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4/25/2024
 
 
 
 
  Viewing the last 200 photos I selected as my favorite Pictures.
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NECR 3840 has the Lead NB
Title:  NECR 3840 has the Lead NB
Description:  NECR pulls into Willimantic Yard with mixed freight
Photo Date:  1/11/2010  Upload Date: 1/23/2010 10:03:31 AM
Location:  Willimantic, CT
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NECR 3840(GP38)
Views:  229   Comments: 1
A couple of old soldiers
Title:  A couple of old soldiers
Description:  Steamtown, Scranton, PA after a light snowfall
Photo Date:  1/9/2010  Upload Date: 1/23/2010 10:12:34 AM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  214   Comments: 0
PW 4003 Heading South
Title:  PW 4003 Heading South
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/22/2010  Upload Date: 1/23/2010 9:55:42 AM
Location:  Danielson, CT
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories:  Track,Action
Locomotives:  PW 4003(B40-8)
Views:  403   Comments: 2
Street running
Title:  Street running
Description:  Inland Lakes Railway Street Running
Photo Date:  3/2/2009  Upload Date: 3/30/2009 9:56:59 PM
Location:  Tavares, FL
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  280   Comments: 3
AMTK 103 "The Vermonter"
Title:  AMTK 103 "The Vermonter"
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2007  Upload Date: 1/20/2008 12:41:31 PM
Location:  Three Rivers, MA
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 103(P42DC)
Views:  566   Comments: 3
Causeway crossing
Title:  Causeway crossing
Description:  Shopper's special crossing the girder bridge in Thompson.
Photo Date:  10/25/2008  Upload Date: 10/24/2009 3:51:01 PM
Location:  Mechanicsville, CT
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  PW 2009(GP38-2)
Views:  396   Comments: 2
Signal crossing
Title:  Signal crossing
Description:  Shopper's special thru grade crossing at Danielson, CT
Photo Date:  10/24/2008  Upload Date: 10/24/2009 3:54:04 PM
Location:  Danielson, CT
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  PW 2006(GP38-2)
Views:  339   Comments: 3
Amtrak
Title:  Amtrak
Description:  AMTK 152 Westbound thru the remains of New England foilage in South Spencer, MA (MP 60 )
Photo Date:  10/23/2009  Upload Date: 10/23/2009 5:23:01 PM
Location:  South Spencer, MA
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 152(P42DC)
Views:  294   Comments: 2
Nicely restored Depot & signals
Title:  Nicely restored Depot & signals
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/5/2009  Upload Date: 10/18/2009 1:13:05 PM
Location:  Thurmond, WV
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories:  Station,Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  241   Comments: 2
Depot & Trestle
Title:  Depot & Trestle
Description:  Depot & Trestle located on a dead end road in WV mtns.[RJ Corman RR has access to CSX via Trestle].
Photo Date:  10/5/2009  Upload Date: 10/18/2009 12:27:52 PM
Location:  Thurmond, WV
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories:  Bridge,Station,Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  368   Comments: 1
CSX 5335 At point
Title:  CSX 5335 At point
Description:  Coal Train rolls past historic Thurmond Depot in New River Gorge WV.
Photo Date:  10/5/2009  Upload Date: 10/18/2009 2:04:58 PM
Location:  Thurmond, WV
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories:  Station,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5335(ES44DC)
Views:  380   Comments: 2
A little foilage
Title:  A little foilage
Description:  The Southbound excursion train blasts thru the foilage unanounced and surprises the photographer.
Photo Date:  10/17/2009  Upload Date: 10/18/2009 9:46:02 AM
Location:  Uxbridge, MA
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories:  Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  PW 3906(B39-8E)
Views:  287   Comments: 1
PW 3906 Leads the 2009 Circle Tour
Title:  PW 3906 Leads the 2009 Circle Tour
Description:  P&W 3906 leads the 2009 Circle Tour thru N. Grosvenordale, CT on the return leg to Worcester.
