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By:Carter Buchanan
Dates:6/20/2004 - 6/20/2004
Album Info:Restored Album
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Mar 2, 2006 - 5568 on todays PS22
Title:  Mar 2, 2006 - 5568 on todays PS22
Description:  5568 clears WORKS inbound to the plant on the BMW lead to retrieve loads to Charleston.
Photo Date:  3/2/2006  Upload Date: 3/2/2006 7:22:25 PM
Location:  Greer, SC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5568(GP38-2)
Views:  437   Comments: 1
Mar 12, 2006 - NS 7141 leads train 213
Title:  Mar 12, 2006 - NS 7141 leads train 213
Description:  NS 213 passes under the concrete US 74 Business overpass near downtown Kings Mountain on track 2.
Photo Date:  3/12/2006  Upload Date: 3/12/2006 9:55:43 PM
Location:  Kings Mountain, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 7141(GP60)
Views:  440   Comments: 0
Mar 12, 2006 - NS 9507 leads train 214
Title:  Mar 12, 2006 - NS 9507 leads train 214
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/12/2006  Upload Date: 3/12/2006 9:57:17 PM
Location:  Kings Mountain, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9507(C40-9W)
Views:  376   Comments: 0
Mar 17, 2006 - UP 4061 leads train 213
Title:  Mar 17, 2006 - UP 4061 leads train 213
Description:  UP 4061 leads 213 around the last curve before the plant at Taylors and stares down the signal into the double track.
Photo Date:  3/17/2006  Upload Date: 3/21/2006 12:29:33 AM
Location:  Taylors, SC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 4061(SD70M)
Views:  318   Comments: 0
Mar 19, 2006 - 9740 and 2529 lead I12
Title:  Mar 19, 2006 - 9740 and 2529 lead I12
Description:  I12, a empty platform train, is doing a brake test before leaving town.
Photo Date:  3/19/2006  Upload Date: 3/19/2006 10:21:18 PM
Location:  Greenville, SC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9740(RP-E4D) NS 2529(SD70)
Views:  658   Comments: 1
Mar 19, 2006 - NS 6781 leads train 153
Title:  Mar 19, 2006 - NS 6781 leads train 153
Description:  Train 153 crosses Blackstock Rd in Fairforest at the mp 457.2 Stand Alone Detector, I-26 crosses the bridge in the background.
Photo Date:  3/19/2006  Upload Date: 3/19/2006 10:21:19 PM
Location:  Fairforest, SC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6781(SD60M)
Views:  411   Comments: 0
Mar 19, 2006 - NS 153 has DODX (Dept of Defense) loads
Title:  Mar 19, 2006 - NS 153 has DODX (Dept of Defense) loads
Description:  153 has DODX loads today, therefore he gets "high and wide" car status today and has to stop when meeting other trains.
Photo Date:  3/19/2006  Upload Date: 3/19/2006 10:21:19 PM
Location:  Fairforest, SC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  367   Comments: 1
Mar 19, 2006 - NS 9892 and UP 3812 on M54
Title:  Mar 19, 2006 - NS 9892 and UP 3812 on M54
Description:  M54 soars over the concrete arch bridge over Cherokee Creek at mp 429 north of Gaffney.
Photo Date:  3/19/2006  Upload Date: 3/19/2006 10:21:20 PM
Location:  Gaffney, SC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9892(C40-9W) UP 3812(SD70M)
Views:  516   Comments: 0
Mar 19, 2006 - NS 5562 and NS 4619 hang out
Title:  Mar 19, 2006 - NS 5562 and NS 4619 hang out
Description:  These guys will be the power for the SB line locals P16 and P17 based out of Blacksburg.
Photo Date:  3/19/2006  Upload Date: 3/19/2006 10:21:21 PM
Location:  Blacksburg, SC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5562(GP38-2) NS 4619(GP59)
Views:  618   Comments: 0
Mar 19, 2006 - NS 4619
Title:  Mar 19, 2006 - NS 4619
Description:  That ramp almost looks like a circus style piggyback ramp, but who would have sent pigs to Blacksburg?
