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| Title: |
Gliding Into Town |
| Description: |
CSX train Q303 glides into town on an approach signal behind the CSXT 164. |
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5/21/2011 Upload Date: 5/22/2011 7:30:06 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Dennis Shafer |
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CSX 164(AC44CW) |
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101 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
An Evening Eastbound |
| Description: |
CSX engine 5337 leads an eastbound grain train in the fading evening light at Charleston. |
| Photo Date: |
5/21/2011 Upload Date: 5/22/2011 7:05:13 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Dennis Shafer |
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CSX 5337(ES40DC) |
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218 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CSXT Power |
| Description: |
CSXT 2649 ex-L&N 4143 and CSXT 1172 ex-SCL sits at the roundhouse in Charleston, WV. |
| Photo Date: |
7/17/2011 Upload Date: 12/5/2011 3:00:10 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Doug Wooten |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 1172(MP15AC) |
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373 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CSX 1172 |
| Description: |
A CSX local head back to South Charleston yard. |
| Photo Date: |
7/29/2011 Upload Date: 10/27/2011 10:05:40 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Travis Giles |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 1172(MP15AC) |
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366 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
T224 East At Charlietown |
| Description: |
CSXT 7601 leads the the T224 past the Amtrak station at Charleston. |
| Photo Date: |
8/10/2011 Upload Date: 8/18/2011 12:28:39 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Dennis Shafer |
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CSX 7601(C40-8) |
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135 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
T693 At Charlie Town |
| Description: |
CSXT 7688 leads the T693 eastbound past the Amtrak Station at Charleston. |
| Photo Date: |
8/10/2011 Upload Date: 8/18/2011 12:46:12 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Dennis Shafer |
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| Locomotives: |
CSX 7688(C40-8W) |
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125 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Harsco Ginder |
| Description: |
Harsco's small rail grinder works on the subdivision grinding only crossings and crossovers. |
| Photo Date: |
9/13/2011 Upload Date: 10/27/2011 10:05:32 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Travis Giles |
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Action |
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103 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Derailment |
| Description: |
The busy Russell yard has forced the crew to wait and die on the main while waiting to get into the yard.. |
| Photo Date: |
10/5/2011 Upload Date: 10/27/2011 10:05:48 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Travis Giles |
| Categories: |
Wreck |
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142 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Derailment |
| Description: |
Derailment |
| Photo Date: |
10/5/2011 Upload Date: 10/27/2011 10:05:58 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Travis Giles |
| Categories: |
Wreck |
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191 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Derailment |
| Description: |
A Charleston police officer takes his report of the derailment. |
| Photo Date: |
10/5/2011 Upload Date: 10/27/2011 10:06:08 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Travis Giles |
| Categories: |
Wreck |
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160 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Derailment |
| Description: |
Derailment |
| Photo Date: |
10/5/2011 Upload Date: 10/27/2011 10:06:20 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Travis Giles |
| Categories: |
Wreck |
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133 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
A Caboose |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
10/28/2011 Upload Date: 12/6/2011 10:55:32 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
BOB WICKES |
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186 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Coffee Break |
| Description: |
The crew on Amtrak train 50, the eastbound Cardinal, take a coffee break while waiting for passengers to board |
| Photo Date: |
2/3/2012 Upload Date: 2/4/2012 8:45:55 AM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Dennis Shafer |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
AMTK 146(P42DC) |
| Views: |
157 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
RG 318 |
| Description: |
Loram rail grinder make one of it's two annual visits. |
| Photo Date: |
3/28/2012 Upload Date: 8/22/2012 5:01:37 AM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Travis Giles |
| Categories: |
Action |
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118 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Empty at the depot |
| Description: |
Empty coal train heading west through Charleston being led by a set of SD40-2s. |
| Photo Date: |
4/6/2012 Upload Date: 4/7/2012 9:30:53 AM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Dennis Shafer |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CSX 8406(SD40-2) |
| Views: |
109 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CSX 1325 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
5/27/2012 Upload Date: 5/27/2012 7:55:32 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Trey Holland |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CSX 1325(3GS21B) |
| Views: |
557 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
