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5/6/2024
 
 
 
 
 
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Glory Days of the Railroad
Title:  Glory Days of the Railroad
Description:  GP40-2W 311 shoves the excursion train past Norwich, VT, as seen from the New Hampshire side of the Connecticut River.
Photo Date:  9/10/2016  Upload Date: 10/7/2016 9:20:16 PM
Location:  Norwich, VT
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VTR 311(GP40-2LW)
Views:  234   Comments: 0
Glory Days of the Railroad
Title:  Glory Days of the Railroad
Description:  The VRS excursion train ran several 30 minute trips up the Washington Co. line (former CP) on the Saturday of the festival
Photo Date:  9/10/2016  Upload Date: 10/7/2016 9:21:07 PM
Location:  Norwich, VT
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VTR 311(GP40-2LW)
Views:  132   Comments: 1
Green Mountain Excursion
Title:  Green Mountain Excursion
Description:  VRS sent their 50th anniversary GP40-2W to pull the excursion train for the Glory Days of the Railroad Festival.
Photo Date:  9/10/2016  Upload Date: 10/7/2016 9:25:00 PM
Location:  White River Junction, VT
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Roster,Night,Passenger
Locomotives:  VTR 311(GP40-2LW)
Views:  157   Comments: 0
50th Anniversary Diesel
Title:  50th Anniversary Diesel
Description:  VTR 311 is the former CN 9662. Strictly speaking, it is not the "L" version of the wide nose because it has the standard GP40-2 frame.
Photo Date:  9/10/2016  Upload Date: 10/7/2016 9:25:37 PM
Location:  White River Junction, VT
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Roster,Night
Locomotives:  VTR 311(GP40-2LW)
Views:  177   Comments: 1
GMRC Excursion
Title:  GMRC Excursion
Description:  311 shoves the last trip of the day north along the Connecticut River
Photo Date:  9/11/2016  Upload Date: 10/7/2016 10:06:03 PM
Location:  Norwich, VT
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VTR 311(GP40-2LW)
Views:  128   Comments: 1
Glory Days of the Railroad, 2016
Title:  Glory Days of the Railroad, 2016
Description:  311 shoves a trainload of festival attendees north and through the truss bridge at the outlet of the Ompompanoosuc River.
Photo Date:  9/11/2016  Upload Date: 10/7/2016 10:08:29 PM
Location:  Pompanoosuc, VT
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VTR 311(GP40-2LW)
Views:  171   Comments: 1
GMRC Excursion
Title:  GMRC Excursion
Description:  On the southbound leg of the last trip of the day, the excursion passes a former station next to the track.
Photo Date:  9/11/2016  Upload Date: 10/7/2016 10:10:18 PM
Location:  Pompanoosuc, VT
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VTR 311(GP40-2LW)
Views:  170   Comments: 2
Glory Days of the Railroad, 2016
Title:  Glory Days of the Railroad, 2016
Description:  The southbound excursion rides a long curved fill next to the Connecticut River.
Photo Date:  9/11/2016  Upload Date: 10/7/2016 10:11:55 PM
Location:  Norwich, VT
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VTR 311(GP40-2LW)
Views:  138   Comments: 1
No Stop at This Station
Title:  No Stop at This Station
Description:  VTR 311 and train pass the former depot at Norwich.
Photo Date:  9/11/2016  Upload Date: 10/7/2016 10:13:04 PM
Location:  Norwich, VT
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VTR 311(GP40-2LW)
Views:  147   Comments: 2
Glory Days of the Railroad, 2016
Title:  Glory Days of the Railroad, 2016
Description:  With the GMRC excursion back at the station, the engineer starts 4006 and readies that train to move.
Photo Date:  9/11/2016  Upload Date: 10/7/2016 10:15:15 PM
Location:  White River Junction, VT
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:  VTR 311(GP40-2LW) PW 4006(B40-8W)
Views:  209   Comments: 1
Pan Am at the Glory Days of the Railroad Festival
Title:  Pan Am at the Glory Days of the Railroad Festival
Description:  Only the middle unit in the consist is a GP40-2LW. Note that its frame sits higher above the fuel tank than the GP40-2Ws on each end. The higher frame is lighter (the "L") to compensate for the heavier safety cab.
