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Viewing Album:  Moving the 109
 
By:Kevin Comer
Dates:4/23/2011 - 12/31/2011
Album Info:Photos of the move of the 109, slowly rotting away in Glasgow for many years. The Friends of the L&N Depot, operators of the Historic Railpark and Train Museum will be moving the car eventually from Glasgow to Bowling Green for complete restoration.
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#109 as the move begins
Title:  #109 as the move begins
Description:  #109 has sat for many years just a few feet east of this location
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 2:40:33 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  618   Comments: 0
109 slowly moves down the siding
Title:  109 slowly moves down the siding
Description:  The move begins slowly to the west down the siding south of the Glasgow RR main.
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 2:43:26 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  406   Comments: 0
109 continues to roll to the main
Title:  109 continues to roll to the main
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 2:45:30 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  344   Comments: 0
Progress slows as the power begins to lose traction in the mud
Title:  Progress slows as the power begins to lose traction in the mud
Description:  Chester Brooks keeps an eye on the progress as son Johnny pulls the car down the siding
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 2:47:34 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  325   Comments: 0
Traction regained, the 109 continues the journey
Title:  Traction regained, the 109 continues the journey
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 2:49:25 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  265   Comments: 0
109 leaving home
Title:  109 leaving home
Description:  Braced for the move, #109 is barely visible above the door
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 2:51:37 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  271   Comments: 0
The south side of the 109 shows more decay as it leaves the siding
Title:  The south side of the 109 shows more decay as it leaves the siding
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 2:53:33 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  245   Comments: 0
Progress halts as the 109 wont budge in the slippery conditions
Title:  Progress halts as the 109 wont budge in the slippery conditions
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 2:56:59 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  328   Comments: 0
Tug of war continues with little success
Title:  Tug of war continues with little success
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 2:58:29 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  255   Comments: 1
The struggle to move the 109 out of the siding continues
Title:  The struggle to move the 109 out of the siding continues
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:00:16 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  203   Comments: 1
Time to give the 109 a gentle nudge
Title:  Time to give the 109 a gentle nudge
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:02:54 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  241   Comments: 0
After the nudge fails, a new plan
Title:  After the nudge fails, a new plan
Description:  A truck assists from dry ground
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:05:40 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  221   Comments: 0
Success! 109 leaves the siding
Title:  Success! 109 leaves the siding
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:08:30 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  242   Comments: 0
109 rests on the main before beginning the next step
Title:  109 rests on the main before beginning the next step
Description:  Everyone is pleased that 109 is out of the siding and step one is complete
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:11:02 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  205   Comments: 0
Glasgow rail yard
Title:  Glasgow rail yard
Description:  The 109 will be shoved into the left track, around the curve past the Depot and to the end of the track for sandblasting.
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:13:06 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
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Views:  296   Comments: 0
109 ready to roll east
Title:  109 ready to roll east
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:16:21 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  202   Comments: 0
109 moves into the north siding
Title:  109 moves into the north siding
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:19:53 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  241   Comments: 0
109 continues down the Depot track
Title:  109 continues down the Depot track
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:22:45 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  242   Comments: 0
Slowly the 109 continues down the Depot track
Title:  Slowly the 109 continues down the Depot track
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:24:11 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  221   Comments: 0
109 makes a last approach to the Glasgow Depot
Title:  109 makes a last approach to the Glasgow Depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:27:22 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  247   Comments: 0
The 109 makes its final stop at the Glasgow Depot, many years since the last visit
Title:  The 109 makes its final stop at the Glasgow Depot, many years since the last visit
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:29:57 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  Scenic
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Views:  292   Comments: 0
109 continues past the Glasgow Railroad Depot
Title:  109 continues past the Glasgow Railroad Depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:32:27 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  228   Comments: 0
Very little green paint shows part of the number 109
Title:  Very little green paint shows part of the number 109
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:35:07 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  386   Comments: 0
The gravel road crossing has halted progress near the end of the line
Title:  The gravel road crossing has halted progress near the end of the line
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:38:05 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  279   Comments: 0
A little digging will free the 109 for the final few feet
Title:  A little digging will free the 109 for the final few feet
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:39:45 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  210   Comments: 0
Just a little more and 109 will be free to roll
Title:  Just a little more and 109 will be free to roll
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:41:32 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  205   Comments: 0
Glasgow residents note the movement of the car that they have forgotten about or never knew existed
Title:  Glasgow residents note the movement of the car that they have forgotten about or never knew existed
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 3:45:28 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  258   Comments: 0
109 and the Glasgow Depot
Title:  109 and the Glasgow Depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 6:10:21 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  208   Comments: 0
The 109 sits at the end of the Depot track
Title:  The 109 sits at the end of the Depot track
Description:  Next step is sandblasting, followed by a truck move to Bowling Green for restoration. Eventually it will take its place at the Historic Railpark and Train Museum in Bowling Green
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/24/2011 6:14:09 PM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  304   Comments: 0
Into the warehouse
Title:  Into the warehouse
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/27/2011 8:33:46 AM
Location:  Bowling Green, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
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Views:  130   Comments: 0
Plenty of room for the 109
Title:  Plenty of room for the 109
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/27/2011 8:34:48 AM
Location:  Bowling Green, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
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Views:  121   Comments: 0
Beams added to the 109 for stabilization for the lift
Title:  Beams added to the 109 for stabilization for the lift
Description:  McCord out of Nashville will be doing the transport.
