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Title: |
CSX 4621 |
Description: |
A YN1 SD40 rests in West Springfield after having arrived on a ballast train the previous day. |
Photo Date: |
4/14/2007 Upload Date: 11/15/2008 8:53:43 AM |
Location: |
West Springfield, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
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CSX 4621(SD40) |
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384 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Ballast Train Power |
Description: |
More power from the ballast train- CSX 1550 and 5859. |
Photo Date: |
4/14/2007 Upload Date: 11/15/2008 8:53:44 AM |
Location: |
West Springfield, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
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CSX 5859(B36-7) CSX 1550(GP15-1) |
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467 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Q436 |
Description: |
Q436 eastbound through Woronoco at 8:55 with CSX 4834 and 4767. |
Photo Date: |
4/14/2007 Upload Date: 11/15/2008 8:53:44 AM |
Location: |
Woronoco, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4834(SD70ACe) |
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330 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Around the Bend |
Description: |
CSX 637 and 631 are on the point of Q174 as they come through Woronoco at 9:00. |
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4/14/2007 Upload Date: 11/15/2008 8:53:45 AM |
Location: |
Woronoco, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
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330 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Q174 |
Description: |
Q174 heading east at Woronoco; the abandoned Strathmore Paper mill can be seen at right. |
Photo Date: |
4/14/2007 Upload Date: 11/15/2008 8:53:46 AM |
Location: |
Woronoco, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 631(AC60CW) |
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318 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Q116 |
Description: |
A pair of brand-new 5400s lead Q116 east at 9:05. |
Photo Date: |
4/14/2007 Upload Date: 11/15/2008 8:53:46 AM |
Location: |
Woronoco, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 5469(ES44DC) |
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256 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Shiny |
Description: |
CSX 5469 and 5442 on Q116-13. |
Photo Date: |
4/14/2007 Upload Date: 11/15/2008 8:53:47 AM |
Location: |
Woronoco, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 5469(ES44DC) |
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270 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Double Arches |
Description: |
The original 1841 double arch bridge at QB 128.2; still in use today. |
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4/14/2007 Upload Date: 11/15/2008 8:53:47 AM |
Location: |
Chester, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
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242 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Into the Cut |
Description: |
Q421 is struggling upgrade as it enters Washington Cut at 11:18. |
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4/14/2007 Upload Date: 11/15/2008 8:53:48 AM |
Location: |
Washington, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
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147 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Less than a mile to go... |
Description: |
...until Q421's head end crests the east slope of Washington Hill. CSX 5336-5221-4718 at 11:18. |
Photo Date: |
4/14/2007 Upload Date: 11/15/2008 8:53:48 AM |
Location: |
Washington, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 5336(ES44DC) |
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409 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Nearing the Summit |
Description: |
CSX 5336 leads Q421 under Summit Hill Rd in Washington. |
Photo Date: |
4/14/2007 Upload Date: 11/15/2008 8:53:49 AM |
Location: |
Washington, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
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CSX 5336(ES44DC) |
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300 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
B&W |
Description: |
A grayscaled version of Q421 coming under Summit Hill Rd. |
Photo Date: |
4/14/2007 Upload Date: 11/15/2008 8:53:49 AM |
Location: |
Washington, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 5336(ES44DC) |
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311 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Going Away |
Description: |
Q421 continuing its climb up Washington Hill. |
Photo Date: |
4/14/2007 Upload Date: 11/15/2008 8:53:56 AM |
Location: |
Washington, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4718(SD70MAC) |
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341 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Back in the Yard |
Description: |
The ballast train power from the morning is still at West Springfield at the end of the day. |
Photo Date: |
4/14/2007 Upload Date: 11/15/2008 8:53:43 AM |
Location: |