Photo Date:  10/17/2009  Upload Date: 10/18/2009 9:42:50 AM
Location:  Thompson, CT
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories:  Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  PW 3906(B39-8E)
Views:  363   Comments: 4
Guilford RS & Norfolk Southern Power waiting for the word
Title:  Guilford RS & Norfolk Southern Power waiting for the word
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/15/2008  Upload Date: 2/16/2008 4:21:43 PM
Location:  East Deerfield, MA
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  238   Comments: 0
CSX 5335
Title:  CSX 5335
Description:  Coal Train rolls past historic Thurmond Depot in New River Gorge WV.
Photo Date:  10/6/2009  Upload Date: 10/14/2009 10:30:28 PM
Location:  Thurmond, WV
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 5335(ES44DC)
Views:  254   Comments: 1
Impact Plastic Co. gets service from P&W
Title:  Impact Plastic Co. gets service from P&W
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/23/2009  Upload Date: 8/7/2009 4:00:51 PM
Location:  Putnam, CT
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  PW 4003(B40-8)
Views:  233   Comments: 0
CSX 937 Westbound
Title:  CSX 937 Westbound
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/10/2009  Upload Date: 8/7/2009 3:45:18 PM
Location:  South Spencer, MA
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 937(ES44AC-H)
Views:  314   Comments: 0
Baileys Grain mill
Title:  Baileys Grain mill
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/24/2009  Upload Date: 3/30/2009 10:52:21 PM
Location:  Selma, NC
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  230   Comments: 0
TrackMobile at Baileys Grain mill
Title:  TrackMobile at Baileys Grain mill
Description:  Trackmobile shuttles cars around yard and NS spur
Photo Date:  3/24/2009  Upload Date: 3/30/2009 10:43:47 PM
Location:  Selma, NC
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  345   Comments: 0
Aggregate facility
Title:  Aggregate facility
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/3/2009  Upload Date: 3/30/2009 10:20:48 PM
Location:  Sanford, FL
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  238   Comments: 3
AMTK 151  ... On time
Title:  AMTK 151 ... On time
Description:  The westbound Amtk 151 wooshes thru South Spencer, MA on a fine spring day.
Photo Date:  4/10/2009  Upload Date: 4/11/2009 2:07:16 PM
Location:  South Spencer, MA
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 151(P42DC)
Views:  218   Comments: 2
CSX 620
Title:  CSX 620
Description:  CSX 620 heads train thru grain facility
Photo Date:  3/20/2009  Upload Date: 3/30/2009 10:30:33 PM
Location:  Okeechobee, FL
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  218   Comments: 1
Grain Coop
Title:  Grain Coop
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/20/2009  Upload Date: 3/30/2009 10:39:58 PM
Location:  Okeechobee, FL
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 6120(GP40-2)
Views:  369   Comments: 3
AMTK 82
Title:  AMTK 82
Description:  Northbound AMTK passes the renovated Selma depot and traffic tower
Photo Date:  2/8/2009  Upload Date: 3/30/2009 6:45:09 PM
Location:  Selma, NC
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 82(P42DC)
Views:  293   Comments: 0
Engineer slows train
Title:  Engineer slows train
Description:  Engineer slows train & aligns with boarding platform, so passengers can disbark.
Photo Date:  7/12/2008  Upload Date: 7/13/2008 3:22:33 PM
Location:  Bellows Falls, VT
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  GMRC 405(RS1)
Views:  1307   Comments: 1
PW 2009 and Signals at Frito-Lay
Title:  PW 2009 and Signals at Frito-Lay
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/19/2008  Upload Date: 1/19/2008 11:27:02 AM
Location:  Dayville, CT
Author:  Raymond Blanchette
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  PW 2009(GP38-2)
Views:  657   Comments: 6
Colorful MBTA train
Title:  Colorful MBTA train
Description:  MBTA traveling thru Shirley on it's way to Boston
Photo Date:  4/22/2008  Upload Date: 4/26/2008 3:27:26 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 1138(GP40MC)
Views:  571   Comments: 0
PW 2006 crossing the Thames River
Title:  PW 2006 crossing the Thames River
Description:  PW 2006 crossing the Thames River & the New London skyline as trailing power.
