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Viewing Album:  A Walk-About With the Old Chesapeake & Western Railway Station.
 
By:Stephen Brock
Dates:7/16/2010 - 10/4/2010
Album Info:.....and some history!
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Rockingham Milling Co. Inc on Chesapeake Ave.
Title:  Rockingham Milling Co. Inc on Chesapeake Ave.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/16/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 5:58:45 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
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Views:  462   Comments: 2
"Looking Up at History",.....
Title:  "Looking Up at History",.....
Description:  This mill sits diagonally across the street from the old station.
Photo Date:  7/16/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 5:58:46 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
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Views:  325   Comments: 5
This whole corner has been cleaned out providing me with this not seen before view
Title:  This whole corner has been cleaned out providing me with this not seen before view
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/16/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 5:58:47 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories: 
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Views:  385   Comments: 5
"Yes, I live in the poultry capitol of Virginia"
Title:  "Yes, I live in the poultry capitol of Virginia"
Description:  North side of the mill.
Photo Date:  7/16/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 5:58:49 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
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Views:  247   Comments: 0
South and west side of the Chesapeake & Western Railway station/depot
Title:  South and west side of the Chesapeake & Western Railway station/depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/16/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 5:58:49 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Station
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Views:  284   Comments: 4
Another angle with a focus on the depot
Title:  Another angle with a focus on the depot
Description:  Chesapeake & Western Railway Station/Depot
Photo Date:  7/16/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 5:58:50 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Station
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Views:  325   Comments: 7
In serious need of, a Visionary with $$$
Title:  In serious need of, a Visionary with $$$
Description:  With this city growing the way it is, it would not be out of the question to eventually run commuter trains to D.C. or Baltimore and by going south to Staunton where they can catch Amtrak or a commuter to Charlottesville and Richmond, VA. The track is already there. The line south is still in use to Pleasant Valley, about 3 miles. From there the DVGR runs transfers to and from Staunton, about 20 miles. The CHW uses the old Southern line to the north and stretches maybe 25-30 miles to Mt. Jackson. Actually that line continues to Front Royal and from there they head east to Alexandra, VA. The whole line is probably 120-140 miles one way. The problem is a trestle north of Mt. Jackson which was or is in need of some costly repair. I guess NS considered the line from a freight point of view and decided that it was not worth the expense. Harrisonburg's population was roughly 16K and some change in 1980 and in 30 years we've grown to 70-75K. Small towns, 6-12 miles away are not so far away any more with all of the land development that continues. We are about 2 hrs. away from Washington and Richmond and many of the small towns and county's are growing because of folks moving out from the city and suburbs electing to commute in exchange for the peace and quiet as well as the beauty of the Valley and her mountains. This very line north, passes through all of these towns and county's.
Photo Date:  7/16/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 5:58:51 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Station
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Views:  331   Comments: 7
A dilapidated eastside and trackside view
Title:  A dilapidated eastside and trackside view
Description:  Chesapeake & Western Railway Station/Depot
Photo Date:  7/16/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 5:58:52 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Station
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Views:  248   Comments: 0
There still exists the remains of an old track underneath all that brush along side the platform
Title:  There still exists the remains of an old track underneath all that brush along side the platform
Description:  Chesapeake & Western Railway Station/Depot
Photo Date:  7/16/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 5:58:53 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Station
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Views:  238   Comments: 0
"The Remains"
Title:  "The Remains"
Description:  Chesapeake & Western Railway Station/Depot
Photo Date:  7/16/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 5:58:54 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Station
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Views:  252   Comments: 0
Crossing gates, anyone?
Title:  Crossing gates, anyone?
