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Viewing Album:  A ride behind SOU 630... Grundy, VA, to Devon, WV, and return.
 
By:G. R. Harper
Dates:4/19/2014 - 4/19/2014
Album Info:At the prompting of a friend from my early days with the railroad, I decided to ride the NS 21st Century Steam trip between Grundy, VA and Devon, WV. 501 miles round trip to get there, but it was worth it.
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5:22am sees me passing through Big Walker Mountain tunnel on I-77 enroute from Home to Grundy
Title:  5:22am sees me passing through Big Walker Mountain tunnel on I-77 enroute from Home to Grundy
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Photo Date:  4/19/2014  Upload Date: 4/20/2014 5:30:58 PM
Location:  Grundy, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  134   Comments: 0
21st Century steam trip in the curve behind the Grundy Town Center
Title:  21st Century steam trip in the curve behind the Grundy Town Center
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Photo Date:  4/19/2014  Upload Date: 4/20/2014 5:48:20 PM
Location:  Grundy, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  131   Comments: 0
The line of people waiting to board the train for Devon
Title:  The line of people waiting to board the train for Devon
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/19/2014  Upload Date: 4/20/2014 5:50:54 PM
Location:  Grundy, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  129   Comments: 0
SOU 630 waits for 9:00 a.m. departure time
Title:  SOU 630 waits for 9:00 a.m. departure time
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/19/2014  Upload Date: 4/20/2014 5:52:49 PM
Location:  Grundy, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:  177   Comments: 0
Plume of smoke from SOU 630 wafts skyward prior to the departure to Devon.
Title:  Plume of smoke from SOU 630 wafts skyward prior to the departure to Devon.
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/19/2014  Upload Date: 4/20/2014 6:19:13 PM
Location:  Grundy, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:  178   Comments: 0
rear end view of SOU 630 prior to departure from Grundy
Title:  rear end view of SOU 630 prior to departure from Grundy
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/19/2014  Upload Date: 4/20/2014 6:21:47 PM
Location:  Grundy, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:  133   Comments: 0
One of two diesel assistants on the SOU 630 steam trip to Devon.
Title:  One of two diesel assistants on the SOU 630 steam trip to Devon.
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/19/2014  Upload Date: 4/20/2014 6:24:05 PM
Location:  Grundy, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3224(SD40-2)
Views:  190   Comments: 0
Sample of Hatfield-McCoy feud drama presented to us inside the train
Title:  Sample of Hatfield-McCoy feud drama presented to us inside the train
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/19/2014  Upload Date: 4/20/2014 6:25:55 PM
Location:  Grundy, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  150   Comments: 0
Coal parked in Weller Yard just outside of Grundy
Title:  Coal parked in Weller Yard just outside of Grundy
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/19/2014  Upload Date: 4/20/2014 6:28:27 PM
Location:  Grundy, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  185   Comments: 0
SOU 630 excursion passing through Weller Yard
Title:  SOU 630 excursion passing through Weller Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/19/2014  Upload Date: 4/20/2014 6:31:24 PM
Location:  Grundy, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  114   Comments: 0
SOU 630 chasers chasing on what I believe to be KY 2059, Poplar Fork-Woodman Rd.
Title:  SOU 630 chasers chasing on what I believe to be KY 2059, Poplar Fork-Woodman Rd.
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/19/2014  Upload Date: 4/20/2014 6:33:07 PM
Location:  Grundy, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:  237   Comments: 1
SOU 630 and train about to enter the tunnel leading to Devon, WV on the other end
Title:  SOU 630 and train about to enter the tunnel leading to Devon, WV on the other end
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/19/2014  Upload Date: 4/20/2014 6:36:34 PM
Location:  Grundy, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:  183   Comments: 0
Stretched across the Tug Fork of the Big Sandy River. Head end of train is in WV. Rear in KY
Title:  Stretched across the Tug Fork of the Big Sandy River. Head end of train is in WV. Rear in KY
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/19/2014  Upload Date: 4/20/2014 6:46:15 PM
Location:  Grundy, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:  161   Comments: 0
Milepost 0, D for "Devon" I suppose, outside my car window.
Title:  Milepost 0, D for "Devon" I suppose, outside my car window.
