New Haven Railroad Norwalk, Connecticut electrified eastbound main line view, however; the two tracks situated on this side are the westbound main line, with the Danbury Line turnoff to the left and heading north as seen during the late 1920's. It is interesting to note that some local resident has a close line on the left where cloths are hanging out to dry, without any worries from steam locomotive soot in this area of the railroad. It appears on the right that some MOW employees are in the scene. The bridge on which this photo was taken is the Main street Bridge that is the location where North and South Main Street start.

Of some interest on the right is a building for the Old Well Cigar Company, and when you think about cigars in this Nation you perhaps think about our cigar city, Tampa, Florida. However; the fact is that Connecticut produces the cigar leaf wrapper tobacco, and why not produce cigars right here, which evidently they did!

The name of the photographer that captured this image on film is unknown. This is a modified, enhanced and cropped photo scan from an image that was displayed on the Internet.

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Penn Central former New Haven Railroad EDER-5 class EMD FL9 locomotives # 5018 & mate lead a westbound passenger train past tower SS38 at Stamford, Connecticut, early 1970's, Bob Hughes Photo. Of interest there is a Norfolk & Western heavyweight baggage car in this former all New Haven Railroad consist of nine additional cars. Behind the FL9 led train, is a set of former New Haven Railroad round roof heavyweight MUTS.

Denver & Rio Grande Western westbound Rio Grande Zephyr operating on the main line passes a small yard and MOW area on its journey through western Colorado, Summer 1980. The top block signal was originally green, but as the train entered The block it turned red. The raised black tank on the right may be used to provide fuel to diesel electric locomotives. The white building in the foreground appears to be a crew office of some sort with radio communications.

Penn Central ex New Haven Railroad EMD GP-9 locomotive leads an ex Pennsylvania Railroad clearance car # 497125 on a westbound passenger train near tower SS38 at Stamford, Connecticut, 1972. There is an employee standing at the vestibule dutch door on the clearance car. This car was operated on many trains during this era to check out clearances for various equipment that may be operated in the future on the former New Haven Railroad system. Bob Hughes took this photo from his location in tower SS38.

New Haven Railroad westbound freight train is being led by 2 FM H16-44 DERS-6 locomotives, with engine # 1610 leading, & an ALCO RS-11 DERS-5 locomotive and is about to pass tower SS38 in low morning light at Stamford, Connecticut, ca 1968, Bob Hughes Photo. On the tracks to the right are some 4400 series (aka: washboard) Pullman Standard MU cars preparing for the morning rush hours. It appears that the first block of cars on this train are refrigerator cars. On the left is the I-95 highway overpass bridge over the New Haven Railroad main line tracks.

New Haven Railroad excursion train observation car Flying Cloud in the consist for the Railroad Enthusiasts Special, ca late 1930's. It appears that the photographer standing on the right is preparing to take a photo of the man with a smile that is bending down and resting his arms on the hand rails on the observation car's rear platform. The rear platform on these type of observation cars only have a 14 inch wide service deck area. Because of the triangular style catenary this location must be somewhere to the West of Stamford, Connecticut. Since the trees have no leaves and long coats are being worn. this must be late fall, winter or early spring.

This photo came from my New Haven Railroad photo collection, however; the photographers name was not available. Any credit for this photo must be provided to the original photographer.

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Amtrak Champion southbound, led by F40PH locomotive 279 & SDP40F locomotive 611, is seen at an old ACL - SAL crossover track location in Clearwater, Florida, 5-28-1979, Fred Clark, Jr. The train is now operating on SCL's ex ACL line to Saint Petersburg. This is an interesting locomotive lash-up with a F40PH & SDP40F, however; the SDP40F locomotive still has its steam generator to supply the older passenger cars that have not yet been up-graded, while the F40PH was built for HEP service and better tracking at speed on poor condition track.

