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By:G. R. Harper
Dates:11/1/1946 - 7/18/2023
Album Info:Shots of trains in my 'hood, past and present. Reusens is located at MP CAB 150 on the CSXT James River S-D. A mile-long siding is here.
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CSXT 5431 on ammonia train, W94321, passing the nearly-rffilled Reusens Dam pond
Title:  CSXT 5431 on ammonia train, W94321, passing the nearly-rffilled Reusens Dam pond
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/1/1964  Upload Date: 8/24/2009 3:34:39 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 5431(ES44DC) CSX 7837(C40-8W)
Views:  635   Comments: 0
201 - horrible ovfrhead sun. But Q69828 passes by the now-refilled Reusens Dam pond
Title:  201 - horrible ovfrhead sun. But Q69828 passes by the now-refilled Reusens Dam pond
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/29/2009  Upload Date: 9/1/2009 2:00:29 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 7843(C40-8W)
Views:  133   Comments: 0
202 - CSXT 220 on Q69901 WB at the Reusens Hydroelectric Project
Title:  202 - CSXT 220 on Q69901 WB at the Reusens Hydroelectric Project
Description:  Shadows from the plant's transformer yard cast by the rising sun on a beautiful fall-like morning fall on the units
Photo Date:  9/2/2009  Upload Date: 9/2/2009 9:32:25 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 220(AC44CW)
Views:  350   Comments: 1
203 - Q69901's cars roll by a slightly steamy James River in the early morning
Title:  203 - Q69901's cars roll by a slightly steamy James River in the early morning
Description:  We are getting a taste of autumn the first week in September, 2009. Very nice!
Photo Date:  9/2/2009  Upload Date: 9/2/2009 9:34:05 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
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Views:  144   Comments: 0
204 - CSXT 4552 leads Q69902 westbound past the eastward absolute signal at the west end of Reusens
Title:  204 - CSXT 4552 leads Q69902 westbound past the eastward absolute signal at the west end of Reusens
Description:  These "rerouted" Q-trains, Q698 and Q699, have been operating along the JAmes River for a month now!
Photo Date:  9/3/2009  Upload Date: 9/4/2009 12:40:51 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4552(SD70ACC)
Views:  298   Comments: 0
205 - CSXT 934 on the U16102 passes the crossing leading into the power plant
Title:  205 - CSXT 934 on the U16102 passes the crossing leading into the power plant
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/5/2009  Upload Date: 9/5/2009 3:35:07 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 934(ES44AC-H)
Views:  231   Comments: 0
206 - My pooch, Trudy, had not the interest in the U16102 as did I.
Title:  206 - My pooch, Trudy, had not the interest in the U16102 as did I.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/5/2009  Upload Date: 9/5/2009 3:44:26 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
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Views:  162   Comments: 2
207 - CSXT 4754 leads Q69804 past the "REUSENS HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT"
Title:  207 - CSXT 4754 leads Q69804 past the "REUSENS HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT"
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/5/2009  Upload Date: 9/5/2009 3:37:26 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4754(SD70MAC)
Views:  242   Comments: 0
208 - Who is panting more over Q69804?  The two human ones or the canine one?
Title:  208 - Who is panting more over Q69804? The two human ones or the canine one?
Description:  The mutt just wants to get on the move, I think.
Photo Date:  9/5/2009  Upload Date: 9/5/2009 3:48:21 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  216   Comments: 1
209 - CSXT train Q30305 with the usual many loads of woodchips for the mill in Covington, VA, passes the west end of the siding at Reusens
Title:  209 - CSXT train Q30305 with the usual many loads of woodchips for the mill in Covington, VA, passes the west end of the siding at Reusens
Description:  The removal of the code line a few weeks ago has really opened up new photographic opportunities here in the lovely village of "Reusens-on-James"
Photo Date:  9/5/2009  Upload Date: 9/5/2009 3:52:18 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 7322(C40-8W)
Views:  167   Comments: 0
210 - Cars pass over a compromise rail
Title:  210 - Cars pass over a compromise rail
Description:  Section of rail provides transition for the 132 lb rail in the tangent track to the 136 lb rail the curve patch gang put in a few months ago.
Photo Date:  9/11/2009  Upload Date: 9/11/2009 7:10:54 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  163   Comments: 0
211 - Westbound in the early morning at the west end of Reusens Siding
Title:  211 - Westbound in the early morning at the west end of Reusens Siding
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/14/2009  Upload Date: 9/15/2009 12:08:39 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 795(ES44AC-H)
Views:  285   Comments: 0
212 - CSXT 5342 alone on a coal train along Hydro Street at Reusens, VA
Title:  212 - CSXT 5342 alone on a coal train along Hydro Street at Reusens, VA
Description:  Erosion barricades have been erected along Hydro St. in advance of sewer improvements from downtown Lynchburg to Reusens. Pipe enlargement project.
