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Owner: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic RR
Type: Other/Not Listed
AAR Class: GT
User Notes:   This is a power car please add it to the drop down menu thanks.
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CVSR #1822
Title:  CVSR #1822
Description:  1822 and the CVSR power car 688 idle before yet another trip with Thomas the Tank Engine begins.
Photo Date:  8/31/2003  Upload Date: 11/6/2012 12:36:31 AM
Location:  Peninsula, OH
Author:  Victoria Broskie
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  917   Comments: 0
THE PENINSULA EXPLORER
Title:  THE PENINSULA EXPLORER
Description:  CVSR engine # 4241 pulling the PENINSULA EXPLORER in the beautfull Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Photo Date:  10/19/2005  Upload Date: 11/17/2005 11:04:36 AM
Location:  Summit, OH
Author:  steven langsford
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CVSR 4241(C424)
Views:  641   Comments: 0
CVSR engine # 4241 AT THE PENINSULA DEPOT
Title:  CVSR engine # 4241 AT THE PENINSULA DEPOT
Description:  CVSR engine # 4241 & CVSR power car # 688 sit at the PENINSULA DEPOT
Photo Date:  10/19/2005  Upload Date: 11/7/2005 12:37:16 AM
Location:  peninsula village, OH
Author:  steven langsford
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CVSR 4241(C424)
Views:  1583   Comments: 0
CVSR POWER CAR # 688
Title:  CVSR POWER CAR # 688
Description:  CVSR POWER CAR # 688 was first built in 1951 as an Army Kitchen Car. It was rebuilt by Amtrak in the early 1970's as a Head End Power Car. It has 2 Detroit V12 271 engines with 2 super and 2 turbo chargers per engine. Each engine is connected to a 375 KW generator.
Photo Date:  10/19/2005  Upload Date: 11/7/2005 12:42:35 AM
Location:  peninsula village, OH
Author:  steven langsford
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  552   Comments: 0
THE ENGINEER WALKS TO THE LEAD UNIT
Title:  THE ENGINEER WALKS TO THE LEAD UNIT
Description:  The engineer walks to the lead unit CVSR engine # 4241 to get read for the trip back
Photo Date:  10/19/2005  Upload Date: 11/7/2005 1:16:49 AM
Location:  peninsula village, OH
Author:  steven langsford
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CVSR 4241(C424)
Views:  557   Comments: 0
CVSR Power Car # 688
Title:  CVSR Power Car # 688
Description:  The trucks on CVSR Head End Power Car # 688
Photo Date:  10/19/2005  Upload Date: 11/7/2005 1:07:34 AM
Location:  peninsula village, OH
Author:  steven langsford
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  283   Comments: 0
CVSR 688
Title:  CVSR 688
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/19/2006  Upload Date: 11/19/2006 4:03:22 PM
Location:  Peninsula, OH
Author:  Richard Thompson
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  413   Comments: 0
CVSR HEP 688
Title:  CVSR HEP 688
Description:  Originally an Army Kitchen car, built in 1951. Converted into an HEP by Amtrak in the early 70s. It houses 2 Detroit V12 271 engines with 2 turbo and 2 superchargers each. Both engines power a 375 KW generator.
Photo Date:  8/1/2009  Upload Date: 8/1/2009 8:06:06 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  294   Comments: 0
Returning to Cleveland.
Title:  Returning to Cleveland.
Description:  With HEP car 688. See above for a description of the HEP. Thanks.
Photo Date:  12/6/2009  Upload Date: 12/24/2009 11:46:28 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  RollingStock,Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 800(FPA4)
Views:  856   Comments: 3
First time I've seen this on CVSR.
Title:  First time I've seen this on CVSR.
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/17/2010  Upload Date: 4/17/2010 9:36:10 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  RollingStock,Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 365(C420)
Views:  319   Comments: 0
Crossing Cascade Locks.
Title:  Crossing Cascade Locks.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/9/2010  Upload Date: 6/9/2010 8:30:16 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 4241(C424)
Views:  348   Comments: 2
The HEP smokes it up for us.
Title:  The HEP smokes it up for us.
Description:  Making connections with the Canton Train, which is just south of Northside Station.
Photo Date:  6/9/2010  Upload Date: 6/9/2010 8:32:55 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 4241(C424)
Views:  392   Comments: 5
With the Head End Power Car.
