CP 8403 was one of a small group of RS-2's assigned to service in Vermont and Maine in the early 80's. I was vacationing in Maine and Vermont during the spring of 1981 and the 8403 just worked the... (more)
After spending the day working the yard job in St. Johnsbury the 8403 has tied up for the night at the small engine facility. I took a trip to Northern New England in May of 1981 but found train a... (more)
A local arrives at St Johnsbury hauled by CP 8403, an ALCO RS-2. From the Colin Gray Collection
The green grass and blue sky set off the newly painted Alco RS-2. It was as if the railroad was welcoming me to the Northeast kingdom as I made a stopoff on my way to Canada to visit My aunt. Thi... (more)
The local freight made a daily trip between Newport and St Johnsbury using mostly this RS3 8403 up untill the 80's.
