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Viewing Album:  P&W MofW Equipment
 
By:Ron Chouinard
Dates:10/26/2007 - 10/30/2007
Album Info:This photo album contains Providence and Worcester on the track maintenance of way track equipment, crane and assorted flat cars and gondolas
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PW 25
Title:  PW 25
Description:  Providence and Worcester maintenance of way gondola on the Wrentham Branch
Photo Date:  5/20/1990  Upload Date: 9/7/2005 9:55:35 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Brush Cutter
Title:  Brush Cutter
Description:  This is the piece of track maintenance equipment in the background of the 2007. This piece of equipment with its rotating steel arms can take a tree down as big as your arm
Photo Date:  8/1/1990  Upload Date: 5/15/2005 6:38:29 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  369   Comments: 0
Brush Cutter
Title:  Brush Cutter
Description:  Rear view of the Providence and Worcester brush cutter. Note the heavy mesh grating covering all glass.
Photo Date:  8/1/1990  Upload Date: 5/15/2005 6:37:54 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  278   Comments: 0
Ballast Regulator With Plow
Title:  Ballast Regulator With Plow
Description:  In this February 2005 photo, the regulator is converted to a plow. Its on the Wrentham Branch in Valley Falls.
Photo Date:  1/10/2005  Upload Date: 7/23/2005 8:10:08 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  352   Comments: 0
Ballast Regulator With Plow
Title:  Ballast Regulator With Plow
Description:  In this scene from the Wrentham Branch this February, the Ballast regulator is outfitted with a plow
Photo Date:  1/10/2005  Upload Date: 9/28/2005 1:12:39 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  231   Comments: 0
Providence and Worcester Tamper
Title:  Providence and Worcester Tamper
Description:  The Providence and Worcester tamper at milepost 20 at Millville team track for the area track upgrade
Photo Date:  7/10/2005  Upload Date: 7/11/2005 4:36:11 PM
Location:  Millville, MA
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  267   Comments: 0
Ballast Regulator
Title:  Ballast Regulator
Description:  The Providence and Worcester ballast regulator TC204 at milepost 20 - Millville team track
Photo Date:  7/10/2005  Upload Date: 7/11/2005 4:39:38 PM
Location:  Millville, MA
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  244   Comments: 0
Ballast Regulator
Title:  Ballast Regulator
Description:  The Providence and Worcester ballast regulator TC-204 at milepost 20 - Millville team track
Photo Date:  7/10/2005  Upload Date: 7/11/2005 4:42:51 PM
Location:  Millville, MA
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  247   Comments: 0
Ballast Regulator
Title:  Ballast Regulator
Description:  Still working on the wash-out that occurred Sunday, October 16th, TC-204's on the way to the Martin Street siding to let train PR2 by, so they can service KIK Custom Products
Photo Date:  10/20/2005  Upload Date: 10/22/2005 5:47:44 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  221   Comments: 0
Tamper
Title:  Tamper
Description:  Still working on the wash-out that occurred Sunday, October 16th. The equipment's on the way to the Martin Street siding to let train PR2 by, so they can service KIK Custom Products
Photo Date:  10/20/2005  Upload Date: 10/22/2005 5:49:40 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  230   Comments: 0
Tie Crane
Title:  Tie Crane
Description:  Providence and Worcester's Kershaw tie crane on the Wrentham Branch
Photo Date:  11/14/2005  Upload Date: 3/15/2006 7:30:02 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  161   Comments: 0
Tamper
Title:  Tamper
Description:  Providence and Worcester maintenance of way equipment
Photo Date:  11/14/2005  Upload Date: 3/15/2006 7:24:44 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Views:  177   Comments: 0
Providence and Worcester Tamper
Title:  Providence and Worcester Tamper
Description:  Seen at the Providence and Worcester's yard in Plainfield
Photo Date:  1/11/2006  Upload Date: 1/13/2006 2:20:40 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Views:  290   Comments: 0
Providence and Worcester Tamper
Title:  Providence and Worcester Tamper
Description:  Seen at the Providence and Worcester's yard in Plainfield
Photo Date:  1/11/2006  Upload Date: 1/13/2006 2:21:33 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  219   Comments: 0
Tie Extractor/Inserter
Title:  Tie Extractor/Inserter
Description:  Tie extractor/inserter. It grabs the rail, lifts it slightly, and pulls the tie out, and then grabs a new tie, and shoves it back underneath the rail.
Photo Date:  1/22/2006  Upload Date: 1/26/2006 12:37:20 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  287   Comments: 1
Providence and Worcester Track Equipment
Title:  Providence and Worcester Track Equipment
Description:  Assortment of track maintenance equipment at the Plainfield facility
Photo Date:  1/22/2006  Upload Date: 1/26/2006 12:38:33 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  221   Comments: 0
Providence and Worcester Track Equipment
Title:  Providence and Worcester Track Equipment
Description:  Tie handling crane at the Plainfield facility
Photo Date:  1/22/2006  Upload Date: 1/26/2006 12:40:54 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Views:  187   Comments: 0
Kershaw tie crane
Title:  Kershaw tie crane
Description:  Maintenance of way crew, chaining and securing the equipment against vandals
Photo Date:  2/11/2006  Upload Date: 3/6/2006 6:56:07 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  254   Comments: 0
Tie Inserter/Remover
Title:  Tie Inserter/Remover
Description:  On the Wrentham Branch - TC 317 down in the Valley for track maintenance
Photo Date:  2/11/2006  Upload Date: 3/6/2006 6:57:36 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  233   Comments: 0
The Midget
Title:  The Midget
Description:  The Track Department crew calls this contraption the Midget. It lifts the rail enough to insert or remove tie plates.
