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Viewing Album:  A main line switch replacement
 
By:G. R. Harper
Dates:7/13/2011 - 7/20/2011
Album Info:The switch to the Amtrak yard at Kemper Street Station in Lynchburg, VA, is replaced.
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Train 176 in its storage track. Track panels and M of W equipment are ready
Title:  Train 176 in its storage track. Track panels and M of W equipment are ready
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 12:54:41 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  AMTK 203(P42DC)
Views:  236   Comments: 0
another view of track panels and train 176
Title:  another view of track panels and train 176
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 12:58:14 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  AMTK 203(P42DC)
Views:  165   Comments: 0
Work on switch replacement could not start until train 176 had left town
Title:  Work on switch replacement could not start until train 176 had left town
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:00:19 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 203(P42DC)
Views:  278   Comments: 0
Passengers for train 176 wait on the platform at Kemper St Sta
Title:  Passengers for train 176 wait on the platform at Kemper St Sta
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Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:06:00 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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north end of Kemper St Station and people on the platform for train 176
Title:  north end of Kemper St Station and people on the platform for train 176
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Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:07:59 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  127   Comments: 0
View of train 176 from the rear looking into the yard with NS MofW forces gathered
Title:  View of train 176 from the rear looking into the yard with NS MofW forces gathered
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Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:10:04 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  100   Comments: 0
close up of NS MofW in the Lynchburg Amtrak yard
Title:  close up of NS MofW in the Lynchburg Amtrak yard
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Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:12:23 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  126   Comments: 0
Train 176 pulls from storage track onto the main line and will then make a reverse move toward the station to board
Title:  Train 176 pulls from storage track onto the main line and will then make a reverse move toward the station to board
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:14:23 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  139   Comments: 0
Conductor on rear of train 176 protects back up move to the station and the people gather
Title:  Conductor on rear of train 176 protects back up move to the station and the people gather
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:17:12 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  130   Comments: 0
The passengers for train 176 head for open doors to board
Title:  The passengers for train 176 head for open doors to board
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:20:32 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  103   Comments: 0
Baording train 176 under the "Welcome to Lynchburg" sign
Title:  Baording train 176 under the "Welcome to Lynchburg" sign
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Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:22:19 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  116   Comments: 0
Train 176 is about ready to leave Lynchburg
Title:  Train 176 is about ready to leave Lynchburg
Description:  Once train has left the station work to replace the main line switch can begin
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:24:05 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 203(P42DC)
Views:  168   Comments: 0
Train 176 finally pulls from the Lynchburg station
Title:  Train 176 finally pulls from the Lynchburg station
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:27:01 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 203(P42DC)
Views:  133   Comments: 0
Train 176 is out of the picture now as the small NS MofW army begins its switch replacement task
Title:  Train 176 is out of the picture now as the small NS MofW army begins its switch replacement task
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:28:56 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 203(P42DC)
Views:  144   Comments: 0
Taking mneasurment in preparation for the first cut to begin removal
Title:  Taking mneasurment in preparation for the first cut to begin removal
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:31:58 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  169   Comments: 3
Beginning the dismantling of the old switch
Title:  Beginning the dismantling of the old switch
Description:  Old switch will be cut into three pieces for removal
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:34:04 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  156   Comments: 1
Cutting through the second rail north of the frog of old switch
Title:  Cutting through the second rail north of the frog of old switch
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:36:56 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  119   Comments: 0
Cutting rail ahead of the old switch points while signal gang disconnects interlocking connections
Title:  Cutting rail ahead of the old switch points while signal gang disconnects interlocking connections
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:42:24 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  116   Comments: 0
The sparks fly as rail is cut while switch points are disassembled
Title:  The sparks fly as rail is cut while switch points are disassembled
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:44:57 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  104   Comments: 0
More sparks fly as the other rail ahead of the switch points is cut
Title:  More sparks fly as the other rail ahead of the switch points is cut
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:47:32 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  100   Comments: 0
Cutting the bolts off the time lock box
Title:  Cutting the bolts off the time lock box
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:49:59 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  122   Comments: 0
Time lock mechanism is carried off
Title:  Time lock mechanism is carried off
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:52:41 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  99   Comments: 0
A more precise cut is needed where the new switch frog panel will mate with existing main line rail.
