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1970s virginia
i was born in virginia in 1972. when i think of railroads that shaped the commonwealth. i think of railroads like, SCL, N&W and southern. this is a tribute to those wonderful days gone by and for those who remember it well.
Photo Album By: earl thomas jr
 
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Photo ID: 361510

Southbound RF&P manifest No. 109, led by GP40 No. 123, was being overtaken by Amtrak No. 89, the "Palmetto," led by P30CH No. 714, at Franconia, VA on Nov. 27, 1977.

Railroad: Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac
Locomotive: EMD GP40
Location: Franconia, Virginia, USA
Locomotive #: RFP 123
Train ID: No. 109
Photo Date: November 27, 1977


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By: Extra 127 South

Added: Apr 24, 2011

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Photo ID: 361478

As a rule, RF&P tried pretty hard to keep its power clean, especially during the 1970's and 1980's. They didn't have a wash rack and washing was done with a scrub brush when the unit was in for m... (more)

Railroad: Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac
Locomotive: EMD GP35
Location: Taylorsville, Virginia, USA
Locomotive #: RF&P 133
Train ID: No. 175
Photo Date: November 19, 1977


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By: Extra 127 South

Added: Apr 24, 2011

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Photo ID: 361420

At less than 1%, as far as railroad grades are concerned, RF&P's Rutherglen Hill was pretty lame. That said, it could still take the wind out of the sails of a freight train as is passed over the... (more)

Railroad: Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac
Locomotive: EMD GP40-2
Location: Colemans Mill, Virginia, USA
Locomotive #: RFP 147
Train ID: No. 109
Photo Date: June 12, 1977


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By: Extra 127 South

Added: Apr 23, 2011

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Photo ID: 361272

It didn't take long for Auto Train's fleet of U36Bs to look tired. White is simply not an ideal color for a locomotive pilot. Southbound No. 3 was departing Auto Train's northern terminus at Lor... (more)

Railroad: Auto-Train Corporation
Locomotive: GE U36B
Location: Lorton, Virginia, USA
Locomotive #: AT 4002
Train ID: No. 3
Photo Date: November 14, 1976


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By: Extra 127 South

Added: Apr 22, 2011

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Photo ID: 361228

TOFC business on the RF&P really started to mushroom in the early 1970s, much in part because of UPS. The piggyback ramp at Potomac Yard became increasingly important, with most of the southbound... (more)

Railroad: Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac
Locomotive: EMD GP35
Location: Doswell, Virginia, USA
Locomotive #: RFP 133
Train ID: No. 175
Photo Date: September, 1973


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By: Extra 127 South

Added: Apr 21, 2011

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Photo ID: 361142

Southbound Amtrak No. 81, the "Silver Star," had already made its stop at Broad Street Station, exited the loop, and was running north on the RF&P before heading back south on the SCL at South AY ... (more)

Railroad: Amtrak
Locomotive: EMD E8(A)
Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA
Locomotive #: AMTK 253
Train ID: No. 81
Photo Date: March 22, 1973


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By: Extra 127 South

Added: Apr 20, 2011

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Photo ID: 361139

Southbound Amtrak No. 81, the "Silver Star," was exiting the long sweeping curve at Penola, VA in Sept., 1973, led by E8A No. 241. Penola was once a bustling little community, with industries bas... (more)

Railroad: Amtrak
Locomotive: EMD E8(A)
Location: Penola, Virginia, USA
Locomotive #: AMTK 241
Train ID: No. 81
Photo Date: September, 1973


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By: Extra 127 South

Added: Apr 20, 2011

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Photo ID: 361096

Southbound RF&P manifest No. 227 was slowing to enter Acca Yard on Jan. 8, 1972 with a dogs breakfast of motive power. GP7 No. 103 leads E8As No's. 1001 and 1008, and GP40 No. 122.

Railroad: Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac
Locomotive: EMD GP7
Location: Greendale, Virginia, USA
Locomotive #: RFP 103
Train ID: No. 227
Photo Date: January 08, 1972


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By: Extra 127 South

Added: Apr 20, 2011

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Photo ID: 361091

RF&P 250 ton derrick No. 1 was busying itself with clearing an eight car derailment between Greendale and North Acca as southbound Amtrak No. 81, the "Silver Star," passed. Former SCL E8A No. 582... (more)

Railroad: Seaboard Coast Line
Locomotive: EMD E8(A)
Location: Greendale, Virginia, USA
Locomotive #: SCL 582
Train ID: Amtrak No. 81
Photo Date: February 24, 1972


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Added: Apr 20, 2011

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Photo ID: 360931

N&W RS-11 #374 on the NF&D at Danville, VA in June 1972

Railroad: Norfolk & Western
Locomotive: Alco RS-11
Location: Danville, Virginia, USA
Locomotive #: NW 374
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: June, 1972


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By: Tom Sink

Added: Apr 18, 2011

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Photo ID: 359324

Three Geeps, led by GP9 No. 653, get the swing on an eastbound coal drag as it passes through Nottoway Court House, VA on Feb. 28, 1977.

Railroad: Norfolk & Western
Locomotive: EMD GP9
Location: Nottoway Court House, Virginia, USA
Locomotive #: NW 653
Train ID: Coal Drag
Photo Date: February 28, 1977


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Added: Apr 04, 2011

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Photo ID: 359286

Amtrak's experiment at running a passenger train on the N&W through Virginia was relatively short lived. On Feb. 28, 1977, westbound No. 55, the "Mountaineer," was passing through Nottoway Court ... (more)

Railroad: Amtrak
Locomotive: GE P30CH
Location: Nottoway Court House, Virginia, USA
Locomotive #: AMTK 711
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: February 28, 1977


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Added: Apr 04, 2011

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Photo ID: 359277

Because of the prohibition of riding on the top of cars, telltales were disappearing at a rapid pace. This set still remained on the N&W near Nottoway Court House, VA on April 3, 1976, as a pair ... (more)

Railroad: Norfolk & Western
Locomotive: EMD SD45
Location: Nottoway Court House, Virginia, USA
Locomotive #: N&W 1775
Train ID: Empty Hopper Train
Photo Date: April 03, 1976


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By: Extra 127 South

Added: Apr 04, 2011

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Photo ID: 359192

Westbound Amtrak No. 55, the "Mountaineer," hustles through Burkeville, VA on April 3, 1976 with E9A No. 330.

Railroad: Amtrak
Locomotive: EMD E9(A)
Location: Burkeville, Virginia, USA
Locomotive #: AMTK 330
Train ID: No. 55
Photo Date: April 03, 1976


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By: Extra 127 South

Added: Apr 03, 2011

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Photo ID: 359111

The bridge over the east end of the N&W yard at Crewe, Va was an interesting place to watch trains. Back in 1977, it still had a lot of "personality" about it. Switch tenders were still employed... (more)

Railroad: Norfolk & Western
Locomotive: EMD GP9
Location: Crewe, Virginia, USA
Locomotive #: N&W 653
Train ID: Coal Drag
Photo Date: February 28, 1977


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By: Extra 127 South

Added: Apr 03, 2011

Views: 9,300
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