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By:Geoff Doane
Dates:10/15/2009 - 3/12/2018
Album Info:MM&A, CMQ, Guilford, Amtrak Downeaster and other Shortlines
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MMA 8569
Title:  MMA 8569
Description:  MMA Train 301 rumbles southward on a fine fall day. The power represents the three most recent incarnations of the BAR, MM&A, Canadian American, and the original Bangor & Aroostook.
Photo Date:  10/15/2009  Upload Date: 1/25/2010 8:38:27 PM
Location:  Island Falls, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MMA 8569(B39-8E) CDAC 450(F40PHR) MMA 100(GP7)
Views:  1734   Comments: 1
CDAC 450
Title:  CDAC 450
Description:  MMA Train 301 pulls past the siding at Island Falls on its way south to Millinocket.
Photo Date:  10/15/2009  Upload Date: 1/25/2010 8:39:33 PM
Location:  Island Falls, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CDAC 450(F40PHR) MMA 8569(B39-8E)
Views:  1564   Comments: 0
Springfield Terminal NMED
Title:  Springfield Terminal NMED
Description:  NMED eases through downtown Auburn Maine on a hot and sticky August afternoon.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:23:43 PM
Location:  Auburn, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 612(SD40M-2) MEC 614(SD40M-2) MEC 517(GP40-2LW) BM 330(GP40)
Views:  773   Comments: 0
ST NMED
Title:  ST NMED
Description:  NMED crosses Tuttle Rd. for a rolling roster shot.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:35:11 PM
Location:  Cumberland Center, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 612(SD40M-2) MEC 614(SD40M-2) MEC 517(GP40-2LW) BM 330(GP40)
Views:  1159   Comments: 0
ST NMED
Title:  ST NMED
Description:  MEC 612 shows off its flared radiators as NMED continues its ponderous pace towards Portland.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:26:35 PM
Location:  Danville Jct., ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 612(SD40M-2) MEC 614(SD40M-2) MEC 517(GP40-2LW) BM 330(GP40)
Views:  807   Comments: 0
ST NMED
Title:  ST NMED
Description:  The signal at the diamond is green-over-red, but NMED continues at not much more than a walking pace.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:27:29 PM
Location:  Danville Jct., ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 612(SD40M-2) MEC 614(SD40M-2) MEC 517(GP40-2LW) BM 330(GP40)
Views:  639   Comments: 0
ST NMED
Title:  ST NMED
Description:  The red paint may not last long. Others from this group have already been given the blue dip treatment.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:36:51 PM
Location:  Falmouth, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  MEC 612(SD40M-2)
Views:  665   Comments: 0
ST NMED
Title:  ST NMED
Description:  Even though it was built roughly 35 years ago, 517 almost has that "new locomotive" smell from trackside.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:37:26 PM
Location:  Falmouth, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  MEC 517(GP40-2LW)
Views:  333   Comments: 0
ST NMED
Title:  ST NMED
Description:  It's only 9 more miles to Rigby Yard, as NMED grinds over the Falmouth Rd. crossing near MP 190.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:36:08 PM
Location:  Falmouth, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 612(SD40M-2) MEC 614(SD40M-2) MEC 517(GP40-2LW) BM 330(GP40)
Views:  705   Comments: 1
ST NMED
Title:  ST NMED
Description:  A few miles west of Danville Jct. is the siding of New Gloucester, where the conductor will need to normal the siding switch before the train can proceed.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:28:50 PM
Location:  New Gloucester, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 612(SD40M-2) MEC 614(SD40M-2) MEC 517(GP40-2LW) BM 330(GP40)
Views:  639   Comments: 0
ST NMED
Title:  ST NMED
Description:  Springfield Terminal train NMED (Northern Maine Jct. to East Deerfield) has come to a stop so that teh conductor can line the siding switch ahead for the main line.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:30:07 PM
Location:  New Gloucester, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 612(SD40M-2)
Views:  376   Comments: 0
Springfield Terminal NMED
Title:  Springfield Terminal NMED
Description:  Still moving at a snail's pace, NMED ducks under the North Yarmouth Memorial Highway, and enters a long tangent section of track.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:31:47 PM
Location:  North Yarmouth, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 612(SD40M-2)
Views:  472   Comments: 0
Downeaster
Title:  Downeaster
Description:  The second Downeaster of the day, 692, races across the Scarborough Marsh towards the first station stop at Old Orchard Beach
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:21:10 PM
Location:  Pine Point, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 173(P42DC) AMTK 90214(NPCU)
