On duty for ever, Closely watched decapod.

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)

Ararat is the top of a long grade which starts underneath Sarucca Viuaduct. Now these D&H Centuries can start to relax.

B&M was slow to repaint older EMD's which was a plus for railfans in 1970. Two maroon geeps sandwiching an RS3 was a common lash up on Conn. River jobs. The blue RS is number 1517 which was traded... (more)

Caboose in the snow. Early morning hot shot Boston to Lowell symbol BL1. How do you like the crossing lights. Three streets come to gether here.

Early morning hot shot Boston to Lowell symbol BL1. with three RS 3's in New Haven colors hauling tonnage through the snow. This is the New, New Haven under Penn Central ownership

This old as the hills FA unit was still going strong in the fall of 1969. The New Haven was now part of the Penn Central and soon this ALCO along with three sisters would soon get a new black and ... (more)

The main outpost for L&H centuries. Also an easy place to get kicked out of in the 70's.

Big Century in snow bird paint scheme on shared trackage at famous Laurel Run Junction. This is the location of a major derailment which happened several years prior to this shot. A railfan at thi... (more)

Patriots Football Special headed to Boston after a loss to Buffalo at Foxboro. This train has been running since the mid 60's from Boston and from Providence. The 60's trains were powered by two a... (more)