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New Haven Railroad Mack FCD II Rail Bus # 12 is seen on a run between Providence, Rhode Island & Worcester, Massachusetts, 1956. Actually by this time the run was probably cut back to Woonsockett, Rhode Island. This was the only Mack Rail Bus (aka: Little Shoreliners) of the nine FCD II class to be placed into revenue service and it was actually successful, but the the management under Patrick McGinnis did not want these to be used on the system to increase branch line service, which he actually want to eliminate. There was the original Mack prototype model # 10, plus 9 additional improved FCD II models that were in storage after the number 12 was withdrawn from service in December 1956. Eventually they were sold to other operators and ran very well for them. If you notice there is a reasonable number of passengers seen in the Rail Bus. The sign in the upper left for Red Fox Beverages is in reference to a soda pop bottling company located in Providence, Rhode Island.

This photo scan along with others was provided to me from a friend and the photographers name is Mile Usenia. This is a modified, enhanced and cropped version of the original photo scan.

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New Haven Railroad GE EF-4 motors # 306 & # 301 lead a westbound manifest freight train past tower SS38 at Stamford, Connecticut, ca 1968, Bob Hughes Photo. Past the first three box cars are two flat cars loaded with what appears to be a piece of heavy duty road working equipment.

New Haven Railroad Besler Train is seen in a head on curve view while operating on a main line in Connecticut, ca late 1930's. The train is perhaps at a location between Bridgeport and Waterbury while performing its turnaround service duties. The river to the right is most likely the Naugatuck River.

This photo came from my New Haven Railroad photo collection, and the photographers name was Ben Bacon. Any credit for this photo must be provided to the original photographer.

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New Haven Railroad GE EF-4's # 308 & # 307 are seen leading a westbound manifest freight train as it is to pass by tower SS38, and numerous MUT's at Stamford, Connecticut, 1968. There are various sets of MUT's ready for the morning rush hour passengers at this time. Only one TOFC is present on the group of cars at the front of the freight train. In the center background you may observe the I-95 highway overpass bridge crossing over the main line tracks.

This was an image capture by Bob Hughes, a former New Haven Railroad tower operator at SS38 in Stamford.

New Haven Railroad R-2-a class 4-8-2 Mountain steam locomotive # 3501, is leading a westbound manifest freight train on the Shore Line as it departs Guilford, Connecticut, Reburary 1948. The remains of the last snow storm are still on the ground in this scene. These Mountain type locomotives were powerful and could handle fast freight trains. Over the years these locomotives received several upgrades and improvements.

The name of the photographer that captured this image on film is Kent Cochrane. This is a modified, enhanced and cropped photo scan that is from a B&W photo in my personal collection. the photo has been colorized by me.

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New Haven Railroad GE 44 Ton locomotive # 0815, along with FM C-Liner # 795 and an ALCO DL-109 diesel electric locomotive being seen in a yard with some snow present, ca winter 1957. All first generation locomotives in this scene.

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New Haven Railroad Budd Combo RDC-2 # 120 appears to be receiving train orders prior to turning out on a branch line run, ca 1968, Bob Hughes Photo. It also appears that the employee providing the train orders is breaking a railroad rule, because you are not to step onto the rail head. This location may be the bridge over Main Street in South Norwalk and the branch line then would lead to Danbury.

New Haven Railroad I-4 class Pacific 4-6-2 steam locomotive along with a larger six wheel truck tender is seen while leading a railfan Extra excursion train in Connecticut, early 1950's. This railfan trip is probably a farewell to steam afare. The excursion train appears to have a full mix of cars with both lightweight and heavyweight cars being included within the consist. You can notice the two white flags that are mounted on either side of the feed water heater. You also can see the fireman in his cab window.

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Pennsylvania Railroad K4 class coal burning Pacific steam locomotive # 3882, is seen with its excursion train a 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, ca ea 1950's. The train is preparing to depart the station shortly and will be heading to Atlantic City, New Jersey.

The name of the photographer that captured this image on film is unknown, however, it may have been a John Dziobko Jr. (www.GodfatherRails.com) photo . This photo came in a group of railroad photos from a received E-mail sending years ago and is a modified crop of the original photo.

