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CSX train set in South Yard...

 by frrc ¦  Sun Feb 28, 2016 1:55 pm ¦  Forum: Providence and Worcester Railroad ¦  Topic: CSX train set in South Yard... ¦  Replies: 0 ¦  Views: 4071

Noticed a set of CSX locomotives and hopper cars at the Southern end of of RT 146 in the P&W's yard, looks like they've been there for a long time, being stored there ?

JoeF

Re: CSX Fitchburg Secondary Discussion

 by frrc ¦  Sun Feb 07, 2016 9:37 am ¦  Forum: CSX Transportation including Pan Am ¦  Topic: CSX Fitchburg Secondary Discussion ¦  Replies: 311 ¦  Views: 100549

FWIW the local arrives in Leominster Tuesdays and Thursdays around 4:00pm - 05:00pm, and heads South around 06:00pm.

JoeF

Re: PAS potential acquisition scenarios

 by frrc ¦  Sat Nov 28, 2015 5:05 pm ¦  Forum: Pan Am Railways (formerly Guilford Rail System) ¦  Topic: PAS potential acquisition scenarios ¦  Replies: 51 ¦  Views: 18148

I don't think "monstah" trains are anything new for them... I recall a near 160 car train east through Fultonville, NY in '05, and they've got near 180 car trains running through Georgia (via YT video). Of course it amazes me that neither instance has required more than 2-3 locomotives. F...

Re: CSX Fitchburg Secondary Discussion

 by frrc ¦  Tue Nov 17, 2015 12:59 pm ¦  Forum: CSX Transportation including Pan Am ¦  Topic: CSX Fitchburg Secondary Discussion ¦  Replies: 311 ¦  Views: 100549

So, I'm currently in Marlborough, MA and CSX looks to be be switching Ken's Foods and I've always wondered why they operate this branch with two engines? I apologize if this has been asked and answered already, I don't view this thread regularly. From what I've seen, they run 2 engines in the consi...

Re: Conway Scenic Railroad (CSRX) discussion thread

 by frrc ¦  Fri Oct 30, 2015 8:06 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Conway Scenic Railroad (CSRX) discussion thread ¦  Replies: 3697 ¦  Views: 627017

Still confused regarding the G&U owning the seaview railroad ?

Re: Pan Am Worcester Branch

 by frrc ¦  Fri Oct 23, 2015 11:11 am ¦  Forum: Pan Am Railways (formerly Guilford Rail System) ¦  Topic: Pan Am Worcester Main Line ¦  Replies: 825 ¦  Views: 183139

Wonder when they'll raise the speed restriction on that section of track in Lancaster '? I recall it was 5mph a while ago.

JoeF

Re: Grafton & Upton Railroad (G&U) Discussion

 by frrc ¦  Fri Oct 02, 2015 4:00 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Grafton & Upton Railroad (G&U) Discussion ¦  Replies: 3853 ¦  Views: 1089598

What ever happened to the G&U taking over Mass Coastal a few years ago ?

J

Re: Grafton & Upton Railroad (G&U) Discussion

 by frrc ¦  Fri Oct 02, 2015 3:58 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Grafton & Upton Railroad (G&U) Discussion ¦  Replies: 3853 ¦  Views: 1089598

Well, that's interesting. But... he also is involved in the Seaview Railroad over in R.I.? First time I've ever heard of that. Odd, RI corporate records show a different owner than the one quoted in the article.. http://ucc.state.ri.us/CorpSearch/CorpSearchSummary.asp?ReadFromDB=True&UpdateAllo...

Re: North Brookfield RR

 by frrc ¦  Wed Aug 26, 2015 6:15 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: North Brookfield RR ¦  Replies: 147 ¦  Views: 49816

On the other hand, aren't they planning a rail trail for the road bed ?

Re: North Brookfield RR

 by frrc ¦  Tue Aug 25, 2015 4:58 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: North Brookfield RR ¦  Replies: 147 ¦  Views: 49816

Back in the news again....

http://www.telegram.com/article/20150824/NEWS/150829585" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

08/21/2015 Observations

 by frrc ¦  Fri Aug 21, 2015 4:28 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Grafton & Upton Railroad (G&U) Discussion ¦  Replies: 3853 ¦  Views: 1089598

Was in RI this morning, so on the return trip, poked around the G&U line. Observations: Milford - nothing new to report, same old, same old. New track as North as far as Rt 140 behind the bowling/sports center. Hopedale - New track in Rt 16 crossing, but line ends right past Rt. 16 with a "...

Re: CSX Fitchburg Secondary Discussion

 by frrc ¦  Tue Aug 04, 2015 2:17 pm ¦  Forum: CSX Transportation including Pan Am ¦  Topic: CSX Fitchburg Secondary Discussion ¦  Replies: 311 ¦  Views: 100549

Track panel built,not installed yet, to replace the one at the Mechanic Street crossing in Leominster, as of 08/04/2015 drive by...

Re: Springfield Line Upgrade in CT

 by frrc ¦  Mon Aug 03, 2015 3:37 pm ¦  Forum: Amtrak ¦  Topic: AMTRAK NEC: Springfield Shuttle/Regional/Valley Flyer/Inland Routing ¦  Replies: 2317 ¦  Views: 433268

Article on the track expansion / rework:

http://www.telegram.com/article/20150803/NEWS/150809812" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

P&W gets state grants...

 by frrc ¦  Mon Jul 20, 2015 2:28 pm ¦  Forum: Providence and Worcester Railroad ¦  Topic: P&W gets state grants... ¦  Replies: 0 ¦  Views: 4490

http://www.telegram.com/article/20150720/NEWS/150729973" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: Worcester Line Track Work, 05-05-2010

 by frrc ¦  Fri Jul 10, 2015 4:05 pm ¦  Forum: Pan Am Railways (formerly Guilford Rail System) ¦  Topic: Worcester Line Track Work, 05-05-2010 ¦  Replies: 75 ¦  Views: 21963

The Worcester line reminds me of CSX"S Fitchburg secondary, that too is rated for 10mph the entire line (25 miles or so...)

JoeF

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