Photo Date:  3/19/2006  Upload Date: 3/19/2006 10:21:21 PM
Location:  Blacksburg, SC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 4619(GP59)
Views:  405   Comments: 0
Mar 19, 2006 - NS 7101 leads 213
Title:  Mar 19, 2006 - NS 7101 leads 213
Description:  The super Sunday edition of 213 (normally combined with 211 traffic this day) passes through downtown Blacksburg at John Street at MP 424.2.
Photo Date:  3/19/2006  Upload Date: 3/19/2006 10:21:22 PM
Location:  Blacksburg, SC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 7101(GP60)
Views:  374   Comments: 0
Mar 19, 2006 - NS 9162 leads 173
Title:  Mar 19, 2006 - NS 9162 leads 173
Description:  173 passes under the southbound home signal for Cherokee and cross Buford Street in downtown Gaffney
Photo Date:  3/19/2006  Upload Date: 3/19/2006 10:21:22 PM
Location:  Gaffney, SC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9162(C40-9W) NS 8434(C40-8W)
Views:  733   Comments: 0
Mar 19, 2006 - Fallen soldier of the Southern
Title:  Mar 19, 2006 - Fallen soldier of the Southern
Description:  This is the old northbound signal bridge that governed the crossovers at Hudson, mp 413.7, south of Kings Mountain. Fortunattly, I got to ride under this thing on Amtrak's Crescent, but best of all, the N&W 611 excursions. It was replaced with the ugly mast "Darth Vader" or "Marge Simpson hairdo" signal as they have become known.
Photo Date:  3/19/2006  Upload Date: 3/19/2006 10:21:23 PM
Location:  Kings Mountain, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  300   Comments: 0
The signal bridge for Hudson was replaced.....
Title:  The signal bridge for Hudson was replaced.....
Description:  .....with these ugly beasts. About the only thing they have going for them is signal maintainer safety.
Photo Date:  3/19/2006  Upload Date: 3/19/2006 10:21:23 PM
Location:  Kings Mountain, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  230   Comments: 0
Mar 19, 2006 - NS 9793 leads 119 through the Hudson crossovers
Title:  Mar 19, 2006 - NS 9793 leads 119 through the Hudson crossovers
Description:  Train 119 passes through the crossovers at Hudson, mp 413.7, south of Kings Mountain, NC at mp 411.0
Photo Date:  3/19/2006  Upload Date: 3/19/2006 10:21:24 PM
Location:  Kings Mountain, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9793(C40-9W)
Views:  385   Comments: 1
Mar 25, 2006 - NS 8839 leads train 173
Title:  Mar 25, 2006 - NS 8839 leads train 173
Description:  Heading south on track 2 in downtown Kings Mountain and across Gold Street.
Photo Date:  3/25/2006  Upload Date: 3/26/2006 12:43:45 AM
Location:  Kings Mountain, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 8839(C40-9)
Views:  394   Comments: 0
Mar 26, 2006 - NS 7104 leads train 213
Title:  Mar 26, 2006 - NS 7104 leads train 213
Description:  Train 213 crosses Fairforest Rd at mp 457.2
Photo Date:  3/26/2006  Upload Date: 3/26/2006 10:34:12 PM
Location:  Fairforest, SC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 7104(GP60)
Views:  458   Comments: 2
Mar 26, 2006 - My former employer finally figured out how to ship stuff
Title:  Mar 26, 2006 - My former employer finally figured out how to ship stuff
Description:  I worked for FedEx Ground for 8 years and never knew of them to ship by rail. Well, finally someone has figured it out! This was 3 out of about 9 FedEx Ground trailers on train 213. I wonder how long this has been going on? I hope it is something that will begin to happen more and more for that growing unit of FedEx, formerly RPS.
Photo Date:  3/26/2006  Upload Date: 3/26/2006 10:35:37 PM
Location:  Fairforest, SC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  270   Comments: 1
Mar 26, 2006 - NS 9183 leads train 173
Title:  Mar 26, 2006 - NS 9183 leads train 173
Description:  Train 173 passes just to the east of downtown Cowpens, mp 443.4. The Cowpens National Battlefield is actually located north of here on hwy SC 110 about 8 miles.
Photo Date:  3/26/2006  Upload Date: 3/26/2006 10:37:04 PM
Location:  Cowpens, SC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9183(C40-9W) NS 2573(SD70)
Views:  705   Comments: 0
Apr 1, 2006 - NS 9487 leads train 153
Title:  Apr 1, 2006 - NS 9487 leads train 153
Description:  NS 153 rolls across the Cherokee Creek arch bridge. Unfortunattly, they are on track 2 thus putting them on the far side of the bridge.