Photo Date:  11/6/2009  Upload Date: 11/6/2009 11:08:58 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
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Views:  113   Comments: 2
214 - EB coal passes by two lengths of temporary, plastic sewer line
Title:  214 - EB coal passes by two lengths of temporary, plastic sewer line
Description:  Plastic line will handle sewage while permanent line is upgraded to a bigger diameter pipe
Photo Date:  11/21/2009  Upload Date: 11/24/2009 9:28:05 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4754(SD70MAC) CSX 208(AC44CW)
Views:  415   Comments: 0
215 - EB coal approaches the west end of the siding at Reusens.
Title:  215 - EB coal approaches the west end of the siding at Reusens.
Description:  Excavator to the left has pulled a long length of plastic pipe which will be used while permanent sewer line is enlarged
Photo Date:  11/24/2009  Upload Date: 11/24/2009 9:33:06 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  127   Comments: 0
216 - CSXT 5429 on Q30324 passes by EB coal train in siding
Title:  216 - CSXT 5429 on Q30324 passes by EB coal train in siding
Description:  Temporary plastic sewer pipe parallels the railraod
Photo Date:  11/24/2009  Upload Date: 11/24/2009 9:42:05 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5429(ES40DC)
Views:  261   Comments: 0
217 - EB coal train passing sewer pumps in place at V.E.S. Rd. & Hydro St.
Title:  217 - EB coal train passing sewer pumps in place at V.E.S. Rd. & Hydro St.
Description:  CSXT 7515 and 293 eastbound pass "poopwater" pumps in place to direct sewage into temporary plastic line while permanent line undergoes enlargement.
Photo Date:  12/8/2009  Upload Date: 12/8/2009 11:39:30 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7515(C40-8)
Views:  148   Comments: 0
218 - CSX westbound passes muddy, slightly swollen James river
Title:  218 - CSX westbound passes muddy, slightly swollen James river
Description:  It's been a very wet autumn in Central Virginia. The 1.5 inches of rain over the past day have brought the James up a little. Mud is coming out of Judith Creek, MP CAB 151, James River S-D,
Photo Date:  12/9/2009  Upload Date: 12/9/2009 12:13:21 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 381(AC44CW)
Views:  137   Comments: 0
219 - CSXT 4536 alone on Q303 westbound past a high James River
Title:  219 - CSXT 4536 alone on Q303 westbound past a high James River
Description:  Flood gates up a bit at the Reusens dam from much rain the night before. We've had plenty of rain this fall!
Photo Date:  12/9/2009  Upload Date: 12/9/2009 3:09:18 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4536(SD70MAC)
Views:  349   Comments: 0
A friendly wave from an older unit
Title:  A friendly wave from an older unit
Description:  SD40-2 8239 leads a grain train past the dam at Reusens
Photo Date:  12/14/2009  Upload Date: 12/14/2009 6:57:08 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 8239(SD40-2)
Views:  142   Comments: 0
225 - The rear of the Balcony Falls local, H74418, backs into the west end of the siding on a restricting signal
Title:  225 - The rear of the Balcony Falls local, H74418, backs into the west end of the siding on a restricting signal
Description:  The monster snow storm of Dec. 18-19, 2009 has just begun.
Photo Date:  12/18/2009  Upload Date: 12/19/2009 2:46:21 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  154   Comments: 0
226 - The H74418, the Balcony Falls local, backs into the siding as the monster snow storm of Dec. 18-19, 2009, gets under way
Title:  226 - The H74418, the Balcony Falls local, backs into the siding as the monster snow storm of Dec. 18-19, 2009, gets under way
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/18/2009  Upload Date: 12/19/2009 2:50:18 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 2303(Road Slug)
Views:  395   Comments: 2
227 - no train, not even any rails, visible at the west end of the siding
Title:  227 - no train, not even any rails, visible at the west end of the siding
Description:  The snow is about a foot deep now. Don't think I'll see a daylight train today. :(
Photo Date:  12/19/2009  Upload Date: 12/19/2009 2:52:46 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  229   Comments: 1
234 - CSXT 933 westbound beside the newly iced-over James River
Title:  234 - CSXT 933 westbound beside the newly iced-over James River
Description:  Prolonged cold snap is effecting change on the surface of the pond at Reusens Dam
Photo Date:  1/6/2010  Upload Date: 1/7/2010 1:03:53 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 933(ES44AC-H)
Views:  353   Comments: 1
235 - Eastbound T33703 along the chilly James River
Title:  235 - Eastbound T33703 along the chilly James River
Description:  More ice on the pond today today than there was yesterday!