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New Haven Railroad yard scene at Worcester, Massachusetts, 8-25-1923. Steam locomotives were the source for power in Worcester back in these days and there seems to be four locomotive working in this photo. The New York Central gondola to the left appears to be a side dump style of car. In the left background there appears to be a spotted lone coach.

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Penn Central GG-1 motor # 4933 along with deadhead ex New Haven Railroad EP-5 motor, is seen leading a seven car eastbound passenger train that is about to pass by tower SS38 at Stamford, Connecticut, 1971. In the background you can see a portion of the downtown area and also highway I-95. The train is operating on a platform track and it just had made a stop at the station. The second head end car behind the EP-5 appears to be an ex Pennsylvania Railroad B-60 baggage-express car. you can see the engineer in the cab window of the GG-1. The EP-5 motor may require repair or maintenance, had a road failure, or the move was nothing more than a power transfer. By this period of time not much clean-up around the right-of-way was being performed as you my notice, Aah, PC Days!. To be fair, I must add that during the last days of the New Haven Railroad's operation not much clean-up was performed either. The tracks to the far right connect to the the New Caanan Branch line. Bob Hughes was able to take this photo from his location in the tower.

Penn Central ex New Haven Railroad EMD EDER-5a class FL-9 engine # 5039 & mate lead a passenger train on a curved express track under the arched catenary support structures at the main line station in Glenbrook, Connecticut, early 1970's, Bob Hughes Photo. The second locomotive has been painted in the new black PC paint scheme.

Penn Central ex New Haven Railroad EDER-5 class EMD FL-9 # 2027 is seen leading a late afternoon westbound passenger train past tower SS71 at Devon Junction and across a diamond while operating on a platform track at Devon, Connecticut, 1969. At this time you were only able to observe two electric motors types operating in the electric zone, the EP-5 and the EF-4. A good portion of the passenger trains were handled by FL-9 locomotives. This photo came from my collection of negative scans. This photo has been cropped and modified from the original to improve its appearance.

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Seaboard Coast Line is operating the Family Lines Safety Express railfan excursion train, led by C&O 4-8-4 Northern (Greenbrier) steam locomotive # 614, and is seen on its trip to Dunnellon after just departing the station in downtown Tampa, Florida, February 1981. This train was scheduled to make another trip the next day power by the steam locomotive, however, the incorrect lubrication cylinder oil was utilized as cylinder and piston valve scoring was encountered. The following day diesel electric locomotives were substituted to power the train. The steam locomotive was eventually repaired and the correct lubrication oil was used.

New Haven Railroad GE U25B locomotives # 2506, # 2502 & # 2521 lead a westbound manifest freight train past tower SS38 at Stamford, Connecticut ca 1968, Bob Hughes Photo. More times than not, a three locomotive set usually does not consist of all alike engines on the New Haven Railroad. In the background you may observe highway I-95.

Pennsylvania Decapod (aka Hippo) I1sa class 2-10-0 coal burning steam locomotive # 4581, is seen in a yard area near the low height restriction tell tales, ca late 1930's. It appears that this yard area is within a town, by noticing all of the homes located on top of the nearby ridge. This steam locomotive is hot, as you can see by the smoke coming out of the stack. Always thought that these I1 class locomotives would have been better served with a larger sand box or with the installation of two sand boxes, all due to the heavy requirements for sanding.

Do recall as a kid being in the cab of numerous Pennsy I class steam locomotives when visiting the Southport Roundhouse in Elmira, New York, in 1955 and 1956. At that time these locomotives were provided with long haul tenders for operation on the Elmira Branch Line. The Southport Roundhouse Foreman and Master Steam Mechanic (Bill McMillan) was a personal long time friend of my Dads, so I was able to get these great experiences back when I was twelve and thirteen years of age. The Elmira Branch at that time was still a steam stronghold, and the L class Decapods, along with the M class Mountains were still in heavy use, as were the many B class switcher found in the yard and shop area. If memory serves, there was a K4 situated on a roundhouse track back in 1955. While in the shop area I was able to observe various heavy repairs being performed to these steam locomotives.

