Conrail trains, SEBO (left) and WARE1 (right) round the bend from CP22 towards Framingham Station and the Concord Street Crossing. SEBO will go first to Beacon Park. Then WARE1, to Readville. 9/98
Another view of trains SEBO, whose power are 80macs and WARE1, whose power are B23-7s. Both are heavy and headed for the end of their respective lines. 9/98
EMD, SD40-2, engines #6476 and 6456, located at CP22 Framingham are making A transfer run to Westboro Yard with 56 Multiple level auto racks, loaded with brand new cars. 9/98
The Sperry Rail service car #147 makes an appearance at CP22. They're switching tracks and heading east to the Framingham Secondary Track, for some work. 9/98
All the tracks are loaded at Nevins' Yard, this morning. They're gonna have to move something! ML482 and SEBO haven't even arrived yet! And...SEFR is right behind! The power is for WARE1. 9/98
These handsome EMD EMDSD80MACs #4125 and 4126, fresh off of WAFR35, from Middleboro, prepare to take FRSE west, to Selkirk, NY. They're heading west through to the west end of the yard. 9/98
Here is an image of the standard "spartan" cab of the EMD "hood" unit. This famous face has adorned EMD hood units for over 33 years! Looks nice! Sounds Great! Framingham MA,9/98
Here's a view of EMD SD80MAC #4102 from the rear. Note the HUGE flared radiators, protruding sand box, and "radial" trucks. Also enlarged central intake and dynamic brake cooling grids. 9/98.
EMD, SD80MAC #4111, at Nevins' Yard, CP22, appears to be "leaning forward" in this great shot with sister, #4106. The Conrail Boston Line is a haven for these SD80MACs. (fine with me!) 9/98
A light engine move, consisting of EMD and GE power heads east to Beacon Park enginehouse, at CP11 (Weston, MA) on the Conrail Boston Line. 8/98.
B23-7 #1998 wears the number which signifies the last year of operation for the latest "fallen Flag" - Conrail. For 23 years I have enjoyed watching and photographing "Big Blue". Though the paint will last a couple of years, She'll be gone soon. But I will always remember 1998 - "It was a very good year"
Conrail Quality, SD80MAC #4126, backs onto his train at CP22, Framingham, MA. The conductor, stands ready to call for the "three step protection", check the hitch and and connect the air hoses. The MACs are truly "Cadillacs."
The train back together, SEBO heads to Beacon Park Yard, The end of the line for her. And, she's lookin GOOD doin' it!
CSX units, including Conrail SD50 #6734, haul a general merchandise freight. This is a forecast of Conrail and CSX's immediate future. Photo sent by Dave Coleman.
Conrail WARE1, is heading east on track 3 to enter #5 yard and "loop the train. He's gonna head west for Canton and Stoughton, today! 9/98.
Conrail, WARE1, passes through Readville Station. Another 1/4 mile to the signal. Then, he'll come west into the 5 yard lead, "loop" the train and come back out to the main. 9/98
Conrail's SD50 #6719 idles at Beacon Park Yard, ready for an assignment west. She's been sanded and fueled inspected and made ready. The SD50 was the first of the 16V710G powered engines.
MainLines East! salutes the women of railroading. Only 20 years ago, the picture you see - a female engineer - was more scarce than beer during prohibition! GE B23-7 #1963 at Nevins Yard, Framingham.
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