Logo
Ian Martin's Collection
 
3/28/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Ian Martin
Dates:4/18/2006 - 6/17/2006
Album Info:B&A action in Spring of 2006, including a trip on the Boston Section of the Lake Shore Limited.
  Page Controls   View:  Pics Per Page:
Tangent
Title:  Tangent
Description:  A rare long straightaway in the neighborhood of MP 65 in Brookfield. Taken from the back of Amtrak train 449.
Photo Date:  4/18/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 11:02:57 AM
Location:  Brookfield, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  157   Comments: 0
East of CP-83
Title:  East of CP-83
Description:  Juggling still and video cameras made it hard to get a decent shot here, but from left to right are the Palmer yard, the controlled siding, and Q427 holding the main with CSX 6226 leading. Taken from the back of Amtrak train 449.
Photo Date:  4/18/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 11:02:58 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  117   Comments: 0
CP-83
Title:  CP-83
Description:  A view of the diamond and station, with Q427 holding in the background. Taken from the back of Amtrak train 449.
Photo Date:  4/18/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 11:02:58 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  167   Comments: 0
Connecticut River Bridge
Title:  Connecticut River Bridge
Description:  The twin seven-span truss bridges over the Connecticut River at West Springfield. Taken from the back of Amtrak train 449.
Photo Date:  4/18/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 11:02:59 AM
Location:  West Springfield, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  195   Comments: 0
Q426 (1)
Title:  Q426 (1)
Description:  Q426 roars by with lots of power at MP 108.8; CSX 625 is the third unit. Taken from the back of Amtrak train 449.
Photo Date:  4/18/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 11:03:00 AM
Location:  Westfield, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  111   Comments: 0
Q426 (2)
Title:  Q426 (2)
Description:  Seven engines power today's Q426. Taken from the back of Amtrak train 449.
Photo Date:  4/18/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 11:03:00 AM
Location:  Westfield, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  HLCX 6068(SD40M-3)
Views:  301   Comments: 0
Q426 (3)
Title:  Q426 (3)
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/18/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 11:03:01 AM
Location:  Westfield, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  HLCX 8142(SD40-2)
Views:  286   Comments: 0
Q425
Title:  Q425
Description:  Q425 comes up on MP 108.8 at 09:15.
Photo Date:  5/20/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 11:03:01 AM
Location:  Westfield, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  127   Comments: 0
CSX 3185
Title:  CSX 3185
Description:  The last B23-7R on CSX trails on today's Q425. It has since been retired.
Photo Date:  5/20/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 11:03:02 AM
Location:  Westfield, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 3185(B23-S7)
Views:  316   Comments: 0
Only Train of the Day
Title:  Only Train of the Day
Description:  Q425 comes up to Ballou's Crossing running left-handed. A bridge replacement in Warren shut down the B&A for most of the day.
Photo Date:  5/20/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 11:03:03 AM
Location:  Washington, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  174   Comments: 0
Only Train of the Day (2)
Title:  Only Train of the Day (2)
Description:  The engineer on Q425 plays a mangled "Shave and a Haircut" as he comes through Ballou's Crossing with seven engines on the head end (CSX 4739-4780-6213-6229-6221-4607-3185).
Photo Date:  5/20/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 11:03:03 AM
Location:  Washington, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4739(SD70MAC)
Views:  252   Comments: 0
Yard Power
Title:  Yard Power
Description:  Three GP40-2s used for switching and locals out of Springfield are in transit to Selkirk on today's Q425.
Photo Date:  5/20/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 11:03:04 AM
Location:  Washington, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 6213(GP40-2) CSX 6229(GP40-2)
Views:  461   Comments: 0
Last of its Kind
Title:  Last of its Kind
Description:  CSX 3185 brings up the rear of Q425's 7-unit consist. It and the 4607 (at right) were probably power for a work train.
Photo Date:  5/20/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 11:03:05 AM
Location:  Washington, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 3185(B23-S7)
Views:  343   Comments: 0
Dreary Day
Title:  Dreary Day
Description:  Due to a bridge replacement, only one train ran during the time we were in Massachusetts. MP 137.7 looks pretty dreary between rain showers.
Photo Date:  5/20/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 11:02:56 AM
Location:  Washington, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  131   Comments: 0
Q168 (1)
Title:  Q168 (1)
Description:  Q168 comes roaring toward MP 108.8 in Westfield at 8:45; the first of three eastbounds.
Photo Date:  6/17/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 5:36:28 PM
Location:  Westfield, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  115   Comments: 0
Q168 (2)
Title:  Q168 (2)
Description:  CSX 4784 and 690 lead today's Q168.
Photo Date:  6/17/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 5:36:29 PM
Location:  Westfield, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4784(SD70MAC)
Views:  368   Comments: 0
Q436 (1)
Title:  Q436 (1)
Description:  Q436 comes up on the farm crossing at MP 108.8 at 9:15 with Q274's power and train dead in tow; the second of three eastbounds.
Photo Date:  6/17/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 5:36:29 PM
Location:  Westfield, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4787(SD70MAC)
Views:  228   Comments: 0
Q436 (2)
Title:  Q436 (2)
Description:  GP40-2's in transit on Q436; consist was CSX 4787-4807-6224-6242-6228-5304-8611.
