R. Parent Railroad Photography http://rparent.fotopic.net/ 10 rows en-gb 60 GRS and D&H action 1/07 http://rparent.fotopic.net/c1180033.html Photos of a loaded coal train on District 4 and D&H train 250 running between Mechanicville and Albany. Tuesday 9 January 2007: Photos of a loaded coal train on District 4 and D&H train 250 running between Mechanicville and Albany.

250 heads south on the Colonie main through Halfmoon for Albany. 250 heads south past MP A12 on the Colonie Main in Waterford, NY. 250 crosses the Mohawk River from Waterford into Cohoes, NY on the Colonie Main. NHB-14 is down to a crawl as they tackle the grade at Hoosick Falls,NY NHB-14 passes by a rural scene in North Petersburgh, NY. NHB-14 runs along side the Hoosic River in Pownal, VT. NHB-14 at Pownal Curve. NHB-14 crosses the Hoosac River near North Adams, MA.

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]]> Tue Jan 9 2007 Providence and Worcester (P&W) http://rparent.fotopic.net/c1163730.html Providence and Worcester (P&W) Friday 9 June 2006: Providence and Worcester (P&W)

JC coal train heading north through Stafford Springs, CT. Loaded JC coal train at Groton, CT. NR-2 makes a reverse move while a US Coast Gaurd C130 flys over head. P&W 3901 on NR-2, runs long hood forward over Winthrop Cove in New London, CT after picking up cars from the NECR. P&W NR-2 meets an Acela Express train at Old Saybrook. P&W 3901 crosses Winthrop Cove running long hood forward. NR-2 runs along the shoreline in New London, CT. NH-1 heads toward the station platform at Old Saybrook. P&W power idles under the I-95 bridge in New London, CT. The 2215 begins to pull out of the NECR yard heading for the NEC and back to home rails. NR-2 and NH-1 under the wires at Old Saybrook. The engineer of NH-1. NH-1 begins its trip down the corridor back to New Haven. P&W 2215 idles under the I-95 bridge spanning the Thames River in New London, CT. NR-2 departs the NECR yard after interchanging cars.

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]]> Fri Jun 9 2006 New England Central (NECR) http://rparent.fotopic.net/c1093881.html Photos of the New England Central Railroad Monday 5 June 2006: Photos of the New England Central Railroad

NECR 3857 idles outside of the Palmer yard office. CSOR SW1500 2340 shoves cars into NECR's Palmer Yard CSOR's SW1500 2340 works the NECR Palmer Yard. CSOR SW1500 2340 at the NECR Palmer Yard. 608 works the Willimantic Yard before heading south to Franklin. NECR 3840 approaches Murphy Rd in Franklin, CT. NECR 3848 backs a cut of cars into the feeds facility. The engineer of 610 backs the NECR 3848 toward a cut of cars. After swapping cars with the 610, NECR 608 heads north toward Palmer with the RMPX 9426 leading. 608 is about to duck under Route 32 near Windham, CT heading north for Palmer. 608 heads north through Willimantic, CT. 608 passes the Mansfield/Coventry town line. RMPX 9426 races North for Palmer. 608 approaches Merrow rd in Merrow, CT. NECR 608 crosses Route 74 in Tolland, CT. NECR 608 approaches the Route 140 crossing in Stafford Springs, CT. NECR 608 crosses Route 140 in Stafford Springs, CT. 608 is about to crest the grade at State Line. RMPX 9426 crests the grade at the CT/MA state line. 608 passes beneath a conopy of trees in Monson, MA. The 608's trek north is about to end as they approach Hospital Rd and the south end of Palmer Yard. The 608 power rests in the NECR Palmer Yard. NECR picks up at the CSX interchange as a CSX freight holds the siding for traffic on the Boston Line. NECR 608 south enters Willimantic Yard The conductor gets ready to begin working. 608 creeps under the frog bridge and out of the shadows as they depart Willimantic, CT. 608 departs Willimantic for Franklin. Southbound crossing Hospital Rd in Palmer. Southbound at Monson. The 3857 takes the Northbound back to Palmer Yard. The train is approaching Hospital near the south end of the yard. NECR 3840 takes another load of passengers south toward Monson. The Santa Claus train departs Palmer Yard for Monson. The Santa train passes by the Monson Dog Pound on it's trip south. The 3857 crosses the trestle near the Route 32 overpass in Monson. NECR 3840 had the honors of wearing the Santa Claus train banner this year. The train is seen southbound at Monson. Northbound at Hospital Rd. The 3840 approaches the Route 32 overpass. Approaching the Route 32 overpass with a cab full of happy kids. Northbound Santa train departs Washington St in Monson and heads for Palmer.

