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By:Geoff Doane
Dates:10/15/2009 - 3/12/2018
Album Info:MM&A, CMQ, Guilford, Amtrak Downeaster and other Shortlines
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MMA 8569
Title:  MMA 8569
Description:  MMA Train 301 rumbles southward on a fine fall day. The power represents the three most recent incarnations of the BAR, MM&A, Canadian American, and the original Bangor & Aroostook.
Photo Date:  10/15/2009  Upload Date: 1/25/2010 8:38:27 PM
Location:  Island Falls, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MMA 8569(B39-8E) CDAC 450(F40PHR) MMA 100(GP7)
Views:  1653   Comments: 1
CDAC 450
Title:  CDAC 450
Description:  MMA Train 301 pulls past the siding at Island Falls on its way south to Millinocket.
Photo Date:  10/15/2009  Upload Date: 1/25/2010 8:39:33 PM
Location:  Island Falls, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CDAC 450(F40PHR) MMA 8569(B39-8E)
Views:  1365   Comments: 0
Springfield Terminal NMED
Title:  Springfield Terminal NMED
Description:  NMED eases through downtown Auburn Maine on a hot and sticky August afternoon.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:23:43 PM
Location:  Auburn, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 612(SD40M-2) MEC 614(SD40M-2) MEC 517(GP40-2LW) BM 330(GP40)
Views:  704   Comments: 0
ST NMED
Title:  ST NMED
Description:  NMED crosses Tuttle Rd. for a rolling roster shot.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:35:11 PM
Location:  Cumberland Center, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 612(SD40M-2) MEC 614(SD40M-2) MEC 517(GP40-2LW) BM 330(GP40)
Views:  1069   Comments: 0
ST NMED
Title:  ST NMED
Description:  MEC 612 shows off its flared radiators as NMED continues its ponderous pace towards Portland.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:26:35 PM
Location:  Danville Jct., ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 612(SD40M-2) MEC 614(SD40M-2) MEC 517(GP40-2LW) BM 330(GP40)
Views:  736   Comments: 0
ST NMED
Title:  ST NMED
Description:  The signal at the diamond is green-over-red, but NMED continues at not much more than a walking pace.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:27:29 PM
Location:  Danville Jct., ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 612(SD40M-2) MEC 614(SD40M-2) MEC 517(GP40-2LW) BM 330(GP40)
Views:  572   Comments: 0
ST NMED
Title:  ST NMED
Description:  The red paint may not last long. Others from this group have already been given the blue dip treatment.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:36:51 PM
Location:  Falmouth, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  MEC 612(SD40M-2)
Views:  609   Comments: 0
ST NMED
Title:  ST NMED
Description:  Even though it was built roughly 35 years ago, 517 almost has that "new locomotive" smell from trackside.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:37:26 PM
Location:  Falmouth, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  MEC 517(GP40-2LW)
Views:  305   Comments: 0
ST NMED
Title:  ST NMED
Description:  It's only 9 more miles to Rigby Yard, as NMED grinds over the Falmouth Rd. crossing near MP 190.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:36:08 PM
Location:  Falmouth, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 612(SD40M-2) MEC 614(SD40M-2) MEC 517(GP40-2LW) BM 330(GP40)
Views:  627   Comments: 1
ST NMED
Title:  ST NMED
Description:  A few miles west of Danville Jct. is the siding of New Gloucester, where the conductor will need to normal the siding switch before the train can proceed.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:28:50 PM
Location:  New Gloucester, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 612(SD40M-2) MEC 614(SD40M-2) MEC 517(GP40-2LW) BM 330(GP40)
Views:  557   Comments: 0
ST NMED
Title:  ST NMED
Description:  Springfield Terminal train NMED (Northern Maine Jct. to East Deerfield) has come to a stop so that teh conductor can line the siding switch ahead for the main line.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:30:07 PM
Location:  New Gloucester, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 612(SD40M-2)
Views:  321   Comments: 0
Springfield Terminal NMED
Title:  Springfield Terminal NMED
Description:  Still moving at a snail's pace, NMED ducks under the North Yarmouth Memorial Highway, and enters a long tangent section of track.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:31:47 PM
Location:  North Yarmouth, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 612(SD40M-2)
Views:  428   Comments: 0
Downeaster
Title:  Downeaster
Description:  The second Downeaster of the day, 692, races across the Scarborough Marsh towards the first station stop at Old Orchard Beach
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:21:10 PM
Location:  Pine Point, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 173(P42DC) AMTK 90214(NPCU)
Views:  436   Comments: 0
ST NMED
Title:  ST NMED
Description:  NMED slowly hauls up the grade, past stored cars in the siding.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:25:16 PM
Location:  Rumford Junction, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 612(SD40M-2)
Views:  414   Comments: 1
ST NMED
Title:  ST NMED
Description:  NMED eases down the No. 2 track at CPF 198 towards Rigby Yard on a hot August afternoon. In the background is the Fore River bridge, and Sprague Energy Terminals.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:38:30 PM
Location:  South Portland, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 612(SD40M-2)
Views:  444   Comments: 1
ST NMED
Title:  ST NMED
Description:  The crew can almost see Rigby Yard in the distance, but they won't make it. There's no room, so they'll tie down the train at the next signal, CPF 199, and take a taxi to the yard office.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:39:15 PM
Location:  South Portland, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Bridge,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 612(SD40M-2) MEC 614(SD40M-2) MEC 517(GP40-2LW) BM 330(GP40)
Views:  735   Comments: 1
Downeaster
Title:  Downeaster
Description:  The Downeaster slows for the station stop as it crosses the Saco River in its namesake town.