The name of the photographer that captured this image on film is unknown. This photo came from my personal collection of Railroad images, however, this negative came from a friends personal collection.

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New Haven Railroad T-3 class oil burning 0-6-0T steam switcher locomotive # 2353, (an ex Central New England locomotive), is seen in a New York area Railroad Yard, April 1938. The switcher appears to be working a New Haven Railroad open platform MUT car or cars in the railroad yard. You can plainly observe the hogger in his cab window. Check out the old New York, Westchester & Boston Stillwell MUTs, that include a center door, that are seen in the background. Many of these old Stillwell MUTs were rebuilt into standard coaches for commuter service out of Boston. Also notice that besides the catenary being present, that there is also third rail being provided at this location. You really don't get much better photos of these locomotive while in service, than what is being presented here! This photo was most likely taken in the New Haven Railroad Yard near the Van Nest Shop area. This locomotive lasted in its intended service at the Van Nest Shops until may 1953, when it was finally condemned.

The name of the photographer that captured this image on film is unknown. This negative came from my collection.

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New Haven Railroad EP-5 class motor 377 leads a westbound head-end heavy passenger train 181 on the electrified main line while it's stopped at a station platform in Stamford, Connecticut, 12-20-1967. The first heavyweight baggage car may be a Lackawanna Railway car, however; by this date it would be the Erie Lackawanna Railway. the two center tracks that are divided by a fence in the station platform area are the express track that by-pass the station. The famous triangular catenary is used in this area and farther on to the West. The tracks seen to far left are for MUTs operating in commuter service to New York City. Notice the short round end blade semaphore signals on the bridge.

This photo came from my New Haven Railroad photo collection and the photographers name was not provided. Any credit for this photo must be provided to the original photographer.

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Penn Central former New Haven Railroad tower LAWN (Woodlawn) SS154 is seen while traveling along the main line in Massachusetts, early 1970's, Bob Hughes Photo. This scene provides some interesting old homes that are seen in the background along with some interesting block signals and ground level semaphore blade style signal jacks. Someone has placed a "PEACE" sign on the right by the block signal support structure.

New Haven Railroad 2-C+C-2 EP-4 class electric locomotive # 0361, designed for passenger train service, is seen at the General Electric plant in Erie Pennsylvania, 1938. Six electric locomotives (often called streamliners) were built for the New Haven Railroad in this EP-4 class, 0361 - 0366. At a designated speed these motors could provide 3,600 hp continuous hp output, and for short duration periods could provide up to 7,600 hp for extra acceleration power. They could handle 15 car commuter trains into Grand Central Terminal, and 20 car express trains into Pennsylvania Station both in New York City. They could operate on 11 KVAC 25 cyc (htz) catenary, or on the NYC 660 VDC third rail systems. The gearing for these motors allowed them to operate at speeds up to 93 mph. If you notice the top of the left side cab there is a three chime brass whistle located in a roof depression, which was eventually replaced by air horns in the 1940's. Very few modifications were made to these motors over their life time, but did eventually include a single shoe pantograph installation, and roller bearing being installed on the engine trucks.

The name of the photographer that captured this image on film is unknown. This is a modified, enhanced and cropped photo scan that is from a B&W photo in my personal collection.

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New Haven Railroad Budd RDC-1 # 30, is on an extra service operating a railfan excursion trip into woods on branch line during the summer of 1954. To the left through the trees you can see the railfans out and about. It appears that the engineer is looking out his cab window back at the railfans.

