Last Saturday at Spencer Shops

Tue Apr 5 21:42:02 EDT 2016

WHAT?? No DC-3 photos?

Nice to see the 611 shots….looking forward to seeing her in Northern Virginia in early June!

Brian Gilleran
Herndon, VA
Chasing 611 since 1982 in Burke, VA...

> On Apr 5, 2016, at 6:57 AM, NW Mailing List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
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> Saturday at Spencer Shops ... 
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> I was down there working on the Piedmont Airlines DC-3 today and both before and after those labors of love with that great airplane, I spent time around the turntable and even took a train ride today. Here are four photos you all might enjoy ... and don't forget … Next weekend TWO excursions are departing Spencer behind the 611.
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> For an event on this Saturday night, Spencer pulled a variety of the heavy iron out of the roundhouse for better display and among the showoffs were two of our favorites: An electric unit from the Piedmont & Northern and the Shay from the Graham County Railroad. My landlord -- Sherrill -- well remembers those P&N electrics running throughout the maze of industrial streets thru west Charlotte and I remember riding behind and on the Shay at Spencer a few years ago. Boy … I sure would like to see both of them up and running again soon.
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> Then we looked over to the other side of the turntable and those silly maintenance guys at Spencer had put the water bottle on the wrong end of the 611. I'm betting they'll be able to get it on the right end by next weekend. Those three black beauties are looking just fine!
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> Prior to the 611's most recent visit to Spencer, the most famous J engine in the world had its front wheels replaced. They had to do the work at Shafers crossing in Roanoke and so once the new wheels were mounted, the engine came on down with the wheels still in their birthday beauty paint. Frankly, I didn't look to see if any of the other three wheels were done in black yet, but this one sure wasn't. Pardon me if I keep repeating myself, but that J 611 is sure looking sleek!
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> With all the passenger cars for next week's excursions to Lynchburg and Asheville already at Spencer, I was not surprised to see that Norfolk Southern also had the primary backup power in place -- the Southern GE Heritage engine -- rip roaring and ready to go. The word is:  For this coming weekend's two excursions, Spencer's Southern F unit and Spencer's Southern E unit will each get a turn running right behind the 611 on one of the two trips.
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> Anybody chasing the J this weekend? I'll be following and trying to keep up with the 611 as she goes up to Asheville and back. That is such a terrific run for the J to make and I'm looking forward to it. It sure brings up fond memories of those great excursions back in the late 80s and early 90s!
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> If you get a chance, anytime this week will be a wonderful time to visit Spencer. This is one of those times getting ready for excursions where we literally have passenger  cars all over the place and, of course, the J and the Heritage engine are just biding their time, sitting right there waiting for the bell. Take the easy drive to Spencer during this week and you'll be really glad you did. Also, keep in mind that except for Monday, the Little Choo Choo train store across the street will be open all week, too.
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> Here's hoping these photos came through loud and clear … Bob
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> Bob Loehne
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