Photo Date:  4/1/2006  Upload Date: 4/2/2006 10:55:22 PM
Location:  Gaffney, SC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9787(C40-9W) NS 9818(C40-9W)
Views:  712   Comments: 0
Apr 1, 2006 - NS 7100 leads NS train 212
Title:  Apr 1, 2006 - NS 7100 leads NS train 212
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/1/2006  Upload Date: 4/2/2006 10:55:23 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 7100(GP60)
Views:  540   Comments: 3
Apr 1, 2006 - NS 7119 leads train 213
Title:  Apr 1, 2006 - NS 7119 leads train 213
Description:  Train 213 passes under the signal bridge at 11th St near mp 333.
Photo Date:  4/1/2006  Upload Date: 4/3/2006 12:02:53 AM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 7119(GP60)
Views:  394   Comments: 1
Apr 2, 2006 - TFM 1643 leads NS train 153
Title:  Apr 2, 2006 - TFM 1643 leads NS train 153
Description:  Train 153 is waiting to get into the Greenville Yard at Worley, 140 and 214 are swapping crews.
Photo Date:  4/2/2006  Upload Date: 4/2/2006 10:55:23 PM
Location:  Greenville, SC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  TFM 1643(SD70MAC)
Views:  377   Comments: 0
Apr 2, 2006 - UP 3842 in train 153
Title:  Apr 2, 2006 - UP 3842 in train 153
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/2/2006  Upload Date: 4/2/2006 10:55:24 PM
Location:  Greenville, SC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 3843(SD70M)
Views:  425   Comments: 0
Apr 2, 2006 - NS 9176 leads NS train 140
Title:  Apr 2, 2006 - NS 9176 leads NS train 140
Description:  Train 140 is crossing over from track 2 to track 1 at the Worley crossovers NE of Greenville.
Photo Date:  4/2/2006  Upload Date: 4/2/2006 10:55:25 PM
Location:  Greenville, SC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9176(C40-9W)
Views:  815   Comments: 0
Apr 2, 2006 - NS train 153 with lots of power
Title:  Apr 2, 2006 - NS train 153 with lots of power
Description:  153 now has a clear signal at Worley on track 2. The 5196 and 7016 return to Greenville for the weeks River St turn to Donaldson.
Photo Date:  4/2/2006  Upload Date: 4/2/2006 10:55:25 PM
Location:  Greenville, SC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 7016(GP50) NS 5196(GP38-2) NS 7128(GP60) NS 9216(C40-9W)
Views:  985   Comments: 2
Apr 2, 2006 - BNSF 5286 leads NS train 214
Title:  Apr 2, 2006 - BNSF 5286 leads NS train 214
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/2/2006  Upload Date: 4/2/2006 9:56:18 PM
Location:  Arcadia, SC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 5286(C44-9W)
Views:  365   Comments: 0
Apr 2, 2006 - NS 8365 leads NS train 139
Title:  Apr 2, 2006 - NS 8365 leads NS train 139
Description:  Caught the other Knoxville train today. They are passing under the intermediates at Arcadia on track 2 and just met 214 at Hayne Yard 2 miles away, hence the red signal on track 1.
Photo Date:  4/2/2006  Upload Date: 4/2/2006 10:55:26 PM
Location:  Arcadia, SC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 8365(C40-8W)
Views:  448   Comments: 0
Apr 2, 2006 - UP 5399 leads NS train 337
Title:  Apr 2, 2006 - UP 5399 leads NS train 337
Description:  UP power leads up train 337 from Linwood, NC to Columbia and Charleston, SC.
Photo Date:  4/2/2006  Upload Date: 4/2/2006 10:55:27 PM
Location:  Newell, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 5399(AC45CCTE)
Views:  360   Comments: 0
Apr 2, 2006 - UP 8381 second in train 337
Title:  Apr 2, 2006 - UP 8381 second in train 337
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/2/2006  Upload Date: 4/2/2006 10:55:27 PM
Location:  Newell, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 8381(SD70ACe)
Views:  300   Comments: 0
Apr 2, 2006 - UP 4373 on NS train 213
Title:  Apr 2, 2006 - UP 4373 on NS train 213
Description:  Train 213 passes non Southern style mp 368 at Newell (actually Hahn to the railroad).