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New Haven Railroad ALCO DL-701 DERS-5 class diesel electric locomotives # 1412 & # 1411, are seen in the Cedar Hill Yard at New Haven, Connecticut, late 1950's. The New Haven Railroad purchased 15 of these 1,800 HP locomotives in 1956, with some making it to Conrail ownership. These locomotives were originally provided with steam generators. Also notice the Hancock Air Whistle mounted to the cab, above the window. Notice too, that the passenger style Tightlock coupler's are still in place. The name of the photographer that took this photo is unknown.

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Seaboard Coast Line GE U18B locomotive 370 is backing down past the American Freedom Train Locomotive X4449 to soon pick up an arrived Amtrak Champion at the station in Saint Petersburg, Florida, 12-12-1976, Fred Clark, Jr. The SCL U18B brings the Amtrak Champion to the Saint Petersburg Railroad Yard. You can see a portion of the display train spotted on a track in the left side background. Many people are at the station to view the steam locomotive and to visit the display train with its historical documents.

This photo is from the Fred Clark Jr. photo collection, courtesy of Mark Zelinski. Any credit for this photo must be provided to the original photographer Fred Clark. Jr.

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New Haven Railroad EDER-5 class EMD FL-9 locomotive # 2039 & another FL-9, leads a main line passenger train along a curve in Providence, Rhode Island, 1963. You can see both the engineer and the fireman in their respective cab windows. On the left side background you can railroad MOW equipment.

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Penn Central former New Haven Railroad yard and hump with derelict hump control tower and yard office is seen in Hartford, Connecticut, April 1970, Raymond Fudge Photo. An old ALCO ex New Haven Railroad switcher is seen while moving a few box cars. A double door Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad box car is seen on the right, perhaps a vehicle transportation box car. by this time the yard has been reduced in size and the humps are no longer used and the hump control tower is in derelict condition. In the background there is still a decent number of freight cars. The second and third tracks from the left side of the photo are the Springfield Main Line tracks which run between Springfield and New Haven via Hartford.. This photo was taken from one of the yard walkover bridges for the employees to use. To the north the yard ended very near Fishfry street.

Denver & Rio Grande Western westbound Rio Grande Zephyr operating on the main line is now close to the front range of the Rocky Mountains while it is still gaining altitude in Colorado, Summer 1980. At this location there are still a few miles of foot hill railroading remaining as the train heads to the west.

Penn Central ex New Haven Railroad EMD FL-9 locomotives # 5023 & mate lead a passenger train around curve under the arched catenary support structures at the main line station in Glenbrook, Connecticut, early 1970's, Bob Hughes Photo. The train is operating on a platform track. The first cars that is coupled to the locomotives is a parlor and is followed by a Pullman Standard - Osgood-Bradley American Flyer coach in the McGinnis paint scheme.

Denver & Rio Grande Western mountain main line view a few mile from the East Portal of Moffat Tunnel in Colorado, Summer 1980. This main line was constructed of heavy duty rail and it appears that at this time some pieces of welded rail were included in the track structure. In the background is a highway overpass bridge and what appears to be some sort of store and possibly some other businesses along with some homes. There is some fairly rugged territory in this area of the mountains.

New Haven Railroad RDC's and crews at station in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, early 1950's. The Cape Cod Canal Vertical Lift Bridge at Bourne, Massachusetts is seen in the background. The platforms are covered with railroad employees. All of the Budd RDC's shown appear to be RDC-1's. It appears that the RDC on the left side of the photo has white flags which would make it an Extra.

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Erie EMD F3 ABBA lash-up running light with diesel electric locomotive # 709, leading as it crosses the double diamond by an old station at Campbell Hall near Maybrook, New York, ca 1950. The diamonds where the location where the NYO&W and the Erie crossed. The first two F3 locomotives are late production model F3 units, but the trailing F3 units are both early production F3 locomotives. Check out the old cars that are parked by the station building. There is a block signal located next to the locomotives that protects the diamonds. Locomotive # 709 does not have a radio antenna, as many of the other Erie locomotives did.

The name of the photographer that captured this image on film is unknown. This photo negative came from my collection.

