With the Ringling Brothers Circus train already 6 hours late, they figured they would bring the Elephants out for a stretch. This provided a rather unique opportunity for photos as this may be the last time this train ever sees Elephants here as Ringling is phasing them out after this year. The sole locomotive seen here is hooked up to the train keeping the brakes applied, while the other was used to run a couple cars to the other end. This train would finally depart Richmond, Virginia at 14:00, approximately 7 hours after his scheduled departure at 07:00.