Description:  Chesapeake & Western Railway Station/Depot
Photo Date:  7/16/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 5:58:56 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Station
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Views:  242   Comments: 0
A railroad graveyard
Title:  A railroad graveyard
Description:  Chesapeake & Western Railway Station/Depot
Photo Date:  7/16/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 5:58:57 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
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Views:  260   Comments: 0
The NE corner is alive
Title:  The NE corner is alive
Description:  Chesapeake & Western Railway Station/Depot
Photo Date:  7/16/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 5:58:59 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
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Views:  230   Comments: 0
It's sad when such a grand railway station in it's time, now resembles a crack house
Title:  It's sad when such a grand railway station in it's time, now resembles a crack house
Description:  Chesapeake & Western Railway Station/Depot
Photo Date:  7/16/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 5:59:01 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Station
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Views:  359   Comments: 4
East side view
Title:  East side view
Description:  Chesapeake & Western Railway Station/Depot
Photo Date:  7/16/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 5:59:02 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Station
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Views:  230   Comments: 0
The Rockingham Mill's east side facade
Title:  The Rockingham Mill's east side facade
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/16/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 5:59:02 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
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Views:  248   Comments: 0
Chesapeake & Western Railway Station/Depot
Title:  Chesapeake & Western Railway Station/Depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:08 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Station
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Views:  295   Comments: 3
Rockingham Milling Co. Inc on Chesapeake Ave.
Title:  Rockingham Milling Co. Inc on Chesapeake Ave.
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:12 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories: 
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Views:  315   Comments: 0
Chesapeake & Western Railway Station/Depot
Title:  Chesapeake & Western Railway Station/Depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:14 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Station
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Views:  256   Comments: 0
Chesapeake & Western Railway Station facade
Title:  Chesapeake & Western Railway Station facade
Description:  North side.
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:15 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Station
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Views:  268   Comments: 0
Chesapeake & Western Railway Station facade
Title:  Chesapeake & Western Railway Station facade
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:16 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Station
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Views:  253   Comments: 0
Decorative brick work around the old entrance
Title:  Decorative brick work around the old entrance
Description:  Chesapeake & Western Railway Station/Depot
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:16 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Station
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Views:  223   Comments: 0
NW corner of the Chesapeake & Western Railway Station/Depot
Title:  NW corner of the Chesapeake & Western Railway Station/Depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:17 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Station
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Views:  223   Comments: 0
West side view
Title:  West side view
Description:  Chesapeake & Western Railway Station/Depot
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:18 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Station
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Views:  278   Comments: 2
Another shot of the old Rockingham Mill
Title:  Another shot of the old Rockingham Mill
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:18 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
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Views:  252   Comments: 0
Platform along the west side
Title:  Platform along the west side
Description:  Chesapeake & Western Railway Station/Depot
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:19 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
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Views:  235   Comments: 0
West side platform
Title:  West side platform
Description:  Chesapeake & Western Railway Station/Depot
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:21 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories: 
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Views:  215   Comments: 0
Showing more depth
Title:  Showing more depth
Description:  Chesapeake & Western Railway Station/Depot
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:20 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
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Views:  223   Comments: 0
There were two doors wide open so I stuck my head inside and got a few lash shots
Title:  There were two doors wide open so I stuck my head inside and got a few lash shots
Description:  Monger Lumber uses this for extra storage.
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:21 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
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Views:  318   Comments: 3
A large fire in 1990 gutted most of the station
Title:  A large fire in 1990 gutted most of the station
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:23 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
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Views:  273   Comments: 2
These steps led up to the old CHW yard office
Title:  These steps led up to the old CHW yard office
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:22 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories: 
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Views:  261   Comments: 6
The old CHW yard office was on the second floor
Title:  The old CHW yard office was on the second floor
Description:  Chesapeake & Western Railway Station/Depot
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:25 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Station
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Views:  276   Comments: 2
Untitled
Title:  Untitled
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:27 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
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Views:  219   Comments: 2
Chesapeake & Western Railway Station facade
Title:  Chesapeake & Western Railway Station facade
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:27 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Station
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Views:  226   Comments: 1
Looking south along the east side
Title:  Looking south along the east side
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:28 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
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Views:  249   Comments: 0
Another view of the NE corner
Title:  Another view of the NE corner
Description:  Chesapeake & Western Railway Station/Depot
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:29 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Station
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Views:  259   Comments: 2
Chesapeake & Western Railway Station/Depot
Title:  Chesapeake & Western Railway Station/Depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:30 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Station
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Views:  210   Comments: 0
Grain cars parked on a spur, along side the old station
Title:  Grain cars parked on a spur, along side the old station
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:30 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
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Views:  225   Comments: 3
The CHW line, (Ex-SOU), leaving the yard and heading north
Title:  The CHW line, (Ex-SOU), leaving the yard and heading north
Description:  This line runs to Mt. Jackson, VA, roughly 25 - 30 miles.
