| SouthEast to Chattanooga, June 28, 2006 | ||
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| Mike and Brian Woodruff, and Randy Bly, all of the Tampa area, came to town on a whirlwind tour the end of June. Some of the local railfans were able to hook up with them for a few days of observations. I met them in Dalton for lunch and then the tour continued. | ||
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NS 8332 with a loaded eastern coal train is hung up waiting for the clogged road south to clear up before leaving Varnell. This train will get a new crew here before proceeding. June 28, 2006 | |
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The Raifans gather at Varnell. Left to right, Jonathan Guy, Brian Woodruff, Robert "the Fireman" Duncan. Also present but not shown in this picture were Mike Woodruff, Randy Bly, and Yr Obt. Svt. June 28, 2006 | |
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BNSF GEVO's 5820 and 5875 led the first empty coal train northward thru Varnell after our arrival. June 28, 2006 | |
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Distributed Power is the order of the day for Wyoming coal trains. Here's the trailing power, pushing hard, on this one. June 28, 2006 | |
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With a fresh crew on board, 8332 leads her train south. June 28, 2006 | |
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The assembled and erstwhile photographers verify the results of their efforts before wandering off. I don't know why Mike and Randy were always elsewhere whenever the crew was being measured. June 28, 2006 | |
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While the loads were moving south, another empty coal train comes by us on the second track. June 28, 2006 | |
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Looking through the new bore at Tunnel Hill, Georgia. The original is to the right of this view. June 28, 2006 | |
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Brian, Randy and myself climbed to the top of the tunnel to get photos and video. June 28, 2006 | |
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Unit auto racks behind CSX 7593, about to enter the tunnel. June 28, 2006 | |
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BNSF 5445 poses amongst the foliage on Tenbridge. June 28, 2006 | |
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On my way home I heard this guy call the approach to Tenbridge. I was able to get off the highway, find a suitable venue, and make this picture. June 28, 2006 | |
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