PAR Business Train (ST 100, 101, 102 & 103; PAR 1 & 2)

For those of you with Trainorders.com accounts, here are a few pics (taken by Geoff Doane) of the newly re-painted PAR biz cars in action at Mc Adam, NB:

http://www.trainorders.com/discussion/r ... 15,1992182

And for those without Trainorders accounts, here are some shots from NERAIL:

http://naphotos.nerail.org/show/?order= ... ey=Brianba

Warning: Idle railfan musings to follow...

Does anyone else like those coaches a lot better in Guilford Gray, with a nice orange stripe? So much boring blank blue!

Yes, they look awful. The "phase 1" paint would have looked great. But I agree, even the Guilford paint looked much better. Pan Am admitted in their news letter that they went with the "blue dip" because it is cheaper and quicker, and it shows.

Even though the darker blue may be quicker, it doesn't show the dirt as bad. The lighter blue on the phase 1 paint scheme gets dirty quick. That may also be a reason behind the darker blue paint.

Apparently the business cars have received some paint modifications/enhancements:

http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?pho ... 610678.jpg

Too bad the guy who took those photos didn't get nailed for trespassing. I happened to drive by this afternoon while those pictures were taken and noticed that the shot of the cars and/or the entire train was taken from beside the main. In a Vehicle. On the Ballast. Railfan or not, knowing where the trains are or not, we should never trespass while taking photos. Great photos can be achieved without the need to trespass.

How do you know he's not a Guilford employee?

According to a posting on another list, the railroad police were on duty
at the train and the photographer was granted permission to photograph
the train. He noted the policeman was very professional and generous
in allowing him to get the photos. Always best to get the facts before
casting aspersions.

Dick

Well if that is the case, that is great. But it is not mentioned in the photo that was linked. Perhaps the photographer should include the permission in every photo. May seem boring to repeat the text, but very easy to do. Some of us don't have time to sit in front of a computer all day and look at lists.
Mike

miketrainnut wrote:Well if that is the case, that is great. But it is not mentioned in the photo that was linked. Perhaps the photographer should include the permission in every photo. May seem boring to repeat the text, but very easy to do. Some of us don't have time to sit in front of a computer all day and look at lists.
Mike

Does it really matter if we know if he had permission or not?

Business train departed Rigby Yard westward at 11:30 Sunday morning.

Business Train taking fuel at Lawrence, estimated time of departure was 2pm, due to arrive at Boston at 240pm. The train will be wyed and set on the "Valley' track at BET for the overnight.

The train is at the BET now.

newpylong wrote: Does it really matter if we know if he had permission or not?

It may not matter to some, but it may to others. It looked to be a very dangerous spot to me when I went by. I can't believe they gave permission to drive on the ballast like that. I believe in safe railfanning without trespassing.
Mike