Photo Date:  8/28/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 7:22:25 PM
Location:  Saco, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 80(P42DC)
Views:  270   Comments: 0
former Grand Trunk Station
Title:  former Grand Trunk Station
Description:  The former Grand Trunk station in Gorham, NH is now a museum next to the St. Lawrence & Atlantic main line.
Photo Date:  8/29/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 9:17:01 PM
Location:  Gorham, NH
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  191   Comments: 0
Passenger Train Meet
Title:  Passenger Train Meet
Description:  The Notch Train on the left, meets the Valley train in the siding at the Bartlett freight shed.
Photo Date:  8/31/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 10:02:53 PM
Location:  Bartlett, NH
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CSRX 216(GP35) CSRX 573(GP7)
Views:  488   Comments: 0
Almost Back
Title:  Almost Back
Description:  216 shows off its new yellow paint as it crosses a wooden trestle just west of the station. It's probably the brightest paint it's ever worn in its nearly 50-year career.
Photo Date:  8/31/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 10:04:55 PM
Location:  North Conway, NH
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Roster,Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CSRX 216(GP35)
Views:  443   Comments: 0
Back at the Station
Title:  Back at the Station
Description:  The Valley Train has arrived back at the station from Bartlett, and will soon depart for Conway. The Notch Train on left waits for its next trip the next day.
Photo Date:  8/31/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 10:09:48 PM
Location:  North Conway, NH
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  CSRX 216(GP35) CSRX 4266(F7A) CSRX 252(GP38) CSRX 573(GP7)
Views:  747   Comments: 0
Conway Scenic Notch Train
Title:  Conway Scenic Notch Train
Description:  The Notch Train has just arrived at the depot. The GP35 will be cut off, and then run around the train.
Photo Date:  8/31/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 9:51:55 PM
Location:  Crawford Notch, NH
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  CSRX 216(GP35)
Views:  354   Comments: 0
Running Around the Train
Title:  Running Around the Train
Description:  216 is about to run around the 5-car train to prepare for the return trip to North Conway.
Photo Date:  8/31/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 9:53:48 PM
Location:  Crawford Notch, NH
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CSRX 216(GP35)
Views:  338   Comments: 0
Ready to Depart
Title:  Ready to Depart
Description:  The sun was shining as the eastbound Notch Train waited for its 2 pm departure.
Photo Date:  8/31/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 9:55:40 PM
Location:  Crawford Notch, NH
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  CSRX 216(GP35)
Views:  359   Comments: 0
Valley Train Crossing Route 16
Title:  Valley Train Crossing Route 16
Description:  Former Maine Central GP7 is framed by former MEC crossing signals as the Valley Train climbs the grade to Intervale.
Photo Date:  8/31/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 10:06:57 PM
Location:  Intervale, NH
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CSRX 573(GP7)
Views:  348   Comments: 0
Crossing the Willey Brook Bridge
Title:  Crossing the Willey Brook Bridge
Description:  The Notch Train eases across the Willey Brook Bridge after making a brief stop. Route 16 is far below on the floor of the valley.
Photo Date:  8/31/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 9:59:24 PM
Location:  Mt. Willard, NH
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CSRX 216(GP35)
Views:  1487   Comments: 11
Crawford Notch Line
Title:  Crawford Notch Line
Description:  Looking west from the Willey Brook Bridge, towards the site of the former section house.
