Lilacs and locomotives. P&W train NR-2 rolls in the background, blending diesel exhaust with new lilac blooms. Canon EOS 20D, Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC
After entering the Northeast Corridor in Groton P&W train NR 2 heads west through New London.
The Ringling Brothers circus train is being backed down into the P&W yard to be wyed for CSX to take west on the B&A under beautiful skies
P&W train NR 2 seen here crossing the Shaws Cove Railroad Bridge. The second unit is cabless.
P&W train NR 3 with long hood first makes a rare appearance to the Connecticut shoreline. Most of the time this train stays north of the U.S. Sub Base but today it brought stone to Tilcon in Groto... (more)
The Guest of Honor at the ceremony was John W. Barriger III, the father of modern railroads and CEO of the Boston and Maine Railroad. Mr. Barriger had been CEO for MON, MKT and P&LE prior to comin... (more)
On the same day as the ceremony, P&W 162 was in Pawtucket setting out the first revenue freight. As you can see railfans had no problem locating 162 and crew.
After the ceremonies, 161 headed to Valley Falls to get a cut of revenue freight and start earning income. A few stragglers like myself stayed around till the train left to make sure the railroad... (more)
Employees created a beautiful RS 3 for the first day of operation for the independent Providence and Worcester Railroad. P&W started from this site with an opening ceremony and two diesels and on... (more)
PR-3's running past Osram Sylvania at Chace's Lane, heading down to the Amtrak Northeast Corridor with their day's work
P&W train PR 3 seen here switching along the Industrial Highway.
The engineer on the trailing power unit of this P&W train admires the scenery along the Connecticut Shore.
Main Street Niantic is the setting for this P&W train picture. This train has just finished dropping off a lumber car at Rings End and is crossing Main Street to get back to the main line. This tr... (more)
End of the day for PR-3! All's needed is to yard their train and slip the loco's in the engine house
With their morning's work, PR-2's coming round the curve at Mill Street by where the Valley engine house was previously located
