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4/29/2024
 
 
 
 
 
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Bucksport Job
Title:  Bucksport Job
Description:  A short BK-1 sits at Calais Jct., waiting to go west to Waterville.
Photo Date:  3/19/2011  Upload Date: 3/29/2011 9:10:23 PM
Location:  Bangor, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BM 326(GP40) MEC 306(GP40)
Views:  464   Comments: 0
No Two the Same
Title:  No Two the Same
Description:  Southbound VRS freight heads out of Rutland with a rainbow of color.
Photo Date:  8/27/2012  Upload Date: 9/6/2012 9:01:19 PM
Location:  Rutland, VT
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  VTR 312(GP40) GMTX 2189(GP38-2) VTR 308(GP40-2)
Views:  581   Comments: 1
On the Bucksport Branch
Title:  On the Bucksport Branch
Description:  NM-1 slowly hauls the train of contaminated dirt across a sidestreet in Brewer on the way back to Northern Maine Jct.
Photo Date:  9/13/2016  Upload Date: 10/9/2016 2:26:46 PM
Location:  Brewer, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 312(GP40) MEC 377(GP40)
Views:  116   Comments: 2
The Dirty Dirt Train
Title:  The Dirty Dirt Train
Description:  NM-1 is stopping for the crossing on Wilson St. as the train nears Brewer Jct., the former connection to the Calais Branch.
Photo Date:  9/13/2016  Upload Date: 10/9/2016 2:27:48 PM
Location:  Brewer, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 312(GP40) MEC 377(GP40)
Views:  190   Comments: 0
WA-3 or NMWA?
Title:  WA-3 or NMWA?
Description:  3 GP40s combine forces to get this heavy manifest under way towards Waterville. The crew called themselves both "WA-3" (a Waterville based switcher) and "NMWA".
Photo Date:  10/27/2015  Upload Date: 11/12/2015 8:00:30 PM
Location:  Carmel, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 313(GP40) MEC 353(GP40) GMTX 3001(GP40)
Views:  212   Comments: 1
Jointed Rail and GP40s
Title:  Jointed Rail and GP40s
Description:  the trio of GP40s and train are nearing the former station location at Etna, ME.
Photo Date:  10/27/2015  Upload Date: 11/12/2015 8:01:01 PM
Location:  Etna, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 313(GP40)
Views:  48   Comments: 0
Waiting for a New Crew
Title:  Waiting for a New Crew
Description:  NMWA is about to come to a stop just past the west end of Etna siding, to wait for the crew van, in the background are the imposing 3-apsect signals of the Maine Central's bygone glory.
Photo Date:  10/27/2015  Upload Date: 11/12/2015 8:01:34 PM
Location:  Etna, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 313(GP40)
Views:  114   Comments: 2
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
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:  134   Comments: 1
Crossing the Falls
Title:  Crossing the Falls
Description:  Pan Am train PORU eases across the Androscoggin River between Auburn and Lewiston
Photo Date:  3/18/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 8:19:58 PM
Location:  Lewiston/Auburn, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 377(GP40) BM 328(GP40) MEC 319(GP40)
Views:  266   Comments: 1
WA-3
Title:  WA-3
Description:  The "As Needed" freight from Northern Maine Jct. to Waterville plods along at 10 mph behind two spartan cab GP40s.
Photo Date:  9/12/2016  Upload Date: 10/8/2016 9:23:34 PM
Location:  Detroit, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 319(GP40) MEC 344(GP40)
Views:  99   Comments: 2
Endangered Signals
Title:  Endangered Signals
Description:  PanAm has applied to deactivate the CTC signals between Bangor and Waterville in order to "rehabilitate" the track, I was surprised to see them still working as this freight neared the west end of Pittsfield.
Photo Date:  9/12/2016  Upload Date: 10/8/2016 9:24:42 PM
Location:  Pittsfield, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 319(GP40) MEC 344(GP40)
Views:  140   Comments: 1
Shortline Interchange
Title:  Shortline Interchange
Description:  The Belfast and Moosehead Lake has been inactive except for the odd excursion train for several years now. Maybe that 70-tonner is being shipped out.
Photo Date:  9/12/2016  Upload Date: 10/8/2016 9:25:57 PM
Location:  Burnham Junction, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Track,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 319(GP40) BML 53(70Tonner)
Views:  312   Comments: 2
Milepost 100
Title:  Milepost 100
Description:  WA-3 plods past milepost 100 (100 miles from Mattawamkeag) on its way to Waterville.
Photo Date:  9/12/2016  Upload Date: 10/8/2016 9:26:44 PM
