A former BN C30-7 and former NS C32-8 await disposition in Willard Ohio
With fall colours at their peak, MMA #1 is westbound through Sherbrooke with an eclectic mix of power just before sunset in 2012. Power is MMA 5018, MMA 8583, leased CP 5833 & MMA 5016. For more t... (more)
This is the same type of crude oil train that derailed and exploded at Lac-Megantic in July 2013. How long before these tired workhorses are withdrawn from service. Meanwhile, I'm enjoying the smo... (more)
5018 being hooked up for the run back to Maine.
A DYING BREED... Of these three C30-7s, only one is still on the road as of Dec 2011. MMA 5018 (front) and 5021 (back) both have a broken crankshaft. Middle unit is 5026.
As scene common in the 80's when the BN owned these. Catching a trio in 2009 is a real treat!
A pair of smoky C30-7's leads train #2 across the trestle. In the consist bound for Derby Maine are four ex-CN SD40-2's.
Flags are: Richelieu valley, Quebec province, Canada and the city of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu. In the background a solid trio of green ex-BN C30-7 is crossing the Richelieu river.
Cold, windy, snowsqualls you name it, as MMA 5018 South embarks on its voyage towards Maine
The sun is rising on a cold winter day as MMA 5018 West approaches the town of Megantic a turnaround point for both American & Canadian crews
5018 West works upgrade through Cookshire Qc
5018 West, going through the Eastern Townships community of Milan Qc
Crossing the CN-CP St-Jean diamond.
Consist stopped at the entrance of the city and crew is leaving. The Farnham yard crew will take charge of this trio of C30-7 in an hour from now.
