Six Axle Power on the Branch
A pair of leased six axles pull Providence & Worcester train CT-1 up the grade at Williams Road in Wallingford, CT with a loaded stone train for Cedar Hill. GMTX 9000, a former EMD SD60 demonstrator and CEFX 3173, a former BN SD40-2 disturb the evening quiet as they bring the stone south on the Middletown Branch from the Tilcon Quarry at Reeds Gap. The 9000 featured neat graphics on the long hood which made it somewhat interesting to photograph. Since this photo was taken in 2015 GATX lease power has made an unfortunate takeover on many New England short lines and the GATX blue paint has gotten old for many local photographers.
Six Axle Power on the Branch
A pair of leased six axles pull Providence & Worcester train CT-1 up the grade at Williams Road in Wallingford, CT with a loaded stone train for Cedar Hill. GMTX 9000, a former EMD SD60 demonstrator and CEFX 3173, a former BN SD40-2 disturb the evening quiet as they bring the stone south on the Middletown Branch from the Tilcon Quarry at Reeds Gap. The 9000 featured neat graphics on the long hood which made it somewhat interesting to photograph. Since this photo was taken in 2015 GATX lease power has made an unfortunate takeover on many New England short lines and the GATX blue paint has gotten old for many local photographers.