Photo info. Q:

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Andre,

I concur with Ken Miller's speculation that this photo is somewhere
between Oakvale and Bluefield. With the locomotive heading east, it
would be consistent with Ed King's comments regarding throttle position.

Ron Davis

At 03:08 PM 11/10/2007, you wrote:

>Dunno, Andre. The strong sidelighting suggests either early AM

>which would make him eastbound, therefore #52 on the north end

>someplace, or late afternoon which would make him #51 somewhere

>mid-district. The throttle is closed as noted by the linkage, so

>he's drifting downhill. #88 spent his daylight hours late

>afternoon, which would place the sun on the other side; #95 spent

>his daylight hours early AM, so the sun would also be on the other

>side. Could be #51 someplace between Pulaski and Wytheville, but

>beyond that I can't help you. And, of course, the 2177 was a

>Roanoke Terminal engine . . .

>

>EdKing

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>>O' Virginny natives, I found this photo on eBay that purportedly was taken

>>on the Bristol line. Is this a true fact? Anybody recognize the location?

>>Pls. advise.

>>thanks,

>>

>>Andre Jackson and/or Lisa Burrows

>>Life is short; update your anti-virus software





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