Photo Date:  9/10/2016  Upload Date: 10/7/2016 9:26:20 PM
Location:  White River Junction, VT
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Roster,Night
Locomotives:  MEC 511(GP40-2LW) MEC 504(GP40-2LW)
Views:  242   Comments: 1
Ready to Leave
Title:  Ready to Leave
Description:  With a fresh crew on board, RUPO is ready to leave for Leeds Jct. and eventually Rigby Yard in Portland.
Photo Date:  3/12/2018  Upload Date: 4/21/2018 8:14:12 PM
Location:  North Leeds, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 354(GP40) MEC 504(GP40-2LW) MEC 315(GP40) LTEX 6428(GP40)
Views:  213   Comments: 2
In No Hurry
Title:  In No Hurry
Description:  Despite having 5 GP40s for power, RUPO plods southward at 10 mph on its way to Leeds Jct.
Photo Date:  3/12/2018  Upload Date: 4/21/2018 8:16:10 PM
Location:  Leeds, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 354(GP40) MEC 504(GP40-2LW) MEC 315(GP40)
Views:  135   Comments: 1
RUPO on the Rumford Branch
Title:  RUPO on the Rumford Branch
Description:  5 miles from the connection to the main line at Leeds Jct., RUPO is running next to Route 106.
Photo Date:  3/12/2018  Upload Date: 4/21/2018 8:20:44 PM
Location:  Curtis Corner, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 354(GP40) MEC 504(GP40-2LW) MEC 315(GP40)
Views:  136   Comments: 1
Paper Train from Rumford
Title:  Paper Train from Rumford
Description:  Pan Am train RUPO is about 5 miles from Leeds Jct. and the meet with counterpart PORU
Photo Date:  3/18/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 8:24:57 PM
Location:  Curtis Corner, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 507(GP40-2LW) MEC 516(GP40-2LW)
Views:  222   Comments: 0
Meet at Leeds Jct.
Title:  Meet at Leeds Jct.
Description:  PORU pulls past the ABS signal for the main line, while counterpart RUPO waits on the branch in the background.
Photo Date:  3/18/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 8:32:28 PM
Location:  Leeds Junction, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 377(GP40) BM 328(GP40) MEC 314(GP40) MEC 507(GP40-2LW)
Views:  231   Comments: 0
RUPO on the Move
Title:  RUPO on the Move
Description:  With PORU safely past the switch on the main line, RUPO can finally proceed westward towards Portland. Once they clear, PORU will reverse past the switch, and then proceed up the Rumford branch to the paper mill.
Photo Date:  3/18/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 8:40:06 PM
Location:  Leeds Junction, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 507(GP40-2LW) MEC 516(GP40-2LW)
Views:  173   Comments: 0
Old Mile Post
Title:  Old Mile Post
Description:  This milepost marks the old mileage (47.75) from Portland in Maine Central days. The new mileage is roughly 150, as measured from Mattawamkeag.
Photo Date:  3/18/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 8:36:19 PM
Location:  Leeds Junction, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic
Locomotives:  MEC 507(GP40-2LW)
Views:  235   Comments: 0
Another View of the Falls
Title:  Another View of the Falls
Description:  Now its RUPO's turn to cross the Androscoggin River between Lewiston and Auburn, ME
Photo Date:  3/18/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 8:43:14 PM
Location:  Lewiston/Auburn, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 507(GP40-2LW) MEC 516(GP40-2LW)
Views:  259   Comments: 1
RUPO at Rumford Jct. East
Title:  RUPO at Rumford Jct. East
Description:  Although this was once the connection to the Rumford branch of the Maine Central, it's now just a siding, 165 miles west of Mattawamkeag
Photo Date:  3/18/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 8:45:36 PM
Location:  Rumford Junction, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 507(GP40-2LW) MEC 516(GP40-2LW)
Views:  228   Comments: 0
PanAm GP40-2W
Title:  PanAm GP40-2W
Description:  The fresh paint sure looked nice at the night photot session, but the locomotive is essentially a B-unit, with no seats in the cab.
