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Chasing NS 611 lynchburg to petersburg VA

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Posted by BRENCO TRB on Sunday, June 14, 2015 10:04 AM
Is anyone watching it pass by? Anyone with a status update today (Sunday)?
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Posted by Firelock76 on Friday, June 12, 2015 6:25 PM

I can't give you any detailed advice, but if you look at a detailed Virginia road map you'll see Route 460 follows the Norfolk-Southern tracks VERY closely from Lynchburg to Petersburg.  This was also the route followed by NS steam excursions back in the old days.  A good road map perusal should give you some idea of overpasses and such where you can get your pictures.

Myself, I plan to be in Petersburg on Sunday when 611 comes to call. It's been a LONG time coming!   Got things to do Saturday so I can't go then.

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Chasing NS 611 lynchburg to petersburg VA
Posted by Allgood on Thursday, June 11, 2015 1:30 PM
Greetings, could anyone provide detailed info for the 611 excursion from lynchburg to petersburg va on June 13-14 and also the July 4th weekend too. I am looking to photograph the train in a few different locations, being unfamiliar with the area, I welcome any insider info! The last chasing post from manassas va is what i am looking for, road names, towns etc... Whatever is suggested would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks to all in advance, Mike

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