Photo Date:  8/31/2010  Upload Date: 9/11/2010 10:01:06 PM
Location:  Mt. Willard, NH
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  222   Comments: 0
Bucksport Job
Title:  Bucksport Job
Description:  A short BK-1 sits at Calais Jct., waiting to go west to Waterville.
Photo Date:  3/19/2011  Upload Date: 3/29/2011 9:10:23 PM
Location:  Bangor, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BM 326(GP40) MEC 306(GP40)
Views:  464   Comments: 0
Vintage Geeps
Title:  Vintage Geeps
Description:  A pair of vintage Geeps switch the yard at Waterville before making another trip up the Madison branch.
Photo Date:  3/19/2011  Upload Date: 3/29/2011 9:05:29 PM
Location:  Waterville, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  ST 72(GP9) ST 52(GP9)
Views:  576   Comments: 0
SAPPI-3
Title:  SAPPI-3
Description:  The SAPPI job crosses a still frozen stream on its way back to Waterville.
Photo Date:  3/20/2011  Upload Date: 3/29/2011 9:08:42 PM
Location:  Hinckley, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 517(GP40-2LW) MEC 379(GP40) MEC 377(GP40)
Views:  290   Comments: 0
The Wood Job
Title:  The Wood Job
Description:  The power cuts off a string of wood racks and crosses Rt. 11 to park at the yard office.
Photo Date:  2/15/2012  Upload Date: 10/9/2016 3:45:33 PM
Location:  Squa Pan, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  HLCX 917(GP38-3) MMA 2005(B23-7)
Views:  347   Comments: 2
Crossing the Falls
Title:  Crossing the Falls
Description:  Pan Am train PORU eases across the Androscoggin River between Auburn and Lewiston
Photo Date:  3/18/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 8:19:58 PM
Location:  Lewiston/Auburn, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 377(GP40) BM 328(GP40) MEC 319(GP40)
Views:  266   Comments: 1
Paper Train from Rumford
Title:  Paper Train from Rumford
Description:  Pan Am train RUPO is about 5 miles from Leeds Jct. and the meet with counterpart PORU
Photo Date:  3/18/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 8:24:57 PM
Location:  Curtis Corner, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 507(GP40-2LW) MEC 516(GP40-2LW)
Views:  221   Comments: 0
Meet at Leeds Jct.
Title:  Meet at Leeds Jct.
Description:  PORU pulls past the ABS signal for the main line, while counterpart RUPO waits on the branch in the background.
Photo Date:  3/18/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 8:32:28 PM
Location:  Leeds Junction, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 377(GP40) BM 328(GP40) MEC 314(GP40) MEC 507(GP40-2LW)
Views:  231   Comments: 0
RUPO on the Move
Title:  RUPO on the Move
Description:  With PORU safely past the switch on the main line, RUPO can finally proceed westward towards Portland. Once they clear, PORU will reverse past the switch, and then proceed up the Rumford branch to the paper mill.
Photo Date:  3/18/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 8:40:06 PM
Location:  Leeds Junction, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 507(GP40-2LW) MEC 516(GP40-2LW)
Views:  173   Comments: 0
Old Mile Post
Title:  Old Mile Post
Description:  This milepost marks the old mileage (47.75) from Portland in Maine Central days. The new mileage is roughly 150, as measured from Mattawamkeag.
Photo Date:  3/18/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 8:36:19 PM
Location:  Leeds Junction, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic
Locomotives:  MEC 507(GP40-2LW)
Views:  234   Comments: 0
Another View of the Falls
Title:  Another View of the Falls
Description:  Now its RUPO's turn to cross the Androscoggin River between Lewiston and Auburn, ME
Photo Date:  3/18/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 8:43:14 PM
Location:  Lewiston/Auburn, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 507(GP40-2LW) MEC 516(GP40-2LW)
Views:  259   Comments: 1
RUPO at Rumford Jct. East
Title:  RUPO at Rumford Jct. East
Description:  Although this was once the connection to the Rumford branch of the Maine Central, it's now just a siding, 165 miles west of Mattawamkeag
Photo Date:  3/18/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 8:45:36 PM
Location:  Rumford Junction, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 507(GP40-2LW) MEC 516(GP40-2LW)
Views:  228   Comments: 0
No Two the Same
Title:  No Two the Same
Description:  Southbound VRS freight heads out of Rutland with a rainbow of color.
