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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 |
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Locomotives: |
BM 326(GP40) MEC 306(GP40) |
Views: |
464 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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