Photo Date:  4/2/2006  Upload Date: 4/2/2006 10:55:28 PM
Location:  Newell, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 4373(SD70M)
Views:  313   Comments: 0
Apr 2, 2006 - Amtrak 132 leads train 74, the Piedmont, to Raleigh
Title:  Apr 2, 2006 - Amtrak 132 leads train 74, the Piedmont, to Raleigh
Description:  Amtrak 132 is filling in while NCDOT 1797 is in Chattanooga being repainted and NCDOT 1755 will require heavy work after hitting at dump truck in McLeansville, NC last week on train 73 from Raleigh. Don't let this rural crossing fool you, behind me is a strip shopping center and plen-tee-o-sprawl.
Photo Date:  4/2/2006  Upload Date: 4/2/2006 10:55:28 PM
Location:  Newell, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 132(P42DC)
Views:  564   Comments: 0
Apr 2, 2006 - UP 4373 leads train 213
Title:  Apr 2, 2006 - UP 4373 leads train 213
Description:  Train 213 passes under the massive C&O style signal bridge at the end of double track at Arlington.
Photo Date:  4/2/2006  Upload Date: 4/2/2006 10:55:29 PM
Location:  Gastonia, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 4373(SD70M)
Views:  442   Comments: 0
May 6, 2006 - NS train 214 with 7133 leading
Title:  May 6, 2006 - NS train 214 with 7133 leading
Description:  NS train 214 has 7133 in the lead of three other GP60s as they cross McGill Ave on track 2 in Concord.
Photo Date:  5/6/2006  Upload Date: 5/7/2006 8:29:52 PM
Location:  Concord, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 7133(GP60)
Views:  537   Comments: 0
May 6, 2006 - NS 7118 leads train 213
Title:  May 6, 2006 - NS 7118 leads train 213
Description:  Train 213 is now underway after meeting 214 at the Adams crossover less than a mile to the north, they are approaching McGill Ave at mp 355.1
Photo Date:  5/6/2006  Upload Date: 5/7/2006 8:29:53 PM
Location:  Concord, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 7118(GP60)
Views:  388   Comments: 0
May 6, 2006 - Falling Icon
Title:  May 6, 2006 - Falling Icon
Description:  Demolition is underway of the massive Fieldcrest Cannon textile mill in Kannapolis. Once a major employer in the community now with jobs probably in China. Typical scene in the southeast, loss of textiles yet we pay high price for gas because China gets most the oil too...go figure.
Photo Date:  5/6/2006  Upload Date: 5/7/2006 8:29:54 PM
Location:  Kannapolis, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  206   Comments: 0
May 6, 2006 - NS 5565 and NS 3209 P41 power
Title:  May 6, 2006 - NS 5565 and NS 3209 P41 power
Description:  P41, the Kannapolis switcher, power lays over near the old Southern station in downtown Kannapolis.
Photo Date:  5/6/2006  Upload Date: 5/7/2006 8:29:55 PM
Location:  Kannapolis, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5565(GP38-2)
Views:  468   Comments: 0
May 6, 2006 - UP 4567 leads train M72
Title:  May 6, 2006 - UP 4567 leads train M72
Description:  Train M72 has a UP leading two NS SD60s past off duty P41 motive power and the Kannapolis station sign.
Photo Date:  5/6/2006  Upload Date: 5/7/2006 8:29:56 PM
Location:  Kannapolis, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 4567(SD70M)
Views:  354   Comments: 0
May 6, 2006 - NS 6673 on M72
Title:  May 6, 2006 - NS 6673 on M72
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2006  Upload Date: 5/7/2006 8:30:00 PM
Location:  Kannapolis, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6673(SD60)
Views:  374   Comments: 1
May 6, 2006 - NS 6657 on train M72
Title:  May 6, 2006 - NS 6657 on train M72
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2006  Upload Date: 5/7/2006 8:30:02 PM
Location:  Kannapolis, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6657(SD60)
Views:  330   Comments: 0
May 6, 2006 - Train 204 with 3550 leading
Title:  May 6, 2006 - Train 204 with 3550 leading
Description:  Train 204 is overtakes train M72 at North Kannapolis, M72 will follow 204 into the single track to Reid shortly.
