Pictures taken in Lynchburg, VA

1/25/2025

	Pictures taken in Lynchburg, VA

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Curious passengers check out the two locomotives

Title:	Curious passengers check out the two locomotives
Description:
Photo Date:	5/25/2015 Upload Date: 5/25/2015 8:41:24 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 147(P42DC) NS 5033(GP38-2)
Views:	350 Comments: 2

NS 5033 heads north on #2 track.

Title:	NS 5033 heads north on #2 track.
Description:	At the end of double track at "Rivermont", two miles away, 5033 will be switched to #1 track to couple up to AMTK 147 on train 156
Photo Date:	5/25/2015 Upload Date: 5/25/2015 8:43:28 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NS 5033(GP38-2) AMTK 147(P42DC)
Views:	274 Comments: 0

Off goes 5033 northbound under Fifth Street. Will return shortly on the other main line track

Title:	Off goes 5033 northbound under Fifth Street. Will return shortly on the other main line track
Description:
Photo Date:	5/25/2015 Upload Date: 5/25/2015 8:46:23 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NS 5033(GP38-2)
Views:	353 Comments: 0

NS 5033 returns southbound on track #1

Title:	NS 5033 returns southbound on track #1
Description:
Photo Date:	5/25/2015 Upload Date: 5/25/2015 8:48:54 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NS 5033(GP38-2)
Views:	216 Comments: 0

Stranded passengers eagerly await the arrival of their rescue locomotive

Title:	Stranded passengers eagerly await the arrival of their rescue locomotive
Description:
Photo Date:	5/25/2015 Upload Date: 5/25/2015 8:50:51 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 147(P42DC)
Views:	165 Comments: 0

Mechanical forces and crew prepare to couple 5033 to the Lynchburg Regional

Title:	Mechanical forces and crew prepare to couple 5033 to the Lynchburg Regional
Description:
Photo Date:	5/25/2015 Upload Date: 5/25/2015 8:56:33 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 147(P42DC) NS 5033(GP38-2)
Views:	283 Comments: 0

Coupling is made.

Title:	Coupling is made.
Description:
Photo Date:	5/25/2015 Upload Date: 5/25/2015 8:59:50 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 147(P42DC)
Views:	169 Comments: 1

From a distance now, the curious watch the operation going on at the head end

Title:	From a distance now, the curious watch the operation going on at the head end
Description:
Photo Date:	5/25/2015 Upload Date: 5/25/2015 9:04:42 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NS 5033(GP38-2)
Views:	287 Comments: 4

NS train 24Q, the weekly baretable train, passes by Amtrak Regional 156

Title:	NS train 24Q, the weekly baretable train, passes by Amtrak Regional 156
Description:
Photo Date:	5/25/2015 Upload Date: 5/25/2015 9:09:19 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NS 8794(C40-9) NS 5033(GP38-2)
Views:	246 Comments: 1

The "bare tables" on baretable train 24Q at the north end of the Lynchburg, Kemper Street Station platform

Title:	The "bare tables" on baretable train 24Q at the north end of the Lynchburg, Kemper Street Station platform
Description:
Photo Date:	5/25/2015 Upload Date: 5/25/2015 9:11:32 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:	103 Comments: 0

The NS unit and Amtrak unit and baretable train 24Q

Title:	The NS unit and Amtrak unit and baretable train 24Q
Description:
Photo Date:	5/25/2015 Upload Date: 5/25/2015 9:13:31 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:	101 Comments: 0

Amtrak Regional train 156 finally gets underway about 2 1/4 hours late

Title:	Amtrak Regional train 156 finally gets underway about 2 1/4 hours late
Description:
Photo Date:	5/25/2015 Upload Date: 5/25/2015 9:19:45 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NS 5033(GP38-2)
Views:	301 Comments: 0

Amtrak mechanical supervisor gives me a thumbs up. "We're on our way!"

Title:	Amtrak mechanical supervisor gives me a thumbs up. "We're on our way!"
Description:
Photo Date:	5/25/2015 Upload Date: 5/25/2015 9:21:40 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NS 5033(GP38-2)
Views:	290 Comments: 1

The Lynchburg Regional leaves town, passing the rear of baretable train 24Q waiting at Rivermont for Amtrak to get out of the way

Title:	The Lynchburg Regional leaves town, passing the rear of baretable train 24Q waiting at Rivermont for Amtrak to get out of the way
Description:
Photo Date:	5/25/2015 Upload Date: 5/25/2015 9:24:56 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:	111 Comments: 0

The cab of NS 5033 and the rear of baretable train NS 24Q

Title:	The cab of NS 5033 and the rear of baretable train NS 24Q
Description:
Photo Date:	5/25/2015 Upload Date: 5/25/2015 9:16:19 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NS 5033(GP38-2)
Views:	253 Comments: 0

Research train as seen from 5th street

Title:	Research train as seen from 5th street
Description:	c. 2014 Greater Lynchburg Transit Company's transfer center is on the left. c. 1912 Kemper Street Station is on the right
Photo Date:	5/27/2015 Upload Date: 5/28/2015 7:56:03 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NS 2529(SD70)
Views:	184 Comments: 0

Head on shot of NS research train as viewed from 5th St.

