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| Title: |
Southbound coal blasts through Moore |
| Description: |
A heavy loaded coal train puts on a show as he crests the grade in Moore. The road is SC-290 and this crossing may soon disa}pear once the new overpass is completed just north of this location |
| Photo Date: |
8/6/2006 Upload Date: 8/8/2006 7:18:48 PM |
| Location: |
Moore, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 759(SD70MAC) |
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| Title: |
Pusher glides down the hill |
| Description: |
After a heavy push up the first hill out of Spartanburg, this pusher takes it easy for a few before having to pour it on for the nex!hill |
| Photo Date: |
8/6/2006 Upload Date: 8/8/2006 7:18:49 PM |
| Location: |
Moore, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 73(AC44CW) |
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517 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Pusher and stealth bomb |
| Description: |
Engine tacks at Spartanburg Yard (ex-CRR) |
| Photo Date: |
8/6/2006 Upload Date: 8/8/2006 7:18:50 PM |
| Location: |
Spartanburg, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Roster,Yard |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 409(AC44CW) CSX 2262(Road Slug) |
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506 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Pusher rolls by |
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| Photo Date: |
8/6/2006 Upload Date: 8/8/2006 7:18:51 PM |
| Location: |
Arkwright, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 409(AC44CW) |
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311 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CTC coming soon to the Spartanburg sub!! |
| Description: |
Here is the S end of Kilgore siding. There are new signal mounts in plac and for the first time ever, the C&WC will receive some CTC! |
| Photo Date: |
8/8/2006 Upload Date: 8/8/2006 7:18:45 PM |
| Location: |
Kilgore, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Roster,Track |
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| Title: |
L&N Hopper |
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8/12/2006 Upload Date: 9/28/2006 8:32:08 PM |
| Location: |
Hale, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
RollingStock |
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216 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Kilgore re-alignment status |
| Description: |
Here the new mainline alignment is almost complete. Soon the siding will taqe over the old mainline right of way and the old siding will be removed. Around the curve, the trains will fall back into their original positions. |
| Photo Date: |
8/12/2006 Upload Date: 9/28/2006 8:32:09 PM |
| Location: |
Kilgore, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Track |
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| Title: |
CSX 7 leads the first train I have seen on the new alignment |
| Description: |
Check out that industrial land for sale sign advertising 2 miles of railroad frontage! |
| Photo Date: |
8/19/2006 Upload Date: 9/28/2006 8:32:10 PM |
| Location: |
Kilgore, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 7(AC44CW) |
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769 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Siding not yet connected |
| Description: |
Here we see that the workers have not yet had a chance to reconnect the siding. The mainline is back in service. This is approximately the point where new alignmejt ends and the old alignment resumes |
| Photo Date: |
8/19/2006 Upload Date: 9/28/2006 8:32:10 PM |
| Location: |
Kilgore, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Track |
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84 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Track alignment complete |
| Description: |
The track alignment is now complete (or pretty close). The mainline is now on the#new right of way and the siding utilizes the old mainline |
| Photo Date: |
8/19/2006 Upload Date: 9/28/2006 8:32:09 PM |
| Location: |
Kilgore, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Track |
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109 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CSX 488 leads this empty hopper train |
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| Photo Date: |
9/3/2006 Upload Date: 9/28/2006 8:32:12 PM |
| Location: |
Switzer, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 488(AC44CW) |
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333 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CSX 556 passing the soon to be obsolete APP marker |
| Description: |
This is the southbound APP marker for CNL turnout. CTC iq being installed between Irby and S. Ora on he C&WC. As a result this APP marker will become obsolete and it will be replaced by an intermediate signal |
| Photo Date: |
9/4/2006 Upload Date: 9/4/2006 12:00:00 AM |
| Location: |
CNL Turnout, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 556(AC44CW) |
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334 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
CSX 459 hits the north switch of Roebuck siding |
| Description: |
The new SC-215 bridge looms above. This is one of 2 new road bridges being constructed over the old C&WC mainline in Spartanburg county |
| Photo Date: |
9/10/2006 Upload Date: 9/28/2006 8:32:12 PM |
| Location: |
Roebuck, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 459(AC44CW) |
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328 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Southbound loads under the new SC-290 overpass |
| Description: |