Title:  With the Head End Power Car.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/21/2010  Upload Date: 7/21/2010 7:38:16 PM
Location:  Peninsula, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  FLNX 484(FL9)
Views:  334   Comments: 0
This is probably why clothes dryers were invented.
Title:  This is probably why clothes dryers were invented.
Description:  Don't you love it?
Photo Date:  9/15/2010  Upload Date: 9/15/2010 8:51:50 PM
Location:  Peninsula, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 4241(C424)
Views:  232   Comments: 0
Big Mama and the Head End Power Car.
Title:  Big Mama and the Head End Power Car.
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/31/2010  Upload Date: 11/3/2010 6:53:26 PM
Location:  Peninsula, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 4241(C424)
Views:  334   Comments: 4
Head End Power.
Title:  Head End Power.
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/31/2011  Upload Date: 2/2/2011 11:32:26 AM
Location:  Independence, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Winter,Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  366   Comments: 0
Bringing up the rear with the Head End Power car
Title:  Bringing up the rear with the Head End Power car
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/1/2011  Upload Date: 5/2/2011 7:15:59 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  265   Comments: 5
A nicely polished St. Lucie Sound and the HEP car.
Title:  A nicely polished St. Lucie Sound and the HEP car.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2011  Upload Date: 5/6/2011 7:11:01 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  445   Comments: 0
And so goes another Student Extra.
Title:  And so goes another Student Extra.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2011  Upload Date: 5/6/2011 7:15:56 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  258   Comments: 0
Take a break little one, ya did good.
Title:  Take a break little one, ya did good.
Description:  I'm going home too, thanks for coming along.
Photo Date:  5/7/2011  Upload Date: 5/7/2011 10:03:57 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  LOCX 1005(SW1200r)
Views:  274   Comments: 0
David pulls Goliath.
Title:  David pulls Goliath.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/7/2011  Upload Date: 5/7/2011 9:47:50 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  LOCX 1005(SW1200r)
Views:  313   Comments: 0
The other end.
Title:  The other end.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/14/2011  Upload Date: 5/17/2011 10:08:49 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 800(FPA4)
Views:  240   Comments: 2
Have a good trip!
Title:  Have a good trip!
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/14/2011  Upload Date: 5/17/2011 10:30:34 PM
Location:  Boston Mills, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 800(FPA4)
Views:  237   Comments: 4
At 86 degrees, I'm sure the riders appreciated the head end power car.
Title:  At 86 degrees, I'm sure the riders appreciated the head end power car.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/22/2011  Upload Date: 5/22/2011 7:57:17 PM
Location:  Jaite, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  233   Comments: 0
Head End Power.
Title:  Head End Power.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2011  Upload Date: 5/29/2011 10:57:21 PM
Location:  Boston Mills, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  221   Comments: 0
Making their way north.
Title:  Making their way north.
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/29/2011  Upload Date: 5/29/2011 10:59:52 PM
Location:  Boston Mills, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u) LOCX 1005(SW1200r)
Views:  238   Comments: 2
I was able to pull over for this shot.
Title:  I was able to pull over for this shot.
Description:  Surprisingly, there was nobody behind me.
Photo Date:  5/29/2011  Upload Date: 5/29/2011 11:26:55 PM
Location:  Jaite, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  LOCX 1005(SW1200r) CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  263   Comments: 2
Down on the HEP.
Title:  Down on the HEP.
Description:  I haven't seen the roof detail before.
Photo Date:  5/29/2011  Upload Date: 5/29/2011 11:35:54 PM
Location:  Peninsula, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  306   Comments: 2
Earning it's keep.
Title:  Earning it's keep.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/2/2011  Upload Date: 6/2/2011 2:53:07 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  LOCX 1005(SW1200r)
Views:  251   Comments: 2
Heading north across Cascade Locks.
Title:  Heading north across Cascade Locks.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/3/2011  Upload Date: 6/3/2011 2:50:14 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  LOCX 1005(SW1200r)
Views:  243   Comments: 4
Another look.
Title:  Another look.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/3/2011  Upload Date: 6/3/2011 2:52:29 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  LOCX 1005(SW1200r)
Views:  226   Comments: 0
Here with the HEP car.
