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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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CSX 2511 WB on the H74430 passing the doomed ovens
Title:  CSX 2511 WB on the H74430 passing the doomed ovens
Description:  2511 on the westbound H74430 passes the old E. J. Lavino plant at Reusens. Three of the four ovens in the background remain, but not for long
Photo Date:  6/30/2009  Upload Date: 6/30/2009 5:42:36 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 2511(GP38-2)
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CSXT 30 leads N65202 on the Fourth of July past the disappearing E. J. Lavino ovens
Title:  CSXT 30 leads N65202 on the Fourth of July past the disappearing E. J. Lavino ovens
Description:  One of the few trains that ran on the 4th of July seen across from the old E. J. Lavino funrace, now BRC Rail Car
Photo Date:  7/4/2009  Upload Date: 7/5/2009 12:16:35 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 30(AC44CW) CSX 258(AC44CW)
Views:  479   Comments: 0
CSXT 91 eastbound past the Lavino oven dismantling
Title:  CSXT 91 eastbound past the Lavino oven dismantling
Description:  Two of the ovens are gone. Two are left.
Photo Date:  7/13/2009  Upload Date: 7/14/2009 12:32:50 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 91(AC44CW)
Views:  207   Comments: 0
CSXT M of W hi-railing westbound past the on going Lavino oven dismantling
Title:  CSXT M of W hi-railing westbound past the on going Lavino oven dismantling
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Photo Date:  7/13/2009  Upload Date: 7/14/2009 12:35:44 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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The code line and poles have disappeared
Title:  The code line and poles have disappeared
Description:  Victim of the signalling upgrade along the James River: poles and code line are removed. Wire still on the ground.
Photo Date:  7/15/2009  Upload Date: 7/16/2009 2:06:05 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Pole line taker-downers drift west past the back porch
Title:  Pole line taker-downers drift west past the back porch
Description:  I sure wish I could have some of those insulators.
Photo Date:  7/16/2009  Upload Date: 7/16/2009 11:27:48 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  207   Comments: 1
Stump of code line pole is all that's left
Title:  Stump of code line pole is all that's left
Description:  Code line at Reusens disappeared July 15, 2009
Photo Date:  7/16/2009  Upload Date: 7/16/2009 11:26:14 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Q30316 with 8853 all alone on a looong train by the single remining oven
Title:  Q30316 with 8853 all alone on a looong train by the single remining oven
Description:  CSXT 8853 on a Q303. one-unit wonder
Photo Date:  7/16/2009  Upload Date: 7/16/2009 11:24:04 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 8853(SD40-2)
Views:  139   Comments: 0
CSXT 8084 trails a WB grainer by the slowly refilling pond at Reusens Dam
Title:  CSXT 8084 trails a WB grainer by the slowly refilling pond at Reusens Dam
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Photo Date:  8/15/2009  Upload Date: 8/15/2009 12:17:43 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 8084(SD40-2)
Views:  190   Comments: 0
679 - Side dump cars pass my "Merry CSXmas" sign and the tree I did not bother to decorate this year.  Lazy me
Title:  679 - Side dump cars pass my "Merry CSXmas" sign and the tree I did not bother to decorate this year. Lazy me
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Photo Date:  12/23/2013  Upload Date: 12/28/2013 9:46:21 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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779 - going away shot of Ringling Bros. Red Unit.  Animal bars along Hydro St.
Title:  779 - going away shot of Ringling Bros. Red Unit. Animal bars along Hydro St.
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Photo Date:  3/18/2014  Upload Date: 3/18/2014 2:26:44 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  77   Comments: 0
Rear of high and wide move, W90524.
Title:  Rear of high and wide move, W90524.
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Photo Date:  4/25/2014  Upload Date: 4/26/2014 10:47:10 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  369   Comments: 0
W944 empty ammonia train passes be detour signs set up Aug. 8.
Title:  W944 empty ammonia train passes be detour signs set up Aug. 8.
Description:  Rehab work on Reusens Rd. began Aug. 9 to remedy a portion of the road slumping down the steep hillside.
Photo Date:  8/14/2021  Upload Date: 8/16/2021 8:30:38 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 5435(ES40DC)
Views:  63   Comments: 0
DODX 902 brings up the rear of L20601
Title:  DODX 902 brings up the rear of L20601
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Photo Date:  6/1/2022  Upload Date: 6/1/2022 9:24:18 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  76   Comments: 1
CN 2131 was third of three units on oil train K08201 eastbound by the Reusens Dam pond
Title:  CN 2131 was third of three units on oil train K08201 eastbound by the Reusens Dam pond
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Photo Date:  3/4/2015  Upload Date: 3/4/2015 3:18:09 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CN 2131(C40-8)
Views:  343   Comments: 0
641 - CSXT 741 with a scrap tie train eastbound at the Reusens Dam
Title:  641 - CSXT 741 with a scrap tie train eastbound at the Reusens Dam
Description:  We're at the intersection of Old Trent's Ferry Rd and Hydro St.
