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12/23/2024
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: Whitewater Valley Railroad
Model:Lima-Hamilton LS-1000Built As:ARMCO 709 (LS-1000)
Serial Number:9400Order No:1214-DE
Frame Number:Built:3/1950
Notes:UNKNOWN model
Other locos with this serial:  ASCX 709(LS-1000) WVRR 709(LS-1000)
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WVRR 709
Title:  WVRR 709
Description:  Since when did they get this unit? WVRR 709 sits in the Whitewater Valley yard at Connersville
Photo Date:  3/27/2015  Upload Date: 5/15/2015 4:59:08 PM
Location:  Connersville, IN
Author:  Jacob Werling
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Locomotives:  WVRR 709(LS-1000)
Views:  567   Comments: 2
WVRR 709
Title:  WVRR 709
Description:  WVRR 709 was originally ARMCO Steel 709, a Lima 1000 hp switcher built 3/50.
Photo Date:  4/11/2017  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 11:56:42 AM
Location:  Connersville, IN
Author:  Jeff Van Cleve
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Locomotives:  WVRR 709(LS-1000)
Views:  574   Comments: 3
WVRR 709
Title:  WVRR 709
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/22/2019  Upload Date: 6/20/2023 7:34:37 PM
Location:  Connersville, IN
Author:  Matt Petersen
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Locomotives:  WVRR 709(LS-1000)
Views:  100   Comments: 0
WVRR 25
Title:  WVRR 25
Description:  #709 is in the shop.
Photo Date:  9/3/2022  Upload Date: 9/21/2022 5:15:36 PM
Location:  Connersville, IN
Author:  Nicholas Katz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  WVRR 25(LS-750) WVRR 709(LS-1000)
Views:  250   Comments: 0
WVRR 709
Title:  WVRR 709
Description:  The prized possession soon following right behind. Its first official assignment on the railroad since it was donated in the 80s. It also takes the turn at Alpine. Seeing this come around the curve was next to surreal, especially after passing it several times in a decrepit condition on State Road 121 for years.
Photo Date:  12/16/2023  Upload Date: 1/15/2024 12:25:28 PM
Location:  Alpine, IN
Author:  Jacob Werling
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Locomotives:  WVRR 709(LS-1000)
Views:  70   Comments: 0
WVRR 709
Title:  WVRR 709
Description:  The "North Pole" is located in the middle of a field just south of Alpine. It is pretty much innacessible unless you are on the train so I decided to sit in Alpine to wait for the return. The return chase was obviously the most important, and I saved some shots I skipped out on with 25 to get with 709. Sure enough, about a half hour later the train came rumbling back north with WWVR 709 on the front end. The very first train it has pulled since the 1980s.
Photo Date:  12/16/2023  Upload Date: 1/15/2024 12:30:18 PM
Location:  Alpine, IN
Author:  Jacob Werling
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WVRR 709(LS-1000)
Views:  103   Comments: 0
WVRR 709
Title:  WVRR 709
Description:  The train crosses State Road 121 for a second time north of Alpine.
Photo Date:  12/16/2023  Upload Date: 1/15/2024 1:19:14 PM
Location:  Alpine, IN
Author:  Jacob Werling
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WVRR 709(LS-1000)
Views:  62   Comments: 0
WVRR 709
Title:  WVRR 709
Description:  The train crosses over Williams Creek north of Nulltown at 3 Mile Bridge. I had never actually gotten a shot right up at the bridge before. Turned out pretty well.
Photo Date:  12/16/2023  Upload Date: 1/15/2024 1:21:00 PM
Location:  Nulltown, IN
Author:  Jacob Werling
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WVRR 709(LS-1000)
Views:  66   Comments: 0
WVRR 709
Title:  WVRR 709
Description:  The Polar Express rolls back into Connersville northbound by the station.
Photo Date:  12/16/2023  Upload Date: 1/15/2024 1:26:49 PM
Location:  Connersville, IN
Author:  Jacob Werling
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WVRR 709(LS-1000)
Views:  77   Comments: 0
WVRR 709
Title:  WVRR 709
Description:  Wider shot with the Shelbyville station in the backdrop.
Photo Date:  12/16/2023  Upload Date: 1/15/2024 1:28:40 PM
Location:  Connersville, IN
Author:  Jacob Werling
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WVRR 709(LS-1000)
Views:  67   Comments: 0
WVRR 709
Title:  WVRR 709
Description:  The train smokes up as it crosses 1st Street. The crossing on the left side of the road is a unique overhead cantilever dating back to NYC steam days with a "no right turn" blinker on the bottom. Unfortunately, it appears the crossing has stopped working as it was flagged both times the train crossed it. Hopefully it will not be replaced, but we shall see.
Photo Date:  12/16/2023  Upload Date: 1/15/2024 1:41:54 PM
Location:  Connersville, IN
Author:  Jacob Werling
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WVRR 709(LS-1000)
Views:  76   Comments: 0
WVRR 709
Title:  WVRR 709
Description:  The train arrives at the station, preparing to board the 5 PM riders. I went to the north side of the train to grab a shot of 709 with the station in the backdrop.
Photo Date:  12/16/2023  Upload Date: 1/15/2024 1:46:55 PM
Location:  Connersville, IN
Author:  Jacob Werling
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WVRR 709(LS-1000)
Views:  66   Comments: 0
WVRR 709
Title:  WVRR 709
Description:  The sole flash shot I took this trip. WWVR 709 follows close behind the 5 PM run of the Polar Express passing the Whitewater Campgrounds south of Connersville.
Photo Date:  12/16/2023  Upload Date: 1/15/2024 1:54:28 PM
Location:  Connersville, IN
Author:  Jacob Werling
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WVRR 709(LS-1000)
Views:  63   Comments: 0
WWVR 709
Title:  WWVR 709
Description:  Moving to the other side, an exposure of WVRR 709.
Photo Date:  12/16/2023  Upload Date: 1/15/2024 2:02:23 PM
Location:  Connersville, IN
Author:  Jacob Werling
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WVRR 709(LS-1000)
Views:  91   Comments: 0
WVRR 709
Title:  WVRR 709
Description:  A wide shot with the traffic on Western Avenue passing by. I have to say, this was definitely one of my better trips of the year. If you would have told me that I would go on a trip and see the only two operating Lima Diesels in the world on the same train a year ago I would have told you you were crazy. The 709 will be in regular operating circulation for the upcoming season, so if anyone wants to get a chance at documenting it, there should be plenty of chances. Shortly after everyone boarded the train went back to the shops and another year of operating along the canal came to an end. What a day!
Photo Date:  12/16/2023  Upload Date: 1/15/2024 2:08:50 PM
Location:  Connersville, IN
Author:  Jacob Werling
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WVRR 709(LS-1000)
Views:  87   Comments: 0


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