Title:  Here with the HEP car.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/5/2011  Upload Date: 6/5/2011 7:46:25 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  RollingStock,Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  LOCX 1005(SW1200r)
Views:  238   Comments: 0
Deadheading for now.
Title:  Deadheading for now.
Description:  In a few minutes, she'll be in charge as the consist heads north for the final time on this day.
Photo Date:  7/16/2011  Upload Date: 7/20/2011 5:36:43 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 4241(C424)
Views:  271   Comments: 3
Heading north across Cascade Locks.
Title:  Heading north across Cascade Locks.
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/30/2011  Upload Date: 7/30/2011 8:57:44 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  OHCR 452(F40M-2C)
Views:  317   Comments: 4
CVSR 688
Title:  CVSR 688
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/22/2011 6:44:17 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  255   Comments: 0
CVSR 4099
Title:  CVSR 4099
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2011  Upload Date: 8/22/2011 6:45:16 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  CVSR 4099(RS3) OHCR 460(F40M-2C)
Views:  300   Comments: 0
Big Mama deadheadq.
Title:  Big Mama deadheadq.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/12/2011  Upload Date: 9/12/2011 5:31:20 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 4241(C424)
Views:  289   Comments: 2
You go, girl!
Title:  You go, girl!
Description:  Makin' her own storm clouds.
Photo Date:  9/12/2011  Upload Date: 9/12/2011 5:33:40 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 4241(C424)
Views:  248   Comments: 6
Starting north.
Title:  Starting north.
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/13/2011  Upload Date: 11/14/2011 11:14:09 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 4241(C424)
Views:  280   Comments: 3
Earning it's keep.
Title:  Earning it's keep.
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/13/2011  Upload Date: 11/14/2011 11:20:25 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 4241(C424)
Views:  235   Comments: 0
Hey, the numberboards fixed!...
Title:  Hey, the numberboards fixed!...
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/16/2012  Upload Date: 3/16/2012 11:32:42 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 6771(FPA4)
Views:  263   Comments: 1
Alright, last picture. I now have a train to clean, and a wine train to help on.
Title:  Alright, last picture. I now have a train to clean, and a wine train to help on.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/16/2012  Upload Date: 3/16/2012 11:31:24 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 6771(FPA4)
Views:  249   Comments: 0
CVSR 6771 in the nice, warm sun.
Title:  CVSR 6771 in the nice, warm sun.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/17/2012  Upload Date: 3/17/2012 6:24:52 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 6771(FPA4)
Views:  200   Comments: 0
CVSR 6771 basks in the nice, warm sun.
Title:  CVSR 6771 basks in the nice, warm sun.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/17/2012  Upload Date: 3/17/2012 6:26:46 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 6771(FPA4)
Views:  225   Comments: 0
CVSR 6771 takes a break after a hard day of hauling our excursion train, and rests for tommorows runs.
Title:  CVSR 6771 takes a break after a hard day of hauling our excursion train, and rests for tommorows runs.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/17/2012  Upload Date: 3/17/2012 6:28:03 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 6771(FPA4)
Views:  229   Comments: 0
CVSR power car 688
Title:  CVSR power car 688
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/17/2012  Upload Date: 3/17/2012 6:31:45 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives: 
Views:  309   Comments: 0
CVSR 6771 gated in til tommorow.
Title:  CVSR 6771 gated in til tommorow.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/17/2012  Upload Date: 3/17/2012 6:41:08 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  George Sillett
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 6771(FPA4)
Views:  345   Comments: 2
So this is the shot I wanted, without the pedestrian in it.
Title:  So this is the shot I wanted, without the pedestrian in it.
Description:  I could edit him out, I suppose, but then it would be just another shot of a train on a bridge.
Photo Date:  4/7/2012  Upload Date: 4/7/2012 7:37:16 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 6771(FPA4)
Views:  320   Comments: 8
CVSR 3822
Title:  CVSR 3822
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/14/2012  Upload Date: 7/18/2012 5:39:32 PM
Location:  Peninsula, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 1822(RS18u)
Views:  113   Comments: 2
CVSR 6771 came out to play.
Title:  CVSR 6771 came out to play.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/12/2012  Upload Date: 9/13/2012 12:03:49 AM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CVSR 6771(FPA4)
Views:  155   Comments: 8

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