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]]> Mon Jun 5 2006 Vermont Railway http://rparent.fotopic.net/c1093626.html Photos of Vermont Railway freights in the Green Mountain's of Vermont. Thursday 8 June 2006: Photos of Vermont Railway freights in the Green Mountain's of Vermont.

263 passes the covered bridge in Bartonsville, VT. GMRC train 263 on the Cuttingsville Trestle in Wallingford, VT. Eastbound through Mt. Holly, VT GMRC train 263 eastbound along Route 103 near Mt. Holly, VT. GMRC 263 eastbound toward Bellows Falls. GMRC 263 eastbound at Ludlow, VT passing over the access road to Okemo Mountain. 263 eastbound through Proctorsville, VT. Eastbound through Cavendish, VT. Eastbound through Cavendish, VT. Eastbound passing over the Mill River south of Chester, VT. GMRC 263 passes a pasture south of Chester, VT. GMRC 263 pauses at the depot in Chester, VT. GMRC 263 at Chester, VT VRS 307 crosses over Parker Hill Rd in Rockingham, VT. Just west of the Riverside/Bellows Falls Yard. 263 passes by a cow pasture at Gassetts, VT. The Green Mountain flyer rolls by a cornfield near Chester,VT. 264 enters the Cavendish Gulf. 264 framed by the crossbuck in Mt Holly, VT. 264 passes a farm stand in East Wallingford, VT. 264 crosses over the river on the Cuttingsville Trestle. 264 passes a maple that has just about fully turned color near E. Clarendon, VT. 264 crosses Route 103 near E. Wallingford, VT. 263 approaches the Route 103 Grade crossing in E. Clarendon. 263 crosses VT Route 103 near E. Clarendon, VT. 263 crosses Route 103 and the river on the Cuttingsville Trestle. 263 passes some pumpkins for sale at a farm stand in E. Wallingford. 263 crosses a country rd near Mt. Holly. 263 is about to crest the grade at Mt. Holly. 263 passes through the colorful Cavendish Gulf. 263 passes through the colorful Cavendish Gulf. 263 passes the cow pasture at Gassetts. 263 south of Ludlow. 263 is framed by the red maple leaves. The Green Mountain flyer just south of Chester on its return trip to Bellows Falls. The Green Mountain flyer passes the Bartonsville covered bridge. The Green Mountain flyer is engulfed in color as they make there way toward the station in Bellows Falls. The Green Mountain flyer at Bellows Falls. The Green Mountain flyer runs along the Connecticut River in Bellows Falls. The Green Mountain flyer departs Bellows Falls for Chester. 263 runs along the ridge of Okemo Mountain in Ludlow, VT. 263 crosses a road leading up to Okemo Mountain. 263 crosses the trestle in Ludlow. 263 crosses Route 103 near Proctorsville, VT with Okemo Mountain begining to come alive with color. 263 heads past MP 22 just south east of Proctorsville,VT. GMRC 263 rolling through the Cavendish Gulf. GMRC 263 passes through Cavendish, VT. 263 crosses a dirt driveway leading up to the farm house.

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]]> Thu Jun 8 2006 Misc Photos http://rparent.fotopic.net/c820324.html Various Photos from many diffrent roads in New England including NECR, P&W, VRS, Mass Central, and Amtrak. Also photos from trips to the NS, BNSF and UP. Sunday 4 June 2006: Various Photos from many diffrent roads in New England including NECR, P&W, VRS, Mass Central, and Amtrak. Also photos from trips to the NS, BNSF and UP.

