Viewing Album: Southern 630 in Virginia - March 2013 - Railroad Picture Archives.NET

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Viewing Album: Southern 630 in Virginia - March 2013

By:	G. R. Harper
Dates:	3/16/2013 - 3/26/2013
Album Info:	Images of Southern - TVRM 630 in Roanoke and Lynchburg

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630 and train return to Roanoke after morning trip to Walton and back

Title:	630 and train return to Roanoke after morning trip to Walton and back
Description:	Well Fargo building in the background. Rain was forecast, but it turned out to be a beautiful day!
Photo Date:	3/16/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 2:20:04 PM
Location:	Roanoke, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:	Steam
Locomotives:	SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:	158 Comments: 0

SOU 630 eases to a stop to discharge passengers from the morning trip

Title:	SOU 630 eases to a stop to discharge passengers from the morning trip
Description:
Photo Date:	3/16/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 2:22:32 PM
Location:	Roanoke, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:	151 Comments: 0

SOU 630 comes to a stop in sight of the Roanoke shops

Title:	SOU 630 comes to a stop in sight of the Roanoke shops
Description:
Photo Date:	3/16/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 2:24:48 PM
Location:	Roanoke, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:	174 Comments: 0

Safety valve pops on SOU 630

Title:	Safety valve pops on SOU 630
Description:
Photo Date:	3/16/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 2:26:34 PM
Location:	Roanoke, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:	125 Comments: 0

Refilling auxiliary tender

Title:	Refilling auxiliary tender
Description:
Photo Date:	3/16/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 2:28:06 PM
Location:	Roanoke, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	SOU 630(2-8-0) NS 716(RP-E4C)
Views:	229 Comments: 0

It was a busy day in Roanoke. St. Patrick's Day events on one side of the tracks. Steam train on the other side.

Title:	It was a busy day in Roanoke. St. Patrick's Day events on one side of the tracks. Steam train on the other side.
Description:	Looking toward the back of the Link Museum with passing train
Photo Date:	3/17/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 2:30:46 PM
Location:	Roanoke, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	174 Comments: 0

Excursion train leaving Roanoke for a run to Lynchburg and back

Title:	Excursion train leaving Roanoke for a run to Lynchburg and back
Description:	It's not quite the same with sealed windows. Stack talk impossible to hear. No cinders in the eyes. No dirty faces.
Photo Date:	3/17/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 2:33:09 PM
Location:	Roanoke, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:	145 Comments: 0

Passing the former N&W station in Bedford, VA. Now the Liberty Station restaurant

Title:	Passing the former N&W station in Bedford, VA. Now the Liberty Station restaurant
Description:
Photo Date:	3/16/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 2:35:19 PM
Location:	Bedford, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:	157 Comments: 0

Crowds of buffs at the end of Woodall Rd. in Lynchburg watch the train negotiate the west leg of the wye

Title:	Crowds of buffs at the end of Woodall Rd. in Lynchburg watch the train negotiate the west leg of the wye
Description:	It was here that N&W's passenger service stopped in Lynchburg 1964-1971. Amtrak stopped here, too, 1975-1979
Photo Date:	3/16/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 2:37:16 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:	140 Comments: 0

630 excursion makes back up move on the east leg of the wye in Kinney Yard

Title:	630 excursion makes back up move on the east leg of the wye in Kinney Yard
Description:	Note the LU "medallion" on the side of the mountain in the background. A big advertisement for Liberty University
Photo Date:	3/16/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 2:40:35 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
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Views:	127 Comments: 0

Excursion train backs onto the siding at CP "Dover"

Title:	Excursion train backs onto the siding at CP "Dover"
Description:	Train will then proceed west back to Roanoke
Photo Date:	3/16/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 2:43:03 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
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Views:	144 Comments: 0

Yard job makes a shove at Kinney while our train does the same!

Title:	Yard job makes a shove at Kinney while our train does the same!
Description:
Photo Date:	3/16/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 2:45:14 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NS 1646(SD40-2) NS 3448(SD40-2)
Views:	367 Comments: 0

A line of storms passed over Roanoke as our train was arriving.

