Biff Pail
ST NMWA (EMD GP40-2LW MEC 510) @ CPF 78
-- Twilight of the Maine Central --
The westbound from Northern Maine Junction passes through the interlocking plant of the former Stetson Siding near Etna Maine. After waiting for what seemed like forever, the slow drone of EMDs could be heard and we'd begin the chase at Carmel. Turning once again to Google Maps, the remnants of a fork signal could be seen and we decided to take a chance to drive back in. Couldn't believe my eyes when we got back there, it was like Pittsfield only much better.
This shot summarizes my experiences on the PAR District 1 territory. The Maine Central and even the Boston & Maine are time machines. Old signal installations both active and dark litter the railroad, track is all lighter rail with 4 hole bars. Telltales are at many of the bridges and crossings have the "toy bell". While I'd want to pull my hair out waiting for a shot sometimes, just about every shot was worth the wait. My only regret is that I didn't start coming up here sooner.
Tonight, the property and equipment of the Maine Central and Boston & Maine are to be conveyed to CSX. And scenes like this will begin to fade over time as CSX begins to "improve" the railroad. While I'm sure John and I will return again, it will never be the same.
ST NMWA (EMD GP40-2LW MEC 510) @ CPF 78
-- Twilight of the Maine Central --
The westbound from Northern Maine Junction passes through the interlocking plant of the former Stetson Siding near Etna Maine. After waiting for what seemed like forever, the slow drone of EMDs could be heard and we'd begin the chase at Carmel. Turning once again to Google Maps, the remnants of a fork signal could be seen and we decided to take a chance to drive back in. Couldn't believe my eyes when we got back there, it was like Pittsfield only much better.
This shot summarizes my experiences on the PAR District 1 territory. The Maine Central and even the Boston & Maine are time machines. Old signal installations both active and dark litter the railroad, track is all lighter rail with 4 hole bars. Telltales are at many of the bridges and crossings have the "toy bell". While I'd want to pull my hair out waiting for a shot sometimes, just about every shot was worth the wait. My only regret is that I didn't start coming up here sooner.
Tonight, the property and equipment of the Maine Central and Boston & Maine are to be conveyed to CSX. And scenes like this will begin to fade over time as CSX begins to "improve" the railroad. While I'm sure John and I will return again, it will never be the same.