Photo Date:  1/7/2010  Upload Date: 1/8/2010 10:48:01 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 336(AC44CW)
Views:  219   Comments: 0
237 - Westbound and soon-to-be-buried concrete pipe sections along Hydro Street
Title:  237 - Westbound and soon-to-be-buried concrete pipe sections along Hydro Street
Description:  Sewer line enlargement project is in full swing along Hydro Street!
Photo Date:  1/12/2010  Upload Date: 1/12/2010 6:27:03 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 855(ES44AC-H)
Views:  265   Comments: 0
238 - Eastbound grain train at the e.a.s at the west end of the siding
Title:  238 - Eastbound grain train at the e.a.s at the west end of the siding
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/13/2010  Upload Date: 1/13/2010 2:20:29 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 507(AC44CW)
Views:  298   Comments: 0
242 - A glinty, into-the-sun shot of an EB and materials and machines on Hydro St.
Title:  242 - A glinty, into-the-sun shot of an EB and materials and machines on Hydro St.
Description:  Work is to enlarge the "James River Interceptor" sewer line
Photo Date:  1/16/2010  Upload Date: 1/16/2010 12:09:11 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 506(AC44CW)
Views:  273   Comments: 0
243 - WB as seen from above.  Sewer work on this side of the tracks.  BRC Rail Car yard on the other
Title:  243 - WB as seen from above. Sewer work on this side of the tracks. BRC Rail Car yard on the other
Description:  That street was residential many decades ago. great aerial image from c.1925 at http://www.lynchburghistory.com/enlarge.php?i=9226
Photo Date:  1/16/2010  Upload Date: 1/16/2010 12:12:30 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 547(AC44CW) CSX 555(AC44CW)
Views:  381   Comments: 0
244 - monster fork lift carries two sections of temporary plastic sewer line as WB passes
Title:  244 - monster fork lift carries two sections of temporary plastic sewer line as WB passes
Description:  That street behind the train used to be residential many decades ago. go to http://www.lynchburghistory.com/enlarge.php?i=9226 for an aerial view c.1925
Photo Date:  1/16/2010  Upload Date: 1/16/2010 12:22:09 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  157   Comments: 0
245 - Eastbound at the west end of siding
Title:  245 - Eastbound at the west end of siding
Description:  Sewer line paraphernalia in the foreground
Photo Date:  1/18/2010  Upload Date: 1/19/2010 10:23:40 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 760(ES44AC-H)
Views:  234   Comments: 0
246 - Loaded rail train along the James River at the back edge of my yard
Title:  246 - Loaded rail train along the James River at the back edge of my yard
Description:  Lots of nice new rail going someplace!
Photo Date:  1/19/2010  Upload Date: 1/19/2010 10:28:50 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 8882(SD40-2)
Views:  314   Comments: 0
247 - Rail train sported a caboose, too
Title:  247 - Rail train sported a caboose, too
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/19/2010  Upload Date: 1/19/2010 10:32:56 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  353   Comments: 0
252 - Q30324 approaches the west end of the siding
Title:  252 - Q30324 approaches the west end of the siding
Description:  Q30324 is taking the siding at Reusens to let a coal train get around him. Sewer line items in the foreground. MUCH water in the old canal from Sunday night's storm
Photo Date:  1/26/2010  Upload Date: 1/26/2010 2:22:56 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 8858(SD40-2)
Views:  131   Comments: 0
253 - Former Squaw Creek hi-sided gon now in M of W use on the CSXT
Title:  253 - Former Squaw Creek hi-sided gon now in M of W use on the CSXT
Description:  "Squaw" might be one of those banned words now, but here it is on a hi-sided gon on Q30324 going into the siding at Reusens.
Photo Date:  1/26/2010  Upload Date: 1/26/2010 2:27:57 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  162   Comments: 0
254 - U27623 passes Q30324 along a muddy Hydro St.
Title:  254 - U27623 passes Q30324 along a muddy Hydro St.
Description:  Sewer line enlargement work continues down Hydro St. The 2.5" rain that fell Sunday night is making t hings real messy!!
Photo Date:  1/26/2010  Upload Date: 1/26/2010 2:31:40 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 420(AC44CW)
Views:  343   Comments: 0
265 - EB T316?? with CSXT 419 at the Reusens defect detector
Title:  265 - EB T316?? with CSXT 419 at the Reusens defect detector
Description:  The geese are still there!