Views:  476   Comments: 0
ST NMED
Title:  ST NMED
Description:  NMED slowly hauls up the grade, past stored cars in the siding.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:25:16 PM
Location:  Rumford Junction, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 612(SD40M-2)
Views:  465   Comments: 1
ST NMED
Title:  ST NMED
Description:  NMED eases down the No. 2 track at CPF 198 towards Rigby Yard on a hot August afternoon. In the background is the Fore River bridge, and Sprague Energy Terminals.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:38:30 PM
Location:  South Portland, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 612(SD40M-2)
Views:  487   Comments: 1
ST NMED
Title:  ST NMED
Description:  The crew can almost see Rigby Yard in the distance, but they won't make it. There's no room, so they'll tie down the train at the next signal, CPF 199, and take a taxi to the yard office.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:39:15 PM
Location:  South Portland, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Bridge,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 612(SD40M-2) MEC 614(SD40M-2) MEC 517(GP40-2LW) BM 330(GP40)
Views:  809   Comments: 1
Downeaster
Title:  Downeaster
Description:  The Downeaster slows for the station stop as it crosses the Saco River in its namesake town.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:22:25 PM
Location:  Saco, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 80(P42DC)
Views:  295   Comments: 0
former Grand Trunk Station
Title:  former Grand Trunk Station
Description:  The former Grand Trunk station in Gorham, NH is now a museum next to the St. Lawrence & Atlantic main line.
Photo Date:  8/29/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 9:17:01 PM
Location:  Gorham, NH
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  211   Comments: 0
Passenger Train Meet
Title:  Passenger Train Meet
Description:  The Notch Train on the left, meets the Valley train in the siding at the Bartlett freight shed.
Photo Date:  8/31/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 10:02:53 PM
Location:  Bartlett, NH
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CSRX 216(GP35) CSRX 573(GP7)
Views:  539   Comments: 0
Almost Back
Title:  Almost Back
Description:  216 shows off its new yellow paint as it crosses a wooden trestle just west of the station. It's probably the brightest paint it's ever worn in its nearly 50-year career.
Photo Date:  8/31/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 10:04:55 PM
Location:  North Conway, NH
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Roster,Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CSRX 216(GP35)
Views:  500   Comments: 0
Back at the Station
Title:  Back at the Station
Description:  The Valley Train has arrived back at the station from Bartlett, and will soon depart for Conway. The Notch Train on left waits for its next trip the next day.
Photo Date:  8/31/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 10:09:48 PM
Location:  North Conway, NH
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  CSRX 216(GP35) CSRX 4266(F7A) CSRX 252(GP38) CSRX 573(GP7)
Views:  830   Comments: 0
Conway Scenic Notch Train
Title:  Conway Scenic Notch Train
Description:  The Notch Train has just arrived at the depot. The GP35 will be cut off, and then run around the train.
Photo Date:  8/31/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 9:51:55 PM
Location:  Crawford Notch, NH
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  CSRX 216(GP35)
Views:  408   Comments: 0
Running Around the Train
Title:  Running Around the Train
Description:  216 is about to run around the 5-car train to prepare for the return trip to North Conway.
Photo Date:  8/31/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 9:53:48 PM
Location:  Crawford Notch, NH
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CSRX 216(GP35)
Views:  384   Comments: 0
Ready to Depart
Title:  Ready to Depart
Description:  The sun was shining as the eastbound Notch Train waited for its 2 pm departure.
Photo Date:  8/31/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 9:55:40 PM
Location:  Crawford Notch, NH
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  CSRX 216(GP35)
Views:  404   Comments: 0
Valley Train Crossing Route 16
Title:  Valley Train Crossing Route 16
Description:  Former Maine Central GP7 is framed by former MEC crossing signals as the Valley Train climbs the grade to Intervale.
Photo Date:  8/31/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 10:06:57 PM
Location:  Intervale, NH
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CSRX 573(GP7)
Views:  379   Comments: 0
Crossing the Willey Brook Bridge
Title:  Crossing the Willey Brook Bridge
Description:  The Notch Train eases across the Willey Brook Bridge after making a brief stop. Route 16 is far below on the floor of the valley.