Title:	Head on shot of NS research train as viewed from 5th St.
Description:
Photo Date:	5/27/2015 Upload Date: 5/28/2015 7:58:54 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NS 2529(SD70)
Views:	169 Comments: 1

Research train in the small "Amtrak" yard at Kemper St. Station

Title:	Research train in the small "Amtrak" yard at Kemper St. Station
Description:
Photo Date:	5/27/2015 Upload Date: 5/28/2015 8:01:21 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NS 2529(SD70)
Views:	120 Comments: 0

Fuel truck attends to research train's needs

Title:	Fuel truck attends to research train's needs
Description:
Photo Date:	5/27/2015 Upload Date: 5/28/2015 8:04:52 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NS 2529(SD70)
Views:	160 Comments: 3

Blue flag protection for the research train tied up for the night at Kemper St. Station

Title:	Blue flag protection for the research train tied up for the night at Kemper St. Station
Description:
Photo Date:	5/27/2015 Upload Date: 5/28/2015 8:06:44 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NS 2529(SD70)
Views:	153 Comments: 0

A view from the rear of NS research train

Title:	A view from the rear of NS research train
Description:
Photo Date:	5/27/2015 Upload Date: 5/28/2015 8:09:09 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:	184 Comments: 0

Research train from the rear and above. Looking north. Lynchburg City public works building is across the track

Title:	Research train from the rear and above. Looking north. Lynchburg City public works building is across the track
Description:
Photo Date:	5/27/2015 Upload Date: 5/28/2015 8:17:15 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:	224 Comments: 0

Close-up view of research train from the rear at dusk

Title:	Close-up view of research train from the rear at dusk
Description:
Photo Date:	5/27/2015 Upload Date: 5/28/2015 8:22:15 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NS 2529(SD70)
Views:	251 Comments: 0

Hi rail truck inspecting track ahead of 611's arrival

Title:	Hi rail truck inspecting track ahead of 611's arrival
Description:	Taken from the campus of Liberty University looking down on the new tunnel
Photo Date:	5/30/2015 Upload Date: 5/31/2015 8:49:37 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:	182 Comments: 0

611 crosses the entrance to L.U. and enters Montview Yard

Title:	611 crosses the entrance to L.U. and enters Montview Yard
Description:
Photo Date:	5/30/2015 Upload Date: 5/31/2015 8:51:46 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:	275 Comments: 1

611 crossing LU entrance at the south end of Montview Yard

Title:	611 crossing LU entrance at the south end of Montview Yard
Description:
Photo Date:	5/30/2015 Upload Date: 5/31/2015 8:53:36 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:	240 Comments: 0

The VERY small crowd of onlookers at our spot

Title:	The VERY small crowd of onlookers at our spot
Description:
Photo Date:	5/30/2015 Upload Date: 5/31/2015 8:55:27 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:	144 Comments: 0

Some of the cars in 611's consist

Title:	Some of the cars in 611's consist
Description:
Photo Date:	5/30/2015 Upload Date: 5/31/2015 8:56:40 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:	128 Comments: 0

NS business cars Pennsylvania and Buena Vista on the rear of 611's train

Title:	NS business cars Pennsylvania and Buena Vista on the rear of 611's train
Description:
Photo Date:	5/30/2015 Upload Date: 5/31/2015 8:57:57 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:	194 Comments: 0

The mob scene at River Ridge Mall that showed up to watch 611 go by

Title:	The mob scene at River Ridge Mall that showed up to watch 611 go by
Description:	The roof of Montview Tower is visible on the right
Photo Date:	5/30/2015 Upload Date: 5/31/2015 8:59:23 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:	155 Comments: 0

Crowd at the west leg of the wye at Kinney Yard as 611 comes into view

Title:	Crowd at the west leg of the wye at Kinney Yard as 611 comes into view
Description:	Railroad special agents were very accommodating to the public UNLESS you dared to cross the track!!!
Photo Date:	5/30/2015 Upload Date: 5/31/2015 9:01:41 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:	246 Comments: 0

A little boy is fascinated by the 611

Title:	A little boy is fascinated by the 611
Description:	Come to think of it... a whole generation has matured since 611 was retired the second time in 1994
Photo Date:	5/30/2015 Upload Date: 5/31/2015 9:04:30 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:	269 Comments: 1

Worm's eye view of 611 on the west leg of the wye at Kinney Yard

Title:	Worm's eye view of 611 on the west leg of the wye at Kinney Yard
Description:	Engine took on water from nearby hydrant here
Photo Date:	5/30/2015 Upload Date: 5/31/2015 9:06:55 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:	297 Comments: 3

611's running gear up close

Title:	611's running gear up close
Description:
Photo Date:	5/30/2015 Upload Date: 5/31/2015 9:13:17 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:	184 Comments: 0

Crowd at Woodall Rd. station, west leg of the wy[ at the west end of Kinney Yard.

