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Re: Conway Scenic Railroad (CSRX) discussion thread

 by p42thedowneaster ¦  Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:03 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Conway Scenic Railroad (CSRX) discussion thread ¦  Replies: 3697 ¦  Views: 626919

Would be great to work the branch on each end like the Hobo does (and be able to move equipment between easily. Conway can do its thing and then a Rochester-or Somersworth-based operation could serve another large population that might be interested in doing rides up to Wakefield and back. I think i...

Re: Conway Scenic Railroad (CSRX) discussion thread

 by p42thedowneaster ¦  Fri Mar 01, 2024 11:51 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Conway Scenic Railroad (CSRX) discussion thread ¦  Replies: 3697 ¦  Views: 626919

By the photo, it looks like 1 out 3 might have windows that open.

Re: The Flying Yankee

 by p42thedowneaster ¦  Tue Feb 27, 2024 4:20 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: The Flying Yankee ¦  Replies: 1127 ¦  Views: 261632

The guys in Wisconsin with the Mark Twain Zephyr are using a similar sized engine, an EMD 567 6 cylinder that should fit well in the chassis. It's not a bad plan, but a newer unit could be even better. Even for limited use, it will be imperative to have functioning AC on the train since the windows ...

Re: Plymouth & Lincoln Railroad (HOBO, Winnipesaukee Scenic)

 by p42thedowneaster ¦  Fri Jan 12, 2024 10:30 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Plymouth & Lincoln Railroad (HOBO, Winnipesaukee Scenic) ¦  Replies: 304 ¦  Views: 107668

"Granite State Scenic" sounds more like it! I think this re-branding is long over due. Even as a kid, I was more impressed with the heritage railroads that just focused on the railroad experience. The Hobo theme certainly wasn't overplayed, but if nothing else, it might have swayed expecta...

Re: Plymouth & Lincoln Railroad (HOBO, Winnipesaukee Scenic)

 by p42thedowneaster ¦  Sat Dec 16, 2023 8:50 am ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Plymouth & Lincoln Railroad (HOBO, Winnipesaukee Scenic) ¦  Replies: 304 ¦  Views: 107668

When you say new engines are coming, do you mean propullsion engines for 9158? Or other locomotives?

If the latter, wonder If they have any interest in the old PAR FP9s?

The higher tolls at Portsmouth would probably hurt Maine more than anything else.

FRA sort of tried it in the 80s...but what about Diesel Light Rail? -Existing track might be used -Any crossing with a sidewalk would become a station. ("Stop and proceed" at the crossings would avoid wrecks possibly.) -Hillsboro branch could be used. -MHT Airport link could use street tra...

Re: Conway Scenic Railroad (CSRX) discussion thread

 by p42thedowneaster ¦  Fri Dec 08, 2023 11:20 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Conway Scenic Railroad (CSRX) discussion thread ¦  Replies: 3697 ¦  Views: 626919

I'm pretty sure the clock is still ticking even when its down. Its got to be so frustrating! When will it ever be time to move on??

Re: The Flying Yankee

 by p42thedowneaster ¦  Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:50 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: The Flying Yankee ¦  Replies: 1127 ¦  Views: 261632

The combination of propulsion, air compression, and HVAC would require a tremendous battery capacity. I'm sure it's not impossible, but a combustion engine is certainly justified in this case for practicality and basic levels of historical accuracy. I don't think 99% care exactly which diesel is in ...

Re: The Flying Yankee

 by p42thedowneaster ¦  Tue Nov 14, 2023 11:30 am ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: The Flying Yankee ¦  Replies: 1127 ¦  Views: 261632

Since this thread was dormant for a while and I've never actually been to the Hobo to see the FY, I have a couple of questions about the set. Please, being mindful of the past discussions around this, I am not trying to start a war... I am genuinely curious. ISTR photos in this thread showing that ...

Re: The Flying Yankee

 by p42thedowneaster ¦  Tue Nov 14, 2023 11:14 am ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: The Flying Yankee ¦  Replies: 1127 ¦  Views: 261632

Oh wow! I had not heard that! That makes operational possibilities much more open for the FY! So does it have full controls, or does it work more like a caboose-type brake valve? If the latter, maybe a route with few crossings would be best like Kearsarge to Redstone. You could run back and forth fo...

Re: The Flying Yankee

 by p42thedowneaster ¦  Mon Nov 13, 2023 11:12 am ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: The Flying Yankee ¦  Replies: 1127 ¦  Views: 261632

I agree it's unlikely, but there is always a chance. Bob Morrel learned this in the 90s when the state shocklingly determined that CSRR was a better fit for the Mtn Division than the FY concept leaving the train stuck in Glen for years. And I agree, the Lincoln shop is probably not perfect, but cert...

Re: The Flying Yankee

 by p42thedowneaster ¦  Sat Nov 11, 2023 4:35 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: The Flying Yankee ¦  Replies: 1127 ¦  Views: 261632

My reading of the report is that the bidding proces has more to do with the restoration plan as opposed to competing monetary bids (they expect to transfer it for the usual $1 price tag). The FY association should have a pretty solid shot at getting the FY transferred. Afterall it was their idea, th...

Re: Conway Scenic Railroad (CSRX) discussion thread

 by p42thedowneaster ¦  Sun Oct 08, 2023 7:07 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Conway Scenic Railroad (CSRX) discussion thread ¦  Replies: 3697 ¦  Views: 626919

Quite a few of the fully modified Boise Budds are at Grand Canyon. These are the ones that had the roof "exhaust" bumps removed and HEP added. I think the Hobo only has a couple MBTA modified Budds, but theirs are of the ones which retained the proper roof line of an RDC. The others at Lin...

Re: Conway Scenic Railroad (CSRX) discussion thread

 by p42thedowneaster ¦  Thu Sep 21, 2023 11:13 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Conway Scenic Railroad (CSRX) discussion thread ¦  Replies: 3697 ¦  Views: 626919

Perhaps big hook might be nice to have for lifting cars or locomotives, even just to change out traction motors, wheels, etc... Seems like they have crane in once or twice a year lately. As to washout restoration...I think both the Glen Ellis washout area and 4th Iron were thankfully somewhat "...

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