This"road is not yet open for traffic. I decided to check it out and found that it makes a great afternoon shot for southbounds! |
| Photo Date: |
9/10/2006 Upload Date: 9/28/2006 8:32:13 PM |
| Location: |
Moore, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 459(AC44CW) |
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329 Comments: 3 |
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| Title: |
Southbound hoppers cross the new SC 101/146 overpass |
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| Photo Date: |
9/10/2006 Upload Date: 9/28/2006 8:32:07 PM |
| Location: |
Woodruff, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 459(AC44CW) |
| Views: |
305 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
CTC Installation at Jilgore |
| Description: |
Here we see that the new home signals have been erected at the north end of Kilgore siding. |
| Photo Date: |
10/15/2006 Upload Date: 10/22/2006 12:43:11 PM |
| Location: |
Kilgore, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Signal |
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97 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
New CTC Installation - looking northbound |
| Description: |
North end of the siding at Kilgore |
| Photo Date: |
10/15/2006 Upload Date: 10/22/2006 12:43:12 PM |
| Location: |
Kilgore, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Signal |
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81 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
New CTC Installation |
| Description: |
Here we see that the crews have installed the southbound signals at the S end of Kilgore siding. The northbound signal is laying on the ground and will soon be installed |
| Photo Date: |
10/15/2006 Upload Date: 10/22/2006 12:43:12 PM |
| Location: |
Kilgore, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Signal |
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91 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
New signal at MP AK 567.24 |
| Description: |
This will be the northcound distant signal to the siding at Kilgore |
| Photo Date: |
10/15/2006 Upload Date: 10/22/2006 12:43:13 PM |
| Location: |
Enoree, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Signal |
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126 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Return of 138 South |
| Description: |
I went out to the Spartanburg sub to check on the status of the new CTC installation. I was surprised to see this train again -- as I had seen it earlier in the day up on the Clinchfield |
| Photo Date: |
10/21/2006 Upload Date: 10/30/2006 7:59:05 PM |
| Location: |
Woodruff, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 138(AC44CW) |
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317 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Fall Colors |
| Description: |
Q693 rolls southbound past some nice fall colors in Woodruff. He's on the new alignment created during the SC 101/146 expansion project |
| Photo Date: |
10/28/2006 Upload Date: 10/30/2006 7:59:05 PM |
| Location: |
Woodruff, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 4702(SD70MAC) CSX 303(AC44CW) |
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441 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Q693 Rolls by |
| Description: |
Q693 rolls southbound through the new Alignment in Woodruff, SC |
| Photo Date: |
10/28/2006 Upload Date: 10/30/2006 7:59:06 PM |
| Location: |
Woodruff, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 4702(SD70MAC) |
| Views: |
291 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Q693 meets a hopper train at Kilgore |
| Description: |
This is the first time I have seen a coal train use the siding at Kilgore. Since they extended this siding and closed most of the grade crossings in it, this siding is now a decent place to meet trains. Once the CTC is turned on, I'm sure it will get a lot more use! |
| Photo Date: |
10/28/2006 Upload Date: 10/30/2006 7:59:07 PM |
| Location: |
Kilgore, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 4702(SD70MAC) |
| Views: |
276 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
New intermediates |
| Description: |
Here we see a set of new intermediates. These are positioned between CNL Turnout and N Irby. Its exciting to see CTC/ABS get installed on a line that's always been dark in the past |
| Photo Date: |
10/28/2006 Upload Date: 10/30/2006 7:59:07 PM |
| Location: |
Wattsville, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Signal |
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94 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Waiting... |
| Description: |
While crews work on the CTC installation at S Irby, a couple of freights have to wait for them to take a break! |
| Photo Date: |
10/28/2006 Upload Date: 10/30/2006 7:59:08 PM |
| Location: |
Irby, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 162(AC44CW) |
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263 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Construction |
| Description: |
Both ends of Irby siding will receive signal cantalevers. This place will be very interesting once its all complete. I'm not sure if the yard lead will be interlocked, or if it will just be siding (where the train is sittin in the foreground) |
| Photo Date: |
10/28/2006 Upload Date: 10/30/2006 7:59:09 PM |
| Location: |
Irby, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 7632(C40-8) |
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477 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Changes at the turnout |
| Description: |