Title:	A line of storms passed over Roanoke as our train was arriving.
Description:	Note buffs on Henry Street shooing the 630 with beautiful rainbow in the background!
Photo Date:	3/16/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 2:48:15 PM
Location:	Roanoke, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	158 Comments: 0

A better view of the buffs on Henry St. and train below and rainbow above

Title:	A better view of the buffs on Henry St. and train below and rainbow above
Description:	I was soon to find my place on the bridge!
Photo Date:	3/16/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 2:50:38 PM
Location:	Roanoke, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
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Views:	133 Comments: 0

SOU 630, Wells Fargo Building, Goode RailWalk and rainbow!

Title:	SOU 630, Wells Fargo Building, Goode RailWalk and rainbow!
Description:
Photo Date:	3/16/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 2:52:33 PM
Location:	Roanoke, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:	170 Comments: 0

The sun emerged as the storm clouds exited making the rainbow scene more spectacular, IMHO

Title:	The sun emerged as the storm clouds exited making the rainbow scene more spectacular, IMHO
Description:
Photo Date:	3/16/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 2:54:19 PM
Location:	Roanoke, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:	232 Comments: 0

Excursion train, done for the day, heads to Shaeffer's Crossing for the night

Title:	Excursion train, done for the day, heads to Shaeffer's Crossing for the night
Description:
Photo Date:	3/16/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 2:56:22 PM
Location:	Roanoke, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:	144 Comments: 0

Fading rainbow behind the Wells Fargo Building as excursion train makes it way west

Title:	Fading rainbow behind the Wells Fargo Building as excursion train makes it way west
Description:
Photo Date:	3/16/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 2:58:25 PM
Location:	Roanoke, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:	153 Comments: 1

Excursion train below Henry St.

Title:	Excursion train below Henry St.
Description:
Photo Date:	3/16/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 3:01:10 PM
Location:	Roanoke, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:	146 Comments: 0

Going away shot from the Henry St bridge

Title:	Going away shot from the Henry St bridge
Description:
Photo Date:	3/16/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 4:32:12 PM
Location:	Roanoke, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:	Steam
Locomotives:	SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:	142 Comments: 0

Going away shot of SOU 630 and its two diesel helpers

Title:	Going away shot of SOU 630 and its two diesel helpers
Description:
Photo Date:	3/16/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 4:44:13 PM
Location:	Roanoke, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NS 3052(GP40-2)
Views:	146 Comments: 0

Glinty shot off stainless steel as train makes its way to Shaeffer's Crossing for the night

Title:	Glinty shot off stainless steel as train makes its way to Shaeffer's Crossing for the night
Description:
Photo Date:	3/16/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 4:47:32 PM
Location:	Roanoke, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:	122 Comments: 1

Rear car passes under HEnry St

Title:	Rear car passes under HEnry St
Description:
Photo Date:	3/16/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 4:49:22 PM
Location:	Roanoke, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:	556 Comments: 0

Heard that another train was nearby, so... why not wait

Title:	Heard that another train was nearby, so... why not wait
Description:
Photo Date:	3/16/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 4:51:32 PM
Location:	Roanoke, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NS 7540(ES40DC)
Views:	149 Comments: 1

"Hoppa" (gons actually) train below me on Henry St.

Title:	"Hoppa" (gons actually) train below me on Henry St.
Description:
Photo Date:	3/16/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 4:53:36 PM
Location:	Roanoke, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NS 7540(ES40DC)
Views:	129 Comments: 0

Fans and Fido watching trains from Henry St

Title:	Fans and Fido watching trains from Henry St
Description:
Photo Date:	3/16/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 4:56:09 PM
Location:	Roanoke, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:	144 Comments: 0

SOU 630 and train enters the west leg of the wye at Kinney yard in Lynchburg

Title:	SOU 630 and train enters the west leg of the wye at Kinney yard in Lynchburg
Description:	Saturday's trip was sunny and warm. Today's trip was cold and damp, but it made for some great exhaust!!
Photo Date:	3/17/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 4:58:24 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:	193 Comments: 0

