Helm leaser's lead this NMED westbound at CPF 363 in Athol, Massachusetts.

MEC 614, MEC 617

Westbound NMED awaits a fresh crew to bring it the remaining 20 miles to East Deerfield yard.

A heavy westbound NMED roars through the small town of Shirley on its way to East Deerfield, MA. MEC 608, MEC 604, MEC 616, MEC 602 provide the power for the 98 car train.

NMED is about to cross under the Fore River Parkway/US-1 Alt., not far from its destination of Rigby Yard.

NMED rolls under the wooden footbridge in West Falmouth.

NMED approaching the Route 9 overpass in North Yarmouth. The winds were so strong I was worried I would be blown to the ground level.

This dry cleaner on Allen Ave. shows its support for two of Portland's minor league sports teams with the logos of the Portland Sea Dogs (the Red Sox Double-A affiliate), and the Portland Pirates ... (more)

The last SD39 on the roster leads a colorful NMED into East Deerfield yard.

Westbound freight NMED is about to pull into Lawrence Yard for a pick up and set off. Power is 330, 354, 605, 516, 379

Westbound freight NMED (Northern Maine Jct. - East Deerfield, MA) notches up for a trip west with former Trona Railway SD45-2's up front. MEC 616, MEC 617, MEC 611

NMED passes by an almost empty dock on Maranacook Lake. In the summer, the dock is packed with boats, however most of them are put away for the winter now. Once the water freezes, the lake will ... (more)

An early morning westbound freight is climbing the long grade out of Fitchburg with NS 9963, MEC 612, MEC 614