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Where is this caboose located in Framingham, Mass ?

 by Pat Fahey ¦  Tue Feb 23, 2021 1:20 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Where is this caboose located in Framingham, Mass ? ¦  Replies: 9 ¦  Views: 1601

Hi
I was watching Boston 10 news and they were doing a story in Framingham, and I saw this caboose. where is it located in the city of Framingham, Mass.???

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

 by Pat Fahey ¦  Fri Feb 19, 2021 8:32 am ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Grafton & Upton Railroad (G&U) Discussion ¦  Replies: 3862 ¦  Views: 1094569

Hi
Does anyone happen to know what days the railroad will be running to Franklin? or is it going to be just an as-needed basis. OK Thank you, Pat.

Re: Conway Scenic Railroad (CSRX) discussion thread

 by Pat Fahey ¦  Thu Dec 31, 2020 9:13 am ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Conway Scenic Railroad (CSRX) discussion thread ¦  Replies: 3789 ¦  Views: 643411

Hi
How are the ticket sales moving, on Steam In the Snow,, I read on the Conway Scenic website that the railroad was still going to run the trip. Pat.

Re: Conway Scenic Railroad (CSRX) discussion thread

 by Pat Fahey ¦  Mon Dec 14, 2020 9:41 am ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Conway Scenic Railroad (CSRX) discussion thread ¦  Replies: 3789 ¦  Views: 643411

Hi
I was just upon the Conway Scenic website and it looks like Steam in the snow has been canceled. I know usually the Mass Bay RRE runs the trip, but because of the virus,, this coming year will be a no show.

Re: B&M Snow Train Photos

 by Pat Fahey ¦  Fri Nov 27, 2020 2:38 pm ¦  Forum: Boston & Maine (B&M) | Maine Central (MEC) ¦  Topic: B&M Snow Train Photos ¦  Replies: 10 ¦  Views: 2864

Hi Arthur
Yes, I fully agree with you, I looked at my list, and it looks like the Mass Bay RRE when to N.Conway, NH a number of times using RDC's.
And the trips as per my list usually happened in February. following the same route. Pat.

Re: B&M Snow Train Photos

 by Pat Fahey ¦  Thu Nov 26, 2020 9:37 pm ¦  Forum: Boston & Maine (B&M) | Maine Central (MEC) ¦  Topic: B&M Snow Train Photos ¦  Replies: 10 ¦  Views: 2864

Hi Otto I looked at the photos and the trip took place February 27th 1965 The trip was a Mass Bay RRE trip, the route the trip took was this,,also they never made it to Intervale, NH . The trip route Boston, Wilmington -Wilmington jct-Lawrence -Dover, NH -Mt.Whittier, NH ( west Ossipee, NH ) and ret...

Steamtown Bellows Falls ,Vt Steam in the snow 1974

 by Pat Fahey ¦  Tue Nov 24, 2020 8:51 am ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Steamtown Bellows Falls ,Vt Steam in the snow 1974 ¦  Replies: 1 ¦  Views: 823

Hi all
How many of you can remember what I posted on the subject? area.
I rode the 1973 Steam in the snow,,, Bellows Falls, Vt to Rutland, Vt...
I am wondering did the 1974 trip run,, or was it canceled, ????
As always Thank you, Pat.

A yard question AFT # 1

 by Pat Fahey ¦  Wed Sep 23, 2020 6:06 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: A yard question AFT # 1 ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 1038

Hi All My question dealing with American Freedom Train # 1, which is ex Reading # 2101. When the Freedom train came to Boston, Mass and was exhibited at Fan Pier in Boston. not far from the now gone Anthony Fan Pier restaurant. I would like to know, the name of the number of the train yard, where th...

Sanbornville, NH turntable

 by Pat Fahey ¦  Tue Sep 08, 2020 12:29 pm ¦  Forum: Boston & Maine (B&M) | Maine Central (MEC) ¦  Topic: Sanbornville, NH turntable ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 896

Hi
I have another question dealing with the Sanbornville, NH turntable, my question is this, is it still there. I have a photo showing the turntable, that came from Keene, NH when the Wolfboro, RR was running.

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Brunswick's, Maine roundhouse

 by Pat Fahey ¦  Fri Sep 04, 2020 8:02 pm ¦  Forum: Boston & Maine (B&M) | Maine Central (MEC) ¦  Topic: Brunswick's, Maine roundhouse ¦  Replies: 2 ¦  Views: 947

Hi I got one more roundhouse that I am looking for information on? The roundhouse is the Brunswick, Maine Roundhouse. I rode a 470 railroad club trip back in the year 2000, the trip ran from Brunswick, Maine to Rockland, Maine, and return. I riding the trip, I saw this ExMaine Central 4 stall roundh...

Lakeport, NH B&M enginehouse

 by Pat Fahey ¦  Fri Sep 04, 2020 7:33 pm ¦  Forum: Boston & Maine (B&M) | Maine Central (MEC) ¦  Topic: Lakeport, NH B&M enginehouse ¦  Replies: 0 ¦  Views: 702

Hi I am for information, dealing with the Lakeport, NH B&M engine-house, I am wondering if the engine house which is only one stall, is the building still standing? I do know at one time they were another 7 stalls attached to the house, making a total of 8 stalls. any information will be helpful...

Re: B&M MBTA RDC at Palmer?

 by Pat Fahey ¦  Fri Jul 17, 2020 7:53 pm ¦  Forum: Boston & Maine (B&M) | Maine Central (MEC) ¦  Topic: B&M MBTA RDC at Palmer? ¦  Replies: 13 ¦  Views: 4800

Hi Here is a photo I pulled off the internet, the photo was taken by Dan Shea, the location was Water St, in Palmer, Mass. The unit is ex MBTA # 6152 as stated from the above posts. Ex MBTA RDC 6152 at Palmer MA The GreatRails North American Railroad Photo Archive - Copy (4).jpg [attachment=0]Ex MBT...

Re: Portsmouth Branch: Emery

 by Pat Fahey ¦  Fri Jun 26, 2020 6:21 pm ¦  Forum: Boston & Maine (B&M) | Maine Central (MEC) ¦  Topic: Portsmouth Branch: Emery ¦  Replies: 15 ¦  Views: 2597

Hi
I have a question about Emery, what is the actual rail mileage from Portsmouth. My employee timetables do not show the actual mileage? Can anyone help here, Thank you again, Pat.

Re: Portsmouth Branch: Emery

 by Pat Fahey ¦  Thu Jun 25, 2020 1:56 pm ¦  Forum: Boston & Maine (B&M) | Maine Central (MEC) ¦  Topic: Portsmouth Branch: Emery ¦  Replies: 15 ¦  Views: 2597

Hi Manalishi
Ya, I found that information as I said in the employee's timetable, of the B&M. It was more than likely a Flag Stop, I doubt if they sold tickets, being sp close to the Portsmouth station? Maybe someone with more information will have the answer, but glad to be of help. Pat.

Re: Portsmouth Branch: Emery

 by Pat Fahey ¦  Thu Jun 25, 2020 9:02 am ¦  Forum: Boston & Maine (B&M) | Maine Central (MEC) ¦  Topic: Portsmouth Branch: Emery ¦  Replies: 15 ¦  Views: 2597

Hi I have found a reference to Emery in my B&M employee's timetable Sept 24th, 1950, The timetable does show four (4) passenger trains stopping at Emery at that time. It is possible that the small building was used as a station for the convenience of the workers, that worked at Emery. B&...

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