Photo Date:  7/29/2013  Upload Date: 7/29/2013 8:41:49 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 741(ES44AC-H)
Views:  177   Comments: 2
Q30310 with CSXT 7542 leading passes the dam with the pond lowered
Title:  Q30310 with CSXT 7542 leading passes the dam with the pond lowered
Description:  They are doing maintenance on the wooden portion of the dam between the power houses. No pond and no code line in the way anymore.
Photo Date:  8/10/2009  Upload Date: 8/10/2009 12:38:01 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 7542(C40-8) CSX 6461(GP40-2)
Views:  451   Comments: 0
A rerouted Q69909 with CSXT 9040 and 335 on the James River SD passes the drained pond
Title:  A rerouted Q69909 with CSXT 9040 and 335 on the James River SD passes the drained pond
Description:  Time to get out the chain saw and do a little riverside clearing!!
Photo Date:  8/10/2009  Upload Date: 8/10/2009 6:53:57 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 9040(C40-9W)
Views:  348   Comments: 0
A morning shot of a westbound passing the drained Reusens Dam pond
Title:  A morning shot of a westbound passing the drained Reusens Dam pond
Description:  Go to www.lynchburghistory.com and click "Reusens" in search box to find a c.1925 Underwood & Underwood aerial of this very spot. VERY NEAT!
Photo Date:  8/11/2009  Upload Date: 8/11/2009 11:44:44 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 287(AC44CW)
Views:  497   Comments: 0
Slug and mom on the H743 head west past Reusens Dam with lowered pond
Title:  Slug and mom on the H743 head west past Reusens Dam with lowered pond
Description:  You will not all the wooden slats are out of the semi-circular portion between the two power houses. The concrete on which the steel work rests was the top of the dam until it was raised in 1931. Check this link out for c. 1925 view. http://www.lynchburghistory.com/details.php?gid=&sgid=&pid=9185
Photo Date:  8/11/2009  Upload Date: 8/11/2009 8:32:51 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 2269(Road Slug) CSX 6924(GP40-2)
Views:  643   Comments: 0
E56111 westbound passing the Reusens Dam in early morning sun with pond drained
Title:  E56111 westbound passing the Reusens Dam in early morning sun with pond drained
Description:  That's Judith Creek in the foreground carving a channel in the mud.
Photo Date:  8/13/2009  Upload Date: 8/13/2009 9:57:42 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 728(ES44AC-H)
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CSXT 728 on the E56111 westbound crosses Judith Creek emptying into a drained Reusens Dam pond
Title:  CSXT 728 on the E56111 westbound crosses Judith Creek emptying into a drained Reusens Dam pond
Description:  Judith Creek is the boundary between Bedford County to the right and the independent City of Lynchburg to the left.
Photo Date:  8/13/2009  Upload Date: 8/13/2009 10:00:16 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 728(ES44AC-H)
Views:  414   Comments: 0
E56111 continues up the James River lowered due to maintenance on the Reusens Dam
Title:  E56111 continues up the James River lowered due to maintenance on the Reusens Dam
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Photo Date:  8/13/2009  Upload Date: 8/13/2009 10:04:58 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Tracks of a different nature at Reusens.  My tracks in the mud and Judith Creek in the mudflat of the drained James River pond
Title:  Tracks of a different nature at Reusens. My tracks in the mud and Judith Creek in the mudflat of the drained James River pond
Description:  The knee-high waders were invaluable to my mudflat mission
Photo Date:  8/13/2009  Upload Date: 8/13/2009 11:11:21 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Trains weren't the only thing moving
Title:  Trains weren't the only thing moving
Description:  Snapping turtle floats down Judith Creek toward drained Reusens Dam pond.
Photo Date:  8/13/2009  Upload Date: 8/13/2009 10:09:14 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  361   Comments: 0
CSXT 4681 westbound past the lowered Reusens Dam pond
Title:  CSXT 4681 westbound past the lowered Reusens Dam pond
Description:  We have a two-car derailment on the Buckingham Branch RR west of Crozet last evening to thank for all this westbound traffic on the James River today!