Photo Date:  8/31/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 9:59:24 PM
Location:  Mt. Willard, NH
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CSRX 216(GP35)
Views:  1547   Comments: 11
Crawford Notch Line
Title:  Crawford Notch Line
Description:  Looking west from the Willey Brook Bridge, towards the site of the former section house.
Photo Date:  8/31/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 10:01:06 PM
Location:  Mt. Willard, NH
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  245   Comments: 0
Vintage Geeps
Title:  Vintage Geeps
Description:  A pair of vintage Geeps switch the yard at Waterville before making another trip up the Madison branch.
Photo Date:  3/19/2011  Upload Date: 3/29/2011 9:05:29 PM
Location:  Waterville, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  ST 72(GP9) ST 52(GP9)
Views:  638   Comments: 0
The Wood Job
Title:  The Wood Job
Description:  The power cuts off a string of wood racks and crosses Rt. 11 to park at the yard office.
Photo Date:  2/15/2012  Upload Date: 10/9/2016 3:45:33 PM
Location:  Squa Pan, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  HLCX 917(GP38-3) MMA 2005(B23-7)
Views:  389   Comments: 2
Crossing the Falls
Title:  Crossing the Falls
Description:  Pan Am train PORU eases across the Androscoggin River between Auburn and Lewiston
Photo Date:  3/18/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 8:19:58 PM
Location:  Lewiston/Auburn, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 377(GP40) BM 328(GP40) MEC 319(GP40)
Views:  296   Comments: 1
Paper Train from Rumford
Title:  Paper Train from Rumford
Description:  Pan Am train RUPO is about 5 miles from Leeds Jct. and the meet with counterpart PORU
Photo Date:  3/18/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 8:24:57 PM
Location:  Curtis Corner, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 507(GP40-2LW) MEC 516(GP40-2LW)
Views:  254   Comments: 0
Meet at Leeds Jct.
Title:  Meet at Leeds Jct.
Description:  PORU pulls past the ABS signal for the main line, while counterpart RUPO waits on the branch in the background.
Photo Date:  3/18/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 8:32:28 PM
Location:  Leeds Junction, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 377(GP40) BM 328(GP40) MEC 314(GP40) MEC 507(GP40-2LW)
Views:  273   Comments: 0
RUPO on the Move
Title:  RUPO on the Move
Description:  With PORU safely past the switch on the main line, RUPO can finally proceed westward towards Portland. Once they clear, PORU will reverse past the switch, and then proceed up the Rumford branch to the paper mill.
Photo Date:  3/18/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 8:40:06 PM
Location:  Leeds Junction, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 507(GP40-2LW) MEC 516(GP40-2LW)
Views:  208   Comments: 0
Old Mile Post
Title:  Old Mile Post
Description:  This milepost marks the old mileage (47.75) from Portland in Maine Central days. The new mileage is roughly 150, as measured from Mattawamkeag.
Photo Date:  3/18/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 8:36:19 PM
Location:  Leeds Junction, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic
Locomotives:  MEC 507(GP40-2LW)
Views:  269   Comments: 0
Another View of the Falls
Title:  Another View of the Falls
Description:  Now its RUPO's turn to cross the Androscoggin River between Lewiston and Auburn, ME
Photo Date:  3/18/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 8:43:14 PM
Location:  Lewiston/Auburn, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 507(GP40-2LW) MEC 516(GP40-2LW)
Views:  288   Comments: 1
RUPO at Rumford Jct. East
Title:  RUPO at Rumford Jct. East
Description:  Although this was once the connection to the Rumford branch of the Maine Central, it's now just a siding, 165 miles west of Mattawamkeag
Photo Date:  3/18/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 8:45:36 PM
Location:  Rumford Junction, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 507(GP40-2LW) MEC 516(GP40-2LW)
Views:  251   Comments: 0
Back from the Notch
Title:  Back from the Notch
Description:  It's 5 pm, and the Notch train is safely back at the station in North Conway. The crew will yard the train on the tracks in the forground before the Valley train arrives in another 25 minutes.
Photo Date:  8/28/2012  Upload Date: 9/6/2012 9:14:08 PM
Location:  North Conway, NH
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Yard,Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  288   Comments: 0
Maine Eastern, First Train of the Day
Title:  Maine Eastern, First Train of the Day
Description:  Maine Eastern train 1 nears the scenic town of Wiscassett, with the first train of the day
Photo Date:  8/29/2012  Upload Date: 9/6/2012 9:26:58 PM
Location:  Wiscasset, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  293   Comments: 0
Slowing for the Station Stop
Title:  Slowing for the Station Stop
Description:  At 9 am, FL9 488 is slowing for its first station stop, 45 minutes after leaving Rockland.