West Springfield, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 8643(SD50) CSX 4621(SD40) CSX 5859(B36-7) CSX 1550(GP15-1) |
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658 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Q168 |
Description: |
Q168 bears down on CP-109 with CSX 636 and 646 leading a short train of UPS trailers. |
Photo Date: |
4/21/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2008 12:07:35 PM |
Location: |
Westfield, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 636(AC60CW) |
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326 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Meet |
Description: |
Q168 clears CP-109 as Q119 waits. |
Photo Date: |
4/21/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2008 12:07:36 PM |
Location: |
Westfield, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
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144 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
On the Move Again |
Description: |
CSX 5440 leads a late-running Q119 onto single track in Westfield at 8:55 |
Photo Date: |
4/21/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2008 12:07:37 PM |
Location: |
Westfield, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 5440(ES44DC) CSX 7618(C40-8) |
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426 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Heading West |
Description: |
Q119 heads west from CP-109 under a clear blue sky. |
Photo Date: |
4/21/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2008 12:07:37 PM |
Location: |
Westfield, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 5440(ES44DC) CSX 7618(C40-8) |
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401 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Over the River |
Description: |
Q436 soars over the east branch of the Westfield River in Huntington at 9:30 with CSX 4729 and 4743 in the lead. |
Photo Date: |
4/21/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2008 12:07:38 PM |
Location: |
Huntington, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4729(SD70BAC) |
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320 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Yellow Hoppers |
Description: |
These Winchester & Western hoppers seem to be a regular sight on Q436. |
Photo Date: |
4/21/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2008 12:07:39 PM |
Location: |
Huntington, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
Categories: |
RollingStock |
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377 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Q174 (1) |
Description: |
Q174 follows Q436 east at 9:40. |
Photo Date: |
4/21/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2008 12:07:39 PM |
Location: |
Huntington, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 5330(ES44DC) |
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392 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Q174 (2) |
Description: |
Q174 crossing the east branch of the Westfield River with CSX 5330 and 604 leading. |
Photo Date: |
4/21/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2008 12:07:40 PM |
Location: |
Huntington, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 5330(ES44DC) CSX 604(AC60CW) |
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614 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Q116 |
Description: |
CSX 566 and 4809 hustle Q116 east along US-20 as they pass through Huntington at 9:55. Wouldn't it be nice to own one of the houses on the left? |
Photo Date: |
4/21/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2008 12:07:40 PM |
Location: |
Huntington, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 566(AC44CW) |
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382 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Easing Downgrade |
Description: |
Q264 eases down Washington Hill as they pass the abandoned coal tower just west of the Chester depot at 10:35. |
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4/21/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2008 12:07:41 PM |
Location: |
Chester, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
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165 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Passing the Coal Tower |
Description: |
CSX 7313 and 4817 are in full dynamics as they prepare to stop for two westbounds at the Chester depot. |
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4/21/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2008 12:07:41 PM |
Location: |
Chester, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 7313(C40-8W) |
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477 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Q283 |
Description: |
Q283, which had been delayed for over an hour by an emergency-brake application in Huntington, approaches the Chester depot at 11:45. |
Photo Date: |
4/21/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2008 12:07:42 PM |
Location: |
Chester, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 5263(ES44DC) |
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296 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
