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By:Ron Chouinard
Dates:10/26/2007 - 9/20/2011
Album Info:On the Norwich Branch in Connecticut, the Providence and Worcester Railroad maintains repair shops, locomotive and car painting, and yards at Plainfield. In October of 2007, the diamond at Plainfield where the old New Haven Midland Division crossed the Norwich and Worcester Railroad was removed and replaced with a new cut-off track forever eliminating the diamond. Today the long out of service Midland Division is activated to Willimantic, where interchange with New England Central now takes place, general freight and ethanol for Motiva, Providence, Rhode Island.
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Providence and Worcester
Title:  Providence and Worcester
Description:  Main entrance on Cemetery Road to the Providence and Worcester's shop complex at Plainfield, Connecticut
Photo Date:  1/10/2006  Upload Date: 1/12/2006 3:29:00 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Views:  524   Comments: 0
PW 3005
Title:  PW 3005
Description:  3005 resting over the week-end at Plainfield, Connecticut
Photo Date:  1/22/2006  Upload Date: 1/25/2006 7:23:11 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 3005(B30-7AB)
Views:  612   Comments: 0
PW 4001
Title:  PW 4001
Description:  Trio of Providence and Worcester GE's resting over the week-end at the Plainfield facilities
Photo Date:  1/22/2006  Upload Date: 1/25/2006 7:24:41 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R) PW 4001(B40-8) PW 3005(B30-7AB)
Views:  1197   Comments: 0
Block Limit Board
Title:  Block Limit Board
Description:  The Diamond! The line from the right with the tank cars was originally part of the Hartford, Providence and Fishkill Railroad, and became part of the New Haven's Midland Division. The portion between Washington, (Coventry) Rhode Island and Plainfield, Connecticut was torn-up. The Rhode Island section lastly operated by the Providence and Worcester became the Washington Secondary Track, with the Connecticut section becoming the Plainfield Secondary Track. 8/1/2011 the branch is newly rebuilt with new ties and rail. Now active to Willimantic and interchange with the New England Central, general freight and ethanol. The track with the box cars was originally the Norwich and Worcester Railroad which is now part of the Providence and Worcester
Photo Date:  1/11/2006  Upload Date: 1/12/2006 6:12:59 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Views:  685   Comments: 1
Block Limit Board
Title:  Block Limit Board
Description:  The diamond crossing the Norwich Branch, looking towards Willimantic. Line is open to Versailles, Connecticut approx 10 miles. Presently work is being done to open the line thru to Willimantic. Originally part of the Hartford, Providence and Fishkill Railroad
Photo Date:  7/7/2006  Upload Date: 1/13/2006 9:50:03 AM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Views:  607   Comments: 0
New Willimantic Cutoff
Title:  New Willimantic Cutoff
Description:  The new Willimantic cutoff curving towards the right - straight ahead was where the old diamond was located, necessitating a backup move on the old New Haven Midland Division, before proceeding to Willimantic
Photo Date:  10/26/2007  Upload Date: 10/27/2007 6:20:27 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Views:  322   Comments: 0
The Old Plainfield Diamond
Title:  The Old Plainfield Diamond
Description:  Replaced with a new track for thru running, the old Plainfield diamond now out of service - removed Thursday, October 25th
Photo Date:  10/26/2007  Upload Date: 10/27/2007 3:15:05 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Views:  303   Comments: 0
Old Diamond Location
Title:  Old Diamond Location
Description:  Where the old Diamond for the Norwich and Willimantic Branch was located - Willimantic, straight ahead
Photo Date:  10/26/2007  Upload Date: 10/26/2007 1:18:04 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Views:  710   Comments: 0
