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Viewing Album:  A Day With the CHW V92 Grain Train!
 
By:Stephen Brock
Dates:6/12/2009 - 6/12/2009
Album Info: This day started out with catching a train by the parking deck at JMU. After I saw that it was an empty grain train with four motors on the front I decided to follow this train to Shenandoah. Once I got into Shenandoah I saw a loaded grain train in the yard which was to be taken back to Harrisonburg, an actually the new mill in Linville. I got a good look and feel for what a typical day might be like for the crew. It takes roughly 3 hours to get from Harrisonburg to Shenandoah and then back to Harrisonburg. For the crew of the V92, this was to take up to 6 hours to complete most of which was waiting for another train on the main which was the VSO1. In Shenandoah they conducted break tests around 10:30 and they asked to proceed on to Elkton, only to be told to, "Hold up"! Track authority was given at 10:45 but they still had to wait on the VSO1 to clear the main as she was returning from a local run from Coor's and Merck. Finally at 11:15 they got the go ahead from the Crewe dispatcher to clear the yard out of Shenandoah. One of the crewmen commented, "At least we get paid good to sit like this"!!
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Low clouds hug the mountains with the V92 pusher units waiting to leave
Title:  Low clouds hug the mountains with the V92 pusher units waiting to leave
Description:  This was a 45 min. wait.
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:54:09 PM
Location:  Shenandoah, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6615(SD60) NS 9483(C40-9W)
Views:  164   Comments: 1
Brakes being applied on NS 1649. This empty grain train will keep the same motors and will be NB later today
Title:  Brakes being applied on NS 1649. This empty grain train will keep the same motors and will be NB later today
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:54:10 PM
Location:  Shenandoah, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 1649(SD40-2)
Views:  114   Comments: 0
With 11:15 on the pull out of Shenandoah, V92 finally arrives around 11:35
Title:  With 11:15 on the pull out of Shenandoah, V92 finally arrives around 11:35
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:42:05 PM
Location:  Elkton, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 612(C44-9W)
Views:  319   Comments: 0
V92 crossing Main St.
Title:  V92 crossing Main St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:42:06 PM
Location:  Elkton, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 612(C44-9W)
Views:  257   Comments: 1
Lead units on the V92 crossing on to the CHW line
Title:  Lead units on the V92 crossing on to the CHW line
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:42:08 PM
Location:  Elkton, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 612(C44-9W) NS 9565(C40-9W)
Views:  296   Comments: 3
V92 Pushers coming off the main
Title:  V92 Pushers coming off the main
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:42:09 PM
Location:  Elkton, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6615(SD60) NS 9483(C40-9W)
Views:  206   Comments: 0
The exhaust from the pushers tells the tale of a beautiful sound
Title:  The exhaust from the pushers tells the tale of a beautiful sound
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:42:10 PM
Location:  Elkton, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9483(C40-9W) NS 6615(SD60)
Views:  177   Comments: 1
With the pushers moving away, V92 in on the CHW line and headed for Harrisonburg
Title:  With the pushers moving away, V92 in on the CHW line and headed for Harrisonburg
Description:  11:43am.
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:42:11 PM
Location:  Elkton, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9483(C40-9W)
Views:  190   Comments: 0
BNSF 612 bringing the V92 through
Title:  BNSF 612 bringing the V92 through
Description:  12:07pm
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:35:28 PM
Location:  McGaheysville, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 612(C44-9W)
Views:  303   Comments: 1
V92 leaning into a curve
Title:  V92 leaning into a curve
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:35:28 PM
Location:  McGaheysville, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 612(C44-9W) NS 9565(C40-9W)
Views:  315   Comments: 0
The V92 grain train heading to Harrisonburg
Title:  The V92 grain train heading to Harrisonburg
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:35:29 PM
Location:  McGaheysville, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 612(C44-9W) NS 9565(C40-9W)
Views:  296   Comments: 1
V92 negotiating a curve
Title:  V92 negotiating a curve
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:35:30 PM
Location:  McGaheysville, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 612(C44-9W) NS 9565(C40-9W)
Views:  302   Comments: 3
BNSF 612 & NS 9565
Title:  BNSF 612 & NS 9565
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:35:31 PM
Location:  McGaheysville, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 612(C44-9W) NS 9565(C40-9W)
Views:  276   Comments: 0
BNSF 612 & NS 9565 passing through
Title:  BNSF 612 & NS 9565 passing through
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:35:32 PM
Location:  McGaheysville, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 612(C44-9W) NS 9565(C40-9W)
Views:  329   Comments: 2
NS 9483 & 6615, pushing grain
Title:  NS 9483 & 6615, pushing grain
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:35:33 PM
Location:  McGaheysville, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9483(C40-9W) NS 6615(SD60)
Views:  187   Comments: 0
Pushers on the grain train
Title:  Pushers on the grain train
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:35:34 PM
Location:  McGaheysville, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9483(C40-9W) NS 6615(SD60)
Views:  143   Comments: 0
NS 9483, pushing on the V92
Title:  NS 9483, pushing on the V92
Description:  "I can hardly wait"!
