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Offline Gage O'Dell

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NW 611's First Excursions of 2017
« on: April 15, 2017, 11:56:46 PM »
Went over to North Carolina and Virginia last weekend for the first excursions on the year for NW 611.. It was a beautiful weekend all around, long and tiring, but as all death marches and steam trips go, so very worth it.. Below are just a few samplings of the trip, if you want to view more, you can check out my NW 611 Flickr Album here >>https://www.flickr.com/photos/46459752@N08/albums/72157653847657756

Saturday April 8th, The Virginian Trips


NW 611 through Jamestown, NC on the return to Spencer


NW 611 near Reidsville, NC on the return to Spencer


NW 611 in Altavista, VA on the trip to Lynchburg



Sunday April 9th, Charlotte Special and Piedmont Limited

NW 611 departing Spencer, heading toward Charlotte


NW 611 crossing the Yadkin River Bridge, heading for Greensboro



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Re: NW 611's First Excursions of 2017
« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2017, 06:42:00 AM »
Very nice pics. Surprised my little boy with this ride Last Sunday.

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Re: NW 611's First Excursions of 2017
« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2017, 08:26:06 AM »
Great photos! I really need to make a trip south to watch and/or ride behind this engine!
Dan

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Re: NW 611's First Excursions of 2017
« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2017, 08:16:57 PM »
Stunning photos! You really captured the essence of a classic steam locomotive!
Got questions? I can help you with the Erie Lackawanna (including predecessors), Lehigh Valley, Delaware & Hudson and the shortlines of upstate NY.

Offline Bill Richardson

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Re: NW 611's First Excursions of 2017
« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2017, 11:49:24 PM »
I looked at these and those of the 611 on your Flickr account.  You make very nice pictures; good lighting, etc.

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Re: NW 611's First Excursions of 2017
« Reply #5 on: October 04, 2017, 09:17:43 PM »
Great pics, I remember seeing 611 come through Hammond Indiana when I was a kid.

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Re: NW 611's First Excursions of 2017
« Reply #6 on: October 08, 2017, 08:32:23 PM »
You should enter photo #2 in this month's contest!
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