Amtrak 447 passes through West Springfield Yard using Track 4 after running around a small derailment at the east end. Acela Express train heading toward Providence, RI at New London, CT. Acela Express Train heads toward Providence, RI at New London, CT. Acela Express Train heads toward Providence, RI at New London, CT. Eastbound Stack train on UP's Sunset Route in Tucson, AZ. UP stack train in Tucson, AZ Eastbound UP stack train from California approaches Tucson, AZ. Eastbound BNSF Stack train climbs out of downtown Flagstaff. Westbound BNSF stack train taken from the Flagstaff Amtrak Station. BNSF autorack train heads west at Flagstaff, AZ. BNSF stack train with a warbonnet in the consist at Flagstaff, AZ on BNSF's Seligman Sub. BNSF stack train making its way out of Flagstaff, AZ on BNSF's Seligman Sub. Westbound Z train on BNSF's Seligman Sub in Flagstaff, Arizona. Westbound BNSF stack train on BNSF's Seligman Sub in Flagstaff, AZ. Climbing upgrade toward downtown Flagstaff Arizona on BNSF's Seligman Subdivsion. CSX power on UP's Sunset Route just north of Tucson, AZ. Coming downhill into Flagstaff, Arizona Coming downhill into Flagstaff, Arizona BNSF stack train with a NS unit coming through downtown Flagstaff heading west. Old Santa Fe cabooses in Tempe, AZ. A colorful consist including CN and NS power in downtown Flagstaff, Arizona CSX power leads a westbound stack train out of Tucson, Arizona on UP's sunset route. Train approaching on a hot day on UP's sunset route. A trio of SD60M's pull this UP mixed freight toward Tucson, Arizona on UP's sunset route. UP freight heding toward Tucson, AZ on UP's sunset route. Going away shot of a UP stack train heading toward Tucson, AZ. Stack train on UP's sunset route. Amtrak 447 creeps down track 2 next to the circus train at Springfield. Mass Central brings a cut of cars to the CSX interchange at Palmer, MA. Circus train sitting on track 3 at 100. Elephant in one of the cars Front of the SB 1000 snow blower. NR-2 power pushing the coal train in Groton. JC Coal train heading north along Route 32 near Willimantic. Loaded JC Coal train in Willimantic. JC Coal in Willimantic JC coal train crosses Merrow Rd near Mansfield. Aprroaching State Line in Monson, MA. JC coal crosses Route 32 at State Line. JC coal exiting the Monson JC coal train approaching Hospital Road at the South Yard limits in Palmer, MA. JC coal train approaching Hospital Road at the South Yard limits in Palmer, MA. NR-2/JC coal on the NEC after just crossing the Thames River into New London. JC coal train approaching Hospital Road at the South Yard limits in Palmer, MA. Loaded coal train power as well as a NECR GP38 at Palmer Yard. Leader of the JC coal train in Groton. NR-2 making a reverse move. JC coal pulling through the New London Yard. JC coal somewhere near Montville. J.C. Coal train coming into Norwich, CT.

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]]> Sun Jun 4 2006 Guilford Rail System http://rparent.fotopic.net/c820322.html Photos of Guilford Action along Guilford's District 4. Focusing on East Deerfield Yard and points west including the Hoosac Tunnel and North Adams. Monday 5 June 2006: Photos of Guilford Action along Guilford's District 4. Focusing on East Deerfield Yard and points west including the Hoosac Tunnel and North Adams.

Two BNSF GE's lead train LOED at Millers Falls, MA. 2-26-05 EDMO makes his train up before heading west at East Deerfield Yard. EDMO heads west through Greenfield, MA late in the day with a CP A single GRS GP40-2 does some switching at E. Deerfield Yard. LOED with the previous loaded coal trains power heads west through Miller's Falls. GRS power heading for the pit at E.D. Loaded Bow Coal train power coming into the yard and heading for the pit. Nose to Nose. A GRS GP40-2 and a CP SD40-2 in the consist of EDMO ready to head west. EDMO heading west through Charlemont as the last of the days sun hits the top of Berkshire East Ski area. EDMO climbing upgrade just outside of Greenfield. EDRJ heads west passing through Shelburne Falls. EDRJ snaking its way west along River Rd in Charlemont. EDRJ westbound along River Rd in Charlemont. EDRJ in Charlemont EDRJ crossing the Deerfield River near Zoar. EDMO crossing the bridge in Greenfield as it continues its journey west toward Mohawk Yard. PLED makes a pick up at West Springfield Yard on a rainy Spring afternoon. AYMO heading west through Hoosick Falls, NY. MOPO was holding for AYMO at Hoosic Jct. Power heading for the pit. MOPO's power heading for the pit. An end to a good day and chase. A few GRS trains shuffle around at E.D. Yard. MOPO as seen at Charlemont, MA. MOPO along Route 8A in Charlemont. MOPO crosses Greene's Crossing in Pownal, VT on its way east to E.D. MOPO at Hoosick Falls, NY. MOPO exiting the East Portal of the Hoosac Tunnel. MOPO crawls over the Hoosic River in North Adams. MOPO exits the Little Hoosac as it nears the center of North Adams. Pit stop at CPF-BK MOPO at Pownal Curve in Pownal, VT. MOPO at the crossing known as Racetrack east before the MA stateline. MOPO heading east along Zoar Rd in Zoar. EDRJ rolls through Greenfield with SD26 621 leading. SD26 621 on EDRJ EDRJ at Wisdom Way in Greenfield with GRS SD26 621 leading. Red Barn on EDMO. Maine Eastern GP-9 on EDPO. EDPO heads for its train as EDMO makes up its train at E. Deerfield Yard. EDPO crosses the CT River with the Maine Eastern GP-9 in tow. 208 switches cars around at East Deerfield Yard. MOPO enters East Deerfield Yard. Working an industry at Deerfield. EDPL on the Conn River Line in Deerfield. EDPO's power about to duck under the railfan bridge at E.D.Y. LOED (Lowell-East Deerfield) rounds the bend at Millers Falls, MA. EDPO (East Deerfield,MA-Portland,ME) heads eastbound through Millers Falls, MA, just east of E. Deerfield Yard. EDPO approaches the trestle crossing Miller's River near Orange, MA. EDPO passes through Erving, MA. The three GP40's on EDPO smoke heavily as they climb upgrade at Athol, MA.

