"Kenneth Roberts"; Independence Class
The Paper Train from Rigby Yard, South Portland, ME Is departing Waterville headed for Rumford.
Four 'Baby Boats' #404,405,406 & 407 head east towards Crawford Notch.
YR-1 passes the ancient ball signals guarding the crossing with the B&M. The higher ball indicates a clear or proceed indication, hence the RR term "highball".
Maine Central U18B 404 with new owner paint scheme Guilford Transportation.
Ex. Maine Central U18B's 407 & 404 wait to be sent to their new owner.
Another shot of the fromer Maine Central U18B's
Getting a pair of these rare birds was worth the trip to CAD at temperatures down to unconfortable levels for night pictures. RTEX 404 and 407 have been staying at CAd for a few years now with the... (more)