Eastern Railroad Discussion > Quick chase of the NCVA on 12/23

Two days before Christmas I found myself in very familiar territory, close to where I grew up on the way back to Asheville, NC.  Knowing the usual schedule for NCVA, I took a quick detour in hopes of finding the Nucor train heading back towards Ahoskie.  While talking to fellow TO member "ShortlinesUSA" I ran across the train near Milwaukee, NC and gave a quick chase back to Rich Square, managing a few solid photos.  

NCVA #504 at Conway, NC (drone)

NCVA #504 at Woodland,NC

NCVA #504 at Rich Square, NC (drone).

Thanks for looking

Grady McKinley
Asheville, NC


 

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Excellent scenes.
Bob

Great shots!

Dan

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Excellent photo series, Grady.  You couldn't have done any better with those!

Mike Derrick
 

Very nice..!!

Grady nice set of photos. Just curious is #504 an ex FEC engine? It sure does look like it. FEC 504 was a GP38-2 built in 1977.
Thanks Robert a former FEC employee now retired in Lagrande Oregon.

Robert,

Yes sir, former FEC. Fellow G&W property C&A also has one.

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Asheville_G Wrote:
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> Knowing the usual schedule for NCVA,
>  I took a quick detour in hopes
> of finding the Nucor train heading back towards
> Ahoskie.  

For those that don't know and may be in the area in the coming weeks, can you share the usual schedule with us? 

Thanks. 

- Chris