Norfolk Southern and Amtrak

b16pwrdej1 · 19th of February 2006 (Sun)

Went to Charlottesville, VA on Friday. The Amtrak station there is really neat; there is a track diamond near the station where CSX tracks cross Norfolk Southern tracks.

-NS 11R led by a BNSF locomotive passes by the station platform.

-NS 227 led by a Operation Lifesaver locomotive with a SD70M-2 trailing.

-Amtrak Crescent #20 slows as it prepares to pick up riders.

-Buckingham Branch (a local shortline) prepares to switch cars on an NS siding.

-I met a young railfan, Gabriel, who was very excited about the passing of a NS intermodal train. Shown here with scanners in hand.

As always, comments and critique are appreciated.

PeaPicker · 20th of February 2006 (Mon)

Nice shots.
Dents on the front of Amtrak isn't too comforting.

Harold_L · 20th of February 2006 (Mon)

I enjoyed the trains almost as much as the young lad - thanks for posting. It is fun to learn of still another branch line - whre does it run?

kingsown · 20th of February 2006 (Mon)

a good set of shots you have made boring old desils look interesting a good low view point

b16pwrdej1 · 20th of February 2006 (Mon)

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Originally Posted by Harold_L

I enjoyed the trains almost as much as the young lad - thanks for posting. It is fun to learn of still another branch line - whre does it run?

The Buckingham Branch is Virginia's largest shortline railroad, operating over 200 miles of trackage in central Virginia. The railroad expanded from the original 17 miles from Dillwyn to Bremo Bluff, VA to over 200 miles with the lease of CSX Transportation's ex C&O North Mountain Subdivision on Decemeber 20, 2004.

Here is a link for more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckingham_Branch_Railroad

Jon Foster · 20th of February 2006 (Mon)

Great shots. I like them all. The first shot could use a little lightening though.

Jon.

FlatBattery · 20th of February 2006 (Mon)

Great shots, thanks for sharing. Love to see American train pics

Jim

rckaine · 20th of February 2006 (Mon)

I like the NS227 shot, it is allways nice to see "OLS" paint schems. The shotline action is a plus as well. That dip under the bridge is seems big, did you use a telphoto on those shots?

Kaine

b16pwrdej1 · 20th of February 2006 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rckaine

I like the NS227 shot, it is allways nice to see "OLS" paint schems. The shotline action is a plus as well. That dip under the bridge is seems big, did you use a telphoto on those shots?

Kaine

I used the 70-200mm f4 L for all the shots. The lens hardly ever comes off my camera when I'm out railfanning.

ACDCROCKS · 20th of February 2006 (Mon)

Nice shots, I have seen a big blue with Quality in a while. By the way, was the the AMTK on time? They look too diffrent with out the road railers.

b16pwrdej1 · 20th of February 2006 (Mon)

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Originally Posted by ACDCROCKS

Nice shots, I have seen a big blue with Quality in a while. By the way, was the the AMTK on time? They look too diffrent with out the road railers.

The Amtrak was about 4 hours late coming through. I also caught two more Amtraks at Charlottesville (50 & 51)...both of which were running late; 45 mins and 90 mins.

PhotosGuy · 22nd of February 2006 (Wed)

Those are very nice shots!

19th of February 2006 (Sun)	#1
b16pwrdej1 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 276 IMAGE EDITING OK	Norfolk Southern and Amtrak Went to Charlottesville, VA on Friday. The Amtrak station there is really neat; there is a track diamond near the station where CSX tracks cross Norfolk Southern tracks. -NS 11R led by a BNSF locomotive passes by the station platform. -NS 227 led by a Operation Lifesaver locomotive with a SD70M-2 trailing. -Amtrak Crescent #20 slows as it prepares to pick up riders. -Buckingham Branch (a local shortline) prepares to switch cars on an NS siding. -I met a young railfan, Gabriel, who was very excited about the passing of a NS intermodal train. Shown here with scanners in hand. As always, comments and critique are appreciated. __________________ Body: 1D MKII Lenses: 24-105 f4 L, 70-200mm f4 L, 50mm f1.8 Other: Epson P3000

20th of February 2006 (Mon)	#3
Harold_L Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 1,192	Re: Norfolk Southern and Amtrak I enjoyed the trains almost as much as the young lad - thanks for posting. It is fun to learn of still another branch line - whre does it run? __________________ Harold Canon Rebel XT w/ Tamron 28-75 mm F2.8

20th of February 2006 (Mon)	#4
kingsown Goldmember Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: barrow-in-furness Posts: 2,219	Re: Norfolk Southern and Amtrak a good set of shots you have made boring old desils look interesting a good low view point

20th of February 2006 (Mon)	#6
Jon Foster is it safe? Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: White Lake, MI Posts: 4,504	Re: Norfolk Southern and Amtrak Great shots. I like them all. The first shot could use a little lightening though. Jon. __________________ I shoot with a Little Canon Check out my photos @ PBase.com & ModelMayhem.com

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FlatBattery Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Staffordshire, England Posts: 97 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Norfolk Southern and Amtrak Great shots, thanks for sharing. Love to see American train pics Jim

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PeaPicker in the twilight zone Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East Texas USA Posts: 1,587 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Norfolk Southern and Amtrak Nice shots. Dents on the front of Amtrak isn't too comforting. __________________ *Jon* / *40D* / Pics

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rckaine Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northville, Mi. USA Posts: 328 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Norfolk Southern and Amtrak I like the NS227 shot, it is allways nice to see "OLS" paint schems. The shotline action is a plus as well. That dip under the bridge is seems big, did you use a telphoto on those shots? Kaine

20th of February 2006 (Mon)	#10
ACDCROCKS 321 123 33 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: in your attic Posts: 2,920 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Norfolk Southern and Amtrak Nice shots, I have seen a big blue with Quality in a while. By the way, was the the AMTK on time? They look too diffrent with out the road railers. __________________ WONKA WONKA!

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PhotosGuy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: S. E. Michigan Posts: 64,377	Re: Norfolk Southern and Amtrak Those are very nice shots! __________________ FrankC - 20D, RAW, Manual everything... Classic Carz, Racing, Air Show, Flowers. www.FrankCizek.com Find the light... A few Car Lighting Tips, and MOVE YOUR FEET! Have you thought about making your own book? // Need an exposure crutch?

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