Photo Date:  2/7/2010  Upload Date: 2/7/2010 12:03:45 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories:  Winter
Locomotives:  CSX 419(AC44CW)
Views:  266   Comments: 1
266 - Q30204 with CSXT 4536 rounds the curve at the Hydroelectric Project at Reusens
Title:  266 - Q30204 with CSXT 4536 rounds the curve at the Hydroelectric Project at Reusens
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/7/2010  Upload Date: 2/7/2010 2:29:46 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories:  Winter
Locomotives:  CSX 4536(SD70MAC)
Views:  275   Comments: 1
267 - Ducks?  Drakes? Geese? in retreat at the approach of CSXT 735.
Title:  267 - Ducks? Drakes? Geese? in retreat at the approach of CSXT 735.
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/7/2010  Upload Date: 2/7/2010 2:52:33 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories:  Winter
Locomotives:  CSX 735(ES44AC-H)
Views:  636   Comments: 0
270 - Hydro Street is full of heavy equipment doing sewer work as the H74416 eases west past the signals at the west end of Reusens.
Title:  270 - Hydro Street is full of heavy equipment doing sewer work as the H74416 eases west past the signals at the west end of Reusens.
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/16/2010  Upload Date: 2/16/2010 5:40:01 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  242   Comments: 0
271 - The H74416 eases past heavy sewr line enlargement work at the corner of Hydro Street and V.E.S. Rd.
Title:  271 - The H74416 eases past heavy sewr line enlargement work at the corner of Hydro Street and V.E.S. Rd.
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/16/2010  Upload Date: 2/16/2010 5:46:19 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  236   Comments: 0
274 - A bit of a mudhole has developed just beyond the west end of Reusens siding
Title:  274 - A bit of a mudhole has developed just beyond the west end of Reusens siding
Description:  CSXT 397083 bends the rail. Soft spot was repaired about two hours after this. Geometry train must have noticed it, too!
Photo Date:  2/25/2010  Upload Date: 3/1/2010 11:03:28 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  265   Comments: 0
275 - N70220 meets Q303 at Reusens adjacent to sewr line work on Hydro St.
Title:  275 - N70220 meets Q303 at Reusens adjacent to sewr line work on Hydro St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/26/2010  Upload Date: 3/1/2010 11:33:22 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 6496(GP40-2) CSX 2292(Road Slug)
Views:  398   Comments: 0
276 - Q30326 sits in siding waiting for eastbound as BRC's (Formerly Buncher Rail Car) engine does some switching
Title:  276 - Q30326 sits in siding waiting for eastbound as BRC's (Formerly Buncher Rail Car) engine does some switching
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/26/2010  Upload Date: 2/27/2010 8:00:54 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 6496(GP40-2)
Views:  265   Comments: 0
284 - WOW!  CSX, NS, NS, FRA!  W00716 drifts past the west end Reusens
Title:  284 - WOW! CSX, NS, NS, FRA! W00716 drifts past the west end Reusens
Description:  Apparently this train came off the NS at Glasgow, VA. (Balcony Falls, VA)
Photo Date:  3/16/2010  Upload Date: 3/16/2010 3:06:12 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5820(GP38-3) NS 5647(GP38-2) CSX 5392(ES44DC)
Views:  382   Comments: 0
285 - W00716 with CSXT 5392, NS 5280, NS 5647 and FRA 217 meet the H744 at Reusens
Title:  285 - W00716 with CSXT 5392, NS 5280, NS 5647 and FRA 217 meet the H744 at Reusens
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/16/2010  Upload Date: 3/16/2010 3:10:07 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5647(GP38-2)
Views:  227   Comments: 0
286 - Eastbound coal train is run through the siding at Reusens
Title:  286 - Eastbound coal train is run through the siding at Reusens
Description:  HG dispatcher could not get switch to line normal, so he ran the train through the siding "to keep him moving".
Photo Date:  3/16/2010  Upload Date: 3/16/2010 7:11:49 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 364(AC44CW)
Views:  147   Comments: 0
287 - Eastbound makes its way through the siding at Reusens
Title:  287 - Eastbound makes its way through the siding at Reusens
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/16/2010  Upload Date: 3/16/2010 7:24:44 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 364(AC44CW)
Views:  158   Comments: 0
288 - Eastbound coal train creeps through the siding at Reusens
Title:  288 - Eastbound coal train creeps through the siding at Reusens
Description:  Many decades ago houses used to line either side of that street in the background. The residents worked at the E. J. Lavino furnace. A real company town
Photo Date:  3/16/2010  Upload Date: 3/16/2010 7:28:14 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 364(AC44CW) CSX 73(AC44CW)
Views:  561   Comments: 0
293 - CSXT 8728 looking nice eastbound on Q30218
Title:  293 - CSXT 8728 looking nice eastbound on Q30218
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/20/2010  Upload Date: 3/23/2010 4:32:00 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 8728(SD60I) CSX 8124(SD40-2)
Views:  212   Comments: 1


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