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| Title: |
Amtrak Test Run of Northeast Regional |
| Description: |
Literally by accident, we were on the MLK jr Memorial Bridge when an Amtrak test run to the platform area was done. Here the westbound train appears after the curve in downtown Roanoke. |
| Photo Date: |
10/20/2017 Upload Date: 1/14/2021 4:58:52 PM |
| Location: |
Roanoke, VA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 114(P42DC) |
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62 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Amtrak Test Run of Northeast Regional |
| Description: |
The westbound 2 car Amtrak train approaches the MLK Jr Memorial Bridge. The newly constructed Amtrak Northeast Regional platform is to the right. Workmen were still working to complete it before the maiden run and dedication on October 31, 2017. |
| Photo Date: |
10/20/2017 Upload Date: 1/14/2021 4:59:00 PM |
| Location: |
Roanoke, VA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 114(P42DC) |
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78 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Amtrak Test Run of Northeast Regional |
| Description: |
The Amtrak test run continued west after passing under the MLK Jr Memorial Bridge where we were fortunate enough to be standing for this test run. |
| Photo Date: |
10/20/2017 Upload Date: 1/14/2021 4:59:06 PM |
| Location: |
Roanoke, VA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 114(P42DC) |
| Views: |
94 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Amtrak Test Run of Northeast Regional |
| Description: |
The Amtrak test run continues west with the first of two cars, AMTK coach #82659, appears. The newly constructed Amtrak platform can be seen on the left with workers trying to finish up before the maiden run and dedication on October 31, 2017. |
| Photo Date: |
10/20/2017 Upload Date: 1/14/2021 4:59:12 PM |
| Location: |
Roanoke, VA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 114(P42DC) |
| Views: |
74 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Amtrak Test Run of Northeast Regional |
| Description: |
The second car in the two car test run appears - Amtrak Cafe car 43362. |
| Photo Date: |
10/20/2017 Upload Date: 1/14/2021 4:59:19 PM |
| Location: |
Roanoke, VA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 114(P42DC) |
| Views: |
116 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Amtrak Test Run of Northeast Regional |
| Description: |
The two car Amtrak test run slows down near the Gainesboro Road bridge. |
| Photo Date: |
10/20/2017 Upload Date: 1/14/2021 4:59:27 PM |
| Location: |
Roanoke, VA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 114(P42DC) |
| Views: |
106 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Amtrak Test Run of Northeast Regional |
| Description: |
The two car Amtrak test run train finally stops just west of the Gainesboro Road Bridge and waits for a clear signal to start backing up. Note the NS caboose #555079 that was set off from a local delivery and pick up. It can be found in another album. |
| Photo Date: |
10/20/2017 Upload Date: 1/14/2021 4:59:34 PM |
| Location: |
Roanoke, VA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 114(P42DC) |
| Views: |
115 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Amtrak Test Run of Northeast Regional |
| Description: |
Still backing up, the Amtrak test train must have decided that the test run to the newly constructed Northeast Regional platforms in downtown Roanoke was successful. |
| Photo Date: |
10/20/2017 Upload Date: 1/14/2021 4:59:47 PM |
| Location: |
Roanoke, VA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 114(P42DC) |
| Views: |
60 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Amtrak Test Run of Northeast Regional |
| Description: |
The Amtrak test train continues backing around the curve in the tracks. Must have been a successful run! |
| Photo Date: |
10/20/2017 Upload Date: 1/14/2021 4:59:57 PM |
| Location: |
Roanoke, VA |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
AMTK 114(P42DC) |
| Views: |
49 Comments: 0 |
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