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New Haven Railroad K-1-d class 2-6-0 Mogul steam locomotive # 343, is seen while switching freight cars just beyond the East end of the yard at East Hartford, Connecticut, winter 1946. The locomotive is building up a local freight train to operate along the Midland Division route. You can plainly see the engineer in his cab window. It appears as if one of the locomotive wipers cleaned off the number below the cab window. Originally these old engines K-1-b class, were constructed with slide valve gear, however, later they received new piston valve cylinders, new valve gear, super-heaters and other improvements to their firebox, all to increase their performance as rebuilt K-1-d class steam locomotives.

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Amtrak Champion southbound on the left, with Amtrak Champion northbound, led by EMD SDP40F locomotive 600, on the right passes by the other at the station platform in Sanford, Florida, 8-2-1975, Fred Clark, Jr. The northbound Amtrak Champion will be stopping farther up along the platform to get refueled and watered for its northbound trip to Jacksonville, and then further on to New York City. All along this very long platform are water supply hoses to be used for replenishing the passenger cars. The station building at Sanford was fairly new in that it was not an old structure and was constructed in modern times of yellow colored bricks by the ACL. As you can see these trains were very long during this time period, with most having about 15 to 18 cars in total. In Jacksonville upon demand for northbound travel, these trains could have additional cars added to the trains consist. Fred Clark took these photos, but I too was there and took photos which were posted a long time ago. To the left is a SCL TOFC. It appears that the tracks in this area could use some weed killer from all of the weed growth that is seen along the platform tracks.

This photo is from the Fred Clark Jr. photo collection, courtesy of Mark Zelinski. Any credit for this photo must be provided to the original photographer Fred Clark Jr.

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Union Pacific SD40-2 locomotives # 8065 & # 3211 along with three additional engines are seen leading a manifest freight train past the stopped on a siding UP steam locomotive # 8444 and its railfan excursion train in Colorado, summer 1980. As I recall the little building on the left was a former station and there was also a yard area at this location.

New Haven Railroad manifest freight train is led by 3 Baldwin-Westinghouse EF-1 class motors 087, 083 & 099, with some lads looking on, at a location near the Cedar Hill Yard in New Haven, Connecticut, July 18, 1937. The boys are dressed for summer with their white outfits as was typical back in the day. Actually there are 3 boys in this scene, with the one up front appearing to be working on a camera along with another crouching on the small platform area, however; behind the catenary bridge support is another boy that you can see. You can see what appears to be the fireman in the cab door looking across the tracks at the boys. The boxcars see on this train provide an interesting grouping of wooden cars, wooden outside braced cars and steel cars with many being refrigerator cars. One boxcar even has a ventilation door.

This photo came from my New Haven Railroad photo collection, and the photographers name is unknown. Any credit for this photo must be provided to the original photographer.

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Lehigh & New England Railroad G-1 class 2-8-2 Mikado steam locomotive 503 (former PRR L1 class 1719) with a manifest fright train is seen slowly entering a yard area in New York State, ca late 1940's. Actually the train may be stopped at this location when the photographer captured this image on film. You can see the fireman in the cab and perhaps the brakeman standing on the gangway deck. As to the location, this freight train may be entering the New Haven Railroad Maybrook Yard.

This photo came from my Railroad photo collection, however; the photographers name was not available. Any credit for this photo must be provided to the original photographer.

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SCL GE U18B locomotive couples to the flatcar with the 2-8-0 consolidation steam locomotive 203 on board for the trip to San Antonio from Trilby, Florida, 6-25-1976, Fred Clark, Jr. The train crew and others are on the scene while the locomotive coupled to the flat car in the yard at Trilby.

This photo is from the Fred Clark Jr. photo collection, courtesy of Mark Zelinski. Any credit for this photo must be provided to the original photographer Fred Clark, Jr.

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New Haven Railroad GE EP-3b motor 353, wearing pin stripes, leads an 11 car passenger train 13, while it crosses a bridge over a waterway in Connecticut, ca 1950. That neat pin and nice stripe paint scheme makes the EP-3 motors look all the longer in my opinion. Notice too on this updated EP-3 that the center window has been eliminated. This train has a consist of both lightweight and heavyweight cars.