Photo Date:  8/29/2012  Upload Date: 9/6/2012 9:28:47 PM
Location:  Wiscasset, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  269   Comments: 0
Return Trip
Title:  Return Trip
Description:  Brunswick, Maine is only a few miles back, as Maine Eastern train 2 starts off towards Rockland again.
Photo Date:  8/29/2012  Upload Date: 9/6/2012 9:33:59 PM
Location:  Cooks Corner, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  233   Comments: 1
Clear Signal to Scarborough
Title:  Clear Signal to Scarborough
Description:  Cabbage F40 90214 brings up the rear of Downeaster 683 as they head east to Portland at 79 mph.
Photo Date:  8/29/2012  Upload Date: 9/6/2012 9:36:06 PM
Location:  Pine Point, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  295   Comments: 0
Downeaster Across the Marsh
Title:  Downeaster Across the Marsh
Description:  The second Downeaster to leave Portland, train 682, speeds across the Scarborough Marsh, shoved by heritage Amtrak P40 822
Photo Date:  8/30/2012  Upload Date: 9/6/2012 9:39:20 PM
Location:  Scarborough, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  312   Comments: 0
Downeaster Leaving Portland
Title:  Downeaster Leaving Portland
Description:  A Cabbage leads Downeaster 694 off the Mountain Branch and onto the Pan Am main line at CPF 196.
Photo Date:  8/3/2013  Upload Date: 8/13/2013 6:16:07 PM
Location:  Portland, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 90224(NPCU)
Views:  205   Comments: 1
Downeaster 694
Title:  Downeaster 694
Description:  Cabbcge F40 90224 leads the midday departure of the Downeaster west to Boston's North Station.
Photo Date:  8/3/2013  Upload Date: 8/13/2013 6:21:19 PM
Location:  Portland, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 90224(NPCU)
Views:  217   Comments: 0
Mountain Jct.
Title:  Mountain Jct.
Description:  The Downeaster from Brunswick, train 698, makes a reverse move into the Portland Transportation Centre at CPF 196.
Photo Date:  8/3/2013  Upload Date: 8/13/2013 6:22:06 PM
Location:  Portland, ME
Author:  Feoff Doane
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 124(P42DC)
Views:  182   Comments: 0
Fore River Bridge
Title:  Fore River Bridge
Description:  Downeaster 698 heads towards Boston in the late afternoon light
Photo Date:  8/3/2013  Upload Date: 8/13/2013 6:22:44 PM
Location:  Portland, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Bridge,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 90214(NPCU)
Views:  148   Comments: 0
New View of the Downeaster
Title:  New View of the Downeaster
Description:  With the removal of the old Route 1 bridge next to the tracks, this view of the Downeaster has opened up in>the last year or so.
Photo Date:  8/3/2013  Upload Date: 8/13/2013 6:23:24 PM
Location:  Portland, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 90214(NPCU) AMTK 124(P42DC)
Views:  149   Comments: 0
Glint on the Fore River!Bridge
Title:  Glint on the Fore River!Bridge
Description:  Northbound Downeaster 695 crosses the Fore River bridge, a few minutes before making the station stop in Portland.
Photo Date:  8/3/2013  Upload Date: 8/13/2013 6:24:22 PM
Location:  Portland, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  139   Comments: 0
Downeaster 695
Title:  Downeaster 695
Description:  As the sun sinks towards the horizon, Downeaster 695, with Cabbage 90224 bringing up tWe markers, slows for CPF 196 and the switch to the old Maine Central Mountain Division.
Photo Date:  8/3/2013  Upload Date: 8/13/2013 6:51:44 PM
Location:  Portland, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Bridge,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 90224(NPCU)
Views:  176   Comments: 0
First Train of the Day
Title:  First Train of the Day
Description:  Downeaster 679 eases into the new station in Brunswick at 06:40 on a Sunday morning. In 20 minutesÐ#they will head south as train 692.
Photo Date:  8/4/2013  Upload Date: 8/13/2013 6:52:56 PM
Location:  Brunswick, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  108   Comments: 0


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