Two odd locomotives, a derated SD50 (now with 3000HP) and a B23 Super 7 brace a tie train dropping some new ones off (always wondered how they did it)...
After reversing direction in Palmer Ma. the Vermonter is heading north to St. Albans Vt. This train originated in Wash. DC. and runs on a daily schedule.
The same-old, same-old for the Vermonter as local bill-boards already gear-up for the winter ahead...
RBBX Circus Extra heads west for Springfield and Hartford
The Amtrak baggage car gives off an interesting reflection as the Boston segment of the Lake Shore heads east...ON TIME!!!
An Amtrak P42 gives off a non too health puff of smoke while moving to stop at Palmer to head north to Vermont.
Amtrak 107 heads north after making the switch in Palmer just before sunset.
Mass central # 1729 leads a mixed quartet of power east with a mainly lumber manifest passing over the switch.
The Three Rivers borough of Palmer was named after the junction of the Ware (left) and Quaboag (right) into the Chicopee (bottom). The Central Vermont RR just built right over it.
An eastbound freight on CSX's Boston Line screams past The Steaming Tender Restaurant in Palmer.
Former Finger Lakes Railway #1703 now Mass Central
#1729 Mass Central leads east to pick up a manifest of hoppers.
#1703 Mass Central ( Former Fingers lakes ) heading north.
Eastbound CSX Q-264 crosses the NECR diamond in Palmer, MA. Canon EOS 20D, Canon 70-200mm f/4L
The Lake Shore Limited blows through Palmer toward Springfield.