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]]> Mon Jun 5 2006 The D&H http://rparent.fotopic.net/c820297.html Photos taken along the Ex D&H, now CP Rail's Mainline focusing on locations between Mohawk Yard south to Binghamton, NY. Wednesday 7 June 2006: Photos taken along the Ex D&H, now CP Rail's Mainline focusing on locations between Mohawk Yard south to Binghamton, NY.

NYSW GP20 pulls a cut of cars out of Binghamton Yard 168 banks into the curve near Central Bridge, NY on the D&H CP 412 manuevers through the S-Curve by the cement plant in Central Bridge, NY on the D&H 169 heading south through Cobbleskill, NY NS train 169 at Central Bridge, NY on the D&H. NS 168 led by a BNSF SD70MAC, heads north near Afton, NY on the D&H. NS 168 tackles Belden Hill just north of Binghamton. New signals awaiting to go into service at Gage Rd. A sad site indeed. 168 is about to cross Gage Rd and a stopped 169 as it makes its way north. Another shot of 168 with a pair of An all Conrail lashup heads south at Gage Rd on 169. 168 climbing the grade at Howe's Cave, NY Another view of 168 at Howe's Cave, NY 169 with a solid conrail painted lashup is now on the move southbound after meeting 168. 169 passing the signal tower in Delanson. NS 930 led by a CN C40-8M and a NS Dash 9 at Richmondville, NY. NS 930 about to pass under Route 7 just past Richmondville. 930 crosses a country road in Maryland, NY heading towards Oneonta. Holiday Train just North of Undilla, NY enroute for a 4 PM stop in Oneonta. Passing MP 470 in Unadilla, NY. Wave from the conductor and alot of horn from the engineer. Pace shot. CP 9714 leading the Holiday Train at Otego, NY. Going away shot as the Holiday train approaches Oneonta. The conductor was kind enough to pose on the front of the locomotive as I took the shot. Holiday train leaving Oneonta. CP Beaver logo lit up. CP Holiday train passing through Otego, NY around 3:40 PM. Cab shot in Cobleskill CP Holiday Train in Cobleskill Holiday Train at Cobleskill, NY around 7:30 PM. Another view at Cobleskill. Another friendly wave from the conductor as the Holiday train continues to Oneonta. Holiday train enroute to Oneonta after leaving Binghamton shortly after 1:30 PM. NS 930 passes the old signal tower in Delanson with a new signal bridge waiting to be installed. 930 approaches the cement plant at Howe's Cave on the D&H. 253 crosses the Mohawk River lite from Schenectday into Scotia, NY. After picking up cars from GRS AYMO, 169 heads out of CPF-477 at Crescent,NY. 169 passes CPF-478 and enters the Newer EMD's on 169 pass older GRS EMD's at Mohawk Yard. 169 rolls southbound through the S-curve at MP 511, Howe's Cave with a pair of M-2's. 169 on the S-curve at MP 511 heading southbound through Howe's Cave, NY. Twp GP9's switch Conklin Yard in Binghamton, NY. Northbound 168 at Howe's Cave, NY on the D&H. 168 heads north through Oneonta. 168 passes Seward Lake in Schenevus, NY. 413 passes by farms in E. Worcester, NY with a mix of CP and SOO power. 413 northbound through E. Worcester, NY. 413 rolls through the valley at E. Worcester 252 is seen off in the distance rolling through E. Worcester, NY.

