Pictures taken in Balcony Falls, VA

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	Pictures taken in Balcony Falls, VA

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Step back in time

Title:	Step back in time
Description:	The C&O station at Balcony Falls VA is a classic that appears to have been forgotten by the passing of time. You can just picture not a CSX wide cab, but a C&O Kanawha blasting by here any minute.
Photo Date:	4/23/1988 Upload Date: 7/12/2015 2:53:57 AM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	Tom Beckett
Categories:	Station
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Views:	329 Comments: 2

1218 on the old C&O

Title:	1218 on the old C&O
Description:	Runby past the old coaling tower
Photo Date:	9/22/1990 Upload Date: 10/23/2013 8:13:10 PM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	Bob Kise
Categories:	Steam,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:	NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:	268 Comments: 0

NW 1218 on our photo runby at Balcony Falls, Virginia

Title:	NW 1218 on our photo runby at Balcony Falls, Virginia
Description:	NW 1218 on our photo runby at Balcony Falls, Virginia
Photo Date:	9/23/1990 Upload Date: 8/23/2011 8:26:07 AM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	Allen Spitzer
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Locomotives:	NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:	331 Comments: 0

NW 1218

Title:	NW 1218
Description:	N&W #1218 at Balcony Falls, Virginia
Photo Date:	9/23/1990 Upload Date: 8/23/2011 8:25:51 AM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	Allen Spitzer
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Locomotives:	NW 1218(NW Type A 2-6-6-4)
Views:	316 Comments: 0

Sights of the Past

Title:	Sights of the Past
Description:	CSX GP40-2 6358 wearing Seaboard Coast Line black cruises past a concrete coal tower and semiphore mast in Balcony Falls, VA. Kodachrome by C. Hash.
Photo Date:	8/11/1991 Upload Date: 8/13/2014 3:17:07 PM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	Chris Hash
Categories:	Scenic,Station,Signal,Action
Locomotives:	CSX 6358(GP40-2)
Views:	522 Comments: 0

Depot and coal tower, Balcony Falls VA; located between Lynchburg and Clifton Forge.

Title:	Depot and coal tower, Balcony Falls VA; located between Lynchburg and Clifton Forge.
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Photo Date:	8/26/2001 Upload Date: 5/26/2008 12:35:18 PM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	Rick Morgan
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Views:	274 Comments: 0

C&O Depot

Title:	C&O Depot
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Photo Date:	9/7/2004 Upload Date: 9/8/2004 8:34:10 PM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	Jon Huemmer
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Views:	280 Comments: 0

Coaling Tower Still Stands

Title:	Coaling Tower Still Stands
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Photo Date:	9/7/2004 Upload Date: 9/8/2004 8:34:58 PM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	Jon Huemmer
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Views:	245 Comments: 0

Blurry Image of CSX 6052 Taken Through Windshield During Rain

Title:	Blurry Image of CSX 6052 Taken Through Windshield During Rain
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Photo Date:	9/7/2004 Upload Date: 9/8/2004 7:56:35 PM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	Jon Huemmer
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Locomotives:	CSX 6052(GP40-2)
Views:	701 Comments: 0

Local parked

Title:	Local parked
Description:	Sitting in the small yard in Balcony Falls. The tracks in the background lead to the NS (ex-N&W Shenandoah Valley Line)
Photo Date:	5/27/2006 Upload Date: 5/30/2006 7:52:18 PM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	Tim Huemmer
Categories:	Roster,Yard
Locomotives:	CSX 2779(GP38-2)
Views:	452 Comments: 0

C&O Cantalever

Title:	C&O Cantalever
Description:	This cool cantalever signal sits at the east end of the double track through Balcony Falls
Photo Date:	5/27/2006 Upload Date: 5/30/2006 7:52:19 PM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	Tim Huemmer
Categories:	Signal
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Views:	255 Comments: 0

CSX 720

Title:	CSX 720
Description:	An eastbound CSX coal train is speeding past the station at Balcony Falls on #2 main as a track inspector is preparing to set on #1 main and hirail west.
Photo Date:	7/17/2008 Upload Date: 7/21/2008 9:54:51 AM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	Rob Kitchen
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Locomotives:	CSX 720(ES44AC-H)
Views:	761 Comments: 0

