Yes,there was a derailment after this initial delivery of two cars. BP can only unload one car at a time,
so when BO-1 went to pull out the empty and re-spot the load, the unit went on the ground (slightly behind
where the photographer is standing). Meanwhile,a third load arrived and stored at the end of the old MS
Walker spur at 3rd Avenue.
The track was fixed, so the original empty was pulled (was left at MS Walker) and the other load spotted.
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by KB1KVD
They came in this morning and took out the 2 cars out and brought in 1 car.
C&S R103, Keolis communications roadmaster out....
by BostonUrbEx
Per David Blazejewski, BO-1 switched Boston Paper Board at about 10:30am. Not sure if they only pulled an empty, or if there was a spotted load, too.
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by gokeefe
I can't believe this customer is suddenly going to be very active again ... Unreal ...
gokeefe
by gokeefe
What is "paper board" exactly? Is this a home construction material?
gokeefe
by KSmitty
No, its basically "cardboard." If you're interested, there is always a Wikipedia article on the subject... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paperboard" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by Hux
It is coated/waxed paper which is used to make milk cartons, cereal boxes etc.
by gokeefe
I am fascinated but the sudden increase in demand for such a basic product.
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by GP40MC1118
They are not having good luck...two more cars last week. First attempt at delivery and one car derailed without
even making it to the unloading dock. The second car was out by Innerbelt Road Sunday!
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even making it to the unloading dock. The second car was out by Innerbelt Road Sunday!
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by bostontrainguy
Aren't they rebuilding the tracks in that area anyway? It's not a long siding.
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Reason: unnecessary quoting
by BostonUrbEx
gokeefe wrote:I am fascinated but the sudden increase in demand for such a basic product.Perhaps related to public and regulatory backlash against styrofoams, certain types of plastics, etc. I think I heard a few months ago that Dunkin Donuts will be eliminating styrofoam cups entirely, and bringing back paperboard for hot drinks of all sizes. Just for one example.
Out of curiosity, do any of the Maine paper mills make paperboard?
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