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Viewing Album:  Travels to and around Virginia
 
By:Ralph Bonanno
Dates:2/3/2006 - 2/6/2020
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Westbound tonnage works upgrade out of the Montgomery tunnels
Title:  Westbound tonnage works upgrade out of the Montgomery tunnels
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Photo Date:  10/25/2012  Upload Date: 10/27/2012 7:00:35 PM
Location:  Christianburg Mtn., VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Westbound empty hoppers, led by 8018, pull upgrade at "Arthur" interlocking
Title:  Westbound empty hoppers, led by 8018, pull upgrade at "Arthur" interlocking
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Photo Date:  10/25/2012  Upload Date: 10/27/2012 7:01:34 PM
Location:  Elliston, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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A rather unusual former N&W form of grade crossing warning protection at the entrance to a quarry(since closed)
Title:  A rather unusual former N&W form of grade crossing warning protection at the entrance to a quarry(since closed)
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Photo Date:  10/25/2012  Upload Date: 10/27/2012 7:01:50 PM
Location:  Elliston, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Westbound empty hoppers work upgrade from Roanoke and into the late afternoon sun
Title:  Westbound empty hoppers work upgrade from Roanoke and into the late afternoon sun
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Photo Date:  10/25/2012  Upload Date: 10/27/2012 7:02:16 PM
Location:  Elliston, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Westbound empty hoppers, led by D9-40C 9180 pass the classic N&W CPL signals at "Arthur" interlocking
Title:  Westbound empty hoppers, led by D9-40C 9180 pass the classic N&W CPL signals at "Arthur" interlocking
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Photo Date:  10/25/2012  Upload Date: 10/27/2012 7:02:32 PM
Location:  Elliston, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Standard cab SD70 2571 leads an eastbound coal train on the old VGN
Title:  Standard cab SD70 2571 leads an eastbound coal train on the old VGN
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Photo Date:  10/25/2012  Upload Date: 10/27/2012 7:02:48 PM
Location:  Northfork, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Amtrak train 19, the Crescent, awaits its departure after a crew change
Title:  Amtrak train 19, the Crescent, awaits its departure after a crew change
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Photo Date:  10/21/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2013 8:35:03 PM
Location:  Charlottesville, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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NS local V83 awaits the signal at Dupont interlocking to reverse back to its train
Title:  NS local V83 awaits the signal at Dupont interlocking to reverse back to its train
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Photo Date:  10/22/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2013 8:42:31 PM
Location:  Waynesboro, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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V83 light power reverses back to its train at Dupont interlocking
Title:  V83 light power reverses back to its train at Dupont interlocking
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Photo Date:  10/22/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2013 8:36:04 PM
Location:  Waynesboro, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Former Maine Coast RS-11 awaits its return to service on the Shenandoah Valley/DGV Railroad
Title:  Former Maine Coast RS-11 awaits its return to service on the Shenandoah Valley/DGV Railroad
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Photo Date:  10/22/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2013 8:36:25 PM
Location:  Staunton, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Westbound empty hoppers behind AC60 628 climb the grade to CP West Lagrange
Title:  Westbound empty hoppers behind AC60 628 climb the grade to CP West Lagrange
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Photo Date:  10/22/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2013 8:36:45 PM
Location:  Staunton, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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The night local in town, V93 awaits its crew
Title:  The night local in town, V93 awaits its crew
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Photo Date:  10/22/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2013 8:37:04 PM
Location:  Waynesboro, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Daylight local V83 spots cars on a customer siding
Title:  Daylight local V83 spots cars on a customer siding
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Photo Date:  10/22/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2013 8:35:27 PM
Location:  Waynesboro, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Northbound Q410 rumbles into town on an overcast afternoon
Title:  Northbound Q410 rumbles into town on an overcast afternoon
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Photo Date:  10/23/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2013 8:38:31 PM
Location:  Ashland, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Southbound manifest Q401 makes its appearance in town
Title:  Southbound manifest Q401 makes its appearance in town
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Photo Date:  10/23/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2013 8:38:52 PM
Location:  Ashland, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Southbound Q415 rolls past the station/visitors center on an October afternoon
Title:  Southbound Q415 rolls past the station/visitors center on an October afternoon
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Photo Date:  10/23/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2013 8:39:16 PM
Location:  Ashland, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Southbound Amtrak 91 rolls into(and out of) town on its journey to points south
Title:  Southbound Amtrak 91 rolls into(and out of) town on its journey to points south
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Photo Date:  10/23/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2013 8:39:33 PM
Location:  Ashland, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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The famous "A" class 1218 stuffed and mounted at the VA Museum of Transportation
Title:  The famous "A" class 1218 stuffed and mounted at the VA Museum of Transportation
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Photo Date:  10/24/2013  Upload Date: 10/27/2013 7:36:09 PM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Recently repainted to its bicentennial colors is this SD45. Sure wish she would run again!
