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Viewing Album: Heritage Amtrak units at Lynchburg, VA

By:	G. R. Harper
Dates:	2/4/2011 - 12/27/2024
Album Info:	Images of Amtrak's specially-painted units that have visited Lynchburg, VA.

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Not related to Heritage units, but to tunnel heritage, indeed: A watershed date in its construction ~100 years ago.

Title:	Not related to Heritage units, but to tunnel heritage, indeed: A watershed date in its construction ~100 years ago.
Description:
Photo Date:	9/30/1909 Upload Date: 3/2/2013 12:29:42 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:	95 Comments: 0

While we are on the subject of the Rivermont tunnel, here os another watershed date in its construction 100 years ago.

Title:	While we are on the subject of the Rivermont tunnel, here os another watershed date in its construction 100 years ago.
Description:	Building the tunnel turned out to be a real headache for the Southern, as the article hints at.
Photo Date:	12/9/1910 Upload Date: 3/2/2013 12:35:35 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:	125 Comments: 0

Train 156 with unit 145 sits on its storage track

Title:	Train 156 with unit 145 sits on its storage track
Description:	Major construction project is underway across from the Amtrak (former Southern Ry.) station on Kemper St. Greater Lynchburg Transit is building their new transfer station here.
Photo Date:	4/13/2013 Upload Date: 4/14/2013 6:56:40 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 145(P42DC)
Views:	149 Comments: 0

Broadside of train 156 with unit 145 on its storage / servicing track

Title:	Broadside of train 156 with unit 145 on its storage / servicing track
Description:	Excavation for a new access road leading into the Amtrak yard at Lynchburg has opened up new photo locations
Photo Date:	4/13/2013 Upload Date: 4/14/2013 7:02:18 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 145(P42DC)
Views:	138 Comments: 0

Train 156 tith unit 145 on its storage track at Lynchburg

Title:	Train 156 tith unit 145 on its storage track at Lynchburg
Description:	Silver box is thc train's 440v ground hook-up
Photo Date:	4/13/2013 Upload Date: 4/14/2013 7:06:03 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 145(P42DC)
Views:	90 Comments: 0

Train 156 has pulled out of its storage track and is on the main line ready to back up to the station

Title:	Train 156 has pulled out of its storage track and is on the main line ready to back up to the station
Description:	Fifth street looms overhead
Photo Date:	4/13/2013 Upload Date: 4/14/2013 7:44:09 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:	65 Comments: 0

Unjt 145 on train 156 makes its back-up move on the main line back to the station for boarding

Title:	Unjt 145 on train 156 makes its back-up move on the main line back to the station for boarding
Description:	Train pulls north out of its storage track, then backs south on the main iine to the station
Photo Date:	4/13/2013 Upload Date: 4/14/2013 7:11:25 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. H`rper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NJT 4017(PL42-AC)
Views:	96 Comments: 0

Train 156 with unit 145 awaits its 9:59 a.m. departure time at Lynchburg

Title:	Train 156 with unit 145 awaits its 9:59 a.m. departure time at Lynchburg
Description:
Photo Date:	4/13/2013 Upload Date: 4/14/2013 7:58:44 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 145(P42DC)
Views:	101 Comments: 0

AMTK 822 on the head end of a two-hour late tr. #20 at Lynchburg, VA

Title:	AMTK 822 on the head end of a two-hour late tr. #20 at Lynchburg, VA
Description:
Photo Date:	7/15/2013 Upload Date: 7/15/2013 9:22:52 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 822(P40DC)
Views:	140 Comments: 1

Going away shot of AMTK 822 on train #20 departing Lynchburg, VA

Title:	Going away shot of AMTK 822 on train #20 departing Lynchburg, VA
Description:
Photo Date:	7/15/2013 Upload Date: 7/15/2013 9:25:50 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 822(P40DC)
Views:	89 Comments: 0

AMTK 822 and AMTK 815 depart Lynchburg, VA, on a two-hour late Train #20

Title:	AMTK 822 and AMTK 815 depart Lynchburg, VA, on a two-hour late Train #20
Description:
Photo Date:	7/15/2013 Upload Date: 7/15/2013 9:27:33 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 815(P40DC) AMTK 822(P40DC)
Views:	130 Comments: 0