Photo Date:  5/6/2006  Upload Date: 5/7/2006 8:30:04 PM
Location:  North Kannapolis, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3550(B32-8)
Views:  416   Comments: 0
May 6, 2006 - NS 9154 leads train 173
Title:  May 6, 2006 - NS 9154 leads train 173
Description:  Train 173 passes through downtown Landis, NC on a nice early May day. Landis is probably one of the more photogenic locations on the entire Charlotte District since the community seems to take pride in itself.
Photo Date:  5/6/2006  Upload Date: 5/7/2006 8:30:05 PM
Location:  Landis, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9154(C40-9W)
Views:  598   Comments: 1
May 6, 2006 - NS 8803 leads train 337
Title:  May 6, 2006 - NS 8803 leads train 337
Description:  Train 337 rolls south on No 2 track south near the passenger station to the left. This train will take the R line at Charlotte Jct to Andrews Yard in Columbia and then the SC line from Andrews Yard then to Seven Mile Yard in Charleston.
Photo Date:  5/6/2006  Upload Date: 5/7/2006 8:30:05 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 8803(C40-9)
Views:  639   Comments: 2
May 6, 2006 - NS 9465 leads train 750
Title:  May 6, 2006 - NS 9465 leads train 750
Description:  Train 750, the Belmont coal train, rolls off the S line from Asheville and onto the north leg of the wye at Salisbury. 750 is going to pull into the old yard to await a rested crew to take it south. Used to this train ran via Saluda and Hayne Yard in Spartanburg
Photo Date:  5/6/2006  Upload Date: 5/7/2006 8:30:06 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9465(C40-9W)
Views:  415   Comments: 1
May 6, 2006 - Quartet of B32-8's on train 212
Title:  May 6, 2006 - Quartet of B32-8's on train 212
Description:  The headon shot was munched so I had to settle on a going away shot, assides, the head on shot was backlit badly. Anyhow, four B32-8's speed north on No 1 track near 11th St.
Photo Date:  5/6/2006  Upload Date: 5/7/2006 8:30:07 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3561(B32-8)
Views:  488   Comments: 0
May 6, 2006 - Train 119 with NS 9782
Title:  May 6, 2006 - Train 119 with NS 9782
Description:  Train 119 rolls south to Greenville, Atlanta and Macon.
Photo Date:  5/6/2006  Upload Date: 5/7/2006 8:30:07 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9782(C40-9W)
Views:  424   Comments: 0
May 6, 2006 - NS 9353 leads train 134
Title:  May 6, 2006 - NS 9353 leads train 134
Description:  Train 134 from Asheville, Knoxville and Chattanooga is leaving the S line onto the main and passes under the 11th Street signal. A clear signal on No 1 track is for 155 who is approaching.
Photo Date:  5/6/2006  Upload Date: 5/7/2006 8:30:08 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9353(C40-9W)
Views:  394   Comments: 0
May 6, 2006 - Train 134 with 9353 meets train 155 with UP 4645
Title:  May 6, 2006 - Train 134 with 9353 meets train 155 with UP 4645
Description:  Train 134 from Asheville is leaving the S line and meets train 155 to Columbia in a running meet on the mainline.
Photo Date:  5/6/2006  Upload Date: 5/7/2006 8:30:10 PM
Location:  Salisbury, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9353(C40-9W) UP 4645(SD70M)
Views:  579   Comments: 0
June 10, 2006 - NS 7113 leads train 213
Title:  June 10, 2006 - NS 7113 leads train 213
Description:  NS train 213 passes through downtown Kings Mountain on a very very hot and humid day.
Photo Date:  6/10/2006  Upload Date: 6/13/2006 12:15:59 AM
Location:  Kings Mountain, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 7113(GP60)
Views:  429   Comments: 0
June 10, 2006 - NS 9472 leads train 212
Title:  June 10, 2006 - NS 9472 leads train 212
Description:  NS 212 arrives going north as 213 rolls by going south.
Photo Date:  6/10/2006  Upload Date: 6/13/2006 12:16:38 AM
Location:  Kings Mountain, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9472(C40-9W)
Views:  439   Comments: 0


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