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/19/2014  Upload Date: 4/20/2014 6:49:14 PM
Location:  Grundy, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  103   Comments: 0
Excursion train stretched around the curve next to the N&W mainline at Devon, WV
Title:  Excursion train stretched around the curve next to the N&W mainline at Devon, WV
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/19/2014  Upload Date: 4/20/2014 6:50:43 PM
Location:  Grundy, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  113   Comments: 0
Head end of the excursion train on the sweeping curve on the ex-N&W at Devon
Title:  Head end of the excursion train on the sweeping curve on the ex-N&W at Devon
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/19/2014  Upload Date: 4/20/2014 7:15:40 PM
Location:  Grundy, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3224(SD40-2) SOU 630(2-8-0) NS 3521(SD40-2)
Views:  349   Comments: 0
Rear of excursion train coming of the main and onto the east leg of the wye at Devon
Title:  Rear of excursion train coming of the main and onto the east leg of the wye at Devon
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/19/2014  Upload Date: 4/20/2014 7:22:57 PM
Location:  Grundy, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  133   Comments: 0
Excursion train heading back to Grundy approaches the bridge over the Tug Fork
Title:  Excursion train heading back to Grundy approaches the bridge over the Tug Fork
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/19/2014  Upload Date: 4/20/2014 7:26:46 PM
Location:  Grundy, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:  135   Comments: 0
Approaching the Devon tunnel portal on the way back to Grundy
Title:  Approaching the Devon tunnel portal on the way back to Grundy
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/19/2014  Upload Date: 4/20/2014 7:28:28 PM
Location:  Grundy, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOU 630(2-8-0) NS 3224(SD40-2)
Views:  176   Comments: 0
SOU 630 smoke lingers in passenger car after exiting tunnel (Raitt Tunnel, I believe.) near Home Creek in Buchanan County, VA
Title:  SOU 630 smoke lingers in passenger car after exiting tunnel (Raitt Tunnel, I believe.) near Home Creek in Buchanan County, VA
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/19/2014  Upload Date: 4/20/2014 7:30:15 PM
Location:  Grundy, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  140   Comments: 0
Back in Grundy the diesel assistants and train are minus the 630 while it unloads its riders
Title:  Back in Grundy the diesel assistants and train are minus the 630 while it unloads its riders
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/19/2014  Upload Date: 4/20/2014 7:37:16 PM
Location:  Grundy, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 3224(SD40-2)
Views:  250   Comments: 0
The 630 has been pulled forward off the train to take on water.
Title:  The 630 has been pulled forward off the train to take on water.
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/19/2014  Upload Date: 4/20/2014 7:39:31 PM
Location:  Grundy, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:  141   Comments: 0
The Grundy FD provides water for SOU 630
Title:  The Grundy FD provides water for SOU 630
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/19/2014  Upload Date: 4/20/2014 7:42:04 PM
Location:  Grundy, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  80   Comments: 0
Grundy FD hose supplying water to the 630 in preparation for the afternoon trip
Title:  Grundy FD hose supplying water to the 630 in preparation for the afternoon trip
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/19/2014  Upload Date: 4/20/2014 7:43:24 PM
Location:  Grundy, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:  168   Comments: 0
SOU 630 alone in the curve behind the Grundy town center taking on water.
Title:  SOU 630 alone in the curve behind the Grundy town center taking on water.
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/19/2014  Upload Date: 4/20/2014 7:45:11 PM
Location:  Grundy, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:  220   Comments: 1
SOU 630 and onlookers watching it take on water behind the Wal-Mart in the Grundy Town Center
Title:  SOU 630 and onlookers watching it take on water behind the Wal-Mart in the Grundy Town Center
Description:  How many Wal-Marts are on the third floor of a structure? This one is. Two floors of parking, perfect for shopping or excursion riding, and a store on top
Photo Date:  4/19/2014  Upload Date: 4/20/2014 7:55:47 PM
Location:  Grundy, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOU 630(2-8-0)
Views:  197   Comments: 0
After unloading the riders the excursion train eased up to a coupling with SOU 630 to be turned and made ready for the afternoon trip
Title:  After unloading the riders the excursion train eased up to a coupling with SOU 630 to be turned and made ready for the afternoon trip
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/19/2014  Upload Date: 4/20/2014 7:58:48 PM
Location:  Grundy, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOU 630(2-8-0) NS 3224(SD40-2)
Views:  158   Comments: 0
After a nice train ride on some RARE mileage, it's back home. East River Mtn tunnel on I-77
Title:  After a nice train ride on some RARE mileage, it's back home. East River Mtn tunnel on I-77
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/19/2014  Upload Date: 4/20/2014 8:00:41 PM
Location:  Grundy, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  210   Comments: 0
Big Walker Mountain tunnel on I-77 between Princeton, WV and Wytheville, VA
Title:  Big Walker Mountain tunnel on I-77 between Princeton, WV and Wytheville, VA
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/19/2014  Upload Date: 4/20/2014 8:03:17 PM
Location:  Grundy, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  302   Comments: 0
Five hours after leaving Grundy I am almost home. I pulled off the road in Bedford, VA to grab this fiery sunset
Title:  Five hours after leaving Grundy I am almost home. I pulled off the road in Bedford, VA to grab this fiery sunset
Description:  Let me tell you!!! After 501 miles and eleven hours on the highway, and 72 miles and three hours on the train, I was READY for bed. I do nit think I have slept that long and that soundly in awhile. A memorable day well spent, for sure!
Photo Date:  4/19/2014  Upload Date: 4/20/2014 8:04:53 PM
Location:  Bedford, VA
Author:  G. R. Harper
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Views:  162   Comments: 1

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