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5/18/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Darrell Krueger
Dates:5/17/2006 - 5/17/2006
Album Info:Diamonds aren't necessarily forever in railroad terms. The ragged out diamond gets the heave-ho after many years of CSX abuse.
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How big, Charles?
Title:  How big, Charles?
Description:  Charles G. transmits critical dimensions to his coworkers :)
Photo Date:  5/17/2006  Upload Date: 5/19/2006 11:45:26 AM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  Darrell Krueger
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Lets get this party started!
Title:  Lets get this party started!
Description:  Shot from the bridge over CSX in Opelika.
Photo Date:  5/17/2006  Upload Date: 5/18/2006 12:18:25 AM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  Darrell Krueger
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Take it up
Title:  Take it up
Description:  Tension on the lines as the ancient frog gets ready to retire.
Photo Date:  5/17/2006  Upload Date: 5/18/2006 12:18:26 AM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  Darrell Krueger
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Liftoff
Title:  Liftoff
Description:  Levitation is the name of the game.
Photo Date:  5/17/2006  Upload Date: 5/18/2006 12:18:27 AM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  Darrell Krueger
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What do we do with this thing?
Title:  What do we do with this thing?
Description:  The crane operator eyes the piece of real estate just ahead of the water main marker.
Photo Date:  5/17/2006  Upload Date: 5/18/2006 12:18:27 AM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  Darrell Krueger
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Untitled
Title:  Untitled
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Photo Date:  5/17/2006  Upload Date: 5/18/2006 12:18:28 AM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  Darrell Krueger
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Did someone get us a track warrant?
Title:  Did someone get us a track warrant?
Description:  I hope so, because God forbid that anything get dumped in that giant hole.
Photo Date:  5/17/2006  Upload Date: 5/18/2006 12:18:29 AM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  Darrell Krueger
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It's got that new interlocker smell..
Title:  It's got that new interlocker smell..
Description:  Everyone gets to work as Charles Gilleland ensures that the new piece of hardware is lined up.
Photo Date:  5/17/2006  Upload Date: 5/18/2006 12:18:30 AM
Location:  Opelika, AL
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Untitled
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Photo Date:  5/17/2006  Upload Date: 5/18/2006 12:18:31 AM
Location:  Opelika, AL
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Tamping
Title:  Tamping
Description:  Vibrating the hell out of the ballast to get it settled under the new diamond. A746 sits on down the main just outside of the frame. Eventually 5 other CSX trains get backed up to Loachapoka down around the XXB 123.
Photo Date:  5/17/2006  Upload Date: 5/18/2006 12:18:23 AM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  Darrell Krueger
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Those signal guys.....
Title:  Those signal guys.....
Description:  Paul Worthy, Steve Akers and their signal minions cut up as sparks fly on the CSX rail stubs.
Photo Date:  5/17/2006  Upload Date: 5/19/2006 11:45:25 AM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  Darrell Krueger
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Maximum Attack
Title:  Maximum Attack
Description:  Charles goes into maximum attack with his hydraulically powered rail-saw, as Steve Akers and Paul Worthy keep the hydraulic lines clear of the matting being laid down.
Photo Date:  5/17/2006  Upload Date: 5/19/2006 11:45:27 AM
Location:  Opelika, AL
Author:  Darrell Krueger
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