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:35:36 PM
Location:  McGaheysville, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9483(C40-9W)
Views:  161   Comments: 1
NS 9483, helper unit on the rear of the V92 grain train
Title:  NS 9483, helper unit on the rear of the V92 grain train
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:35:38 PM
Location:  McGaheysville, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9483(C40-9W)
Views:  179   Comments: 1
Pushing up a grade
Title:  Pushing up a grade
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:35:39 PM
Location:  McGaheysville, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9483(C40-9W) NS 6615(SD60)
Views:  163   Comments: 0
The V92 grain train is coming out from JMU and approaching S. Main St.
Title:  The V92 grain train is coming out from JMU and approaching S. Main St.
Description:  The pushers have probably not even entered the JMU campus yet, from the other end!!
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:17:38 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 612(C44-9W) NS 9565(C40-9W)
Views:  302   Comments: 2
V92 approaching the CHW diamond as she snakes her way out of JMU and across S. Main St.
Title:  V92 approaching the CHW diamond as she snakes her way out of JMU and across S. Main St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:17:40 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 612(C44-9W) NS 9565(C40-9W)
Views:  314   Comments: 2
V92 pulling the grain train across the diamond
Title:  V92 pulling the grain train across the diamond
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:17:40 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 612(C44-9W) NS 9565(C40-9W)
Views:  271   Comments: 0
Crossing the diamond
Title:  Crossing the diamond
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:17:41 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 612(C44-9W) NS 9565(C40-9W)
Views:  245   Comments: 0
Pusher's on this V92 coming out of JMU
Title:  Pusher's on this V92 coming out of JMU
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:17:42 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6615(SD60) NS 9483(C40-9W)
Views:  98   Comments: 0
These pushers crossing the diamond will, in a few minutes, take this grainer NB to the VGPC mill
Title:  These pushers crossing the diamond will, in a few minutes, take this grainer NB to the VGPC mill
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:17:42 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9483(C40-9W) NS 6615(SD60)
Views:  97   Comments: 2
Pusher units
Title:  Pusher units
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:17:43 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9483(C40-9W) NS 6615(SD60)
Views:  78   Comments: 0
The pusher units are about to clear the switch
Title:  The pusher units are about to clear the switch
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:17:45 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9483(C40-9W) NS 6615(SD60)
Views:  79   Comments: 1
CHW conductor approaching the switch
Title:  CHW conductor approaching the switch
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:17:46 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9483(C40-9W) NS 6615(SD60)
Views:  86   Comments: 0
V92 conductor lines up the switch
Title:  V92 conductor lines up the switch
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:17:47 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9483(C40-9W) NS 6615(SD60)
Views:  88   Comments: 0
Untitled
Title:  Untitled
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:17:49 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  40   Comments: 0
V92 starts her trip North to Linville
Title:  V92 starts her trip North to Linville
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:13:44 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9483(C40-9W) NS 6615(SD60)
Views:  76   Comments: 1
NS 9483 & 6615 start their trip North, heading to the new VPGA mill in Linville
Title:  NS 9483 & 6615 start their trip North, heading to the new VPGA mill in Linville
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:13:45 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9483(C40-9W) NS 6615(SD60)
Views:  88   Comments: 2
NS 9483 & 6615 on the V92 grain train heading to the new VPGA mill
Title:  NS 9483 & 6615 on the V92 grain train heading to the new VPGA mill
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:13:47 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9483(C40-9W) NS 6615(SD60)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
V92 crossing Grace St., heading North to Linville through the CHW yard passing units from the V93 & V94 which are done for the day
Title:  V92 crossing Grace St., heading North to Linville through the CHW yard passing units from the V93 & V94 which are done for the day
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:13:48 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9483(C40-9W) NS 6615(SD60) NS 7506(ES40DC)
Views:  121   Comments: 3
These motorists will have a wait ahead as the grain train crosses Grace St.