Old Plainfield Diamond
Title:  Old Plainfield Diamond
Description:  Where the old Diamond for the Norwich and Willimantic Branch was located - Willimantic, straight ahead
Photo Date:  10/26/2007  Upload Date: 9/20/2011 5:06:57 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Views:  178   Comments: 0
Maintenance Of Way Building
Title:  Maintenance Of Way Building
Description:  Building in the Providence and Worcester yard at the Plainfield Diamond. During the 70's this building was used as a work and storage area for the Providence and Worcester Intermodel Business. Lastly being used to store maintenance of way materials
Photo Date:  1/11/2006  Upload Date: 1/13/2006 1:53:51 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Views:  351   Comments: 0
Clinton Street Bridge
Title:  Clinton Street Bridge
Description:  The replacement for the Clinton Street bridge in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, is being built at the Providence and Worcester's Plainfield shops
Photo Date:  7/7/2006  Upload Date: 7/8/2006 7:54:07 AM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Views:  446   Comments: 0
Providence and Worcester Railfan Club and Museum
Title:  Providence and Worcester Railfan Club and Museum
Description:  Club display, downtown Webster on the Norwich main
Photo Date:  10/21/2006  Upload Date: 10/21/2006 12:48:28 PM
Location:  Webster, MA
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Views:  477   Comments: 1
Providence and Worcester Railfan Club and Museum
Title:  Providence and Worcester Railfan Club and Museum
Description:  Club display, downtown Webster on the Norwich main
Photo Date:  10/21/2006  Upload Date: 10/21/2006 1:59:11 PM
Location:  Webster, MA
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  369   Comments: 1
along Providence and Worcester's Norwich Mainline
Title:  along Providence and Worcester's Norwich Mainline
Description:  A neatly restored GE critter at Webster, Massachusetts
Photo Date:  10/21/2006  Upload Date: 10/21/2006 12:46:52 PM
Location:  Webster, MA
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  NH 50(25 Tonner)
Views:  1189   Comments: 1
Milepost 21.30 Train Defect Detector
Title:  Milepost 21.30 Train Defect Detector
Description:  Train Defect Detector at Jewett City on the Providence and Worcester's Norwich Branch --- detector checks for dragging equipment, hot boxes and wheels, and for high/wide equipment that would otherwise not fit thru the Taft Tunnel in Lisbon
Photo Date:  10/30/2006  Upload Date: 10/30/2006 1:43:56 PM
Location:  Jewett City, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Views:  347   Comments: 0
Milepost 21.30 Train Defect Detector
Title:  Milepost 21.30 Train Defect Detector
Description:  Train Defect Detector at Jewett City on the Providence and Worcester's Norwich Branch --- detector checks for dragging equipment, hot boxes and wheels, and for high/wide equipment that would otherwise not fit thru the Taft Tunnel in Lisbon
Photo Date:  10/30/2006  Upload Date: 10/30/2006 1:47:53 PM
Location:  Jewett City, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Views:  355   Comments: 0
Milepost 21.30 with a rare Super-7
Title:  Milepost 21.30 with a rare Super-7
Description:  Providence and Worcester's train NR2, with the 2216 at the Jewett City Train Defect Detector on the Norwich Branch. Detector checks for dragging equipment, hot boxes and wheels, and for high/wide equipment that would otherwise not fit thru the Taft Tunnel in Lisbon. Their heading down to Groton and the Amtrak Northeast Corridor
Photo Date:  10/30/2006  Upload Date: 10/30/2006 1:42:26 PM
Location:  Jewett City, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 2216(B23-7R)
Views:  638   Comments: 0
Train NR3 at the Jewett City Hot Box Detector
Title:  Train NR3 at the Jewett City Hot Box Detector
Description:  at the hot box detector - detector checks for hot axles, dragging equipment and high loads that would otherwise not slip thru the Taftville tunnel