Location:  Burnham Junction, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 319(GP40) MEC 344(GP40)
Views:  87   Comments: 2
CPF 107
Title:  CPF 107
Description:  WA-3 passes the westward signal at CPF 107, a few miles from their destination of Waterville.
Photo Date:  9/12/2016  Upload Date: 10/8/2016 9:28:47 PM
Location:  Benton, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 319(GP40) MEC 344(GP40)
Views:  104   Comments: 2
Kennebec Crossing
Title:  Kennebec Crossing
Description:  WA-3 crosses the Kennebec River in perfect light on a late summer afternoon.
Photo Date:  9/12/2016  Upload Date: 10/8/2016 9:29:43 PM
Location:  Fairfield, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 319(GP40) MEC 344(GP40)
Views:  90   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:  704   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:  1069   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:  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:  626   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:  557   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
Saint John to Portlland Freight at Pittsfield
Title:  Saint John to Portlland Freight at Pittsfield
Description:  SJPO plods over a hump in the track profile as they approach Snake Root Rd., just west of Pittsfield, ME.
Photo Date:  8/5/2013  Upload Date: 8/13/2013 7:28:54 PM
Location:  Pittsfield, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 373(GP40)
Views:  87   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:  289   Comments: 0
Ready to Roll
Title:  Ready to Roll
Description:  NECR 500, the woodchip train for Burlington, is ready to leave Italy Yard as CN 324 pulls up in the background
Photo Date:  9/8/2016  Upload Date: 10/3/2016 5:12:33 PM
Location:  St. Albans, VT
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CN 2124(C40-8) BPRR 3000(GP40)
Views:  236   Comments: 0
Georgia High Bridge
Title:  Georgia High Bridge
Description:  NECR train 500's GP40 and woodchip hoppers sail high above the Lamoille River on their way to Burlington.
Photo Date:  9/8/2016  Upload Date: 10/3/2016 5:14:41 PM
Location:  East Georgia, VT
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  BPRR 3000(GP40)
Views:  229   Comments: 3
Return When Empty
Title:  Return When Empty
Description:  NECR 500 is about to re-enter the main line at Essex Jct. with empty hoppers for Swanton.
Photo Date:  9/8/2016  Upload Date: 10/3/2016 5:18:18 PM
Location:  Essex Junction, VT
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BPRR 3000(GP40)
Views:  180   Comments: 0
SAPPI-3 at Shawmut Siding
Title:  SAPPI-3 at Shawmut Siding
Description:  A former SLR GP40 leads Pan Am train SAPPI-3 past the siding at Shawmut on the Hinckley Branch, at the ponderous pace of 10 mph.
Photo Date:  8/5/2013  Upload Date: 8/13/2013 7:28:02 PM
Location:  Fairfield, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  GMTX 3001(GP40)
Views:  156   Comments: 0
393 in South Paris
Title:  393 in South Paris
Description:  After meeting 507, 393 proceeds past the former Grand Trunk depot in South Paris, Maine.
Photo Date:  3/12/2018  Upload Date: 4/21/2018 8:25:38 PM
Location:  South Paris, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Winter,Station,Action
Locomotives:  QGRY 3105(GP40) SLR 3004(GP40) SLR 3804(GP40M-3) QGRY 6904(SD40-3) QGRY 6908(SD40-3)
Views:  401   Comments: 0
Lots of Power for a Short Train
Title:  Lots of Power for a Short Train
Description:  St. Lawrence & Atlantic train 393 has 5 locomotives and only 5 cars as they pass milepost 39 near Oxford, Maine.
Photo Date:  3/12/2018  Upload Date: 4/21/2018 8:23:09 PM
Location:  Oxford, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  QGRY 3105(GP40)
Views:  143   Comments: 0
Off the Branch
Title:  Off the Branch
Description:  A pair of GP40s leads SAPPI-3 off the Hinckley branch and onto the Freight main at CPF 110
Photo Date:  10/26/2015  Upload Date: 11/12/2015 7:59:45 PM
Location:  Fairfield, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  GMTX 3109(GP40)
Views:  169   Comments: 2
CBNS Train 701
Title:  CBNS Train 701
Description:  The power for Train 701 has coupled on and is starting to haul train 306 to Port Hawkesbury.
Photo Date:  9/5/2008  Upload Date: 12/4/2008 9:40:33 PM
Location:  Havre Boucher, NS
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  RLK 4003(GP9) GEXR 4022(GP40) HLCX 7172(SD40-2) LLPX 1504(GP15-1)
Views:  882   Comments: 1


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