Leased power on the NECR
Back in 2005, the New England Central Railroad leased one of the Providence & Worcester's GP40s during a power shortage. Here the crew of train 608 is getting ready in Palmer, MA before heading south to Willimantic with their train.
Waiting at the Switch
A New England Central Railroad conductor waits at a switch in the railroad's Palmer, MA yard as his engineer pulls his power out onto the main.
South end of Pamer
A look at the south end of the New England Central Railroad's Palmer, MA yard as NECR train 608 prepares to head south to Willimantic.
Meet at Palmer
A Mass Central local works the CSX interchange as a CSX light engine move approaches on the controlled siding.
Eastbound at CP83
An Eastbound CSX freight crosses the diamond in Palmer, MA
Three way meet
The eastbound freight, westbound light engines and Mass Central local meet in Palmer, MA
Foliage at Bliss Street
NECR train 608 heads south over Bliss Street in Monson, MA
Top of the Grade
New England Central train 608 crests the State Line Grade in Monson, MA
Color in Connecticut
New England Central Railroad train 608 heads south past MP48 in Willington, Connecticut.