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
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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
FWIW the local arrives in Leominster Tuesdays and Thursdays around 4:00pm - 05:00pm, and heads South around 06:00pm.
JoeF
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...
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...
Still confused regarding the G&U owning the seaview railroad ?
Wonder when they'll raise the speed restriction on that section of track in Lancaster '? I recall it was 5mph a while ago.
JoeF
What ever happened to the G&U taking over Mass Coastal a few years ago ?
J
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...
On the other hand, aren't they planning a rail trail for the road bed ?
Back in the news again....
http://www.telegram.com/article/20150824/NEWS/150829585" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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 "...
Track panel built,not installed yet, to replace the one at the Mechanic Street crossing in Leominster, as of 08/04/2015 drive by...
Article on the track expansion / rework:
http://www.telegram.com/article/20150803/NEWS/150809812" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.telegram.com/article/20150720/NEWS/150729973" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
The Worcester line reminds me of CSX"S Fitchburg secondary, that too is rated for 10mph the entire line (25 miles or so...)
JoeF