The NHB Coal Trains

A quick question: where do these trains get onto the B&M, exactly? Any info about this is appreciated. I know they come via Binghamton/ D&H, but what's the route through the Albany area to access the B&M? Thanks!

Binghampton north to Crescent, then to Mechanicville...

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GP40MC1118 wrote:Binghampton north to Crescent, then to Mechanicville...

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Would thAt be at CPF 467, then?

Yes, all traffic from CP/NS interchanges at Mechanicville (CPF467).

Trinnau wrote:Yes, all traffic from CP/NS interchanges at Mechanicville (CPF467).

Thanks for that. I'm looking at a track schematic of CPF 467 [from a non-railroad source], and it seems that traffic coming up to PAS on the D&H must go west towards Rotterdam. Is there a wye at 467 to permit a move from D&H northbound to PAS eastbound, or does the NHB power cut off and run around the train to head east?

Everything that goes to Pan Am comes from the other direction.

Got it. Thanks.