Amtrak Veterans Unit trails train #19 at Lynchburg

Title:	Amtrak Veterans Unit trails train #19 at Lynchburg
Description:
Photo Date:	8/29/2013 Upload Date: 8/29/2013 11:09:25 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 42(P42DC)
Views:	202 Comments: 0

Amtrak train #19 with Vet unit behind the Lynchburg station

Title:	Amtrak train #19 with Vet unit behind the Lynchburg station
Description:
Photo Date:	8/29/2013 Upload Date: 8/29/2013 11:16:20 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 42(P42DC)
Views:	209 Comments: 0

Amtrak Veterans unit prepares to leave Lynchburg on train 19

Title:	Amtrak Veterans unit prepares to leave Lynchburg on train 19
Description:
Photo Date:	8/29/2013 Upload Date: 8/29/2013 11:43:30 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 42(P42DC)
Views:	224 Comments: 0

AMTK 822 with what will be train 176

Title:	AMTK 822 with what will be train 176
Description:
Photo Date:	10/7/2013 Upload Date: 10/7/2013 9:26:40 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 822(P40DC)
Views:	83 Comments: 0

AMTK 822 laying over between runs

Title:	AMTK 822 laying over between runs
Description:
Photo Date:	10/7/2013 Upload Date: 10/7/2013 9:23:49 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 822(P40DC)
Views:	94 Comments: 0

AMTK 822 with train on storage track at Lynchburg

Title:	AMTK 822 with train on storage track at Lynchburg
Description:
Photo Date:	10/7/2013 Upload Date: 10/7/2013 9:28:12 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 822(P40DC)
Views:	93 Comments: 0

AMTK 822 - head on shot

Title:	AMTK 822 - head on shot
Description:
Photo Date:	10/7/2013 Upload Date: 10/7/2013 9:36:26 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 822(P40DC)
Views:	116 Comments: 0

Amtrak Train 20 running an hour late leaving Lynchburg crosses the James River

Title:	Amtrak Train 20 running an hour late leaving Lynchburg crosses the James River
Description:	Amtrak's Exhibit train, including the Veterans Unit, was tacked on to the head end of the train. Train had been on display in Meridian, MS, Nov. 2. The return to Standard Time Nov. 3 and the lateness of the train made this shot possible!!! Sometimes things work out just right. :)
Photo Date:	11/4/2013 Upload Date: 11/4/2013 11:53:15 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:	Bridge
Locomotives:
Views:	303 Comments: 0

Amtrak Veteran unit, #42, is in train #20's consist this morning.

Title:	Amtrak Veteran unit, #42, is in train #20's consist this morning.
Description:	42 and the rest of the Exhibit train was being deadheaded back to Washington on Train #20 after having been on display in Meridian, MS on Nov. 2
Photo Date:	11/4/2013 Upload Date: 11/4/2013 11:30:05 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:	Bridge
Locomotives:
Views:	1642 Comments: 7

Did I capture a GHOST standing in front of AMTK 156

Title:	Did I capture a GHOST standing in front of AMTK 156
Description:	Ghostly figure standing in front of the lead unit on #19 with its vapor trail close by
Photo Date:	7/18/2014 Upload Date: 7/18/2014 6:43:12 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:	103 Comments: 0

AMTK 156 on train #19 at Lynchburg without the ghost

Title:	AMTK 156 on train #19 at Lynchburg without the ghost
Description:
Photo Date:	7/17/2014 Upload Date: 7/18/2014 6:46:36 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:	100 Comments: 0

Amtrak unit 156 on Amtrak train 156 awaiting its 9:59am departure time

Title:	Amtrak unit 156 on Amtrak train 156 awaiting its 9:59am departure time
Description:
Photo Date:	11/2/2014 Upload Date: 11/3/2014 10:36:42 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:	89 Comments: 0

A two-hour late Amtrak #20 pulls into Lynchburg next to the Northeast Regional

Title:	A two-hour late Amtrak #20 pulls into Lynchburg next to the Northeast Regional
Description:
Photo Date:	1/18/2015 Upload Date: 1/18/2015 2:27:41 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 86(P42DC) AMTK 42(P42DC)
Views:	198 Comments: 0

AMTK 42 and AMTK 519 on Train 20 stopped at Lynchburg. Train 156, The Regional, tied up on its storage track awaiting its 9:59 a.m. departure

