Searsport job leaves Hermon for Searsport. The first 5 cars are MOW, including 3 ex old BAR boxcars, a bulkhead with new ties, and a gondola.
After clearing U.S. Customs the crew takes lunch and is now ready to depart but before leaving they are talking to the engineer.
Engineer trying to throw the switch in a early April blizzard. This unit was being ferried to Derby by a 1 man crew to be used on a plow extra for the afternoon.
Coming from Canada this plow extra is arriving at Jackman.
Backup move to hookup with 8569. On the right, sits silently CP 4723, an MLW M636 on display with caboose.
Crossing the Richelieu river with @180 axles. Trailing unit is MMA 8569. Half of the consist is empty propane tanks from Rainville propane near Farnham.
Work 8583 crosses the Chambly Canal on it's way to the CN interchange.
MMA 8583 in the shop for its check up.
The power for 203 awaits their crew at the engine facility at Millinocket. Off to the left, above the van, is the power for 102, including GP7u 22.
MMA 203 8583 and GRS WANM 330 in the Yard at Northern Maine Junction
MMA 8583 & MMA 8539 & MMA VB2 Remote Control Caboose idling at Northern Maine Junction.
MMA 8583 switching a lot of cars at Northern Maine Junction with MMA 8525.
MMA 8583 & MMA 8525 switching at Northern Maine Junction
Conductor Steve moving and posing proudly on the MMA night switcher in St-Jean. 8 seconds exposure, f:5, iso 100.
Waiting for the first Searsport train after a good snow, hoping for some good shots. All I would get would be this golden LCMX paint scheme.