Rain as begun to fall and some is visible in the picture as 3 of my favorite type of loco fly by me en route for Montréal.
Three C30-7s move towards the engine servicing area in Millinocket Yard just after bringing job 2 from Montreal.
As MMA Job 2 pulls out of Brownville Junction, it passes an old switchstand still lettered for the Bangor & Aroostook.
MMA #1 is leaving Nantes, for Montreal, after switching the MMA Remote control caboose, and shuffling some units. The locos (along with the Remote Control caboose) for MMA #2 leaving in the evenin... (more)
Wide angle shot of MMA 5017 & 5018 parked on the mainline while MMA 2005 is doing all the switching (visible on the right). 4 axle unit is needed because of some tight spots on siding switches.
MM&A train # 1 charges west through Long Swamp
MM&A 5017 West negociates the McIver's curve as it rolls by Bury
MM&A Train # 1 crosses the St-François River at Lennoxville
The sun peeks through the partly cloudy skies as the horse keeps an eye on the Iron horse
MM&A 5017 East charges out of Farnham
Millinocket Me bound MMA 5017 South, departs Farnham on a cold & crisp winter day
MMA 5017 South idles on the main awaiting a relief crew from Farnham
MMA 5017 South crosses the Richelieu River on a cold day.
Brake Test in progress for Millinocket Me bound MMA 5017 South
Members of the last group of C30-7's remaining in the US & Canada look right at home passing through this holiday scene at 18:25. Merry Christmas to everyone at Railpictures.net!! And to all......... (more)