Title:	AMTK 42 and AMTK 519 on Train 20 stopped at Lynchburg. Train 156, The Regional, tied up on its storage track awaiting its 9:59 a.m. departure
Description:
Photo Date:	1/18/2015 Upload Date: 1/18/2015 2:30:32 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 42(P42DC) AMTK 519(B32-8WH)
Views:	298 Comments: 0

AMTK 42 on tr. 20 and AMTK 86 on tr. 156 side-by-side at Lynchburg

Title:	AMTK 42 on tr. 20 and AMTK 86 on tr. 156 side-by-side at Lynchburg
Description:
Photo Date:	1/18/2015 Upload Date: 1/18/2015 2:32:56 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 42(P42DC) AMTK 86(P42DC)
Views:	203 Comments: 0

AMTK tr. 20 with units 42 and 519 accelerate after making the LYH station stop

Title:	AMTK tr. 20 with units 42 and 519 accelerate after making the LYH station stop
Description:
Photo Date:	1/18/2015 Upload Date: 1/18/2015 2:34:35 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 86(P42DC) AMTK 42(P42DC) AMTK 519(B32-8WH)
Views:	289 Comments: 0

Not necessarily a heritage shot, but it was next to one just seconds ago. AMTK 86 on Tr. 156 in the storage track at Lynchburg faces the split-switch DErail. Will be leaving in two hours

Title:	Not necessarily a heritage shot, but it was next to one just seconds ago. AMTK 86 on Tr. 156 in the storage track at Lynchburg faces the split-switch DErail. Will be leaving in two hours
Description:	Large brick building in background was once the Craddock-Terry Shoe Corp.'s "West End" factory.
Photo Date:	1/18/2015 Upload Date: 1/18/2015 2:36:30 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 86(P42DC)
Views:	203 Comments: 0

AMTK 156 on Train 156! At its ground power station at Kemper St.

Title:	AMTK 156 on Train 156! At its ground power station at Kemper St.
Description:
Photo Date:	1/25/2015 Upload Date: 1/25/2015 6:56:12 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:	88 Comments: 0

Looking down the flank of unit 156 on train 156

Title:	Looking down the flank of unit 156 on train 156
Description:
Photo Date:	1/25/2015 Upload Date: 1/25/2015 7:00:55 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:	90 Comments: 0

Looking into the glare of the moning sun. Amtrak unit 156 on Train 156

Title:	Looking into the glare of the moning sun. Amtrak unit 156 on Train 156
Description:
Photo Date:	1/25/2015 Upload Date: 1/25/2015 7:04:45 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:	104 Comments: 0

Amtrak Train 156 with Unit 156 sits in its storage track at Kemper St. Station as NS train 290 roars north

Title:	Amtrak Train 156 with Unit 156 sits in its storage track at Kemper St. Station as NS train 290 roars north
Description:
Photo Date:	1/25/2015 Upload Date: 1/25/2015 7:08:33 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:	94 Comments: 0

Train 156's crew reporting for duty strolls down the platform

Title:	Train 156's crew reporting for duty strolls down the platform
Description:
Photo Date:	1/25/2015 Upload Date: 1/25/2015 7:12:01 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:	88 Comments: 0

Close up of Unit 156 on Train 156 from the 5th St. bridge

Title:	Close up of Unit 156 on Train 156 from the 5th St. bridge
Description:
Photo Date:	1/25/2015 Upload Date: 1/25/2015 7:19:43 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:	83 Comments: 0

Unit 156 just arrived from Washington on Train 171 sits in its storage track at Lynchburg awaiting the morning's departure

Title:	Unit 156 just arrived from Washington on Train 171 sits in its storage track at Lynchburg awaiting the morning's departure
Description:
Photo Date:	2/21/2015 Upload Date: 2/22/2015 11:16:50 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:	82 Comments: 0

Heritage unit 156 on Train 156 with Kemper St. Station in the background

Title:	Heritage unit 156 on Train 156 with Kemper St. Station in the background
Description:	A snowy day
Photo Date:	2/21/2015 Upload Date: 2/22/2015 10:31:15 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:	99 Comments: 0

Portrait shot of engine 156 on train 156 in the snow at the Lynchburg platform

Title:	Portrait shot of engine 156 on train 156 in the snow at the Lynchburg platform
Description:
Photo Date:	2/21/2015 Upload Date: 2/22/2015 10:37:06 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:	83 Comments: 0

Unit 156 on Train 156 screams across the James River snow swirling.

