The first time in months that solid Alco FA power has showed up in New England and, we are railfaning this very day in Framingham in spite of near zero temp in light snow.
This Bangor and Aroostick Geep 68 was being leased by the Penn Central to ease a major power shortage. During the 60’s Bangor and Aroostook had six geeps that they leased off season when potato ... (more)
I observed a train prior to this one giving off what looked like sand or brake shoe smoke. I could not resist this shot. Train was in fact kicking up dust from ballast cleaning