Home Rail Heritage
Just another frame of this classic on home rails at an iconic northern New England locale.
Having traveled more than 25 miles and climbed 1400 ft in elevation the Conway Scenic Railroad's Mountaineer excursion has reached the top of Crawford Notch as they emerge from the deep cut at the Gateway along the famed former Maine Central Railroad Mountain Sub. The classic first generation power is nearing the end of their run just ahead at Crawford's depot where the power will run around before starting back down the mountain. CSRR owned GP7 573 led west trailed by F7 4268 (the ex MEC and B&M duo were built by EMD in Sep. 1950 and Oct. 1949 respectively). This geep is right at home here having led many a freight and passenger train over this route during the first 33 years of its life working for the Pine Tree Route.
To read more about my adventure this day and a bit more history of the 4268 check out the earlier caption with this shot: flic.kr/p/2nD1J3k
Crawford Notch
Carroll, New Hampshire
Saturday August 6, 2022
Home Rail Heritage
Just another frame of this classic on home rails at an iconic northern New England locale.
Having traveled more than 25 miles and climbed 1400 ft in elevation the Conway Scenic Railroad's Mountaineer excursion has reached the top of Crawford Notch as they emerge from the deep cut at the Gateway along the famed former Maine Central Railroad Mountain Sub. The classic first generation power is nearing the end of their run just ahead at Crawford's depot where the power will run around before starting back down the mountain. CSRR owned GP7 573 led west trailed by F7 4268 (the ex MEC and B&M duo were built by EMD in Sep. 1950 and Oct. 1949 respectively). This geep is right at home here having led many a freight and passenger train over this route during the first 33 years of its life working for the Pine Tree Route.
To read more about my adventure this day and a bit more history of the 4268 check out the earlier caption with this shot: flic.kr/p/2nD1J3k
Crawford Notch
Carroll, New Hampshire
Saturday August 6, 2022