JDNX 201 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
5/27/2012 Upload Date: 5/27/2012 7:55:39 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Trey Holland |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
JDNX 201(SW9) |
| Views: |
294 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CSX 1325 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
5/27/2012 Upload Date: 5/27/2012 7:55:46 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Trey Holland |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CSX 1325(3GS21B) |
| Views: |
197 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Amtrak 172 |
| Description: |
The Cardinal makes track speed as it heads for it's next stop at Montgomery. |
| Photo Date: |
8/26/2012 Upload Date: 12/11/2012 4:32:09 AM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Travis Giles |
| Categories: |
Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 172(P42DC) |
| Views: |
111 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
First Eastbound of the Day |
| Description: |
The first eastbound of the day as 271 leads a loaded coal train past the Amtrak station. |
| Photo Date: |
9/23/2012 Upload Date: 10/28/2012 7:55:32 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Dennis Shafer |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CSX 271(AC44CW) |
| Views: |
110 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Ducking Under |
| Description: |
CSXT 274 leads the U160-22 as it is about to duck under the pedestrian bridge next to the South Side Bridge. |
| Photo Date: |
9/23/2012 Upload Date: 10/28/2012 7:55:42 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Dennis Shafer |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CSX 274(AC44CW) |
| Views: |
116 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Big Six at the Depot |
| Description: |
AC60CW "Big Six" #640 leads a westbound empty through the Amtrak station. |
| Photo Date: |
9/23/2012 Upload Date: 10/28/2012 7:55:49 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Dennis Shafer |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CSX 640(AC60CW) |
| Views: |
102 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Last Train At Charleston |
| Description: |
It is the last train of the day as L135 heads west through town. |
| Photo Date: |
10/1/2012 Upload Date: 10/28/2012 7:54:41 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Dennis Shafer |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CSX 5429(ES40DC) |
| Views: |
188 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Empty Ballast At Charleston |
| Description: |
NS train 92W heads south through Charleston with an empty Herzog ballast train in tow. |
| Photo Date: |
10/13/2012 Upload Date: 10/28/2012 7:55:15 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Dennis Shafer |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 9308(C40-9W) |
| Views: |
127 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
A 40E At Charleston |
| Description: |
SD40E trailing on the 92W |
| Photo Date: |
10/13/2012 Upload Date: 10/28/2012 7:55:24 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Dennis Shafer |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
NS 6345(SD40E) |
| Views: |
288 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"The Cardinal Has Arrived!" |
| Description: |
All heads turn toward the approaching Amtrak Cardinal at the Charleston, WV, station. |
| Photo Date: |
10/17/2012 Upload Date: 12/2/2012 6:42:39 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action |
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88 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
AMTK 172 |
| Description: |
Heading up the eastbound Cardinal, AMTK 172 slowly comes to a stop at the Charleston station is early morning. |
| Photo Date: |
10/17/2012 Upload Date: 12/2/2012 6:42:45 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 172(P42DC) |
| Views: |
96 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
AMTK 172 |
| Description: |
Showing light wear on the blue and silver face, AMTK 172 waits while passengers board. |
| Photo Date: |
10/17/2012 Upload Date: 12/2/2012 6:42:51 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action |
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52 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Close up of GE label on AMTK 172 |
| Description: |
For those who are interested in builder plates and info |
| Photo Date: |
10/17/2012 Upload Date: 12/2/2012 6:43:02 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 172(P42DC) |
| Views: |
110 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Open Up!" |
| Description: |
Almost before the train came to a stop, the station baggage handler was standing by the baggage car knocking. |
| Photo Date: |
10/17/2012 Upload Date: 12/2/2012 6:43:07 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action |
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68 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Open UP!" |
| Description: |
Almost before the train came to a stop, the baggage handler was knocking on the baggage car door, ready to take care of the luggage that needed to be moved. |
| Photo Date: |
10/17/2012 Upload Date: 12/2/2012 6:43:13 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 172(P42DC) |
| Views: |
89 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Handled with Care" |
| Description: |
The baggage handler quickly transfers luggage to his golf cart, quite a change from the high wheel baggage carts of the steam era! |
| Photo Date: |
10/17/2012 Upload Date: 12/2/2012 6:43:19 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action |
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95 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
AMTK 1216 - Amtrak |
| Description: |
First in the Cardinal behind the locomotive is this baggage car. |
| Photo Date: |
10/17/2012 Upload Date: 12/2/2012 6:43:30 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action |
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213 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
AMTK 62046 Viewliner Sleeper - Amtrak |
