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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 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
CDAC 450(F40PHR) MMA 8569(B39-8E) |
Views: |
1564 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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: |
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Views: |
211 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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: |
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Views: |
245 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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: |
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Views: |
288 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Views: |
293 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Views: |
269 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Views: |
233 Comments: 1 |
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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: |
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Views: |
295 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Views: |
312 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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: |
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Views: |
139 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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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: |
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Views: |
108 Comments: 0 |
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