This photo came from my New Haven Railroad photo collection and the photographers name was not provided. Any credit for this photo must be provided to the original photographer.

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Amtrak Champion southbound, led by EMD SDP40F locomotives 639 & 605, which was the 2nd to last Champion, is arriving at the station with the sun setting in Saint Petersburg, Florida, 9-8-1977, Fred Clark, Jr. If you click on the photo to enlarge it, you can see the engineer in his front cab window.

This photo is from the Fred Clark Jr. photo collection, courtesy of Mark Zelinski. Any credit for this photo must be provided to the original photographer Fred Clark Jr.

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New Haven Railroad DERS-3 class FM H16-44 Road Switcher # 562, is seen in the locomotive service area of the yard at Framingham, Massachusetts, February 25, 1951. The ten locomotives in this series that were delivered in 1950, were all renumbered by the end of 1951, with # 562, becoming # 592. these first Fairbanks-Morse H16-44 were the early model that styled by Raymond Lowey. These locomotives originally came equipped with a steam generator to be used when in passenger service. Later version of this H16-44 locomotive were also purchased, however, they had high level running boards on the locomotive and no Raymond Lowey styling, but did resemble their big cousin the FM Trainmaster. Situated on the left side of the photo is a locomotive sanding tower. This series of locomotives were used mainly in the surrounding Boston area, however, they were occasionally seen by me working in the Berlin, Connecticut area in the early 1950's. when I observed these locomotives in operation they were working on the Berlin line to New Britain where a connection was made with the Highland Division of the New Haven Railroad. The paint scheme originally applied to these locomotives was a warm orange hood with the lower portion painted in a dark green with black trucks and under-body.

The name of the photographer that captured this image on film is unknown. This photo came from my collection of New Haven Railroad photographic prints.

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New Haven Railroad DERS-4 class EMD GP9 1208 & 1211 are seen leading a 10 car passenger train along the Shore Line, ca late 1950's. The cab crews favored the GP9's. These GP9's were dual service locomotives because they included a steam generator for passenger train service within the short high hood compartment. Originally the under-body water tank held 800 gallons, but that was not enough, so additional tanks were added to the walkway behind the cab to bring the total up to 1,200 gallons. These locomotives had a top speed of 83 mph, and they had a Hancock Air whistle mounted on their short hood.

This photo came from the Internet and the photographers name was not provided, but I believe it may be Mike Usenia. Any credit for this photo must be provided to the original photographer.

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New Haven Railroad ALCO R-3-a class 4-8-2 Mountain steam locomotive 3553 is seen on the roundhouse turntable at Cedar Hill Yard, New Haven, Connecticut, 7-18-1935. This photo may not be the sharpest photo to posted, but it is a neat photo with the turntable operator out on the deck with the steam locomotive looking huge.

This photo came from my New Haven Railroad photo collection and the photographers name is Ben Bacon. Any credit for this photo must be provided to the original photographer.

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Union Pacific FEF-3 class 4-8-4 Northern steam locomotive # 8444, is seen leading a rail fan excursion trip at the start of a photo run-by in Colorado, July 26, 1980. The rail fans and photographers are out to capture the action of this event. This has to be among some of the heaviest smoke clouds that I've seen. This block signal location is 1411, at KERSEY. Notice how well the conventional jointed section rail has been installed along this main line.

Amtrak Floridian northbound with 2nd new power ( EMD F40PH locomotive 232) in a long time (since SDP40F's) entering the city at old ACL - SAL crossover track in Clearwater, Florida, 9-5-1977, Fred Clark, Jr. If you notice there is either an E8B or E9B unit following the F40PH locomotive 232.

This photo is from the Fred Clark Jr. photo collection, courtesy of Mark Zelinski. Any credit for this photo must be provided to the original photographer Fred Clark Jr.

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