| Description: |
Second car in the Cardinal is this shiny Viewliner sleeper. |
| Photo Date: |
10/17/2012 Upload Date: 12/2/2012 6:43:35 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action |
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185 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
AMTK 28015 Cafe´ - Amtrak |
| Description: |
Behind the Viewliner sleeper on the Cardinal is this cafe´car. |
| Photo Date: |
10/17/2012 Upload Date: 12/2/2012 6:43:42 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action |
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171 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
AMTK 28016 Lounge - Amtrak |
| Description: |
The lounge car is directly after the cafe´car, 4th in line. |
| Photo Date: |
10/17/2012 Upload Date: 12/2/2012 6:43:50 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action |
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94 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
AMTK 25023 Coach - Amtrak |
| Description: |
5th in the Cardinal is this coach class car. |
| Photo Date: |
10/17/2012 Upload Date: 12/2/2012 6:43:56 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action |
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167 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
AMTK 25083 Coach - Amtrak |
| Description: |
The 6th car in the Cardinal is this coach class car. |
| Photo Date: |
10/17/2012 Upload Date: 12/2/2012 6:44:02 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action |
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160 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"The Cardinal Is Departing! |
| Description: |
Passenger and baggage loaded in less than 10 minutes, it's time to depart! |
| Photo Date: |
10/17/2012 Upload Date: 12/2/2012 6:44:08 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action |
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68 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
AMTK 25054 Coach - Amtrak |
| Description: |
The 7th and last in the Cardinal this day is this coach class car. |
| Photo Date: |
10/17/2012 Upload Date: 12/2/2012 6:44:15 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action |
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162 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
AMTK 25054 Coach - Amtrak |
| Description: |
The last car of the eastbound Cardinal disappears in the early morning sun. |
| Photo Date: |
10/17/2012 Upload Date: 12/2/2012 6:44:21 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action |
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50 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"The Cardinal Is Gone!" |
| Description: |
With a puff of smoke, the eastbound Cardinal ramps up speed to make up time! |
| Photo Date: |
10/17/2012 Upload Date: 12/2/2012 6:44:31 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action |
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74 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Bethlehem Steelton Rail, 136 bl, 1984 |
| Description: |
Squinting I can make out the rail info on the outside rail. |
| Photo Date: |
10/17/2012 Upload Date: 12/2/2012 5:35:46 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Track |
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49 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Bethlehem Steelton Rail, 136 bl, 1984 |
| Description: |
Boy, is a telephoto lens great to have when you can't read things far away! Looks like it was a Bethlehem steel product made in Steelton, PA.product |
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10/17/2012 Upload Date: 12/2/2012 5:35:52 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Track |
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294 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Bethlehem Steelton Rail, 122 bl, 1983 |
| Description: |
The closer rail is also a Bethlehem Steel product, 122 lb, made in Steelton, PA. This is the rail that showed the pitting. |
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10/17/2012 Upload Date: 12/2/2012 5:35:59 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Track |
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74 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Bethlehem Steelton Rail, 122 bl, 1983 |
| Description: |
Another rail id section |
| Photo Date: |
10/17/2012 Upload Date: 12/2/2012 5:36:04 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Track |
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54 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Bethlehem Steelton Rail, 122 bl, 1983 |
| Description: |
Still another rail id for the closer tracks. |
| Photo Date: |
10/17/2012 Upload Date: 12/2/2012 5:36:13 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Track |
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166 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Thermite Weld Joint? |
| Description: |
Can anyone confirm whether this is an example of a extruded thermite welded joint? |
| Photo Date: |
10/17/2012 Upload Date: 12/2/2012 5:36:20 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Track |
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77 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
"It's the pits!" |
| Description: |
After studying the rail id and joints, I started noticing the heavy pitting along the track closest to the station platform like these scars. |
| Photo Date: |
10/17/2012 Upload Date: 12/2/2012 5:36:27 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Track |
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143 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"It's the pits!" |
| Description: |
Heavy pitting like this continued down the 122 lb rail the length of the platform at Charleston, WV. |
| Photo Date: |
10/17/2012 Upload Date: 12/2/2012 5:36:32 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston, WV |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Track |
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| Views: |
48 Comments: 0 |
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