Photo Date:  4/14/2008  Upload Date: 4/17/2008 3:53:32 PM
Location:  Groton, CT
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2006(GP38-2)
Views:  285   Comments: 0
AMTK 122 & Track Debris
Title:  AMTK 122 & Track Debris
Description:  The westbound Amtk 122 cautiously looks for fallen debris on the tracks after a winter storm coated "The Northeast" with a half inch of ice, including Charlton, MA
Photo Date:  1/9/2009  Upload Date: 1/10/2009 1:14:50 PM
Location:  Charlton Depot, MA
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories:  Winter,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 122(P42DC)
Views:  477   Comments: 0
CSX 5437 Eastbound
Title:  CSX 5437 Eastbound
Description:  CSX 5437 Eastbound heads the Intermodal past the old Ea Brookfield Sta. towards Boston
Photo Date:  6/20/2008  Upload Date: 6/22/2008 1:24:14 PM
Location:  East Brookfield, MA
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5437(ES44DC)
Views:  366   Comments: 1
TRIO
Title:  TRIO
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/2008  Upload Date: 10/22/2008 4:14:30 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  214   Comments: 0
NS 3422 heads train through grade crossing
Title:  NS 3422 heads train through grade crossing
Description:  Long NS train headed by Conrail 3422 crosses grade crossing in York Haven, PA in the damp cool fog.
Photo Date:  12/27/2008  Upload Date: 12/29/2008 12:40:05 PM
Location:  York Haven, PA
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories:  Signal,Track
Locomotives:  NS 3422(SD40-2) NS 5656(GP38-2)
Views:  589   Comments: 0
Long NS train headed by Conrail 3422 approaches grade crossing
Title:  Long NS train headed by Conrail 3422 approaches grade crossing
Description:  NS freight train headed by Conrail 3422 approaches grade crossing in York Haven, PA
Photo Date:  12/27/2008  Upload Date: 12/29/2008 12:48:50 PM
Location:  York Haven, PA
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories:  Track,Action
Locomotives:  NS 3422(SD40-2) NS 5656(GP38-2)
Views:  562   Comments: 2
 NS train headed by Conrail 3422 in the damp cool fog
Title:  NS train headed by Conrail 3422 in the damp cool fog
Description:  Long NS train headed by Conrail 3422 passes over girder bridge at Mt Wolf, PA in the damp cool fog.
Photo Date:  12/27/2008  Upload Date: 12/29/2008 12:30:51 PM
Location:  Mt. Wolf, PA
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  NS 3422(SD40-2)
Views:  384   Comments: 3
NS 3422 and the Fog roll pass old freight house
Title:  NS 3422 and the Fog roll pass old freight house
Description:  Long NS train headed by Conrail 3422 passes old freight house in Mt Wolf, PA in the damp cool fog.
Photo Date:  12/27/2008  Upload Date: 12/29/2008 12:01:15 PM
Location:  Mt. Wolf, PA
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  NS 3422(SD40-2)
Views:  391   Comments: 0
NR3 Southbound
Title:  NR3 Southbound
Description:  PW 3906 leads NR3 towards Norwich on a very frigid single digit start to a short Dec. day.
Photo Date:  12/23/2008  Upload Date: 12/23/2008 1:54:55 PM
Location:  Lisbon, CT
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories:  Scenic,Winter
Locomotives:  PW 3906(B39-8E)
Views:  342   Comments: 0
Snow cover & Early sunshine
Title:  Snow cover & Early sunshine
Description:  NR-2 Southbound in Lisbon, CT catching some early sun on a short Dec. day
Photo Date:  12/23/2008  Upload Date: 12/23/2008 1:33:56 PM
Location:  Lisbon, CT
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories:  Scenic,Winter
Locomotives:  PW 2201(B23-7) PW 3907(B39-8E)
Views:  437   Comments: 2
XMAS TRAIN
Title:  XMAS TRAIN
Description:  PW 2009 backing in the siding at Frito-Lay and looking like Xmas with a little fuzzy help.
Photo Date:  1/14/2008  Upload Date: 12/19/2008 9:58:24 AM
Location:  Dayville, CT
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories:  Scenic,Winter
Locomotives:  PW 2009(GP38-2)
Views:  570   Comments: 1
Black,White & Red
Title:  Black,White & Red
Description:  A contrast of Transportation Modes wearing the same colors.