Photo Date:  9/10/2016  Upload Date: 10/7/2016 9:27:21 PM
Location:  White River Junction, VT
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Roster,Night
Locomotives:  MEC 511(GP40-2LW)
Views:  252   Comments: 1
Springfield Terminal NMED
Title:  Springfield Terminal NMED
Description:  NMED eases through downtown Auburn Maine on a hot and sticky August afternoon.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:23:43 PM
Location:  Auburn, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 612(SD40M-2) MEC 614(SD40M-2) MEC 517(GP40-2LW) BM 330(GP40)
Views:  705   Comments: 0
ST NMED
Title:  ST NMED
Description:  NMED crosses Tuttle Rd. for a rolling roster shot.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:35:11 PM
Location:  Cumberland Center, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 612(SD40M-2) MEC 614(SD40M-2) MEC 517(GP40-2LW) BM 330(GP40)
Views:  1070   Comments: 0
ST NMED
Title:  ST NMED
Description:  MEC 612 shows off its flared radiators as NMED continues its ponderous pace towards Portland.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:26:35 PM
Location:  Danville Jct., ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 612(SD40M-2) MEC 614(SD40M-2) MEC 517(GP40-2LW) BM 330(GP40)
Views:  736   Comments: 0
ST NMED
Title:  ST NMED
Description:  The signal at the diamond is green-over-red, but NMED continues at not much more than a walking pace.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:27:29 PM
Location:  Danville Jct., ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 612(SD40M-2) MEC 614(SD40M-2) MEC 517(GP40-2LW) BM 330(GP40)
Views:  572   Comments: 0
ST NMED
Title:  ST NMED
Description:  Even though it was built roughly 35 years ago, 517 almost has that "new locomotive" smell from trackside.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:37:26 PM
Location:  Falmouth, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  MEC 517(GP40-2LW)
Views:  305   Comments: 0
ST NMED
Title:  ST NMED
Description:  It's only 9 more miles to Rigby Yard, as NMED grinds over the Falmouth Rd. crossing near MP 190.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:36:08 PM
Location:  Falmouth, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 612(SD40M-2) MEC 614(SD40M-2) MEC 517(GP40-2LW) BM 330(GP40)
Views:  627   Comments: 1
ST NMED
Title:  ST NMED
Description:  A few miles west of Danville Jct. is the siding of New Gloucester, where the conductor will need to normal the siding switch before the train can proceed.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:28:50 PM
Location:  New Gloucester, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 612(SD40M-2) MEC 614(SD40M-2) MEC 517(GP40-2LW) BM 330(GP40)
Views:  558   Comments: 0
ST NMED
Title:  ST NMED
Description:  The crew can almost see Rigby Yard in the distance, but they won't make it. There's no room, so they'll tie down the train at the next signal, CPF 199, and take a taxi to the yard office.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:39:15 PM
Location:  South Portland, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Bridge,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 612(SD40M-2) MEC 614(SD40M-2) MEC 517(GP40-2LW) BM 330(GP40)
Views:  735   Comments: 1
SAPPI-3
Title:  SAPPI-3
Description:  The SAPPI job crosses a still frozen stream on its way back to Waterville.
Photo Date:  3/20/2011  Upload Date: 3/29/2011 9:08:42 PM
Location:  Hinckley, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 517(GP40-2LW) MEC 379(GP40) MEC 377(GP40)
Views:  290   Comments: 0
NECR Contribution
Title:  NECR Contribution
Description:  This was just one of 5 former CN GP40-2L or GP40-2W locomotives on site for the 2016 Glory Days of the Railroad festival. CN would have a hard time pulling 5 of these together in one place in 2016.