Photo Date:  8/13/2009  Upload Date: 8/13/2009 11:00:33 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 4681(SD70M)
Views:  765   Comments: 0
CSXT 4681 crosses Judith Creek at MP CAB 151 on the James River Subdivision
Title:  CSXT 4681 crosses Judith Creek at MP CAB 151 on the James River Subdivision
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Photo Date:  8/13/2009  Upload Date: 8/13/2009 11:03:42 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 4681(SD70M)
Views:  370   Comments: 0
Coal mtys at speed rumble across Judith Creek on their way west up the James River behind CSXT 4681
Title:  Coal mtys at speed rumble across Judith Creek on their way west up the James River behind CSXT 4681
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Photo Date:  8/13/2009  Upload Date: 8/13/2009 11:05:22 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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CSXT 4681's train fades into the distance on its westbound trek to Clifton Forge on the James River SD at MP CAB 151
Title:  CSXT 4681's train fades into the distance on its westbound trek to Clifton Forge on the James River SD at MP CAB 151
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Photo Date:  8/13/2009  Upload Date: 8/13/2009 11:07:43 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  149   Comments: 0
Eastbound T13212 with CSXT 422 and 435 broadside on a sunny morning viewed from the drained Reusens Dam pond
Title:  Eastbound T13212 with CSXT 422 and 435 broadside on a sunny morning viewed from the drained Reusens Dam pond
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/14/2009  Upload Date: 8/14/2009 9:43:27 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 422(AC44CW) CSX 435(AC44CW)
Views:  273   Comments: 0
The T13212 again this time with the Reusens defect detector (MP CAB 150.8 on  the James River SD) in view
Title:  The T13212 again this time with the Reusens defect detector (MP CAB 150.8 on the James River SD) in view
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/14/2009  Upload Date: 8/14/2009 9:47:25 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 422(AC44CW) CSX 435(AC44CW)
Views:  276   Comments: 0
Coal gons on the T13212 viewed from drained Reusens dam pond whiz by
Title:  Coal gons on the T13212 viewed from drained Reusens dam pond whiz by
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Photo Date:  8/14/2009  Upload Date: 8/14/2009 9:49:32 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Here's why the pond was drained behind Reusens Dam
Title:  Here's why the pond was drained behind Reusens Dam
Description:  To replace the wooden slats in the dam portion between the two power houses. The top of the 1903 dam is the concrete on which the I-beam uprights sit. Dam height increased in 1931.
Photo Date:  8/14/2009  Upload Date: 8/15/2009 12:28:28 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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CSXT 5298 leads Q69813 EB past the drained pond of Reusens Dam
Title:  CSXT 5298 leads Q69813 EB past the drained pond of Reusens Dam
Description:  CSXT trains Q698 and 699 have been running up and down the James River SD this week in August. How much longer? And Why?
Photo Date:  8/14/2009  Upload Date: 8/15/2009 12:33:47 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 5298(ES44DC)
Views:  155   Comments: 0
Q69912 with a tagged CSXT 785 and CSXT 8404 WB past the drained Reusens Dam pond
Title:  Q69912 with a tagged CSXT 785 and CSXT 8404 WB past the drained Reusens Dam pond
Description:  The curved block wall below the green dumpster is original stone work from the James River & Kanawha Canal. Judith's Lock and Dam
Photo Date:  8/14/2009  Upload Date: 8/15/2009 12:38:08 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 8404(SD40-2)
Views:  385   Comments: 0
Broadside of CSXT units 785 (tagged) and 8404 (shabby) WB on Q69912 from the drained James River bottom
Title:  Broadside of CSXT units 785 (tagged) and 8404 (shabby) WB on Q69912 from the drained James River bottom
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Photo Date:  8/14/2009  Upload Date: 8/15/2009 12:43:29 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 8404(SD40-2)
Views:  363   Comments: 0
Q69912's train rolls WB past the drained Reusens Dam pond and a formerly submerged tree and river shellfish
Title:  Q69912's train rolls WB past the drained Reusens Dam pond and a formerly submerged tree and river shellfish
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Photo Date:  8/14/2009  Upload Date: 8/15/2009 12:47:49 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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The pond behind Reusens dam is being filled again as CSXT 7670 on a westbound grainer go by
Title:  The pond behind Reusens dam is being filled again as CSXT 7670 on a westbound grainer go by
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Photo Date:  8/15/2009  Upload Date: 8/15/2009 12:13:17 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 7670(C40-8W)
Views:  187   Comments: 0
CSXT 2487 EB on a very short hopper car work train, W050??, past the refilling Reusens Dam pond.