Photo Date:  7/24/2007  Upload Date: 7/29/2007 8:58:55 AM
Location:  Jewett City, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 3902(B39-8E)
Views:  462   Comments: 0
Train NR-2
Title:  Train NR-2
Description:  Providence and Worcester train NR-2 getting their train together on the reconfigured Plainfield Junction minus the old diamond that was removed Thursday
Photo Date:  10/26/2007  Upload Date: 10/26/2007 1:13:04 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 4002(B40-8) PW 3904(B39-8E)
Views:  883   Comments: 0
Train NR-2
Title:  Train NR-2
Description:  Train NR-2 hurrying along the curve at the TAR Yard Limits along the Norwich mainline at Plainfield
Photo Date:  10/26/2007  Upload Date: 10/26/2007 7:18:58 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 4002(B40-8)
Views:  702   Comments: 0
Train NR-2 Along the Thames River
Title:  Train NR-2 Along the Thames River
Description:  Hurrying down to Groton, NR-2's running across the causeway, along the Thames River, Stoddard Hill State Park
Photo Date:  10/26/2007  Upload Date: 10/26/2007 1:21:16 PM
Location:  Ledyard, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 4002(B40-8)
Views:  747   Comments: 0
Train NR-2 Along the Thames River
Title:  Train NR-2 Along the Thames River
Description:  Thames River, Stoddard Hill State Park -- the 3904, the trailing locomotive on NR-2, running on the causeway
Photo Date:  10/26/2007  Upload Date: 10/26/2007 1:24:03 PM
Location:  Ledyard, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 3904(B39-8E)
Views:  1102   Comments: 4
Train NR-3 at the Train Defect Detector
Title:  Train NR-3 at the Train Defect Detector
Description:  Rare to see an EMD on the Norwich Branch - milepost 21.30, Providence and Worcester's train NR-3 at the Jewett City train defect detector --- detector checks for dragging equipment, hot boxes and wheels, and for high/wide equipment that would otherwise not fit thru the Taft Tunnel in Lisbon
Photo Date:  10/26/2007  Upload Date: 10/26/2007 1:28:36 PM
Location:  Jewett City, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 2006(GP38-2)
Views:  943   Comments: 1
Train NR-2 at the Plainfield Yards
Title:  Train NR-2 at the Plainfield Yards
Description:  Providence and Worcester's train NR-2, gettting their train ready at the Plainfield Yards by where the old diamond was, with a wisp of early morning fog still in the air
Photo Date:  12/26/2007  Upload Date: 12/28/2007 3:09:31 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 3909(B39-8E) PW 2009(GP38-2)
Views:  667   Comments: 0
Train NR-2 at Millbrook Road
Title:  Train NR-2 at Millbrook Road
Description:  Providence and Worcester's train NR-2, on the Norwich branch, crossing Millbrook Road on the way down to the Amtrak Northeast Corridor and New Haven
Photo Date:  12/26/2007  Upload Date: 12/28/2007 1:14:33 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 3909(B39-8E)
Views:  688   Comments: 1
Nautilus Memorial
Title:  Nautilus Memorial
Description:  Providence and Worcester's train NR-2, on the Norwich branch, running along the Thames River, past the Navy Submarine Base and the Nautilus Memorial at Groton - the Nautilus being the first nuclear powered submarine
Photo Date:  12/26/2007  Upload Date: 12/28/2007 12:53:07 PM
Location:  Groton, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 3909(B39-8E)
Views:  1143   Comments: 3
Train NR-3 on the Norwich Branch
Title:  Train NR-3 on the Norwich Branch
Description:  At the TAR yard Limits along the Norwich Branch, NR-3 slipping a few covered hoppers at the Strategist Recycling spur
Photo Date:  12/26/2007  Upload Date: 12/28/2007 1:04:17 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 4004(B40-8)
Views:  682   Comments: 0
Train NR-3 at TAR Yard Limits
Title:  Train NR-3 at TAR Yard Limits