CTC will also be installed at the CN&L turnout. The old signal and new southbound signals are seen standing beside each other. The new northbound signal for the C&WC is laying on the ground. This CTC installation will replace the current setup which is a 'self-restoring turnout'. The normal turnout position routed for the CN&L, so crews wanting to stay on the C&WC must walk up to the signal and turn a key switch to actuate the turnout. A medium clear indication is shown on the signal once the turnout is thrown for the C&WC. After the train passes, the switch will return to its normal postition. This setup was installed about 10-12 years ago I believe |
| Photo Date: |
10/28/2006 Upload Date: 10/30/2006 7:59:10 PM |
| Location: |
CNL Turnout, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 162(AC44CW) |
| Views: |
291 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
New CTC at the S end of Ora Siding |
| Description: |
Perhaps the oddest of the new CTC installations is here at Ora. The N end of the siding will have a spring switch (installed 5-7 years ago) while the south end will have CTC. This will be the termination of a stretch of CTC between Irby and Ora -- about 7 miles or so. Note the northbound signal only has 1 head. My guess is either an approach or restricting will be displayed to indicate movements into the siding. At the time this photo was shot, the signals had been erected, but power switch has not been installed here. This may be my last photo of the old switch stand here |
| Photo Date: |
10/28/2006 Upload Date: 10/30/2006 7:59:11 PM |
| Location: |
Ora, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 162(AC44CW) |
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266 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Q693 trundles south |
| Description: |
After waiting here for a couple of hours, Q693 finally gets to head south. You can see the new CTC signals installed here at S Ora. This will be the beginning of a stretch of CTC extending between here and Irby -- about 5-7 miles or so. Those old block boards will be a memory within a few months |
| Photo Date: |
10/28/2006 Upload Date: 10/30/2006 7:59:12 PM |
| Location: |
Ora, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 4702(SD70MAC) |
| Views: |
283 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Old L&N Hopper |
| Description: |
This blue L&N hopper caught my eye |
| Photo Date: |
10/28/2006 Upload Date: 10/30/2006 7:59:13 PM |
| Location: |
Ora, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
RollingStock |
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186 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Old GRN boxcar! |
| Description: |
Nice to see one of these still out on the road |
| Photo Date: |
10/28/2006 Upload Date: 10/30/2006 7:59:10 PM |
| Location: |
Ora, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Action |
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106 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Parked coal train |
| Description: |
An empty hopper train sits near the north end of Kilgore siding. The old switch was located where the antenna tower is behind the lead unit. The new road on the right is the relocated Kilgore Bridge Rd which used to cross at grade around the curve. That crossing was the main reason very few trains ever met in this siding. |
| Photo Date: |
10/28/2006 Upload Date: 10/30/2006 7:59:09 PM |
| Location: |
Kilgore, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 315(AC44CW) |
| Views: |
319 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Q182 passing N Kilgore |
| Description: |
This would be the last photo I took of N Kilgore before the CTC got turned on here |
| Photo Date: |
11/5/2006 Upload Date: 12/11/2006 8:16:56 PM |
| Location: |
Kilgore, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 7881(C40-8W) |
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331 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Freight parked in the siding |
| Description: |
A GEVO powered freight with a C40-8 with a faded CSX logo sit in the siding at Kilgore |
| Photo Date: |
11/5/2006 Upload Date: 12/11/2006 8:16:57 PM |
| Location: |
Kilgore, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
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| Locomotives: |
CSX 5334(ES44DC) CSX 7514(C40-8) |
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478 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Northbound Freight |
| Description: |
Passing another freight parked in the siding. One of these is F785 while the other is Q692 |
| Photo Date: |
11/5/2006 Upload Date: 12/11/2006 8:16:57 PM |
| Location: |
Kilgore, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 221(AC44CW) |
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328 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
And we have CTC! |
| Description: |
This is the first photo I took of the new CTC in service at Kilgore. Note the 2 light signal heads on the main. Since there is no ABS between the sidings yet, the number of indications the trains can get is pretty limited. |
| Photo Date: |
11/12/2006 Upload Date: 12/11/2006 8:16:58 PM |
| Location: |
Kilgore, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 103(AC44CW) |
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307 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Northbound coal |
| Description: |
Passing the block limits at Simmons Rd. This is the end of the Woodruff block (formerly the Kilgore block) / begin Tyger block |
| Photo Date: |
11/12/2006 Upload Date: 12/11/2006 8:16:58 PM |
| Location: |
Woodruff, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 133(AC44CW) |
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346 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Q182 takes the signal at N Kilgore |
| Description: |