SOU 630 passes the KINNEY Yard sign as it begins its turn around move in Lynchburg

Title:	SOU 630 passes the KINNEY Yard sign as it begins its turn around move in Lynchburg
Description:
Photo Date:	3/17/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 5:34:08 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:	150 Comments: 0

A close up of 630 on the west leg of the wye at Kinney Yard

Title:	A close up of 630 on the west leg of the wye at Kinney Yard
Description:
Photo Date:	3/17/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 5:56:53 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:	133 Comments: 0

The Operation Lifesaver unit on the 630 excursion

Title:	The Operation Lifesaver unit on the 630 excursion
Description:
Photo Date:	3/17/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 6:00:01 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NS 3052(GP40-2)
Views:	116 Comments: 0

SOU 630 puts on a show as it passes the Woodall Road station on its way back to Roanoke

Title:	SOU 630 puts on a show as it passes the Woodall Road station on its way back to Roanoke
Description:	Building used as N&W's passenger station Dec. 1964-May 1, 1971. Amtrak's Mountaineer stopped here 3/25/1975-June 1977, then the Hilltopper June 1977-9/30/1979.
Photo Date:	3/17/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 6:03:05 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:	148 Comments: 0

Excursion train on its way back to Roanoke

Title:	Excursion train on its way back to Roanoke
Description:
Photo Date:	3/17/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 6:08:02 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:	164 Comments: 0

Head end of the excursion train heads west out of Lynchburg, back to Roanoke

Title:	Head end of the excursion train heads west out of Lynchburg, back to Roanoke
Description:
Photo Date:	3/17/2013 Upload Date: 3/17/2013 6:10:55 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NS 3052(GP40-2) NS 716(RP-E4C)
Views:	148 Comments: 0

While waiting for the 630 ferry move on Eastbrook Rd, the V70 came by

Title:	While waiting for the 630 ferry move on Eastbrook Rd, the V70 came by
Description:
Photo Date:	3/18/2013 Upload Date: 3/18/2013 8:32:45 PM
Location:	East Brook, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NS 8439(C40-8W)
Views:	156 Comments: 0

The V70 in the curve to the approach to the Possum creek trestle. We are east of Lynchburg

Title:	The V70 in the curve to the approach to the Possum creek trestle. We are east of Lynchburg
Description:
Photo Date:	3/18/2013 Upload Date: 3/18/2013 8:35:53 PM
Location:	East Brook, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:	121 Comments: 0

Southern 630 rounds the curve coming off Possum Creek eastbound

Title:	Southern 630 rounds the curve coming off Possum Creek eastbound
Description:
Photo Date:	3/18/2013 Upload Date: 3/18/2013 8:38:02 PM
Location:	East Brook, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:	149 Comments: 0

Spectacular exhaust from Southern 630 on this damp, 35-degree day in March

Title:	Spectacular exhaust from Southern 630 on this damp, 35-degree day in March
Description:
Photo Date:	3/18/2013 Upload Date: 3/18/2013 8:42:33 PM
Location:	East Brook, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:	330 Comments: 0

The 630 carries its own fuel as it trundles from one 21st Century Steam engagement to the next.

Title:	The 630 carries its own fuel as it trundles from one 21st Century Steam engagement to the next.
Description:
Photo Date:	3/18/2013 Upload Date: 3/18/2013 8:44:18 PM
Location:	East Brook, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:	177 Comments: 0

SOU 630 crosses Cotton Mill trestle on its way back from Norfolk

Title:	SOU 630 crosses Cotton Mill trestle on its way back from Norfolk
Description:	Will continue on to Spencer, NC tomorrow... 3/26/2013
Photo Date:	3/25/2013 Upload Date: 3/25/2013 10:57:56 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:	309 Comments: 0

SOU 630 sits alone behind Woodall Rd. station after having taken on water

Title:	SOU 630 sits alone behind Woodall Rd. station after having taken on water
Description:
Photo Date:	3/25/2013 Upload Date: 3/25/2013 11:00:25 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:	272 Comments: 0