Description:  Having serviced Strategist Recycling, NR-3's waiting on the Worcester train dispatcher for his Form D out from the TAR Yard Limits while conductor walks the train
Photo Date:  12/26/2007  Upload Date: 12/29/2007 9:38:51 AM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 4004(B40-8)
Views:  643   Comments: 0
Train NR-3 on the Norwich Branch
Title:  Train NR-3 on the Norwich Branch
Description:  With their Form D in hand, Providence and Worcester's train NR-3, crossing Millbrook Road with their mornings work
Photo Date:  12/26/2007  Upload Date: 12/29/2007 9:42:41 AM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 4004(B40-8)
Views:  594   Comments: 0
Johnson City coal train #7
Title:  Johnson City coal train #7
Description:  Well what's turned out to be the last dedicated test burn coal train to Johnson City, New York is rattling across the Plainfield diamond on the way to New London, for handing over to the New England Central
Photo Date:  2/17/2006  Upload Date: 2/23/2006 7:10:10 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 4002(B40-8) PW 3905(B39-8E) PW 3903(B39-8E) PW 3004(B30-7AB)
Views:  1108   Comments: 0
Train NR3
Title:  Train NR3
Description:  Providence and Worcester's train NR3, leaning into the curve at the hill and the TAR yard limits
Photo Date:  2/17/2006  Upload Date: 2/24/2006 1:49:44 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 2216(B23-7R)
Views:  674   Comments: 0
Train NR3
Title:  Train NR3
Description:  Providence and Worcester's train NR3, crossing the Plainfield diamond, heading into the yard
Photo Date:  2/22/2006  Upload Date: 2/22/2006 6:41:04 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 2216(B23-7R)
Views:  765   Comments: 0
Johnson City coal train #7 on engine house lead
Title:  Johnson City coal train #7 on engine house lead
Description:  Wednesday's power for the coal extra to Johnson City, New York at the Plainfield diamond
Photo Date:  2/22/2006  Upload Date: 2/22/2006 6:13:54 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 3903(B39-8E) PW 3004(B30-7AB) PW 4002(B40-8) PW 3905(B39-8E)
Views:  1116   Comments: 1
Train NR2's power
Title:  Train NR2's power
Description:  NR2's power coming from the engine house onto the Norwich main
Photo Date:  2/22/2006  Upload Date: 2/25/2006 6:09:45 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R) PW 3901(B39-8E) PW 3007(B30-7AB)
Views:  825   Comments: 0
Johnson City coal train #7's power
Title:  Johnson City coal train #7's power
Description:  Power for the 7th Johnson City coal train, crossing Railroad Avenue in Plainfield
Photo Date:  2/22/2006  Upload Date: 2/25/2006 6:11:09 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 3903(B39-8E) PW 3004(B30-7AB) PW 4002(B40-8) PW 3905(B39-8E)
Views:  947   Comments: 0
PW 4002
Title:  PW 4002
Description:  First train of the day at Plainfield, is NR2 tugging on some stone hoppers and general freight at the Plainfield diamond
Photo Date:  7/6/2006  Upload Date: 7/8/2006 10:58:17 AM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 4002(B40-8) PW 3006(B30-7AB)
Views:  731   Comments: 0
PW 4002
Title:  PW 4002
Description:  Providence and Worcester's train NR2 crossing Millbrook Road on the Norwich Branch, heading down to the Amtrak Northeast Corridor at Groton
Photo Date:  7/6/2006  Upload Date: 7/7/2006 5:42:55 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 4002(B40-8) PW 3006(B30-7AB)
Views:  665   Comments: 0
PW 4003
Title:  PW 4003
Description:  Second train of the day at Plainfield, is NR3 with the ex Susquehanna B40, tugging on their train at the Plainfield diamond - 4004 will be tucked on the rear of NR3
Photo Date:  7/6/2006  Upload Date: 7/8/2006 10:59:34 AM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 4003(B40-8) PW 4004(B40-8)
Views:  795   Comments: 0
PW 4004
Title:  PW 4004
Description:  Other NR3 locomotive at Railroad Avenue and the Plainfield diamond, getting ready to cross over
Photo Date:  7/6/2006  Upload Date: 7/8/2006 11:00:37 AM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 4004(B40-8)