Title:  These motorists will have a wait ahead as the grain train crosses Grace St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:13:49 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9483(C40-9W) NS 6615(SD60)
Views:  71   Comments: 0
Pushers on the grain train from here to Linville
Title:  Pushers on the grain train from here to Linville
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:13:50 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9565(C40-9W) BNSF 612(C44-9W)
Views:  256   Comments: 0
Passing the Rockingham Co-Op
Title:  Passing the Rockingham Co-Op
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:13:51 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 612(C44-9W) NS 9565(C40-9W)
Views:  270   Comments: 1
Pushers on the rear passing the Rockingham Co-Op, where this day started almost 6 hours ago
Title:  Pushers on the rear passing the Rockingham Co-Op, where this day started almost 6 hours ago
Description:  Six hours to travel 40 miles. Some might ask, why so long, what do they do? They moved enough grain that would have taken thousands of tractor trailers to haul. They moved it over a very tuff terrane with steep grades and curves. They did all of this safely and with out an incident !!
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:13:52 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 612(C44-9W) NS 9565(C40-9W)
Views:  308   Comments: 2
BNSF 612 & 9565 pushing on the V92 grain train past the Co-Op
Title:  BNSF 612 & 9565 pushing on the V92 grain train past the Co-Op
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:13:53 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 612(C44-9W) NS 9565(C40-9W)
Views:  259   Comments: 0
BNSF 612 & NS 9565, puhers on the V92 grain train
Title:  BNSF 612 & NS 9565, puhers on the V92 grain train
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:13:54 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 612(C44-9W) NS 9565(C40-9W)
Views:  241   Comments: 1
GRAIN!!!
Title:  GRAIN!!!
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:13:55 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  37   Comments: 0
Pusher units approaching my position. "What? I can't hear you"!
Title:  Pusher units approaching my position. "What? I can't hear you"!
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:13:56 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9565(C40-9W) BNSF 612(C44-9W)
Views:  239   Comments: 0
The sun has finally yeilded to ominus skys as the pushers on the V92 continue to the new mill in Linville
Title:  The sun has finally yeilded to ominus skys as the pushers on the V92 continue to the new mill in Linville
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:13:57 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 612(C44-9W) NS 9565(C40-9W)
Views:  229   Comments: 0
Pushers moving through the Pilgrim's Pride yard, headed to Linville
Title:  Pushers moving through the Pilgrim's Pride yard, headed to Linville
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:13:58 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 612(C44-9W) NS 9565(C40-9W)
Views:  218   Comments: 1
BNSF 612 now on the rear of the V92 grain train with NS 9565 pushing away through the Pilgrim's Pride Mill
Title:  BNSF 612 now on the rear of the V92 grain train with NS 9565 pushing away through the Pilgrim's Pride Mill
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:13:59 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 612(C44-9W)
Views:  194   Comments: 1
An empty mill waiting for this 19,000 ton beast approaching from behind me
Title:  An empty mill waiting for this 19,000 ton beast approaching from behind me
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:48:04 PM
Location:  Linville, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  47   Comments: 0
Approaching Buttermilk Creek Rd.
Title:  Approaching Buttermilk Creek Rd.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:48:05 PM
Location:  Linville, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9483(C40-9W) NS 6615(SD60)
Views:  70   Comments: 0
The load rumbling of two Thoroughbreds pulling grain to the VPGC mill
Title:  The load rumbling of two Thoroughbreds pulling grain to the VPGC mill
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:48:06 PM
Location:  Linville, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9483(C40-9W) NS 6615(SD60)
Views:  80   Comments: 1
Untitled
Title:  Untitled
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:48:08 PM
Location:  Linville, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  59   Comments: 0
V92 grain train approaching Buttermilk Creek Rd.
Title:  V92 grain train approaching Buttermilk Creek Rd.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2009  Upload Date: 6/20/2009 3:51:40 PM
Location:  Linville, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9483(C40-9W) NS 6615(SD60)
Views:  83   Comments: 0

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