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No 1702 meets "Lucky 7's" (No 777)
Title:  No 1702 meets "Lucky 7's" (No 777)
Description:  As No 1702 simmers on the mainline, No 777 pulls into the siding at Bryson City from its trip through the Nantahala Gorge and by Fontana Lake.
Photo Date:  5/1/2004  Upload Date: 5/2/2004 12:01:43 AM
Location:  Bryson City, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
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Locomotives:  GSMR 777(GP9)
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Diesel assistance
Title:  Diesel assistance
Description:  Two of GSMRR's GP9 locomotives, 1755 on rear and 1751, assist in braking the train down the western slope of Red Marble grade and past sap covered milepost 94.
Photo Date:  5/23/2004  Upload Date: 5/24/2004 10:47:04 PM
Location:  Rhodo, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
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Locomotives:  GSMR 1751(GP9)
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GSMRR No 1755
Title:  GSMRR No 1755
Description:  If I recall correctly, this engine is a former GP7 rebuilt to GP9 specifications. 1755 is just tagging along for the westbound ride through the Tuckasegee River Valley and the beautiful western North Carolina countryside.
Photo Date:  5/1/2004  Upload Date: 5/1/2004 11:41:39 PM
Location:  Dillsboro, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
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Locomotives:  GSMR 1755(GP9)
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Rear of the No 1755
Title:  Rear of the No 1755
Description:  Rear view of No 1755.
Photo Date:  5/1/2004  Upload Date: 5/1/2004 11:42:59 PM
Location:  Dillsboro, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
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Locomotives:  GSMR 1755(GP9)
Views:  561   Comments: 2
Just tagging along
Title:  Just tagging along
Description:  GSMRR No 1755 chills for the ride west as she passes through a switch under the highway US 23/441 overpass.
Photo Date:  5/1/2004  Upload Date: 5/1/2004 11:48:35 PM
Location:  Dillsboro, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
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Locomotives:  GSMR 1755(GP9)
Views:  532   Comments: 0
No 1755
Title:  No 1755
Description:  No 1755 leads No 1751 eastbound at Rhodo. The horn (Nathan P-5?) sounded really great along this section of track, just like the Southern was still around.
Photo Date:  5/23/2004  Upload Date: 5/24/2004 10:52:09 PM
Location:  Rhodo, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
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Locomotives:  GSMR 1755(GP9)
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Balancing the train
Title:  Balancing the train
Description:  No 1755 and 1751 are balanced over the grade at Topton once again, this time for the really steep section of Red Marble grade.
Photo Date:  5/23/2004  Upload Date: 5/24/2004 11:01:15 PM
Location:  Topton, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
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Locomotives:  GSMR 1755(GP9)
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Almond Station
Title:  Almond Station
Description:  With fresh crew onboard, GSMRR No 1755 (leading) and 1751 pass the former Almond station, now a private residence. Note two station signs on each side of the track.
Photo Date:  5/23/2004  Upload Date: 5/24/2004 11:08:35 PM
Location:  Almond, NC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
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Locomotives:  GSMR 1755(GP9)
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March 27, 2007 - ECBR 6513 on the G&W
Title:  March 27, 2007 - ECBR 6513 on the G&W
Description:  Greenville and Western GP9 6513 is in former Port Terminal RR paint, this unit is schedule to be repainted into its new colors soon.
Photo Date:  3/27/2007  Upload Date: 3/27/2007 7:51:20 PM
Location:  Belton, SC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
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Locomotives:  ECBR 6513(GP9)
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March 27, 2007 - ECBR 6513 soon to be a GRLW locomotive
Title:  March 27, 2007 - ECBR 6513 soon to be a GRLW locomotive
Description:  This GP9 is scheduled to be repainted in the Greenville and Western scheme, its unknown as to what color or if the engine number will change at this time.
Photo Date:  3/27/2007  Upload Date: 3/27/2007 7:52:53 PM
Location:  Belton, SC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
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Locomotives:  ECBR 6513(GP9)
Views:  528   Comments: 0
Mar 31, 2007 - ECBR 6513
Title:  Mar 31, 2007 - ECBR 6513
Description:  One more shot before it gets repainted as it sits in G&W's Belton Yard.
Photo Date:  3/31/2007  Upload Date: 3/31/2007 3:25:57 PM
Location:  Belton, SC
Author:  Carter Buchanan
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Locomotives:  ECBR 6513(GP9)
Views:  727   Comments: 0


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