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Former D&H U23B spotting in Quebec

 by Slushbucket ¦  Wed Jul 02, 2014 7:38 pm ¦  Forum: Delaware & Hudson ¦  Topic: Former D&H U23B spotting in Quebec ¦  Replies: 0 ¦  Views: 5582

Cross-posting here from the Pan Am forum as it may be of interest to D&H fans. This is a picture by Frank Jolin from May 2014 containing the Quebec Central Railway U23B DG4 (ex-MEC 288, exx-DH 2309, nee-DH 309). The U-boat, still in Guilford livery, is behind the FP7s. It doesn't look good for t...

Re: PAR Locomotive Fleet - General Discussion

 by Slushbucket ¦  Fri Jun 27, 2014 3:54 am ¦  Forum: Pan Am Railways (formerly Guilford Rail System) ¦  Topic: PAR Locomotive Fleet - General Discussion ¦  Replies: 522 ¦  Views: 174879

There is a picture from May 2014 that contains the ex-MEC U23B #288 (now Quebec Central DG4, or what's left of the QCR). The U-boat is behind the covered wagons in this photo by Frank Jolin. It doesn't look good for the old gals.

http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=482361

Re: New MBTA Locomotive Order Discussion (MPI HSP-46)

 by Slushbucket ¦  Thu Feb 13, 2014 7:59 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: MBTA's MPI HSP-46 Locomotives ¦  Replies: 2973 ¦  Views: 734509

Uh oh. Even the HSP46 is having trouble in this weather.

http://photos.nerail.org/showpic/?photo ... 349477.jpg

David S. Hutchinson wrote:HSP-46 2001 is having a tough time holding her water in the intense cold we've been experiancing, so, its back indoors, inside the Diesel House at Boston Engine Terminal.

Re: Interesting Consist Discussion for the North Side

 by Slushbucket ¦  Tue Feb 11, 2014 6:48 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Interesting Consist Discussion for the North Side ¦  Replies: 622 ¦  Views: 192932

1124 has been coupled in front of Geep 1118 the past two weeks now on the north side.

Re: Haverhill Line Upgrade Discussion (Western Route)

 by Slushbucket ¦  Tue Feb 11, 2014 6:47 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Haverhill Line Upgrades (Western Route) ¦  Replies: 1541 ¦  Views: 450272

insider485 wrote:to answer your question; the switch was removed from the main line before north Wilmington station. this turn out was no longer in use.
Thanks! I tried to look at some of the switches along the line today but there was too much snow on the ground to make out anything.

Re: Haverhill Line Upgrade Discussion (Western Route)

 by Slushbucket ¦  Thu Feb 06, 2014 8:31 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Haverhill Line Upgrades (Western Route) ¦  Replies: 1541 ¦  Views: 450272

Hi, long time lurker, first time poster. I take the Haverhill line from Lawrence to and from Boston every Tuesday. Anyways, I've noticed some hi-railers and track crews at a disused switch, just south of North Wilmington station, behind Planet Fitness. I added a link to Google Maps. https://maps.goo...