Title:  Recently repainted to its bicentennial colors is this SD45. Sure wish she would run again!
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Photo Date:  10/24/2013  Upload Date: 10/27/2013 7:36:44 PM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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The "J", the "A" and the "SD" on display at the VA museum of transportation
Title:  The "J", the "A" and the "SD" on display at the VA museum of transportation
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Photo Date:  10/24/2013  Upload Date: 10/27/2013 7:37:07 PM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Streamlining versus conventional noses of the "J" and the "A"
Title:  Streamlining versus conventional noses of the "J" and the "A"
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Photo Date:  10/24/2013  Upload Date: 10/27/2013 7:37:35 PM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Guages controls and brake stand(26L, no less!) of the N&W J class 611
Title:  Guages controls and brake stand(26L, no less!) of the N&W J class 611
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Photo Date:  10/24/2013  Upload Date: 10/27/2013 7:37:55 PM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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One of NS's recently renumbered B32-8s awaits it next assignment
Title:  One of NS's recently renumbered B32-8s awaits it next assignment
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Photo Date:  10/24/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2013 8:38:10 PM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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An eastbound manifest led by an ex Conrail GE rolls past as it approaches Roanoke
Title:  An eastbound manifest led by an ex Conrail GE rolls past as it approaches Roanoke
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Photo Date:  10/24/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2013 8:37:51 PM
Location:  Salem, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  37   Comments: 0
An eastbound grain train with BNSF/CSX power descends the grade at Laurel interlocking
Title:  An eastbound grain train with BNSF/CSX power descends the grade at Laurel interlocking
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Photo Date:  10/24/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2013 8:37:34 PM
Location:  Christianburg Mtn., VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  24   Comments: 1
Night time image of the shop sign and the flag flying above
Title:  Night time image of the shop sign and the flag flying above
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Photo Date:  10/24/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2013 8:42:07 PM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  109   Comments: 1
Northbound NS 38Q passes the N&W CPL signals at Cloverdale interlocking
Title:  Northbound NS 38Q passes the N&W CPL signals at Cloverdale interlocking
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Photo Date:  10/24/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2013 8:37:19 PM
Location:  Cloverdale, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Westbound intermodal 23A emerges from the Montgomery tunnel climbing the grade
Title:  Westbound intermodal 23A emerges from the Montgomery tunnel climbing the grade
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Photo Date:  10/24/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2013 8:39:56 PM
Location:  Christianburg Mtn., VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  91   Comments: 1
A set of power sits between assignments at the Furnace Rd crossing
Title:  A set of power sits between assignments at the Furnace Rd crossing
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Photo Date:  10/24/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2013 8:40:29 PM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  45   Comments: 1
A high hood GP38-2 and a low nose SD40-2 await their next assignment
Title:  A high hood GP38-2 and a low nose SD40-2 await their next assignment
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Photo Date:  10/24/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2013 8:40:45 PM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  62   Comments: 0
A local with a pair of SD40's for power makes its way across one of the city's many grade crossings
Title:  A local with a pair of SD40's for power makes its way across one of the city's many grade crossings
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Photo Date:  10/24/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2013 8:41:11 PM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  38   Comments: 1
A nice catch on the local making its way thru town was this immaculate NS caboose
Title:  A nice catch on the local making its way thru town was this immaculate NS caboose
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Photo Date:  10/24/2013  Upload Date: 10/26/2013 8:41:32 PM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  53   Comments: 1
Actual cab from SD40 1594 with full dual control cab interior at the Va Muesum of transportation
Title:  Actual cab from SD40 1594 with full dual control cab interior at the Va Muesum of transportation
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Photo Date:  10/24/2013  Upload Date: 10/27/2013 7:31:08 PM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  100   Comments: 1
Virginia Central Porter side rod center cab on display at the VA Museum of Transportation
Title:  Virginia Central Porter side rod center cab on display at the VA Museum of Transportation
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Photo Date:  10/24/2013  Upload Date: 10/27/2013 7:31:35 PM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Not owned by the museum, but still operational is the N&W GP30 at the VA Museum of Transportation
