U.S. Army GP-10 at Ft. Eustis | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

Chuckatuck ChessieOGR Forum Member

Here's a photo gallery from the local newspaper showing a US Army GP-10 in action at Ft. Eustis (a/k/a "Joint Base Langley Eustis"), home of the Army Transportation School:

http://www.dailypress.com/news...1267124.photogallery

8/6/1312:55 PM

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columbus transit authorityOGR Forum Member

Second best job in the Army. Thanks for posting, Bruce

8/6/132:44 PM

BANDOBOGR Forum Member

I send my thanks as well for posting! I did not know the railroad was still operational. Back in the early 1970's, I was able to take a fan trip to the base, run by the Washington DC Chapter, NRHS. Our train was pulled right onto the base behind C&O Geeps. The Army ran its steam locomotives and pulled a special train for us. Here's some photos I took on that trip.

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8/6/137:18 PM

BANDOBOGR Forum Member

A few years ago, I met a railroader, Ron Peterson, who had been stationed there at about the same time. He shared these photos of his with me, with permission to post.

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8/6/137:22 PM

BANDOBOGR Forum Member

You can read more about the excursion, and the railroad, in this article that Ron and I wrote for the DCNRHS TIMETABLE.

8/6/137:30 PM

jaygeeOGR Forum Member

Except for the block lettering, those GEEPs could pass for a Lionel 2365! In mindt condition no less !

8/7/136:09 PM

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