Views:  570   Comments: 0
PW 4004
Title:  PW 4004
Description:  Providence and Worcester's train NR3 with the 4004 at the Plainfield diamond, heading towards Dayville with those blue ended hoppers for Frito Lay
Photo Date:  7/6/2006  Upload Date: 7/7/2006 5:39:35 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 4004(B40-8)
Views:  485   Comments: 0
PW 4003
Title:  PW 4003
Description:  Providence and Worcester's train NR3 with the 4003 at the Plainfield diamond and block limit board and the Willimantic Branch
Photo Date:  7/6/2006  Upload Date: 7/7/2006 5:38:33 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 4003(B40-8)
Views:  532   Comments: 0
Train NR3
Title:  Train NR3
Description:  showing off its former owner's colors and name, Providence and Worcester's train NR3 getting their day started at the Plainfield block limit board
Photo Date:  7/7/2006  Upload Date: 1/5/2007 4:19:02 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 4003(B40-8)
Views:  434   Comments: 0
Train NR3
Title:  Train NR3
Description:  showing off its former owner's colors and name, Providence and Worcester train NR3, crossing Cemetery Road with afternoon work
Photo Date:  7/7/2006  Upload Date: 1/5/2007 4:51:41 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Views:  270   Comments: 0
Train NR2
Title:  Train NR2
Description:  First train of the day at Plainfield --- Providence and Worcester's train NR2 with the 3901 working the yard, while the 3007 and 3901 wait on the house track
Photo Date:  10/24/2006  Upload Date: 10/24/2006 1:14:27 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 3901(B39-8E) PW 3906(B39-8E) PW 3007(B30-7AB)
Views:  783   Comments: 1
Train NR2
Title:  Train NR2
Description:  Providence and Worcester's train NR2, getting their train together at the Plainfield yards --- 3007 and 3906 pulling a few cars in the clear
Photo Date:  10/24/2006  Upload Date: 10/24/2006 1:16:13 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 3007(B30-7AB) PW 3906(B39-8E)
Views:  608   Comments: 0
Train NR2
Title:  Train NR2
Description:  Providence and Worcester's train NR2 --- train's together at the Plainfield yards, they'll run on the Norwich Branch, and call out at the TAR Yard Limit board
Photo Date:  10/24/2006  Upload Date: 10/24/2006 1:17:43 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 3901(B39-8E)
Views:  492   Comments: 0
Train NR-3
Title:  Train NR-3
Description:  Providence and Worcester's train NR-3, starting their day at the Plainfield Yards --- B39 3908 crossing the diamond into the yard while Super 7, 2215 waits
Photo Date:  10/24/2006  Upload Date: 10/24/2006 1:06:54 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 3908(B39-8E) PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  564   Comments: 0
Train NR-3
Title:  Train NR-3
Description:  Providence and Worcester's train NR3, running on the Norwich Branch --- today NR-3's servicing Strategic Recycling
Photo Date:  10/24/2006  Upload Date: 10/24/2006 12:34:31 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 3908(B39-8E)
Views:  545   Comments: 0
Train NR3
Title:  Train NR3
Description:  Providence and Worcester's train NR3, running on the Norwich Branch --- NR3's approaching Millbrook Road crossing
Photo Date:  10/24/2006  Upload Date: 10/24/2006 12:32:09 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 3908(B39-8E)
Views:  516   Comments: 0
Train NR2
Title:  Train NR2
Description:  Providence and Worcester's train NR2, slipping from the House track at the Plainfield engine house - they'll run across Railroad Avenue into the lower yard and gather their train of stone hoppers and general freight where the 3904 will tie on for the trip down to the Amtrak Northeast Corridor at Groton
Photo Date:  10/30/2006  Upload Date: 10/30/2006 1:35:45 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2216(B23-7R) PW 3004(B30-7AB)
Views:  537   Comments: 0


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