Photo Date:  9/11/2016  Upload Date: 10/7/2016 10:14:19 PM
Location:  White River Junction, VT
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Roster,Station
Locomotives:  NECR 3040(GP40-2LW)
Views:  217   Comments: 1
Foreign Visitor
Title:  Foreign Visitor
Description:  CP AC4400CW 8655 tags along on 120s power as the train nears Mile 9 of the Bedford Sub.
Photo Date:  1/17/2015  Upload Date: 1/19/2015 6:22:47 PM
Location:  Bedford, NS
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2670(C44-9W) CN 2134(C40-8) CN 9410(GP40-2LW) CP 8655(AC44CW)
Views:  267   Comments: 1
A Rare Visitor
Title:  A Rare Visitor
Description:  CP power is extremely rare in Halifax. This is likely a unit that has been leased to another road and is on CN for HP hours.
Photo Date:  1/17/2015  Upload Date: 1/19/2015 6:24:34 PM
Location:  Rockingham Yard, NS
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2670(C44-9W) CN 2134(C40-8) CN 9410(GP40-2LW) CP 8655(AC44CW)
Views:  469   Comments: 0
Sharp Switcher
Title:  Sharp Switcher
Description:  Sporting a recent paint job, 9411 switches at the west end of Rockingham Yard in Halifax
Photo Date:  3/4/2014  Upload Date: 3/4/2014 8:53:25 PM
Location:  Birch Cove, NS
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CN 9411(GP40-2LW)
Views:  207   Comments: 0
503 Light Engines
Title:  503 Light Engines
Description:  503's power heads through the yard in the Burnside Industrial Park before returning to Dartmouth.
Photo Date:  11/12/2012  Upload Date: 12/6/2012 6:33:27 PM
Location:  Burnside, NS
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  CN 4141(GP9RM) CN 9416(GP40-2LW)
Views:  244   Comments: 1
Train 503: Done for the Day
Title:  Train 503: Done for the Day
Description:  Train 503, the West End Shunter, has finished its work for the day in Burnside, and is headed for Dartmouth Yard.
Photo Date:  11/23/2012  Upload Date: 12/5/2012 9:46:41 PM
Location:  Shannon Park, NS
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CN 9416(GP40-2LW) CN 4711(GP38-2)
Views:  370   Comments: 4
407 From The 102
Title:  407 From The 102
Description:  Junk freight 407 passes mile 29 of the Bedford Sub on its way to Truro, NS
Photo Date:  8/22/2010  Upload Date: 9/13/2010 7:55:34 PM
Location:  Enfield, NS
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 5612(SD70I) CN 9450(GP40-2LW) CN 2598(C44-9W)
Views:  441   Comments: 0
501 at the Quarry
Title:  501 at the Quarry
Description:  After returning from East Milford, 501 has 3 more cars to spot at the quarry. In the background is the asphalt plant where the two tankers will go.
Photo Date:  8/7/2016  Upload Date: 8/13/2016 11:37:03 AM
Location:  Bedford Quarry, NS
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CN 9450(GP40-2LW) CN 9486(GP40-2LW)
Views:  129   Comments: 0
501 Going West at Moirs Mills
Title:  501 Going West at Moirs Mills
Description:  A pair of GP40-2Ls heads west with empty gondolas for the gypsum mine in East Milford on a pleasant summer afternoon.
Photo Date:  8/9/2016  Upload Date: 8/13/2016 11:43:04 AM
Location:  Bedford, NS
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 9486(GP40-2LW) CN 9450(GP40-2LW)
Views:  250   Comments: 0
A Recent Acquisition
Title:  A Recent Acquisition
Description:  Reg Gilby makes his last trip before retirement, with a "new" diesel in the consist from Locomotives R Us.
Photo Date:  3/7/2014  Upload Date: 3/12/2014 9:20:21 PM
Location:  Windsor Jct., NS
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  CN 5782(SD75I) CN 2014(C40-8) CN 9513(GP40-2LW)
Views:  338   Comments: 2
Truro Local on the Main Line
Title:  Truro Local on the Main Line
Description:  9515 leads an unusually long 515 east towards Brookfield with covered hoppers for the cement plant.