Title:  A more precise cut is needed where the new switch frog panel will mate with existing main line rail.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:54:43 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  124   Comments: 0
Another rail is cut with the track saw
Title:  Another rail is cut with the track saw
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Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:57:34 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  88   Comments: 0
Dozer snaps any lingering metal from torch cuts that may be holding the pieces together
Title:  Dozer snaps any lingering metal from torch cuts that may be holding the pieces together
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 1:59:50 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  139   Comments: 0
A gem of a crane lifts the old switch points
Title:  A gem of a crane lifts the old switch points
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:02:23 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  235   Comments: 0
Old switch points are carried off as excavator cleans up the mess left behind
Title:  Old switch points are carried off as excavator cleans up the mess left behind
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:05:09 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  177   Comments: 0
Gap in the track where the old switch points once were
Title:  Gap in the track where the old switch points once were
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:07:20 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  109   Comments: 0
NW 514891 lifts the middle section of the old switch
Title:  NW 514891 lifts the middle section of the old switch
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Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:09:25 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  161   Comments: 0
Mid section of old switch is taken away as excavator begins prep for new sections
Title:  Mid section of old switch is taken away as excavator begins prep for new sections
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Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:11:53 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  122   Comments: 0
Dozer lifts frog section of old switch prior to its removal
Title:  Dozer lifts frog section of old switch prior to its removal
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:16:45 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  143   Comments: 0
Frog portion of old switch is lifted off the ground
Title:  Frog portion of old switch is lifted off the ground
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Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:18:43 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  131   Comments: 0
All of the old switch at MP 172.2 is gone
Title:  All of the old switch at MP 172.2 is gone
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:21:07 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  105   Comments: 0
The new frog section is delivered while the dozer continues to grade the roadbed
Title:  The new frog section is delivered while the dozer continues to grade the roadbed
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:23:31 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  167   Comments: 0
NS train 213 roars past the work site
Title:  NS train 213 roars past the work site
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:26:15 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 8409(C40-8W) NS 9240(C40-9W)
Views:  190   Comments: 0
FedEx trailer on NS train 213 passes the worksite
Title:  FedEx trailer on NS train 213 passes the worksite
Description:  Signal Department is excavating very carefully for the cable that interlocks the switch with the signal system
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:29:32 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Rear of NS train 213 passes the work site.
Title:  Rear of NS train 213 passes the work site.
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Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:32:40 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  114   Comments: 0
New frog section is lowered into place
Title:  New frog section is lowered into place
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:34:49 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  146   Comments: 0
New frog section is eased into place
Title:  New frog section is eased into place
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:37:05 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  117   Comments: 0
New frog is being attached to existing main line rail
Title:  New frog is being attached to existing main line rail
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:39:18 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  114   Comments: 0
Middle section of new switch is lowered into place.
Title:  Middle section of new switch is lowered into place.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:41:38 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  124   Comments: 0
Middle section of new switch is mated to the frog section
Title:  Middle section of new switch is mated to the frog section
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:44:44 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  120   Comments: 0
This was quite a surprise! CN trio northbound on NS 12R passing the work site
Title:  This was quite a surprise! CN trio northbound on NS 12R passing the work site
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:47:00 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CN 8021(SD70M-2)
Views:  362   Comments: 0
CN units on NS train 12R are a blur as they roar underneath 5th Street
Title:  CN units on NS train 12R are a blur as they roar underneath 5th Street
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:49:28 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CN 8021(SD70M-2)
Views:  361   Comments: 0
NS train 12R's cars speed past the work site
Title:  NS train 12R's cars speed past the work site
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Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 2:52:43 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  196   Comments: 1
Sliding missing crosstie under the switch
Title:  Sliding missing crosstie under the switch
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 7:41:24 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  111   Comments: 0
Tie lifted up against bottom of rail to be spiked
Title:  Tie lifted up against bottom of rail to be spiked
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 7:43:36 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  108   Comments: 0
Taking a measurement to make sure new switch point section will fit
Title:  Taking a measurement to make sure new switch point section will fit
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 7:46:57 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  100   Comments: 0
Dumping ballast on new portions of new switch
Title:  Dumping ballast on new portions of new switch
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 7:50:51 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  187   Comments: 1
The ballast-dumping procedure continues
Title:  The ballast-dumping procedure continues
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/13/2011  Upload Date: 7/15/2011 7:54:38 AM
Location:  Lynchburg, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  172   Comments: 0

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