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Posted by Bill D on Sun Jul 20 20:06:20 2014 After completing the run to Danbury, I had plenty of time before the next train to Waterbury. I had some lunch, then took a short ride up to New Canaan and back (1718/1755). At New Canaan station (should have brought along clippers to trim the tree branch)  New Canaan - end of track Returning to Stamford, I had time to spend getting some shots from the platform. Plenty of midday action!  Acela train 2159 arriving at Stamford  One M-8 set heading into Stamford Station on track 1, the other switching into the yard from track 4 after completing a local out of Grand Central.  Amtrak Regional train 172 arriving late at Stamford.  My Waterbury train (1924) was delayed getting clearance out of the yard, and was sent over to track 3 due to the late Amtrak arrival.  We pass a work train pulled by 106 (looking like a steam locomotive), which followed us up to Fairfield from Stamford.  Also passed this P&W freight sitting under I-95 near Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport.  Finally, back at Waterbury.  127 hustles train 1971 out of Waterbury, 20 minutes late due to our delays at Stamford. A great day of railroading! And thanks to the fantastic crew members for their cooperation. A complete set of photos can be found here: Metro North 7/18/14 |
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Posted by salaamallah@hotmail.com on Sun Jul 20 20:15:39 2014, in response to Branching Out (Part 2), posted by Bill D on Sun Jul 20 20:06:20 2014. very good shotsnice photos |
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Posted by Bill D on Sun Jul 20 20:49:21 2014, in response to Re: Branching Out (Part 2), posted by salaamallah@hotmail.com on Sun Jul 20 20:15:39 2014. Thank you sir! |
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Posted by milantram on Sun Jul 20 21:51:22 2014, in response to Branching Out (Part 2), posted by Bill D on Sun Jul 20 20:06:20 2014. Splendid, Bill! |
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Posted by Bill D on Mon Jul 21 04:30:45 2014, in response to Re: Branching Out (Part 2), posted by milantram on Sun Jul 20 21:51:22 2014. Thank you Peter! We'll definitely have to get out there again. |
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Posted by chud1 on Mon Jul 21 05:28:13 2014, in response to Branching Out (Part 2), posted by Bill D on Sun Jul 20 20:06:20 2014. 5 drooling stars out of 5 drooling stars on these pictures.chud1. :).... |
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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Mon Jul 21 12:41:28 2014, in response to Branching Out (Part 2), posted by Bill D on Sun Jul 20 20:06:20 2014. Great shots, Bill!!! :-)The Providence & Worcester freight you caught there was an usually early, RARE daylight appearance of FPCH, Fresh Pond Junction, Glendale, Queens NY to Cedar Hill Yard, New Haven, CT. That train is mainly empty ballast, stone and aggregate cars. The westbound counterpart, CHFP, runs well after dark. |
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Posted by Bill D on Mon Jul 21 16:21:10 2014, in response to Re: Branching Out (Part 2), posted by chud1 on Mon Jul 21 05:28:13 2014. Thank you sir! |
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Posted by Bill D on Mon Jul 21 16:24:38 2014, in response to Re: Branching Out (Part 2), posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Mon Jul 21 12:41:28 2014. Thanks Paul! And also thanks to your fellow conductors on train 1924 for tolerating me photographing out the back of the train.Bill |
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Posted by chud1 on Mon Jul 21 17:27:30 2014, in response to Re: Branching Out (Part 2), posted by Bill D on Mon Jul 21 16:21:10 2014. ur welcome Bill D and please drop da sir word.chud1. :).... |
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Posted by Bill D on Mon Jul 21 17:37:33 2014, in response to Re: Branching Out (Part 2), posted by chud1 on Mon Jul 21 17:27:30 2014. You got it!Bill |
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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Mon Jul 21 21:17:55 2014, in response to Re: Branching Out (Part 2), posted by Bill D on Mon Jul 21 16:24:38 2014. No problem. I mean as long as one isn't a Darius-type kook, and not messing with anything one shouldn't, plus the door was open, I don't see any issues, neither would they. You're harmless......Mr. Muni-Pete, I dunno!!! Lmao :-D |
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Posted by milantram on Tue Jul 22 11:59:09 2014, in response to Re: Branching Out (Part 2), posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Mon Jul 21 21:17:55 2014. As long as I have my Muni safety vest, Paul...hehehe |
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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Thu Jul 24 21:18:52 2014, in response to Re: Branching Out (Part 2), posted by Bill D on Mon Jul 21 16:24:38 2014. Note, found out that the PW freight you caught was actually CT-2 from off the Danbury Branch. I spotted CT-2s power laid up today next to MNR's Danbury Yard, right in good photo position next to the DRM building (original Danbury Station building and platform). Of course, I forgot my cell when I strolled over to the Danbury register room to pick up a set of M Forms for the stop and warns.Next time......next time!! |
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Posted by Bill D on Fri Jul 25 04:22:35 2014, in response to Re: Branching Out (Part 2), posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor FOR ALL 3 LINES!!! on Thu Jul 24 21:18:52 2014. Don't you just hate it when you miss out on a shot like that! Thanks for the information Paul.Bill |
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