The Meet |
Description: |
Q283, with a friendly conductor, passes its eastbound counterpart, Q264, at the Chester depot. |
Photo Date: |
4/21/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2008 12:07:42 PM |
Location: |
Chester, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 5263(ES44DC) CSX 7313(C40-8W) |
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559 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
HLCX 6235 |
Description: |
A battered ex-UP snoot SD40-2 trails on Q283-21. |
Photo Date: |
4/21/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2008 12:07:43 PM |
Location: |
Chester, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
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Locomotives: |
HLCX 6235(SD40-2) CSX 7313(C40-8W) |
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505 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
The Second Meet |
Description: |
W064, which had been holding behind Q264, is passed by Q293 at 12:10. W064 has CSX 5836, 5859, 4621, 8643 and 6209 for power; Q293 has CSX 5016 and UP 5343. |
Photo Date: |
4/21/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2008 12:07:44 PM |
Location: |
Chester, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 5836(B36-7) CSX 5016(AC60CW) |
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480 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Q283 (again) |
Description: |
At 12:55 we catch up with Q283 at "Cat Lady Crossing," where he is just barely making the grade at 12 mph and 412 axles (100 cars give or take a few articulated autoracks). |
Photo Date: |
4/21/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2008 12:07:44 PM |
Location: |
Washington, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 5263(ES44DC) HLCX 6235(SD40-2) |
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417 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Q426 |
Description: |
Q426 drifts past the Washington Depot site and westbound Q283 at 12:56 with CSX 4810 and 4726 on the point. |
Photo Date: |
4/21/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2008 12:07:45 PM |
Location: |
Washington, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 4810(SD70MAC) CSX 4726(SD70MAC) |
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611 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
The Yard |
Description: |
Q421 with CSX 583 and 4724 is parked, probably outlawed, at the west end of West Springfield amid CSOR power and MCVX Safety Train equipment. |
Photo Date: |
4/21/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2008 12:07:46 PM |
Location: |
West Springfield, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 583(AC44CW) CEFX 3398(SD40-2) |
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468 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
End of the Day |
Description: |
W064's power, having run around its train and dropped it at Trap Rock, returns to the yard to tie down for the day. |
Photo Date: |
4/21/2007 Upload Date: 11/16/2008 12:07:34 PM |
Location: |
West Springfield, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 5836(B36-7) CSX 5859(B36-7) CSX 4621(SD40) CSX 8643(SD50) CSX 6209(GP40-2) |
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756 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Q174 (1) |
Description: |
Q174 comes roaring through Bridge Street at 9:23 with the first signs of spring beginning to appear on the trees. |
Photo Date: |
5/5/2007 Upload Date: 11/22/2008 8:41:53 AM |
Location: |
West Springfield, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
Categories: |
Scenic |
Locomotives: |
CSX 628(AC60CW) |
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353 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Q174 (2) |
Description: |
Q174 passes the old Southworth paper mill at QB 101 as it hurries east toward Worcester and Boston. |
Photo Date: |
5/5/2007 Upload Date: 11/22/2008 8:41:54 AM |
Location: |
West Springfield, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
Categories: |
Scenic |
Locomotives: |
CSX 628(AC60CW) CSX 8752(SD60I) |
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458 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Q293 (1) |
Description: |
Of course once we got to the mountains it proceeded to cloud over. However Q293's colorful consist makes up for it as it claws its way up Washington Hill at 11:00. |
Photo Date: |
5/5/2007 Upload Date: 11/22/2008 8:41:55 AM |
Location: |
Becket, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
Categories: |
Scenic |
Locomotives: |
CSX 8843(SD40-2) |
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305 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Q293 (2) |
Description: |
Q293 coming past MP 129 with a pair of SD40-2s sandwiching an ex-Conrail Dash 8. |
Photo Date: |
5/5/2007 Upload Date: 11/22/2008 8:41:55 AM |
Location: |
Becket, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
Categories: |
Scenic |
Locomotives: |
CSX 8843(SD40-2) CSX 7303(C40-8W) |
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306 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Q293 (3) |
Description: |
Q293 blasting upgrade on the 1911 line relocataion. |
