06-05-2012, 07:34 PM
Clifton Forge Va is sending the V&O gondola out to Russell for the first leg of its long trip. Here we see the west bound train being pulled out to prepare for the trip.
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Getting the power out and going the right direction.
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After loading up with coal she is heading out to hook up.
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looks like a couple more feet and we are ready to go.
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On the way west. This is a new section here. In fact this is the first train to run on it.
![[Image: 100_6527.jpg]](http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b254/lesterperry/Car%20Exchange/100_6527.jpg)
Getting the power out and going the right direction.
After loading up with coal she is heading out to hook up.
looks like a couple more feet and we are ready to go.
On the way west. This is a new section here. In fact this is the first train to run on it.
Les
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