CSX 8585

Title:	CSX 8585
Description:	The local CSX crew at Balcony Falls is clearing up in the NS interchange yard.
Photo Date:	7/17/2008 Upload Date: 7/21/2008 9:54:49 AM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	Rob Kitchen
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Locomotives:	CSX 8585(SD50-2)
Views:	711 Comments: 0

CSX 8585

Title:	CSX 8585
Description:	The local CSX crew at Balcony Falls is cleared up in the NS interchange yard.
Photo Date:	7/17/2008 Upload Date: 7/21/2008 9:54:48 AM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	Rob Kitchen
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Locomotives:	CSX 8585(SD50-2)
Views:	710 Comments: 0

Untitled

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Photo Date:	11/5/2009 Upload Date: 11/23/2009 2:45:31 PM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	Rick Johnson
Categories:	Signal
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Views:	479 Comments: 0

Untitled

Title:	Untitled
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Photo Date:	11/5/2009 Upload Date: 11/23/2009 2:39:39 PM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	Rick Johnson
Categories:	Station
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Views:	601 Comments: 12

CSX T711

Title:	CSX T711
Description:	EB CSX T711 is sliding under the classic C&O cantilever at the east of the Balcony Falls siding carrying 117 loads of West Virginia black diamonds to the pier at Newport News.
Photo Date:	4/17/2010 Upload Date: 2/27/2011 4:04:59 PM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	Robert Richardson
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Locomotives:	CSX 334(AC44CW)
Views:	283 Comments: 0

Flashback! Balcony Falls lookjng east in October, 1985... WITH train order signal semaphore

Title:	Flashback! Balcony Falls lookjng east in October, 1985... WITH train order signal semaphore
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/5/2010 8:59:59 AM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	312 Comments: 2

Flashback! Same dntermediate signal on Nov. 9, 1985, four days after the devastating "Flood of '85".

Title:	Flashback! Same dntermediate signal on Nov. 9, 1985, four days after the devastating "Flood of '85".
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/5/2010 8:39:12 AM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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A view of the Balcony Falls depot looking west. Note train order signal still standing.

Title:	A view of the Balcony Falls depot looking west. Note train order signal still standing.
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/5/2010 9:08:59 AM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	824 Comments: 2

CAntilever signal heads on the ground

Title:	CAntilever signal heads on the ground
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/4/2010 11:41:52 PM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	333 Comments: 1

Signal heads on the ground awaiting removal

Title:	Signal heads on the ground awaiting removal
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/4/2010 11:42:33 PM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	336 Comments: 2

Mast of eastbound signal at "Hot Box" MP 179.5 is unbolted from its pedestal.

Title:	Mast of eastbound signal at "Hot Box" MP 179.5 is unbolted from its pedestal.
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/5/2010 12:03:38 AM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	165 Comments: 1

First of two heads on cantilever at Balcony Falls gets cut off

Title:	First of two heads on cantilever at Balcony Falls gets cut off
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/4/2010 11:32:35 PM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	444 Comments: 2

Cutting bottom member of cantilever horizontal arm

Title:	Cutting bottom member of cantilever horizontal arm
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/4/2010 11:43:15 PM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	213 Comments: 1

cutting upper member of horizontal arm

Title:	cutting upper member of horizontal arm
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/4/2010 11:43:51 PM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	189 Comments: 0

Second Balcony Falls cantilever head is cut

Title:	Second Balcony Falls cantilever head is cut
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/4/2010 11:38:54 PM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	204 Comments: 1

Cutting into the vertical arm of cantilever

Title:	Cutting into the vertical arm of cantilever
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/4/2010 11:47:51 PM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	179 Comments: 1

Balcony Falls depot and the very mast old C&O, US&S still standing... but not for long.

Title:	Balcony Falls depot and the very mast old C&O, US&S still standing... but not for long.
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/5/2010 12:15:25 AM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	355 Comments: 1

Signal removal on the James River line is almost complete.

