Over the years the New England Central has offered up some pretty unique consists. With six axle power pretty much the norm now, consists like this will sure be missed.
With filtered afternoon sunshine, the FEC GP40-2 417 is a bit out of place in northern Vermont, while heading up the NECR southbound local train 501-26. Making a rare daylight trip to Burlington,... (more)
NECR southbound freight 324-10 is passing the Charlestown, NH depot that once served passengers of the Springfield Terminal, Boston & Maine and Central Vermont, with FEC GP40-2 417, NECR GP38 3850... (more)
NECR southbound freight 324-10 is passing the Windsor, VT station with Florida East Coast Railway (yes FEC in the snow...) GP40-2 417 leading NECR GP38 3850 and RMPX (ex-CN) GP40-2W 9456.
The New England Central Railroad work crews are hard at work in Palmer Yard while NECR 604 with FEC 417 leading looms in the background after just shoving cars into the yard.
FEC 417 seen here switching in New London.
FEC 417 is one of the last GP40-2's with the red and white stripping on the nose. Train 905 is running a little late today, makes close to track speed heading back to Bowden yard.
FEC 920 heading south. This is one of a few GP40's thats still wearing the going places in Florida logo.
SB FEC trailer train at Stuart, FL.
RBBX Extra rolling through Bunnell. The track in the forground is from grade crossing work in November. A breezy day with the temp near 77 and strato cu parting for a nice sunlit shot.
The 101 heads south with three nice blue units with the hurricane logo.