Photo Date:  7/30/2018  Upload Date: 8/16/2018 2:14:06 PM
Location:  Hilden, NS
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 9515(GP40-2LW)
Views:  41   Comments: 0
GP40-2L 9580
Title:  GP40-2L 9580
Description:  9580 prepares to lead train 109 out of Halifax Ocean Terminals as train 108 arrives on the track behind.
Photo Date:  11/23/1997  Upload Date: 9/13/2010 9:33:19 PM
Location:  Halifax, NS
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CN 9580(GP40-2LW) CN 9558(GP40-2LW) CN 5634(SD75I)
Views:  1031   Comments: 0
Roadswitcher 507
Title:  Roadswitcher 507
Description:  507 passes the remains of two wrecked boats on the shore of Bedford Basin
Photo Date:  8/22/2010  Upload Date: 9/13/2010 7:57:37 PM
Location:  Birch Cove, NS
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CN 4721(GP38-2) CN 9584(GP40-2LW)
Views:  508   Comments: 1
Roadswitcher 507
Title:  Roadswitcher 507
Description:  Roadswitcher job 507 returns from Windsor Jct. with an assortment of empty cars.
Photo Date:  8/22/2010  Upload Date: 9/13/2010 7:53:00 PM
Location:  Bedford, NS
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CN 9584(GP40-2LW) CN 4721(GP38-2)
Views:  488   Comments: 0
507 Crossing the Sackville River
Title:  507 Crossing the Sackville River
Description:  A pair of old warhorses haul cement cars up Bedford Hill on a sunny late summer morning.
Photo Date:  9/16/2010  Upload Date: 9/17/2010 9:02:46 PM
Location:  Bedford, NS
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  CN 4703(GP38-2) CN 9584(GP40-2LW)
Views:  467   Comments: 0
507 with a Transfer Run
Title:  507 with a Transfer Run
Description:  507 leaves Rcokingham yard with a transfer for Halifax Ocean Terminals, downtown.
Photo Date:  11/13/2010  Upload Date: 11/14/2010 9:44:19 PM
Location:  Halifax, NS
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 4121(GP9RM) CN 9584(GP40-2LW)
Views:  634   Comments: 3
Cement Cars from Bedford Quarry
Title:  Cement Cars from Bedford Quarry
Description:  There is frost on the ties as 507 rounds the curve at Moirs Mills near mile 9 of the Bedford Sub.
Photo Date:  11/28/2010  Upload Date: 11/28/2010 10:00:40 PM
Location:  Bedford, NS
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CN 4121(GP9RM) CN 9584(GP40-2LW)
Views:  567   Comments: 2
Truro Switcher
Title:  Truro Switcher
Description:  515, the Truro roadswitcher job, has entered the Bedford Sub at mile 63.84 to go east. The mural in the background is on the back wall of the strip mall that houses the VIA passenger station.
Photo Date:  8/24/2013  Upload Date: 8/28/2013 5:48:25 PM
Location:  Truro, NS
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CN 9591(GP40-2LW)
Views:  243   Comments: 0
GP40-2W Leader on 407
Title:  GP40-2W Leader on 407
Description:  Very rare to see one of these '70s relics leading a main line train in 2014
Photo Date:  1/4/2014  Upload Date: 1/4/2014 7:24:05 PM
Location:  Shubenacadie, NS
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  CN 9639(GP40-2LW) CN 4762(GP38-2W) CN 2333(ES44DC)
Views:  219   Comments: 0
Unusual Road Power
Title:  Unusual Road Power
Description:  Flashing back to the '70s, 407 gets a GP40-2W and a GP38-2W leading a GEVO on a very small train on this wintry morning.
Photo Date:  1/4/2014  Upload Date: 1/4/2014 7:26:41 PM
Location:  Shubenacadie, NS
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  CN 9639(GP40-2LW) CN 4762(GP38-2W) CN 2333(ES44DC)
Views:  373   Comments: 0


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