Title:	Unit 156 on Train 156 screams across the James River snow swirling.
Description:
Photo Date:	2/21/2015 Upload Date: 2/22/2015 10:39:25 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:	Bridge,Winter,Passenger
Locomotives:	AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:	204 Comments: 1

Big Game unit under harsh garish lighting

Title:	Big Game unit under harsh garish lighting
Description:
Photo Date:	7/24/2015 Upload Date: 7/24/2015 8:11:12 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 189(P42DC)
Views:	116 Comments: 0

Big Game unit backs train #176 onto the platform at Lynchburg

Title:	Big Game unit backs train #176 onto the platform at Lynchburg
Description:
Photo Date:	7/24/2015 Upload Date: 7/24/2015 8:14:17 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 189(P42DC)
Views:	106 Comments: 0

Big Game Train unit from the rear on the platform at Lynchburg

Title:	Big Game Train unit from the rear on the platform at Lynchburg
Description:
Photo Date:	7/24/2015 Upload Date: 7/24/2015 8:15:27 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 189(P42DC)
Views:	208 Comments: 0

Big Game Train unit on train #176 boarding passengers at Lynchburg

Title:	Big Game Train unit on train #176 boarding passengers at Lynchburg
Description:
Photo Date:	7/24/2015 Upload Date: 7/24/2015 8:16:49 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 189(P42DC)
Views:	226 Comments: 0

Big Game Train unit on regional #176 crosses the James River

Title:	Big Game Train unit on regional #176 crosses the James River
Description:
Photo Date:	7/24/2015 Upload Date: 7/24/2015 8:17:55 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 189(P42DC)
Views:	154 Comments: 0

Unit 156 on train 156 as seen from Bedford Avenue.

Title:	Unit 156 on train 156 as seen from Bedford Avenue.
Description:	Northbound Lwnchburg Regional is running the weekend schedule today, it being Labor Day.
Photo Date:	9/7/2015 Upload Date: 9/7/2015 10:46:30 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:	86 Comments: 0

Unit 156 on Train 156 crossing the James River from Lynchburg City into Amherst County

Title:	Unit 156 on Train 156 crossing the James River from Lynchburg City into Amherst County
Description:
Photo Date:	2/6/2016 Upload Date: 2/6/2016 10:40:05 AM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:	160 Comments: 1

AMTK 156 brings Lynchburg Regional, #171, into town on a rainy Friday night

Title:	AMTK 156 brings Lynchburg Regional, #171, into town on a rainy Friday night
Description:
Photo Date:	10/7/2016 Upload Date: 10/8/2016 5:39:20 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:	65 Comments: 0

Lynchburg regional, #171, with Phase I in the lead, get ready to leave the station to be turned on the wye. Cars leave with folks that have arrived on this rainy Friday night

Title:	Lynchburg regional, #171, with Phase I in the lead, get ready to leave the station to be turned on the wye. Cars leave with folks that have arrived on this rainy Friday night
Description:
Photo Date:	10/7/2016 Upload Date: 10/8/2016 5:43:09 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:	60 Comments: 0

Many folks who were brought to Lynchburg behind loco 156 now await the arrival of the "Smartway" bus connection en route to Roanoke and Blacksburg

Title:	Many folks who were brought to Lynchburg behind loco 156 now await the arrival of the "Smartway" bus connection en route to Roanoke and Blacksburg
Description:
Photo Date:	10/7/2016 Upload Date: 10/8/2016 5:46:34 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:	67 Comments: 0

Engine 156 prepares to leave the station to take the train around the wye at Montview Yard, about two miles south.

Title:	Engine 156 prepares to leave the station to take the train around the wye at Montview Yard, about two miles south.
Description:
Photo Date:	10/7/2016 Upload Date: 10/8/2016 5:49:47 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:	64 Comments: 0

Crowds huddle under the upper level of Kemper St. Station awaiting train 156, with engine 156, to back into the station

Title:	Crowds huddle under the upper level of Kemper St. Station awaiting train 156, with engine 156, to back into the station
Description:	NS train 13R roars by. The outer fringes of Hurricane Matthew have overspread the region
Photo Date:	10/8/2016 Upload Date: 10/8/2016 5:52:53 PM
Location:	Lynchburg, VA
Author:	G. R. Harper
Categories:
Locomotives:	NS 9959(C44-9W)
Views:	155 Comments: 0

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