Photo Date: |
5/5/2007 Upload Date: 11/22/2008 8:41:56 AM |
Location: |
Becket, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
Categories: |
Scenic |
Locomotives: |
CSX 7303(C40-8W) CSX 8843(SD40-2) |
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508 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Q421 |
Description: |
Q421 follows Q293 upgrade at 11:10 with CSX 4789, 4732, and 5258 leading heavy train from Boston and Palmer. |
Photo Date: |
5/5/2007 Upload Date: 11/22/2008 8:41:56 AM |
Location: |
Becket, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
Categories: |
Scenic |
Locomotives: |
CSX 4789(SD70MAC) |
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348 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Q283 |
Description: |
Just as Q421 cleared, Q283 could be heard blasting up the #2 track at 11:15 with CSX 612 and GCFX 3078 in charge. |
Photo Date: |
5/5/2007 Upload Date: 11/22/2008 8:41:57 AM |
Location: |
Becket, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
Categories: |
Scenic |
Locomotives: |
CSX 612(AC60CW) |
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317 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Q425 (1) |
Description: |
Q425 is down on its knees at 12:05 with the lead unit smoking far more than usual and loading problems on the third unit. |
Photo Date: |
5/5/2007 Upload Date: 11/22/2008 8:41:57 AM |
Location: |
Becket, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
Categories: |
Scenic |
Locomotives: |
CSX 4743(SD70MAC) |
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351 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Q425 (2) |
Description: |
Q425 doing battle with gravity at 12:05 with CSX 4743, 4750 and 6232. Amazingly, this train made the grade without help. |
Photo Date: |
5/5/2007 Upload Date: 11/22/2008 8:41:58 AM |
Location: |
Becket, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
Categories: |
Scenic |
Locomotives: |
CSX 4743(SD70MAC) |
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318 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Keystone Arch |
Description: |
One of the original keystone arch bridges from the now-abandoned 1841 alignment. It is now part of a hiking trail. |
Photo Date: |
5/5/2007 Upload Date: 11/22/2008 8:41:58 AM |
Location: |
Middlefield, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
Categories: |
Scenic |
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167 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Through the Trees |
Description: |
P449 rushes upgrade at 4:00, running almost 1 hour late. |
Photo Date: |
5/5/2007 Upload Date: 11/22/2008 8:41:59 AM |
Location: |
Becket, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
Categories: |
Scenic |
Locomotives: |
AMTK 108(P42DC) |
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333 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Silver Streak |
Description: |
P449 blasts out of the first cut on the 1911 line relocation under clearing skies. |
Photo Date: |
5/5/2007 Upload Date: 11/22/2008 8:41:59 AM |
Location: |
Becket, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
Categories: |
Scenic |
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199 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Q437 (1) |
Description: |
Q437 follows P449 upgrade at 4:10 with CSX 4767 and 4834. |
Photo Date: |
5/5/2007 Upload Date: 11/22/2008 8:42:00 AM |
Location: |
Becket, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
Categories: |
Scenic |
Locomotives: |
CSX 4767(SD70MAC) |
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313 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Q437 (2) |
Description: |
Q437 heading west up the Westfield River valley. |
Photo Date: |
5/5/2007 Upload Date: 11/22/2008 8:42:01 AM |
Location: |
Becket, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
Categories: |
Scenic |
Locomotives: |
CSX 4834(SD70ACe) |
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352 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Q427 (1) |
Description: |
Q427 roars out of the cut at MP 128.5 at 4:30 with CSX 4817 and 7325 leading a short train. |
Photo Date: |
5/5/2007 Upload Date: 11/22/2008 8:42:01 AM |
Location: |
Middlefield, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
Categories: |
Scenic |
Locomotives: |
CSX 4817(SD70MAC) |
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352 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Q427 (2) |
Description: |
Q427 making track speed up Washington Hill with the usual SD70AC on the point. |
Photo Date: |
5/5/2007 Upload Date: 11/22/2008 8:42:02 AM |
Location: |
Middlefield, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
Categories: |
Scenic |
Locomotives: |
CSX 4817(SD70MAC) |
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266 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Q426 (1) |
Description: |
Q426 approaches MP 121 at 4:50. |
Photo Date: |
5/5/2007 Upload Date: 11/22/2008 8:42:02 AM |
Location: |
Huntington, MA |
Author: |
Ian Martin |
Categories: |
Scenic |
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101 Comments: 0 |
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