Photo Date:  9/12/2008  Upload Date: 11/23/2008 2:36:54 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RMPX 9457(GP40-2LW)
Views:  353   Comments: 1
Colorful Lash-up
Title:  Colorful Lash-up
Description:  FEC 722 at point of the 4 engine lash-up in NECR yard in palmer
Photo Date:  9/12/2008  Upload Date: 11/21/2008 6:49:46 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  FEC 722(SD40-2)
Views:  510   Comments: 0
CSX 8845 Eastbound
Title:  CSX 8845 Eastbound
Description:  CSX 8845 Eastbound heads the autorack pass the old Ea Brookfield Sta. towards Boston
Photo Date:  5/23/2008  Upload Date: 6/22/2008 1:19:56 PM
Location:  East Brookfield, MA
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 8845(SD40-2)
Views:  475   Comments: 0
Acela heading East
Title:  Acela heading East
Description:  Amtrak 2029 (trailing power) passes Groton tower, the old New Haven RR SS119. on it's easterly trek.
Photo Date:  4/29/2008  Upload Date: 5/2/2008 5:32:42 PM
Location:  Groton, CT
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories:  Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  212   Comments: 0
Shopper's Special 2008
Title:  Shopper's Special 2008
Description:  PW 2007 pulls foward to clear the depot after discharging passengers in Putnam
Photo Date:  10/17/2008  Upload Date: 11/2/2008 7:18:09 PM
Location:  Putnam, CT
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2007(GP38-2)
Views:  201   Comments: 1
Shopper's Special 2008
Title:  Shopper's Special 2008
Description:  The shopper's Special arrives at the former Putnam depot in Connecticut for food and antiques shopping.
Photo Date:  10/17/2008  Upload Date: 10/28/2008 12:27:51 PM
Location:  Putnam, CT
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2007(GP38-2)
Views:  309   Comments: 1
Shopper's Special 2008
Title:  Shopper's Special 2008
Description:  The shopper's Special waits in Putnam for the return trip home
Photo Date:  10/17/2008  Upload Date: 10/28/2008 12:45:41 PM
Location:  Putnam, CT
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2) PW 3909(B39-8E)
Views:  319   Comments: 2
Shopper's Special 2008
Title:  Shopper's Special 2008
Description:  PW 2007 pulls foward to discharge passengers in Putnam
Photo Date:  10/17/2008  Upload Date: 10/28/2008 12:32:09 PM
Location:  Putnam, CT
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2007(GP38-2)
Views:  422   Comments: 1
Shopper's Special 2008
Title:  Shopper's Special 2008
Description:  PW 2007 pulls foward to clear the depot after discharging passengers in Putnam
Photo Date:  10/17/2008  Upload Date: 10/28/2008 12:41:10 PM
Location:  Putnam, CT
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2007(GP38-2)
Views:  287   Comments: 1
P&W 4002 Leads The circle tour thru the Groton Wye
Title:  P&W 4002 Leads The circle tour thru the Groton Wye
Description:  P&W 4002 Leads The circle tour thru the Groton Wye, towards the NE corridor
Photo Date:  10/17/2008  Upload Date: 10/19/2008 10:37:13 PM
Location:  Groton, CT
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories:  Passenger,Track
Locomotives:  PW 4002(B40-8)
Views:  427   Comments: 1
2008 Circle Tour
Title:  2008 Circle Tour
Description:  P&W 4002 leads the Tour thru N. Grosvenordale, CT
Photo Date:  10/17/2008  Upload Date: 10/28/2008 10:05:50 AM
Location:  Thompson, CT
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 4002(B40-8) PW 2008(GP38-2) PW 3909(B39-8E)
Views:  441   Comments: 1
NR-2 Northbound at Milepost 21.30 Train Defect Detector
Title:  NR-2 Northbound at Milepost 21.30 Train Defect Detector
Description:  PW 4001 through the Jewett City Defect detector which checks for dragging equipment, hot boxes and wheels, and for high/wide equipment.
Photo Date:  4/23/2008  Upload Date: 5/3/2008 10:29:34 AM
Location:  Jewett City, CT
Author:  Ray Blanchette
Categories:  Track,Action
Locomotives:  PW 4001(B40-8)
Views:  258   Comments: 0


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