Photo Date:  8/27/2012  Upload Date: 9/6/2012 9:01:19 PM
Location:  Rutland, VT
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  VTR 312(GP40) GMTX 2189(GP38-2) VTR 308(GP40-2)
Views:  581   Comments: 1
SD9043MAC and Century-Old Bridge
Title:  SD9043MAC and Century-Old Bridge
Description:  After 12 years, the CIT SD9043MACs are back, shaking the ancient truss bridge in Proctorsville, VT.
Photo Date:  8/27/2012  Upload Date: 9/6/2012 9:08:01 PM
Location:  Proctorsville, VT
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  CEFX 130(SD9043MAC)
Views:  270   Comments: 0
SD9043MAC on the Green Mountain Railroad
Title:  SD9043MAC on the Green Mountain Railroad
Description:  Leased SD9043MAC 130 eases across the road between the historic Chester Depot and Cummings Hardware
Photo Date:  8/27/2012  Upload Date: 9/6/2012 9:12:21 PM
Location:  Chester, VT
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  CEFX 130(SD9043MAC)
Views:  319   Comments: 0
Back from the Notch
Title:  Back from the Notch
Description:  It's 5 pm, and the Notch train is safely back at the station in North Conway. The crew will yard the train on the tracks in the forground before the Valley train arrives in another 25 minutes.
Photo Date:  8/28/2012  Upload Date: 9/6/2012 9:14:08 PM
Location:  North Conway, NH
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Yard,Station
Locomotives:  CSRX 216(GP35)
Views:  257   Comments: 0
Maine Eastern, First Train of the Day
Title:  Maine Eastern, First Train of the Day
Description:  Maine Eastern train 1 nears the scenic town of Wiscassett, with the first train of the day
Photo Date:  8/29/2012  Upload Date: 9/6/2012 9:26:58 PM
Location:  Wiscasset, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  ME 488(FL9)
Views:  268   Comments: 0
Slowing for the Station Stop
Title:  Slowing for the Station Stop
Description:  At 9 am, FL9 488 is slowing for its first station stop, 45 minutes after leaving Rockland.
Photo Date:  8/29/2012  Upload Date: 9/6/2012 9:28:47 PM
Location:  Wiscasset, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  ME 488(FL9)
Views:  239   Comments: 0
Return Trip
Title:  Return Trip
Description:  Brunswick, Maine is only a few miles back, as Maine Eastern train 2 starts off towards Rockland again.
Photo Date:  8/29/2012  Upload Date: 9/6/2012 9:33:59 PM
Location:  Cooks Corner, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  ME 488(FL9)
Views:  197   Comments: 1
Clear Signal to Scarborough
Title:  Clear Signal to Scarborough
Description:  Cabbage F40 90214 brings up the rear of Downeaster 683 as they head east to Portland at 79 mph.
Photo Date:  8/29/2012  Upload Date: 9/6/2012 9:36:06 PM
Location:  Pine Point, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 90214(NPCU) AMTK 822(P40DC)
Views:  271   Comments: 0
Downeaster Across the Marsh
Title:  Downeaster Across the Marsh
Description:  The second Downeaster to leave Portland, train 682, speeds across the Scarborough Marsh, shoved by heritage Amtrak P40 822
Photo Date:  8/30/2012  Upload Date: 9/6/2012 9:39:20 PM
Location:  Scarborough, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 90214(NPCU) AMTK 822(P40DC)
Views:  284   Comments: 0
Downeaster Leaving Portland
Title:  Downeaster Leaving Portland
Description:  A Cabbage leads Downeaster 694 off the Mountain Branch and onto the Pan Am main line at CPF 196.
Photo Date:  8/3/2013  Upload Date: 8/13/2013 6:16:07 PM
Location:  Portland, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 90224(NPCU)
Views:  178   Comments: 1
Downeaster 694
Title:  Downeaster 694
Description:  Cabbage F40 90224 leads the midday departure of the Downeaster west to Boston's North Station.
Photo Date:  8/3/2013  Upload Date: 8/13/2013 6:21:19 PM
Location:  Portland, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 90224(NPCU)
Views:  187   Comments: 0
Mountain Jct.
Title:  Mountain Jct.
Description:  The Downeaster from Brunswick, train 698, makes a reverse move into the Portland Transportation Centre at CPF 196.
Photo Date:  8/3/2013  Upload Date: 8/13/2013 6:22:06 PM
Location:  Portland, ME
Author:  Geoff Doane
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 124(P42DC)
Views:  156   Comments: 0


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