The Pan Am Geometry FRA Train passes the old CP tower in Johnsonville.

The Pan Am OCS heads East towards Mechanicville, NY. This train had recently been carrying potential buyers of the railroad.

On a windy mild afternoon, the Pan Am “XO-1” local rumbles past the empty shell of the former 1931 built “JV” Johnsonville Control Tower that once guarded the former Boston & Maine Junctio... (more)

While Pan Am Railways rosters two FP9As, PAR-1 and PAR-2, the latter rarely has the opportunity to lead and has only led trains once or twice previously, since being placed in service by PAR. On ... (more)

Despite falling into some disrepair, Johnsonville tower has stood the test of time. Although it no long guides trains to and from Troy, it still welcomes westbounds on their trip to Mechanicville.... (more)

Pan Am Southern is moving the Strates Carnival train, only partially loaded as many components were trucked from Buffalo to Essex Jct., VT. Train is seen passing the old interlocking tower at Joh... (more)

Just a few minutes into April 11, Norfolk Southern/Pan Am Southern train 14R is seen passing the remains of the Boston & Maine Johnsonville Tower in the namesake town of New York with NS AC44C6M 4... (more)

A short 287 makes its way west passing the former B&M tower

The NS Erie heritage rolls by some Boston & Maine heritage on a rainy Sunday. The Chicago to Ayer, MA intermodal train is passing the former B&M JV Tower. The tower controlled the junction of the ... (more)

Pan Am's business train passes former JV Tower in Johnsonville, NY as it heads east from Mechanicville, New York. This is the location where the Boston and Maine's Troy Branch once joined the cur... (more)

After awaiting the passage of NS autorack train 14t in North Adams, this EDRJ lead by one of the "new" 3400 series SD40s is well into its journey to Rotterdam Junction. In Mechanicville,... (more)

In a rare, public passenger move over the former Boston and Maine Railroad's West End, Amtrak's Autumn Express heads east past the former JV Tower at Johnsonville, NY. Here, the B&M's Troy Branch... (more)

Amtrak's 2015 Autumn Express rolls EB on the former Boston & Maine on it's way from Rensselaer, NY to East Deerfield, MA. Phase III units 822 and 145 lead the train with the Phase III lounge from... (more)

The original Boston & Maine Troy Branch alignment can be imagined by the placement of the tower, with the freight mainline still in place and hosting today's Pan Am Southern East Deerfield. MA to ... (more)

This colorful dogs breakfast EMD consist was a nice bonus surprise while waiting for the Strate's Carnival train to leave Mechanicville Yard on a beautiful crisp morning. The very unusual and rar... (more)