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:20:37 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  138   Comments: 0
View of the car and cranes from US 68 below
Title:  View of the car and cranes from US 68 below
Description:  The spot where the car is sitting is at the end of the Depot track at Glasgow.
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:22:13 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  176   Comments: 0
Gathering lift equipment
Title:  Gathering lift equipment
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:23:28 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  120   Comments: 0
Getting lift equipment in place
Title:  Getting lift equipment in place
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:24:38 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  99   Comments: 0
Setting the first lift point for the 109
Title:  Setting the first lift point for the 109
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:25:45 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  125   Comments: 0
Planning the lift of the 109
Title:  Planning the lift of the 109
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:26:41 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  128   Comments: 0
The moment we have been waiting for, the lift of the Glasgow Railway Combine 109
Title:  The moment we have been waiting for, the lift of the Glasgow Railway Combine 109
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:27:49 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  116   Comments: 0
The old girl creaks and moans a bit as she swings back and forth.
Title:  The old girl creaks and moans a bit as she swings back and forth.
Description:  The bracing on the interior held up great and no major damage occurred during the move.
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:29:05 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  123   Comments: 0
Crews position everything for letting her down
Title:  Crews position everything for letting her down
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:30:06 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  124   Comments: 0
Positioning 109 on the trailer dolly
Title:  Positioning 109 on the trailer dolly
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:31:07 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  96   Comments: 0
Lowering 109
Title:  Lowering 109
Description:  Lift crew from Madison-Smith start to lower onto the trailers
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:32:17 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  135   Comments: 0
Getting 109 in the proper spot
Title:  Getting 109 in the proper spot
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:33:11 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  143   Comments: 0
Glasgow Railway 109 moves across the yard on the hauler
Title:  Glasgow Railway 109 moves across the yard on the hauler
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:34:09 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  124   Comments: 0
The 109 is staged for final prep for movement to Bowling Green
Title:  The 109 is staged for final prep for movement to Bowling Green
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:35:00 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  146   Comments: 0
Glasgow Railway 109 gets a final inspection
Title:  Glasgow Railway 109 gets a final inspection
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:36:06 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
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Views:  182   Comments: 0
Flags applied to the 109 for the trip to Bowling Green
Title:  Flags applied to the 109 for the trip to Bowling Green
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:37:09 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  134   Comments: 0
The 109 and it's trucks wait for the crews to eat lunch before leaving town
Title:  The 109 and it's trucks wait for the crews to eat lunch before leaving town
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:38:35 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  113   Comments: 0
Mr. Lessenberry, Glasgow Railway President, is on hand for the move
Title:  Mr. Lessenberry, Glasgow Railway President, is on hand for the move
Description:  According to Mr. Lessenberry, the car was built in 1882, later reconfigured, and purchased by the Glasgow Railway in 1909.
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:57:14 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  186   Comments: 0
Glasgow Railway/L&N 'Jim Crow' Combine 109 rolls out of Glasgow Yard for the last time
Title:  Glasgow Railway/L&N 'Jim Crow' Combine 109 rolls out of Glasgow Yard for the last time
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/26/2011 7:39:41 AM
Location:  Glasgow, KY
Author:  Kevin Comer
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  496   Comments: 0

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