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twropr wrote:What is the name of the new interlocking at Tewksbury St.?I've heard of a Tewksbury St interlocking referred to before, and I don't know if it is referencing the replacement of CPF LJ (Lowell Jct) or the entirely new CPF Vale. Either one could be referenced with something better than "Tewksbury St," which isn't immediately adjacent by any means. CPF Vale was a part of an MBTA project, so if NNEPRA is referencing their own brainchild, it must be CPF LJ.
twropr wrote:Which side of the Wildcat Branch main track is the siding on, what are the names of the new interlockings and how long is the siding?The MOW siding is west of the Wildcat Branch single track, from CPW WJ south to an electric lock. The entire siding is composed of track which formerly made up the Wildcat Branch, and on its previous alignment, too. CPW WJ and CPF LJ were replaced and upgraded. The MOW siding must be about 1,500-2,000ft long.
twropr wrote:Have any speeds on the Branch changed as a result of the upgrade?I don't believe so, no.
twropr wrote:Is the Merrimack River bridge still 10 MPH and one train at a time?It is still single tracked and under construction. The No. 1 track side should hopefully be cleared up in the spring! Although, I'm hearing they may have to go back over to the No. 2 side... again...