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:31 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Track
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Views:  263   Comments: 0
" Why am I not suprised"?......
Title:  " Why am I not suprised"?......
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:33 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
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Views:  258   Comments: 2
An attractive display with Monger Lumber, across the street from the yard
Title:  An attractive display with Monger Lumber, across the street from the yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:34 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
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Views:  260   Comments: 0
After the fire the CHW yard office took occupancy in this building just a few door down from the old station
Title:  After the fire the CHW yard office took occupancy in this building just a few door down from the old station
Description:  MOW also uses this building.
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:36 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Station
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Views:  233   Comments: 0
Another view of the yard office along Chesapeake Ave
Title:  Another view of the yard office along Chesapeake Ave
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:41 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Station
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Views:  251   Comments: 0
South end of the old station
Title:  South end of the old station
Description:  Chesapeake & Western Railway Station/Depot
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:42 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Station
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Views:  229   Comments: 0
Looking north on Chesapeake Ave
Title:  Looking north on Chesapeake Ave
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:42 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
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Views:  212   Comments: 0
Sunset on the Chesapeake Ave
Title:  Sunset on the Chesapeake Ave
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:43 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories: 
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Views:  224   Comments: 0
The old Rockingham Mill and CHW Station/Depot
Title:  The old Rockingham Mill and CHW Station/Depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:43 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
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Views:  233   Comments: 0
My vision would be to see this old station / depot come alive with passenger service, a restaurant and a small museum dedicated to the history and preservation of the Chesapeake & Western Railway.
Title:  My vision would be to see this old station / depot come alive with passenger service, a restaurant and a small museum dedicated to the history and preservation of the Chesapeake & Western Railway.
Description:  With this city growing the way it is, it would not be out of the question to eventually run commuter trains to D.C. or Baltimore and by going south to Staunton where they can catch Amtrak or a commuter to Charlottesville and Richmond, VA. The track is already there. The line south is still in use to Pleasant Valley, about 3 miles. From there the DVGR runs transfers to and from Staunton, about 20 miles. The CHW uses the old Southern line to the north and stretches maybe 25-30 miles to Mt. Jackson. Actually that line continues to Front Royal and from there they head east to Alexandra, VA. The whole line is probably 120-140 miles one way. The problem is a trestle north of Mt. Jackson which was or is in need of some costly repair. I guess NS considered the line from a freight point of view and decided that it was not worth the expense. Harrisonburg's population was roughly 16K and some change in 1980 and in 30 years we've grown to 70-75K. Small towns, 6-12 miles away are not so far away any more with all of the land development that continues. We are about 2 hrs. away from Washington and Richmond and many of the small towns and county's are growing because of folks moving out from the city and suburbs electing to commute in exchange for the peace and quiet as well as the beauty of the Valley and her mountains. This very line north, passes through all of these towns and county's.
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:44 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Station
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Views:  289   Comments: 9
Chesapeake & Western Railway Station/Depot wearing a sunset
Title:  Chesapeake & Western Railway Station/Depot wearing a sunset
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:45 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Station
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Views:  284   Comments: 0
The old Rockingham Mill and CHW Station/Depot
Title:  The old Rockingham Mill and CHW Station/Depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/2010  Upload Date: 8/7/2010 6:04:46 PM
Location:  Harrisonburg, VA
Author:  Stephen Brock
Categories:  Station
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Views:  209   Comments: 0

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