Title:  CSXT 2487 EB on a very short hopper car work train, W050??, past the refilling Reusens Dam pond.
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Photo Date:  8/15/2009  Upload Date: 8/15/2009 12:24:28 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 2487(SD50-2)
Views:  363   Comments: 0
Q69914 with CSXT 593 leading passes the slowly refilling Reusens Dam pond
Title:  Q69914 with CSXT 593 leading passes the slowly refilling Reusens Dam pond
Description:  The Appalachain Power folks are slowly filling the pond behind Reusens Dam
Photo Date:  8/15/2009  Upload Date: 8/15/2009 2:27:01 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 593(AC44CW)
Views:  152   Comments: 0
Mileposts 151, old and new, on the CSXT's James River SD
Title:  Mileposts 151, old and new, on the CSXT's James River SD
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Photo Date:  8/15/2009  Upload Date: 8/15/2009 2:32:12 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Q30315 with a single oonit, CSXT 388,  passes the filling up Reusens pond
Title:  Q30315 with a single oonit, CSXT 388, passes the filling up Reusens pond
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Photo Date:  8/15/2009  Upload Date: 8/15/2009 3:47:51 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 388(AC44CW)
Views:  296   Comments: 0
Some sort of rail grinder power car lite move spotted westbound at the west swhtch of Reusens siding
Title:  Some sort of rail grinder power car lite move spotted westbound at the west swhtch of Reusens siding
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Photo Date:  8/15/2009  Upload Date: 8/15/2009 4:04:28 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  101   Comments: 0
CSXT 454, "Spirit of Magnolia", and CSXT 44 EB on N64409 viewed from my back yard with the slowly refilling Reusens Dam pond in background
Title:  CSXT 454, "Spirit of Magnolia", and CSXT 44 EB on N64409 viewed from my back yard with the slowly refilling Reusens Dam pond in background
Description:  CSXT James River SD. Appx MP CAB 150.85
Photo Date:  8/15/2009  Upload Date: 8/17/2009 5:30:06 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 454(AC44CW) CSX 44(AC44CW)
Views:  287   Comments: 1
As the sun sets SLOOOOOWLY in the west S69915 creeps by the sunlit Reusens Dam.
Title:  As the sun sets SLOOOOOWLY in the west S69915 creeps by the sunlit Reusens Dam.
Description:  This 699 make the FOURTH such reroute seen or heard passing thru Reusens in a 36-hour period!
Photo Date:  8/15/2009  Upload Date: 8/15/2009 7:08:39 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 7835(C40-8W)
Views:  147   Comments: 0
Rerouted Q69916 with CSXT #2 on the point passes by the half-drained pond behind Reusens Dam
Title:  Rerouted Q69916 with CSXT #2 on the point passes by the half-drained pond behind Reusens Dam
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Photo Date:  8/17/2009  Upload Date: 8/17/2009 12:55:39 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 2(AC44CW)
Views:  160   Comments: 0
CSXT 7 leads the N62514 past the Reusens DD and slowly-being-refilled Reusens Dam pond
Title:  CSXT 7 leads the N62514 past the Reusens DD and slowly-being-refilled Reusens Dam pond
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/18/2009  Upload Date: 8/18/2009 9:04:18 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 7(AC44CW)
Views:  501   Comments: 0
a horribly backlit 5464 on the U-something-or-other passing boat wakes in the slowly refilling Reusens Dam pond
Title:  a horribly backlit 5464 on the U-something-or-other passing boat wakes in the slowly refilling Reusens Dam pond
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/18/2009  Upload Date: 8/18/2009 9:17:40 PM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 5464(ES44DC)
Views:  100   Comments: 0
Tele of Q69918 as it passes the "Reusens Hydroelectric Project" at MP CAB 150.8 on the CSXT James River SD.
Title:  Tele of Q69918 as it passes the "Reusens Hydroelectric Project" at MP CAB 150.8 on the CSXT James River SD.
Description:  CSXT 7622 leads Q69918 this day. Trains STILL being rerouted up the river.
Photo Date:  8/19/2009  Upload Date: 8/19/2009 9:52:31 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 7622(C40-8)
Views:  148   Comments: 1
CSXT 7622 on Q69918 passes the slowly-being-refilled Reusens Dam pond at Reusens, VA
Title:  CSXT 7622 on Q69918 passes the slowly-being-refilled Reusens Dam pond at Reusens, VA
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2009  Upload Date: 8/19/2009 9:49:19 AM
Location:  Reusens, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Locomotives:  CSX 7622(C40-8)
Views:  156   Comments: 0


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