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Viewing Album:  CSX Coal in Afton, VA
 
By:Gary Everhart
Dates:10/15/2012 - 10/15/2012
Album Info:While on the way to some wineries in the rolling hills of eastern Virginia, we crossed over a bridge while a trio of CSX units were laboring underneath with a string of empty coal cars. Here's what we saw from the bridge.
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CSX ???, CSX 668 and CSX 65
Title:  CSX ???, CSX 668 and CSX 65
Description:  Too late to catch the identity of the first unit, the trio slowly rolls forward with their string of empty coal cars.
Photo Date:  10/15/2012  Upload Date: 12/2/2012 7:27:41 AM
Location:  Afton, VA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 668(AC60CW) CSX 65(AC44CW)
Views:  225   Comments: 0
CSX ???, CSX 668 and CSX 65
Title:  CSX ???, CSX 668 and CSX 65
Description:  The trio will be adding their string of cars next to the sinuous line already parked on the next track.
Photo Date:  10/15/2012  Upload Date: 12/2/2012 7:31:49 AM
Location:  Afton, VA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 668(AC60CW) CSX 65(AC44CW)
Views:  115   Comments: 0
CSX ???, CSX 668 and CSX 65
Title:  CSX ???, CSX 668 and CSX 65
Description:  The trio kick out the smoke as they head to the curve.
Photo Date:  10/15/2012  Upload Date: 12/2/2012 7:32:31 AM
Location:  Afton, VA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 668(AC60CW) CSX 65(AC44CW)
Views:  108   Comments: 0
CSX ???, CSX 668 and CSX 65
Title:  CSX ???, CSX 668 and CSX 65
Description:  Not quite an echo but definitely channeled, the sound rumbles off the wooded hills surrounding this spot as the tro heads around the corner..
Photo Date:  10/15/2012  Upload Date: 12/2/2012 7:32:51 AM
Location:  Afton, VA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 65(AC44CW) CSX 668(AC60CW)
Views:  105   Comments: 0
CSX ???, CSX 668 and CSX 65
Title:  CSX ???, CSX 668 and CSX 65
Description:  Now the identity of the 3 units has disappeared as they continue slowly around the corner.
Photo Date:  10/15/2012  Upload Date: 12/2/2012 7:33:05 AM
Location:  Afton, VA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 65(AC44CW) CSX 668(AC60CW)
Views:  126   Comments: 0
CSX ???, CSX 668 and CSX 65
Title:  CSX ???, CSX 668 and CSX 65
Description:  The conductor stands ready to cut off a string. The rod he has will be used on the car brakes.
Photo Date:  10/15/2012  Upload Date: 12/2/2012 7:33:32 AM
Location:  Afton, VA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 65(AC44CW) CSX 668(AC60CW)
Views:  125   Comments: 0
CSX ???, CSX 668 and CSX 65
Title:  CSX ???, CSX 668 and CSX 65
Description:  The CSX conductor waits for the cut off point as the trio pulls ahead.
Photo Date:  10/15/2012  Upload Date: 12/2/2012 7:34:14 AM
Location:  Afton, VA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 65(AC44CW) CSX 668(AC60CW)
Views:  120   Comments: 0
CRIX 41039 - Citicorp Railmark Inc
Title:  CRIX 41039 - Citicorp Railmark Inc
Description:  Fianlly the cut point is reached, CRIX 42039. The conductor uses his pole to tighten the car brakes.
Photo Date:  10/15/2012  Upload Date: 12/2/2012 7:34:22 AM
Location:  Afton, VA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  68   Comments: 0
BNBX 6163 - Greenbrier Management Services
Title:  BNBX 6163 - Greenbrier Management Services
Description:  Always find the top view an interesting change from the side views normally seen.
Photo Date:  10/15/2012  Upload Date: 12/2/2012 7:34:29 AM
Location:  Afton, VA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  77   Comments: 0
BNBX 6197 - Greenbrier Management Services
Title:  BNBX 6197 - Greenbrier Management Services
Description:  The interior struts and sides look clean and shiny despite carrying black coal.
Photo Date:  10/15/2012  Upload Date: 12/2/2012 7:34:35 AM
Location:  Afton, VA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  76   Comments: 0
BNBX 99365 - Greenbrier Management Services - ex-EDEX
Title:  BNBX 99365 - Greenbrier Management Services - ex-EDEX
Description:  Another empty car in the long string parked to the right of the CSX train dropping off another line.
Photo Date:  10/15/2012  Upload Date: 12/2/2012 7:34:40 AM
Location:  Afton, VA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  127   Comments: 0
CITX 501146 - CIT Group
Title:  CITX 501146 - CIT Group
Description:  The interior of this car shows more wear than others in the line.
Photo Date:  10/15/2012  Upload Date: 12/2/2012 7:34:48 AM
Location:  Afton, VA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  83   Comments: 0
CRIX 41938 - Citicorp Railmark Inc
Title:  CRIX 41938 - Citicorp Railmark Inc
Description:  Always find the top view an interesting change from the side views normally seen.