Title:  Not owned by the museum, but still operational is the N&W GP30 at the VA Museum of Transportation
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Photo Date:  10/24/2013  Upload Date: 10/27/2013 7:31:58 PM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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One of the critters on permanent display is this Caterpillar powered switcher
Title:  One of the critters on permanent display is this Caterpillar powered switcher
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Photo Date:  10/24/2013  Upload Date: 10/27/2013 7:32:25 PM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  36   Comments: 0
In need of some cosmetic surgery is this NKP Geep at the VA Museum of transportation
Title:  In need of some cosmetic surgery is this NKP Geep at the VA Museum of transportation
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Photo Date:  10/24/2013  Upload Date: 10/27/2013 7:32:50 PM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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A poorly placed pole prohibited me from getting a better shot of this saved RF&P boxcar
Title:  A poorly placed pole prohibited me from getting a better shot of this saved RF&P boxcar
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Photo Date:  10/24/2013  Upload Date: 10/27/2013 7:33:41 PM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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VGN Rectifier, cab end, on display at the VA Museum of transportation
Title:  VGN Rectifier, cab end, on display at the VA Museum of transportation
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Photo Date:  10/24/2013  Upload Date: 10/27/2013 7:33:19 PM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Striking in its appearance is this N&W C636, seen from the rear end at the VA Museum of transportation
Title:  Striking in its appearance is this N&W C636, seen from the rear end at the VA Museum of transportation
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Photo Date:  10/24/2013  Upload Date: 10/27/2013 7:34:00 PM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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And coupled to the ALCo was this N&W Geep, complete with a mounted herald, not painted on
Title:  And coupled to the ALCo was this N&W Geep, complete with a mounted herald, not painted on
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Photo Date:  10/24/2013  Upload Date: 10/27/2013 7:34:53 PM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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N&W RS-3 under the shed at the VA Museum of Transportation
Title:  N&W RS-3 under the shed at the VA Museum of Transportation
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Photo Date:  10/24/2013  Upload Date: 10/27/2013 7:35:34 PM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Chesapeake Western(a one time N&W subsidiary) T-6 on display
Title:  Chesapeake Western(a one time N&W subsidiary) T-6 on display
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Photo Date:  10/24/2013  Upload Date: 10/27/2013 7:35:50 PM
Location:  Roanoke, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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"New" GP-9 for the Shenandoah Valley (Durbin and Greenbriar Valley) Railroad at Staunton VA
Title:  "New" GP-9 for the Shenandoah Valley (Durbin and Greenbriar Valley) Railroad at Staunton VA
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Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 10:06:35 PM
Location:  Staunton, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  DGVR 6512(GP9)
Views:  252   Comments: 0
Recently painted ex-KCS GP40 # 12 at the yard in town
Title:  Recently painted ex-KCS GP40 # 12 at the yard in town
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Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 10:07:22 PM
Location:  Staunton, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  BB 12(GP40-3)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
A trio of BB GP40's on weekend layover between runs
Title:  A trio of BB GP40's on weekend layover between runs
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Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 10:08:55 PM
Location:  Staunton, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  37   Comments: 0
Northbound NS 290 crossing the BB RR(original C&O)main in town
Title:  Northbound NS 290 crossing the BB RR(original C&O)main in town
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Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 10:09:58 PM
Location:  Charlottesville, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Westbound emopty hoppers on the BB RR about to cross the NS main
Title:  Westbound emopty hoppers on the BB RR about to cross the NS main
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Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 10:10:55 PM
Location:  Charlottesville, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  45   Comments: 0
Northbound 38Q rolls thru town with foreign power leading
Title:  Northbound 38Q rolls thru town with foreign power leading
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Photo Date:  10/20/2014  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 10:11:46 PM
Location:  Luray, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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North of town, 38Q crosses the Crompton trestle
Title:  North of town, 38Q crosses the Crompton trestle
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Photo Date:  10/20/2014  Upload Date: 10/26/2014 10:13:21 PM
Location:  Luray, VA
Author:  Ralph Bonanno
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Views:  42   Comments: 0

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