Compare this photo to the one last week from this location when the signals were still bagged. Note the new block limit boards that were put up. The Kilgore block was abolished and replaced with a new block called the Woodruff Block |
| Photo Date: |
11/12/2006 Upload Date: 12/11/2006 8:16:59 PM |
| Location: |
Kilgore, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 8747(SD60I) |
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174 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Q182 blasts by |
| Description: |
Q182 flies by N Kilgore. CTC operation on this siding has turned it from a little used siding to a frequent place to catch a meet. |
| Photo Date: |
11/12/2006 Upload Date: 12/11/2006 8:17:00 PM |
| Location: |
Kilgore, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 8747(SD60I) |
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139 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Southbound SCWX hoppers |
| Description: |
Passing the new CTC at the S end of Kilgore. Since this switch was not replaced with a higher speed switch, trains get a slow clear into the siding here. On the north end they get a medium clear. |
| Photo Date: |
11/19/2006 Upload Date: 12/11/2006 8:17:01 PM |
| Location: |
Kilgore, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 240(AC44CW) |
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307 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Restricting, S Kilgore |
| Description: |
Check out the restricting indication that the signal is displaying here at S Kilgore. The pusher from the previous train is already lined into the siding here. He'll cut off around Ora and head back to this siding to meet another southbound. Also check out the new block board proclaiming the beginning of CTC |
| Photo Date: |
11/19/2006 Upload Date: 12/11/2006 8:17:02 PM |
| Location: |
Kilgore, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Signal |
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148 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Where will this go? |
| Description: |
A traffic light looking switch position indicator light lays on the ground at Ora. Where will it go? |
| Photo Date: |
11/19/2006 Upload Date: 12/11/2006 8:17:02 PM |
| Location: |
Ora, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Signal |
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98 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Southbound hoppers approach CNL Turnout |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
12/3/2006 Upload Date: 12/11/2006 8:17:03 PM |
| Location: |
CNL Turnout, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 584(AC44CW) |
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314 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
A historic moment |
| Description: |
This is the last train to pass the old signal at the CNL Turnout north of Laurens. Soon after the train passed, the old signal would be removed. The crews on the ground lined the switch to the Spartanburg sub for this train. |
| Photo Date: |
12/3/2006 Upload Date: 12/11/2006 8:17:04 PM |
| Location: |
CNL Turnout, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
CSX 292(AC44CW) |
| Views: |
375 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
In with the new |
| Description: |
In preparation to convert this junction into a CTC operation (instead of a self-restoring turnout), the old northbound signal for the Spartanburg Sub has already fallen. This new CTC signal is being erected in its place. |
| Photo Date: |
12/3/2006 Upload Date: 12/11/2006 8:17:04 PM |
| Location: |
CNL Turnout, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Signal |
| Locomotives: |
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146 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
ABS!! |
| Description: |
This is the first ABS signal to go into operation on the Spartanburg sub. Its located between S Ora and CNL Turnout. It was turned on while I was watching the new signal go up at the turnout |
| Photo Date: |
12/3/2006 Upload Date: 12/11/2006 8:17:05 PM |
| Location: |
Ora, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Signal |
| Locomotives: |
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127 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Out with the old |
| Description: |
The old southbound APP signal for CNL Turnout has been turned. A new intermediate ABS signal has replaced this guy |
| Photo Date: |
12/3/2006 Upload Date: 12/11/2006 8:17:05 PM |
| Location: |
Ora, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Signal |
| Locomotives: |
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95 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Switch position light installed |
| Description: |
I can only guess that this is a temporary arrangement until the CTC is turned on here. The power switch has been installed and the old hand-throw job is gone. |
| Photo Date: |
12/3/2006 Upload Date: 12/11/2006 8:17:06 PM |
| Location: |
Ora, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Signal |
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121 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Out with the old |
| Description: |
The old Southbound signal for CNL turnout is being removed. The new signal stands ready to take over when the CTC is activated here. |
| Photo Date: |
12/3/2006 Upload Date: 12/11/2006 8:17:07 PM |
| Location: |
CNL Turnout, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
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| Title: |
Goodbye |
| Description: |
The old southbound signal is retired |
| Photo Date: |
12/3/2006 Upload Date: 12/11/2006 8:17:07 PM |
| Location: |
CNL Turnout, SC |
| Author: |
Tim Huemmer |
| Categories: |
Signal |
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