With being off of work again on a Friday, I went out and chased 263 during the morning before the skies opened up throughout the afternoon. Here is one of the sunny shots we got during the morning... (more)
In the good hands of engineer Shawn Thomas and Conductor Colby Miles, train 263 departs Rutland as it crosses route 7 and is about to cross Allen Street
The power has uncoupled from the train, crossed the street, and is now idling next to the engine shop in Barre, where the crew would fill up the 804 with oil, and replace the brake shoes before ty... (more)
206 and 804 shove down the hill on the "Lower Switchback" on the Montpelier and Barre division of the Washington County Railroad. This line provides some of the most challenging operatio... (more)