NECR 3039 sits on the NH Midland Main to Hartford in Willimantic after being dropped by 608 to be used on a ballast train.
NECR 3317 leads 608X north through downtown Stafford Springs. I usually don’t like G&W leaders, but usually unless it’s on an ethanol 6 axles don’t venture south of Palmer.
NECR 608X heads north past Plains road in Tolland with 3317 leading. I usually don’t like G&W painted leaders, but usually unless it’s on an ethanol 6 axles don’t venture south of Palmer. An... (more)
NECR 608X prepares to head north from Willimantic as the sun starts to peak over the horizon. I usually don’t like G&W painted leaders, but usually unless it’s on an ethanol 6 axles don’t ve... (more)
On March 9, 2012 NECR ran an extra train to pick up some cars at the AES Thames Plant in Montville CT.
NECR 608 Extra crosses the Horton Cove Trestle. This is a rare move on this end of the Palmer Sub. NECR 608x was to go to Montville and New London and switch around fly ash cars no longer used by ... (more)