Title:	Signal removal on the James River line is almost complete.
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/5/2010 12:17:21 AM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	210 Comments: 1

Intermediate EB signal at Balcony Falls comes down.

Title:	Intermediate EB signal at Balcony Falls comes down.
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/5/2010 12:14:37 AM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	192 Comments: 1

Cantilever head offto the scrap heap

Title:	Cantilever head offto the scrap heap
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/4/2010 11:34:32 PM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	330 Comments: 3

First of two heads comes down

Title:	First of two heads comes down
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/4/2010 11:33:39 PM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	263 Comments: 1

Intermediate signal at Balcony Falls about to meet its fate. Coaling tower, depot, and local train power in the background

Title:	Intermediate signal at Balcony Falls about to meet its fate. Coaling tower, depot, and local train power in the background
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/5/2010 12:13:45 AM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	271 Comments: 2

Hi-rail boom truck backs up to the last standing C&O-styled, US&S signal on the entire James River.

Title:	Hi-rail boom truck backs up to the last standing C&O-styled, US&S signal on the entire James River.
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/5/2010 9:24:04 AM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	253 Comments: 1

Horizontal arm of cantilevel breaks free

Title:	Horizontal arm of cantilevel breaks free
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/4/2010 11:44:20 PM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	252 Comments: 3

Hauling horizontal arm out of the way

Title:	Hauling horizontal arm out of the way
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/4/2010 11:44:54 PM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	171 Comments: 1

Horizontal arm carried to join signal heads in scrap heap

Title:	Horizontal arm carried to join signal heads in scrap heap
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/4/2010 11:45:54 PM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	213 Comments: 1

The last C&O-styled, US&S on the James River lies on the ground.

Title:	The last C&O-styled, US&S on the James River lies on the ground.
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/5/2010 10:02:09 AM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	286 Comments: 2

The last C&O-styled, US&S manufactured signal on the JAmes River is lifted off its pedestal

Title:	The last C&O-styled, US&S manufactured signal on the JAmes River is lifted off its pedestal
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/5/2010 9:28:30 AM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	216 Comments: 2

Signal gang works on removal of EB and WB signals at "Hot Box".

Title:	Signal gang works on removal of EB and WB signals at "Hot Box".
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/5/2010 12:04:31 AM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	275 Comments: 1

Second head off to the scrap heap

Title:	Second head off to the scrap heap
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/4/2010 11:40:40 PM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	196 Comments: 1

Second head comes down

Title:	Second head comes down
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/4/2010 11:39:56 PM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	198 Comments: 1

cantilever head slides off fork lift

Title:	cantilever head slides off fork lift
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/4/2010 11:41:15 PM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	244 Comments: 1

The WB intermediate signal at "Hot Box" is laid to rest.

Title:	The WB intermediate signal at "Hot Box" is laid to rest.
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/5/2010 12:05:59 AM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	204 Comments: 1

Vertical arm of cantilever joins the rest of the scrap pile

Title:	Vertical arm of cantilever joins the rest of the scrap pile
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/4/2010 11:51:33 PM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	194 Comments: 1

Maneuvering the vertical arm to be hauled off

Title:	Maneuvering the vertical arm to be hauled off
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/4/2010 11:49:02 PM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	207 Comments: 1

TIIIMBER!! Vertical arm of cantilever plunges to earth

Title:	TIIIMBER!! Vertical arm of cantilever plunges to earth
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/4/2010 11:48:22 PM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	298 Comments: 2

Westbound intermediate signal at "Hot Box" is lifted off its pedestal.

Title:	Westbound intermediate signal at "Hot Box" is lifted off its pedestal.
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/5/2010 12:05:13 AM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
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Views:	191 Comments: 1

High mast signal at K Cabin (I believe this is called) comes down. H744, local train's power, in background

Title:	High mast signal at K Cabin (I believe this is called) comes down. H744, local train's power, in background
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Photo Date:	5/3/2010 Upload Date: 5/5/2010 12:16:33 AM
Location:	Balcony Falls, VA
Author:	G. R. Larper
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Locomotives:	CSX 6978(GP40-2)
Views:	520 Comments: 1

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