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]]> Wed Jun 7 2006 CSX in New York State http://rparent.fotopic.net/c820288.html Photos from CSX's Selkirk Yard south of Albany, NY as well as the CSX Selkirk Branch, Mohawk Sub, and Riverline. Saturday 10 June 2006: Photos from CSX's Selkirk Yard south of Albany, NY as well as the CSX Selkirk Branch, Mohawk Sub, and Riverline.

Q264 crosses Fullers Trestle on a picture perfect day. Westbound autorack crosses over at CP-RJ on the Selkirk Branch with a pair of UP's for power. Eastbound manifest crosses the Fullers Trestle located on the Selkirk Branch. Welded rail train in the siding at Fonda, NY BNSF and IC power passes a train waiting for a recrew at Selkirk. Southbound freight crosses the Catskill trestle on the River Line. UP power leads a southbound through Catskill on the River Line. CSX Fuel pit on a cold winter night. A summer storm has just passed leaving a nice backdrop for a photo at Selkirk. Looking down from Ben's Bridge at a AC6000CW getting serviced in Selkirk. Q381 with a trio of pumpkins, heads west through Eastern, NY on the Chicago Line. Westbound freight on the Chicago Line, just west of Fonda, NY. Cleanup from the derailment at Amsterdam, NY a few weeks ago Ex SP unit now owned by GECX at Selkirk Rare GP60M in the lead on Q626 Q626 meets with a westbound pig train at CP-175. Q152 through CP-177 with a trio of UP's. Q157 on the move toward Amsterdam Q626 with a BNSF GP60M just west of Amsterdam, NY Q620's power at Selkirk The crew boards Q264 at Selkirk Yard for a trip down the Boston Line Two Nike Swoosh scheme gevos bring Q271 north on the Riverline at Ravena, NY. B763 running long hood forward returns east with 3 cars. Q150 with a pair of EMD's for power heading east on the Selkirk Branch at QG 32 in Rotterdam. Q156 about to pass over Lower Gregg Road in Rotterdam as it heads east for Selkirk and points south. Q162 catches some of the last rays of sun as it passes QG 32 in Rotterdam, NY Q163 crosses over Lower Gregg Rd in Rotterdam as it heads west on the CSX Selkirk Branch. Q166 comes east with just enough light left in the day for a photo. B761 returns to Selkirk from S. Schenectady with a lone and aging B36-7. A Santa Fe Bluebonnet as the trailer on Q381 at Guilderland. Q118 approaches Cobblestone Rd in Guilderland. Q283 heads west through Amsterdam in the milky sunshine of a cold winter day. Q381 with a colorful lashup approaches Cobbleston Rd in Guilderland. A going away shot of a colorful lashup on Q381 at Guilderland. Q390 approaching Cobblestone Rd in Guilderland. Brand new ES44DC's picked up by Q390 arrive at Selkirk. Q390 crosses over the Mohawk River approaching CP-RJ. Q165 at Amsterdam Q271 crosses the Mohawk river heading toward CP-169. Q381 with a colorful lashup including a BN SD60M and a Oakway SD60. Brand new ES44DC's picked up by Q390 pass Amsterdam Station Brand new ES44DC's picked up by Q390 pass Amsterdam Station Q390 with new 5300 series ES44DC's runs along Route 5 approaching CP-169. Brand new ES44DC's picked up by Q390 arrive at Selkirk. Brand new ES44DC's picked up by Q390 arrive at Selkirk. Q620 at Amsterdam with the some of the train visible along the bank of the Mohawk. Q156 getting inspected at Selkirk. Q156 leaving Selkirk for its trip down the River Line. CSX 805 approaching CP-SK. Q156 passing the LaFarge Plant crossing at Ravena, NY.

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]]> Sat Jun 10 2006 CSX Boston Line http://rparent.fotopic.net/c820284.html Photos taken along the CSX Boston Line stretching from Boston, MA to Selkirk, NY. Most Photos are focused on Washington Hill in Western MA. Sunday 11 June 2006: Photos taken along the CSX Boston Line stretching from Boston, MA to Selkirk, NY. Most Photos are focused on Washington Hill in Western MA.

