by Mcoov
How often do trains run from Framingham to Leominster, and when do they run?
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jaymac wrote:At the risk of seeming as old as I am, I can recall during the CR days that it was usually a same-day roundtrip, including work at the Framingham Industrial Park, Hendries, a couple of Southboro spots, Marlboro, Northboro, Reisner's, Sterling, and Leominster.The fact that there is no more brakeman delays things as the conductor is alone doing all of the industrial work and brake tests, etc. Secondly, another huge impact on operations up there is that the max speed was permanently reduced to 10mph on the entire line a few years ago. Prior to that it was 25mph.
CSX Conductor wrote:10mph doesn't surprise me considering the track conditions, especially through Berlin and Clinton in sections.jaymac wrote:At the risk of seeming as old as I am, I can recall during the CR days that it was usually a same-day roundtrip, including work at the Framingham Industrial Park, Hendries, a couple of Southboro spots, Marlboro, Northboro, Reisner's, Sterling, and Leominster.The fact that there is no more brakeman delays things as the conductor is alone doing all of the industrial work and brake tests, etc. Secondly, another huge impact on operations up there is that the max speed was permanently reduced to 10mph on the entire line a few years ago. Prior to that it was 25mph.
FatNoah wrote:I just saw kens being switched out about 15 minutes ago. Consist includes tankers, hopper, a centerbeam, and a box car. Anyone think they might be going to leominster?I believe B724 and an EC-1 to go all the way to Leomister today.
I was in a hurry to make an appointment so I couldn't stick around kens, but I now have a couple hours to kill.
JDM864 wrote:From the sound of the horns around 18:00hours, I'd say B724 was in Leominster last night.FatNoah wrote:I just saw kens being switched out about 15 minutes ago. Consist includes tankers, hopper, a centerbeam, and a box car. Anyone think they might be going to leominster?I believe B724 and an EC-1 to go all the way to Leomister today.
I was in a hurry to make an appointment so I couldn't stick around kens, but I now have a couple hours to kill.
From the sound of the horns around 18:00hours, I'd say B724 was in Leominster last night.
FatNoah wrote:Thanks for the info.Yes, I've seen them leave cars in Clinton and gram them on the way back south. They also leave them there to switch out Reisner.
As it turns out, luck was sort of with me yesterday. The only reason I saw the train at Ken's at the first place was that it was near lunch time and I saw a sign for a hot dog cart on the road near Kens. As I was eating the dog, I heard the sounds of things being switched out. I took care of my business then headed back on the off chance I'd catch the train and caught up just as they were arriving at Newcorr. There didn't appear to be a good place to observe without trespassing, so I waited at Collins Rd, which is just to the west. Unfortunately, my SLR was at home, and my Point-And-Shoot camera's battery was dead so I only had my phone...which failed to record the crossing and the friendly wave from a crew member. Fortunately, I was able to beat the train to the Rt. 20 crossing and get a quick vid there.
Since I had time to kill, I went to a driving range and drive around a bit, and managed to get to Clinton just in time to see a bunch of cars (looked like the Ken's cars) being cut off at the siding there. I grabbed a couple videos on the phone and the train when on its way to Leominster. I was very happy to actually see a train in Clinton. I drove through there every day for a couple years and never once saw a train.
Quick question, is it common to leave cars in Clinton? I guess it makes sense to leave them there rather than drag them to Leominster and back.