SOU 630 clears its cylinders as it backs into Kinney Yard

Title:	SOU 630 clears its cylinders as it backs into Kinney Yard
Description:
Photo Date:	3/25/2013 Upload Date: 3/25/2013 11:03:18 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:	250 Comments: 0

SOU 630 backs past the Woodall Rd. station to its train in Kinney Yard

Title:	SOU 630 backs past the Woodall Rd. station to its train in Kinney Yard
Description:	As a bit of RR trivia... it was on this date, March 25 in 1975, that Amtrak's "Mountaineer", a 2-year experimental train, began revenue service. It operated over the N&W from Norfolk to Kenova, WV, and at Russell, KY, was combined with the C&O-hosted "James Whitcomb Riley" for the trip on to Chicago. THIS building was the station stop for the Mountaineer, replaced later by the "Hilltopper". N&W placed this building into service as its Lynchburg stop in December, 1964, when it vacated Union Station located in downtown Lynchburg at the foot of Ninth St. Passenger service on the N&W ended on May 1, 1971, with the start-up of Amtrak.
Photo Date:	3/25/2013 Upload Date: 3/25/2013 11:05:41 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:	250 Comments: 0

SOU 630 backing into Kinney Yard

Title:	SOU 630 backing into Kinney Yard
Description:
Photo Date:	3/25/2013 Upload Date: 3/25/2013 11:07:14 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:	243 Comments: 0

A wisp of smoke in the distance as the 630 makes its move from Kinney Yard (N&W) to Montview Yard (SOU)

Title:	A wisp of smoke in the distance as the 630 makes its move from Kinney Yard (N&W) to Montview Yard (SOU)
Description:
Photo Date:	3/26/2013 Upload Date: 3/26/2013 11:23:31 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:	132 Comments: 0

SOU 630 in the distance leaving Montview Yard framed by the signals at "Falwell"

Title:	SOU 630 in the distance leaving Montview Yard framed by the signals at "Falwell"
Description:	And, yes, that's snow on the ground. In Central Virginia in late March! The Palm Sunday storm dropped 6.5" of snow on the Lynchburg area!
Photo Date:	3/26/2013 Upload Date: 3/26/2013 11:26:03 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:	Steam
Locomotives:	SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:	195 Comments: 0

SOU 630 enters the main line, #2 track, at "Falwell"

Title:	SOU 630 enters the main line, #2 track, at "Falwell"
Description:
Photo Date:	3/26/2013 Upload Date: 3/26/2013 11:28:08 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:	Steam
Locomotives:	SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:	193 Comments: 0

Plume of smoke rises as SOU 630 clears the plant at "Falwell" and leaves Montview Yard.

Title:	Plume of smoke rises as SOU 630 clears the plant at "Falwell" and leaves Montview Yard.
Description:
Photo Date:	3/26/2013 Upload Date: 3/26/2013 11:30:15 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:	Steam
Locomotives:	SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:	255 Comments: 2

Whistle screaming as the 630 approaches the crossing that leads off Wards Rd. onto the campus of Liberty University

Title:	Whistle screaming as the 630 approaches the crossing that leads off Wards Rd. onto the campus of Liberty University
Description:
Photo Date:	3/26/2013 Upload Date: 3/26/2013 11:32:28 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:	Steam
Locomotives:	SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:	287 Comments: 1

Going away shot of SOU 630 as it heads south out of Lynchburg en route to Spencer, NC

Title:	Going away shot of SOU 630 as it heads south out of Lynchburg en route to Spencer, NC
Description:
Photo Date:	3/26/2013 Upload Date: 3/26/2013 11:34:26 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:	Steam
Locomotives:	SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:	195 Comments: 0

SOU 630 has picked up a new diesel assistant while in Lynchburg

Title:	SOU 630 has picked up a new diesel assistant while in Lynchburg
Description:
Photo Date:	3/26/2013 Upload Date: 3/26/2013 11:35:58 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:	Steam
Locomotives:	SOU 630(2-8-0) NS 6594(SD60)
Views:	229 Comments: 0

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