The aftermath of the runaway crude oil train that derailed and exploded in the middle of the village, burning down 30 buildings and killing many on the 6th of July 2013. The blaze was so intense, ... (more)
Rain as begun to fall and some is visible in the picture as 3 of my favorite type of loco fly by me en route for Montréal.
Three C30-7s move towards the engine servicing area in Millinocket Yard just after bringing job 2 from Montreal.
As MMA Job 2 pulls out of Brownville Junction, it passes an old switchstand still lettered for the Bangor & Aroostook.
MMA #1 is leaving Nantes, for Montreal, after switching the MMA Remote control caboose, and shuffling some units. The locos (along with the Remote Control caboose) for MMA #2 leaving in the evenin... (more)
Wide angle shot of MMA 5017 & 5018 parked on the mainline while MMA 2005 is doing all the switching (visible on the right). 4 axle unit is needed because of some tight spots on siding switches.
MM&A train # 1 charges west through Long Swamp
MM&A 5017 West negociates the McIver's curve as it rolls by Bury
MM&A Train # 1 crosses the St-François River at Lennoxville
The sun peeks through the partly cloudy skies as the horse keeps an eye on the Iron horse
MM&A 5017 East charges out of Farnham
Millinocket Me bound MMA 5017 South, departs Farnham on a cold & crisp winter day
MMA 5017 South idles on the main awaiting a relief crew from Farnham
MMA 5017 South crosses the Richelieu River on a cold day.
Brake Test in progress for Millinocket Me bound MMA 5017 South