comments: 1
White faced BNSF
Title:  White faced BNSF
Description:  A somewhat of a rare site, at least here in Hamlet, sits a white faced BNSF SD40-2.
Photo Date:  3/11/2006  Upload Date: 3/11/2006 7:21:54 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Locomotives:  BNSF 7812(SD40-2)
Views:  493   Comments: 1
Lone GP40-2
Title:  Lone GP40-2
Description:  The 4407 sits in Hamlet after powering the Jordan spreader on the Monroe (NC) sub. The spreader is on a side track out of view.
Photo Date:  3/11/2006  Upload Date: 3/11/2006 7:22:38 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Locomotives:  CSX 4407(GP40-2)
Views:  525   Comments: 1
Cresting the hill
Title:  Cresting the hill
Description:  CSX 7682, followed by CSX 9005 crest ACWR MP50 with an empty Perdue Farms grain train.
Photo Date:  3/16/2006  Upload Date: 3/16/2006 10:30:29 AM
Location:  Pinehurst, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Locomotives:  CSX 7682(C40-8W)
Views:  342   Comments: 1
Hilly ride
Title:  Hilly ride
Description:  ACWR train 600 with CSX power prepares to crest MP50 in Pinehurst NC. As you can see in this far away picture, ACWR crews have their hands full with all the hills on the Sandhills Sub.
Photo Date:  3/16/2006  Upload Date: 3/16/2006 10:30:03 AM
Location:  Pinehurst, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Locomotives:  CSX 7682(C40-8W)
Views:  593   Comments: 1
Same picture, different setting
Title:  Same picture, different setting
Description:  This is the same picture, but at a different setting. Couldn't figure out which I liked better, so I posted them both.
Photo Date:  3/17/2006  Upload Date: 3/14/2006 7:37:35 PM
Location:  Pinehurst, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Locomotives:  ACWR 703(GP40-2LW)
Views:  561   Comments: 0
CSX 1188
Title:  CSX 1188
Description:  The little CSX butthead is among giants on the way out Q-400. It is a little worse for wear and is in need of a good paintjob.
Photo Date:  3/20/2006  Upload Date: 3/19/2006 7:18:24 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Locomotives:  CSX 1188(MP15AC)
Views:  838   Comments: 2
Clean GP38-2
Title:  Clean GP38-2
Description:  CSX 2772 sits out in the ready field in Hamlet. Does anyone know the heritage of this motor ?
Photo Date:  3/20/2006  Upload Date: 3/19/2006 7:17:53 PM
Location:  Hamlet, NC
Author:  Rick Tufts
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Locomotives:  CSX 2772(GP38-2)
Views:  353   Comments: 3


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