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Viewing Album:  Amtrak Philly to Charleston, SC
 
By:Bob Krug
Dates:3/27/2021 - 3/31/2021
Album Info:I took a Spring vacation to Charleston, SC with my wife, and we chose Amtrak versus flying or driving. Southbound train was the Palmetto, a day train. Return via the Silver Meteor / we had a roomette compartment
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At Asland, Virginia I got this out-the-window photo of kindred spirit rail fans shooting the southbound Palmetto
Title:  At Asland, Virginia I got this out-the-window photo of kindred spirit rail fans shooting the southbound Palmetto
Description:  I've been there and done that!
Photo Date:  3/27/2021  Upload Date: 4/1/2021 12:27:05 PM
Location:  Ashland, VA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  70   Comments: 0
The southbound Palmetto calls at Florence, SC
Title:  The southbound Palmetto calls at Florence, SC
Description:  Another passenger smoking break, which is a head end photo opportunity for us non-smokers among the passengers
Photo Date:  3/27/2021  Upload Date: 4/1/2021 12:32:44 PM
Location:  Florence, SC
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 84(P42DC)
Views:  68   Comments: 0
CSX yard goats in Florence, SC
Title:  CSX yard goats in Florence, SC
Description:  Roster shot taken from my window aboard Amtrak's Palmetto during the station stop
Photo Date:  3/27/2021  Upload Date: 4/1/2021 12:33:20 PM
Location:  Florence, SC
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CSX 6543(GP40-3) CSX 4386(SD40-3)
Views:  117   Comments: 0
CSX Florence, SC yard goats / photo taken during the Palmetto's station stop
Title:  CSX Florence, SC yard goats / photo taken during the Palmetto's station stop
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/27/2021  Upload Date: 4/1/2021 12:39:21 PM
Location:  Florence, SC
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CSX 78(AC44CW) CSX 448(AC44CW)
Views:  124   Comments: 0
AMTK 645, having pulled the southbound Palmetto to Washington, D.C. is about to swap out with the diesel locomotive needed for points south of here.
Title:  AMTK 645, having pulled the southbound Palmetto to Washington, D.C. is about to swap out with the diesel locomotive needed for points south of here.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/27/2021  Upload Date: 4/1/2021 12:17:33 PM
Location:  Washington Union Station, DC
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 645(ACS-64)
Views:  76   Comments: 0
AMTK 84 couples onto the southbound Palmetto at Washington Union Station
Title:  AMTK 84 couples onto the southbound Palmetto at Washington Union Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/27/2021  Upload Date: 4/1/2021 12:14:02 PM
Location:  Washington Union Station, DC
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 84(P42DC)
Views:  67   Comments: 0
The southbound Palmetto calls at Richmond / Staples Mill station
Title:  The southbound Palmetto calls at Richmond / Staples Mill station
Description:  During an announced 10 minute smoking break for passengers I was able to grab this shot of the Palmetto standing in the station
Photo Date:  3/27/2021  Upload Date: 4/1/2021 12:29:40 PM
Location:  Richmond (Amtrak), VA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 84(P42DC)
Views:  66   Comments: 0
We took SEPTA to get in to 30th Street Station
Title:  We took SEPTA to get in to 30th Street Station
Description:  First inbound commuter train of the day to get that early Amtrak Palmetto departure
Photo Date:  3/27/2021  Upload Date: 4/1/2021 12:12:28 PM
Location:  Paoli, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SPAX 293(Silverliner IV)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
BFF's! The Best friend of Charleston replica on dislplay near the city's visitor center
Title:  BFF's! The Best friend of Charleston replica on dislplay near the city's visitor center
Description:  museum was unfortunately closed on the day of our visit, so I had to settle for this through-the-window shot
Photo Date:  3/30/2021  Upload Date: 4/1/2021 12:42:30 PM
Location:  Charleston, SC
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  BEST FRIEND(0-4-0)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
The northbound Silver Meteor calls at North Charleston, SC
Title:  The northbound Silver Meteor calls at North Charleston, SC
Description:  Our return overnight train arriving at the Charleston station stop
Photo Date:  3/30/2021  Upload Date: 4/1/2021 12:45:41 PM
Location:  Charleston, SC
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 2(P42DC)
Views:  93   Comments: 0
AMTK 2 about to swap for an electric locomotive at Washington Union Station
Title:  AMTK 2 about to swap for an electric locomotive at Washington Union Station
Description:  Amtrak's northbound Silver Meteor
Photo Date:  3/31/2021  Upload Date: 4/1/2021 12:20:02 PM
Location:  Washington Union Station, DC
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 2(P42DC)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
AMTK 658 arriving for duty on the northbound Silver Meteor
Title:  AMTK 658 arriving for duty on the northbound Silver Meteor
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/31/2021  Upload Date: 4/1/2021 12:20:45 PM
Location:  Washington Union Station, DC
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 658(ACS-64)
Views:  85   Comments: 0
AMTK 658 coupling onto the Silver Meteor to complete the final leg of it's northbound journey
Title:  AMTK 658 coupling onto the Silver Meteor to complete the final leg of it's northbound journey
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/31/2021  Upload Date: 4/1/2021 12:21:31 PM
Location:  Washington Union Station, DC
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 658(ACS-64)
Views:  89   Comments: 0

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