Title:	Crowd at Woodall Rd. station, west leg of the wy[ at the west end of Kinney Yard.
Description:	Building behind 611 was N&W's passenger station from the time N&W left Union Station in downtown Lynchburg in December 1964 until N&W service ended with the advent of Amtrak May 1, 1971. Amtrak's Mountaineer and Hilltopper stopped here. March 25, 1975 - Sep. 30, 1979.
Photo Date:	5/30/2015 Upload Date: 5/31/2015 4:29:08 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:	343 Comments: 0

Crowds on both sides of track as 611 takes on water at the end of Woodall Rd.

Title:	Crowds on both sides of track as 611 takes on water at the end of Woodall Rd.
Description:
Photo Date:	5/30/2015 Upload Date: 5/31/2015 4:47:35 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:	178 Comments: 0

Cab of 611 with the infamous "Spirit of Roanoke" decal in place

Title:	Cab of 611 with the infamous "Spirit of Roanoke" decal in place
Description:
Photo Date:	5/30/2015 Upload Date: 5/31/2015 4:50:07 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:	727 Comments: 0

The parking lot at the end of Woodall Rd. and 611 and train

Title:	The parking lot at the end of Woodall Rd. and 611 and train
Description:
Photo Date:	5/30/2015 Upload Date: 5/31/2015 4:54:15 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:	272 Comments: 0

Ash pan is cleaned. CPL signal at west leg of the wye is lined for the move to Roanoke

Title:	Ash pan is cleaned. CPL signal at west leg of the wye is lined for the move to Roanoke
Description:
Photo Date:	5/30/2015 Upload Date: 5/31/2015 4:57:07 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:	247 Comments: 0

Helicopter that shadowed the 611's move seen overhead. Railroad publicist no doubt

Title:	Helicopter that shadowed the 611's move seen overhead. Railroad publicist no doubt
Description:
Photo Date:	5/30/2015 Upload Date: 5/31/2015 5:00:04 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:	171 Comments: 0

At 3:00 p.m. 611 and train leave Lynchburg for Roanoke and the big welcome awaiting it there

Title:	At 3:00 p.m. 611 and train leave Lynchburg for Roanoke and the big welcome awaiting it there
Description:
Photo Date:	5/30/2015 Upload Date: 5/31/2015 5:03:43 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:	217 Comments: 0

NS 7 "Pennsylvania" and NS 23 "Buena Vista" bring up the rear of the 611's train, which, by the way, NS had symbolled as 957.

Title:	NS 7 "Pennsylvania" and NS 23 "Buena Vista" bring up the rear of the 611's train, which, by the way, NS had symbolled as 957.
Description:
Photo Date:	5/30/2015 Upload Date: 5/31/2015 5:56:14 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:	360 Comments: 0

611 into Lynchburg

Title:	611 into Lynchburg
Description:	Pulling into Lynchburg to pick up passengers for the first arrival into Roanoke from Spencer
Photo Date:	5/30/2015 Upload Date: 11/27/2017 9:54:03 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	Nick Keller
Categories:	Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:	NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:	287 Comments: 0

NS 3355

Title:	NS 3355
Description:	A pair of NS SD40-2s idle with their train.
Photo Date:	5/30/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 8:10:53 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	Ken Ramp JR
Categories:	Yard
Locomotives:	NS 3355(SD40-2) NS 3273(SD40-2)
Views:	248 Comments: 0

NS 2529

Title:	NS 2529
Description:	NS 2529 sits with a geometry train and next to a high and wide load.
Photo Date:	5/30/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 8:12:33 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	Ken Ramp JR
Categories:	Yard
Locomotives:	NS 2529(SD70)
Views:	160 Comments: 0

NS 2529

Title:	NS 2529
Description:
Photo Date:	5/30/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 8:14:43 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	Ken Ramp JR
Categories:	Roster,Yard
Locomotives:	NS 2529(SD70)
Views:	137 Comments: 1

NS 555761

Title:	NS 555761
Description:
Photo Date:	5/30/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 8:16:38 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	Ken Ramp JR
Categories:	RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives:	NS 5033(GP38-2)
Views:	288 Comments: 0

"High and Wide"

Title:	"High and Wide"
Description:	A high and wide load sits in the yard at Lynchburg.
Photo Date:	5/30/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 8:19:06 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	Ken Ramp JR
Categories:	RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives:	NS 5033(GP38-2)
Views:	406 Comments: 0

N&W 611

Title:	N&W 611
Description:	N&W 611 arriving at Lynchburg.
Photo Date:	5/30/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 7:39:02 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	Ken Ramp JR
Categories:	Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:	NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:	139 Comments: 0

N&W 611

Title:	N&W 611
Description:
Photo Date:	5/30/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 7:40:38 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	Ken Ramp JR
Categories:	Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:	NW 611(4-8-4)
Views:	146 Comments: 0

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