Photo Date:  10/15/2012  Upload Date: 12/2/2012 7:34:54 AM
Location:  Afton, VA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  60   Comments: 0
CRIX 40971 - Citicorp Railmark Inc
Title:  CRIX 40971 - Citicorp Railmark Inc
Description:  Another empty coal car waits on the siding for a trip back to the mines.
Photo Date:  10/15/2012  Upload Date: 12/2/2012 7:35:02 AM
Location:  Afton, VA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  64   Comments: 0
CRIX 40971 end close up - Citicorp Railmark Inc
Title:  CRIX 40971 end close up - Citicorp Railmark Inc
Description:  A close up reveals clearly the end printing on this car.
Photo Date:  10/15/2012  Upload Date: 12/2/2012 7:35:07 AM
Location:  Afton, VA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  69   Comments: 0
CRIX 41039 - red end - Citicorp Railmark Inc
Title:  CRIX 41039 - red end - Citicorp Railmark Inc
Description:  Strange as it sounds, two different cars appeared in this collectionl, both marked CRIX 41039, but one with a yellow end and this one with a red end.
Photo Date:  10/15/2012  Upload Date: 12/2/2012 8:28:54 AM
Location:  Afton, VA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  61   Comments: 1
CRIX 41039 - yellow end - Citicorp Railmark Inc
Title:  CRIX 41039 - yellow end - Citicorp Railmark Inc
Description:  Here's the other CRIX 41039 car parked near each other. Strange twist!!!
Photo Date:  10/15/2012  Upload Date: 12/2/2012 7:35:14 AM
Location:  Afton, VA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  69   Comments: 0
CRIX 42409 - Citicorp Railmark Inc
Title:  CRIX 42409 - Citicorp Railmark Inc
Description:  Another shiny interior coal car stands ready to return to the mines for a refill.
Photo Date:  10/15/2012  Upload Date: 12/2/2012 7:35:20 AM
Location:  Afton, VA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  73   Comments: 0
GEAX 5055 - GE Rail Services
Title:  GEAX 5055 - GE Rail Services
Description:  Another empty coal car waits on the siding for a trip back to the mines.
Photo Date:  10/15/2012  Upload Date: 12/2/2012 7:35:28 AM
Location:  Afton, VA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  89   Comments: 0
GEAX 5288 - GE Rail Services
Title:  GEAX 5288 - GE Rail Services
Description:  Another empty coal car waits on the siding for a trip back to the mines.
Photo Date:  10/15/2012  Upload Date: 12/2/2012 7:35:49 AM
Location:  Afton, VA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  75   Comments: 0
GEAX 20122 - GE Rail Services
Title:  GEAX 20122 - GE Rail Services
Description:  Another empty coal car waits on the siding for a trip back to the mines.
Photo Date:  10/15/2012  Upload Date: 12/2/2012 7:35:55 AM
Location:  Afton, VA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  75   Comments: 0
NDYX 964934 - First Union Rail
Title:  NDYX 964934 - First Union Rail
Description:  This view clearly shows the brackets inside that brace this car and hold it from bulging when loaded.
Photo Date:  10/15/2012  Upload Date: 12/2/2012 7:36:03 AM
Location:  Afton, VA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  68   Comments: 0
NDYX 964940 - First Union Rail
Title:  NDYX 964940 - First Union Rail
Description:  Another empty coal car waits on the siding for a trip back to the mines.
Photo Date:  10/15/2012  Upload Date: 12/2/2012 7:36:10 AM
Location:  Afton, VA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  84   Comments: 0
NDYX 965044 - First Union Rail
Title:  NDYX 965044 - First Union Rail
Description:  The empy cars like this one stretch around the curve here in eastern Virginia, a common sight.
Photo Date:  10/15/2012  Upload Date: 12/2/2012 7:36:16 AM
Location:  Afton, VA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  65   Comments: 1
CITX 501131 - CIT Group
Title:  CITX 501131 - CIT Group
Description:  After returning from the bridge, thought I might as well get a couple traditional side shots of a couple cars parked here.
Photo Date:  10/15/2012  Upload Date: 12/2/2012 7:36:23 AM
Location:  Afton, VA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  95   Comments: 0
DLRX 60104 - GE Rail Services
Title:  DLRX 60104 - GE Rail Services
Description:  Another traditional side view doesn't reveal the bracing inside to hold a loaded car together.
Photo Date:  10/15/2012  Upload Date: 12/2/2012 7:36:28 AM
Location:  Afton, VA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  88   Comments: 0
TILX 43838 - Trinity Industries Leasing
Title:  TILX 43838 - Trinity Industries Leasing
Description:  One last traditional side shot of an empty coal gondola parked here.
Photo Date:  10/15/2012  Upload Date: 12/2/2012 7:36:34 AM
Location:  Afton, VA
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  63   Comments: 0

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