Photo Date:  6/17/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 5:36:30 PM
Location:  Westfield, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 6242(GP40-2) CSX 6228(GP40-2)
Views:  372   Comments: 0
Q436 (3)
Title:  Q436 (3)
Description:  For whatever reason, Q274's power and train is tucked in behind Q436's power today.
Photo Date:  6/17/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 5:36:31 PM
Location:  Westfield, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 8611(SD50)
Views:  251   Comments: 0
Q264 (1)
Title:  Q264 (1)
Description:  Q264 smokes it up as it bears down on a farm crossing at MP 108.8 at 9:45. It was the last of three eastbounds running 30 minutes apart.
Photo Date:  6/17/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 5:36:31 PM
Location:  Westfield, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  112   Comments: 0
Q264 (2)
Title:  Q264 (2)
Description:  Q264 motoring through Westfield with CSX 603-7554-7655.
Photo Date:  6/17/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 5:36:32 PM
Location:  Westfield, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 603(AC60CW)
Views:  314   Comments: 0
Q264 (4)
Title:  Q264 (4)
Description:  CSX 7655 trails on Q264.
Photo Date:  6/17/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 5:36:32 PM
Location:  Westfield, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 7655(C40-8W)
Views:  259   Comments: 0
SP Surprise at Ballou's (1)
Title:  SP Surprise at Ballou's (1)
Description:  A 31-car Q427 comes up on Ballou's Crossing with foreign power in the consist at 12:10.
Photo Date:  6/17/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 5:36:33 PM
Location:  Washington, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 5271(ES44DC)
Views:  271   Comments: 0
SP Surprise at Ballou's (2)
Title:  SP Surprise at Ballou's (2)
Description:  Q427 has a GEVO (still somewhat of a novelty) and an ex-SP SD50 today.
Photo Date:  6/17/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 5:36:34 PM
Location:  Washington, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 5271(ES44DC) UP 9858(SD50)
Views:  547   Comments: 0
Q425 (1)
Title:  Q425 (1)
Description:  Q425 shows up at 12:35 with a long, heavy train.
Photo Date:  6/17/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 5:36:34 PM
Location:  Washington, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  91   Comments: 0
Q425 (2)
Title:  Q425 (2)
Description:  Q425 has CSX 4829 and 4773 in charge today.
Photo Date:  6/17/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 5:36:35 PM
Location:  Washington, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 4829(SD70MAC)
Views:  255   Comments: 0
Perfect Timing (1)
Title:  Perfect Timing (1)
Description:  We had heard Q283 blowing for Ballou's Crossing and were setting up for him when Q426 appeared at 2:04.
Photo Date:  6/17/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 5:36:35 PM
Location:  Washington, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 559(AC44CW)
Views:  263   Comments: 1
Perfect Timing (2)
Title:  Perfect Timing (2)
Description:  Q426 has a nice pair of AC4400CWs instead of the usual SD70ACs today along with a large cut of coal on the head end.
Photo Date:  6/17/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 5:36:36 PM
Location:  Washington, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 559(AC44CW) CSX 430(AC44CW)
Views:  453   Comments: 0
Perfect Timing (3)
Title:  Perfect Timing (3)
Description:  Q426 clears just in time for Q283 to pop out from behind him.
Photo Date:  6/17/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 5:36:36 PM
Location:  Washington, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 5014(AC60CW)
Views:  366   Comments: 0
CSX 5014
Title:  CSX 5014
Description:  Q283 has CSX 5014 and 8824 in the lead today.
Photo Date:  6/17/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 5:36:37 PM
Location:  Washington, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 5014(AC60CW)
Views:  375   Comments: 0
Q283 Going Away
Title:  Q283 Going Away
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/17/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 5:36:38 PM
Location:  Washington, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 5014(AC60CW) CSX 8824(SD40-2)
Views:  395   Comments: 0
Q293 (1)
Title:  Q293 (1)
Description:  Q293 comes up out of the cut with older power on the point.
Photo Date:  6/17/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 5:36:44 PM
Location:  Washington, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 6212(GP40-2)
Views:  283   Comments: 0
Q293 (2)
Title:  Q293 (2)
Description:  CSX 6212, 5839, 7367 and 7543 lead Q293 out of Washington Cut.
Photo Date:  6/17/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 5:36:45 PM
Location:  Washington, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 6212(GP40-2) CSX 5839(B36-7) CSX 7367(C40-8W)
Views:  574   Comments: 0
Q293 (3)
Title:  Q293 (3)
Description:  An older GE is the 2nd unit on Q293.
Photo Date:  6/17/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 5:36:45 PM
Location:  Washington, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 5839(B36-7)
Views:  286   Comments: 0
Q293 (4)
Title:  Q293 (4)
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/17/2006  Upload Date: 8/24/2008 5:36:27 PM
Location:  Washington, MA
Author:  Ian Martin
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 7543(C40-8)
Views:  239   Comments: 0


Site Design ©2001-2020 Tim Huemmer
Photos © respective authors
  Contact: info@rrpicturearchives.net