Q293 with a tired Ex Conrail SD40-2 struggle through the Twin Ledges area with some general freight on the head end. Q264 passing Cat Lady Crossing in Becket Q264 crosses over the west branch of the Westfield river in Huntington. Two brand new ES44DC's lead Q437 through West Springfield toward the late day setting sun. Q437 creeps out of the rock cut in Middlefield with a pair of SD70MAC's. Amtrak 449 passing CP-109 in Westfield on the Boston Line. Westbound freight coming through CP-109 on the B&A Q425 passes through Busy downtown Westfield. Q264 passes the old Chester coal tower on the boston line. Q283 with an ex conrail SD60M leader passes through Westfield, MA Two SD70ACe's lead Q283 over the west branch of the westfield river in huntington. Q425 smokes it up as it notches up after holding at CP-109. An SD80MAC, which frequently ran up and down the Boston Line now returns in CSX paint as it leads Q264 eastbound through Westfield. CSX Track car waits for the Q283 struggles upgrade at Middlefield with an overheating engine. Q264 at the top of the grade at Hinsdale, MA Loaded coal train from the P&W passes CP-98. Q424 manuevers through the S-Curve at Becket, MA Q264 is framed by the fall foliage in the Berkshires. Q274 passes the Caboose in the early morning at Middlefield. CSX 604 leading Q427 at Muddy Pond Q264 going away shot at Middlefield. Westbound intermodal climbs washington hill as the conductor gives a friendly wave from the cab. Q436 passing through the rock cut with a dirt SD70MAC as a leader. Close up shot of Q264 passing Woronoco. Q264 with an ex conrail SD40-2, brings Q264 downgrade through Huntington, MA Q274 with an HLCX leaser Q274 eases downgrade passing a struggling Q421 heading upgrade. Q116 glides down the hill after meeting Q119 at Chester. Q116 holds at CP-123 in Chester for Q119 Q174 with a pair of Q274 with an already dirty ES44DC at Huntington. Q436 with two ACe's coast downgrade just east of QB 119. Q264 trudges east by Woronoco just after the first snowfall on Thanksgiving day. L168 dashing through the snow at Ballou's. Q119 climbs upgrade through Chester Q168 passes the Chester Depot. Q264 passing through Becket. Q264 passing QB 126 in Chester, MA. Q264 passes through Washington Cut in Washington, MA. A break in the clouds for my last shot of Q264 at Woronoco, MA. Q422 passes the old Coaling tower in Chester The engineer on Q424 gives alot of horn as they pass through Washington Cut on a cold December day. Q436 passes the Caboose in Middlefield. Q264 crosses over the Double Keystone Arch Bridge in Chester. A hint of early morning light hits the front of Q116 at the Caboose. Q116 passes the Caboose in Middlefield. Q174 passing QB 131 just west of the Caboose in Becket. Q264 passes over the Double Keystone Arch bridge in Chester. Q274 just west of QB 131.

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]]> Sun Jun 11 2006 Night Photography http://rparent.fotopic.net/c784394.html A collection of photos from my night time trackside outtings. Saturday 3 June 2006: A collection of photos from my night time trackside outtings.

EDMO with a fairly new SD70M-2 idles at North Adams. A rare B23-7R A quiet night at the Amtrak Springfield Station. An eastbound at Dusk in Unionville, NY. Fireworks over the NS Binghamton Yard. The Selkirk Fuel pit. Springfield Amtrak Station. Quiet night on the Selkirk Branch. Westbound Rack train breaking the silence in Guilderland, NY. B730 passing over Williams Riding Way CSX GP40-2 backs onto there train in Westifled Q620 at Game Farm Rd CSOR power idles on a cold winter night in West Springfield Yard. A 1/20th of a second photo of the RBBB Circus train as it heads west through West Springfield just after 2 am. Q117 crosses over the Connecticut River from Springfield to West Springfield on the Boston Line shortly before midnight. Q117 stopped over Route 5 in West Springfield as they dropped cars. In the background a plane is on the descent to Bradley International. The signal at CP-99 reflects off the trailers on Q117. A closeup look at the battered front of CSOR 8579. CSOR 8530 waits for the signal to cross the CSX Boston Line at dusk in Palmer, MA. CSOR 8552 idles on a foggy night at West Springfield Yard. A full moon rises in the east as the sunset sillouhetts the signal tower at CP-99 in West Springfield. An early November day comes to a close along the CSX Berkshire Sub. The crewless leader of Q421 idles at the west end of W. Springfield yard awaiting a fresh crew to take it west to Selkirk. Amtrak trains layover at the Springfield Station, awaiting the morning commute. Boston bound train, Q140 illuminates the ancient truss bridge that carries the CSX Boston Line over the Connecticut River from West Springfield to Springfield. Eastbound train Q425 illuminates the thick fog as it enters the rock cut located just west of MP 103 on the CSX Berkshire Sub.

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