Photo Date:  2/14/2006  Upload Date: 2/16/2006 6:16:55 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  370   Comments: 0
The Midget
Title:  The Midget
Description:  The Track Department crew calls this contraption the Midget. It lifts the rail enough to insert or remove tie plates.
Photo Date:  2/14/2006  Upload Date: 2/16/2006 6:17:49 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  250   Comments: 0
Tie Extractor/Inserter
Title:  Tie Extractor/Inserter
Description:  Tie extractor/inserter on the Wrentham Branch
Photo Date:  3/10/2006  Upload Date: 3/16/2006 7:39:14 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  218   Comments: 0
Tie Crane
Title:  Tie Crane
Description:  Providence and Worcester's Tie Crane on the Wrentham Branch
Photo Date:  3/10/2006  Upload Date: 3/16/2006 7:41:21 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Views:  209   Comments: 0
Tie Extractor/Inserter
Title:  Tie Extractor/Inserter
Description:  Tie extractor/inserter on the Wrentham Branch
Photo Date:  3/10/2006  Upload Date: 3/16/2006 7:40:19 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  211   Comments: 0
TC 401
Title:  TC 401
Description:  American Crane with its accompanying flat car by the Norwich mainline
Photo Date:  5/29/2006  Upload Date: 5/29/2006 7:19:33 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Views:  839   Comments: 0
TC 401
Title:  TC 401
Description:  American crane with its accompanying flat car by the Norwich mainline
Photo Date:  5/29/2006  Upload Date: 5/29/2006 7:20:45 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Views:  558   Comments: 0
Tie Crane
Title:  Tie Crane
Description:  Providence and Worcester's Kershaw Tie Crane by Chace's Lane
Photo Date:  6/9/2006  Upload Date: 6/9/2006 1:59:29 PM
Location:  Central Falls, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Views:  291   Comments: 0
TC 407
Title:  TC 407
Description:  Kershaw tie handlers by Chace's Lane distributing new ties for the mainline upgrade
Photo Date:  6/9/2006  Upload Date: 6/9/2006 2:00:02 PM
Location:  Central Falls, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Views:  217   Comments: 0
Spike Pullers "Jaws"
Title:  Spike Pullers "Jaws"
Description:  a couple spike pullers on their cart at the Valley Falls maintenance compound
Photo Date:  6/9/2006  Upload Date: 6/9/2006 1:58:21 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Views:  334   Comments: 0
Maintenance of Way Equipment
Title:  Maintenance of Way Equipment
Description:  Maintenance of way equipment on the Wrentham Branch. There's a spiker, a tamper, tie inserter with the Midget, couple Kershaw tie handlers and another tie inserter
Photo Date:  6/11/2006  Upload Date: 6/11/2006 6:38:45 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Views:  151   Comments: 0
The Midget
Title:  The Midget
Description:  Clamps under the rail head, jacks itself lifting the rail clear of the tie so the tie plate can be slipped into position
Photo Date:  6/13/2006  Upload Date: 6/13/2006 2:35:02 PM
Location:  Central Falls, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  324   Comments: 0
Tie Extractor/Inserter
Title:  Tie Extractor/Inserter
Description:  It inserts a new tie where the old one was located. A few swipes, and its inserted right where it belongs - takes less than a minute! Also removes the old tie
Photo Date:  6/13/2006  Upload Date: 6/13/2006 2:35:55 PM
Location:  Central Falls, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  239   Comments: 0
Tamper
Title:  Tamper
Description:  Vibrates some stone back under the new tie
Photo Date:  6/13/2006  Upload Date: 6/13/2006 2:37:23 PM
Location:  Central Falls, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Views:  216   Comments: 0
The Spiker
Title:  The Spiker
Description:  Neat piece of equipment. Almost aligns itself with the operator giving it a fine tune. Hammers in a spike on one side of the rail, then the other, while the other operator does the same
Photo Date:  6/13/2006  Upload Date: 6/13/2006 2:39:27 PM
Location:  Central Falls, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  236   Comments: 0
Spike Pullers "Jaws"
Title:  Spike Pullers "Jaws"
Description:  There's 2 of these being used on the mainline track upgrade. One for each rail. Clamps onto the spike, and hydraulic action pulls it out ... you can see the rail spike still in its jaws
Photo Date:  6/13/2006  Upload Date: 6/14/2006 10:59:55 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  446   Comments: 0
Tie Extractor/Inserter
Title:  Tie Extractor/Inserter
Description:  Well what to do when theres no room to pull out the old tie? You pull and bend until the tie either breaks or digs itself into the ballast until its out.
Photo Date:  6/13/2006  Upload Date: 6/14/2006 4:16:25 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  251   Comments: 0
Tie Crane
Title:  Tie Crane
Description:  Want your back scratched? This tie crane is so versatile, with a good operator, it can pick up pieces of splintered tie like your doing it with your fingers!
Photo Date:  6/13/2006  Upload Date: 6/14/2006 11:03:01 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  228   Comments: 0
Tie Extractor/Inserter
Title:  Tie Extractor/Inserter
Description:  inserting a new tie
Photo Date:  6/13/2006  Upload Date: 6/14/2006 11:03:53 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  214   Comments: 0
TC 407 Tie Crane
Title:  TC 407 Tie Crane
Description:  Providence and Worcester track crew getting ready for another day. Spikes, coolers for lunches and water, and of course, that proverbial cup of coffee
Photo Date:  6/16/2006  Upload Date: 6/16/2006 8:26:48 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  171   Comments: 0
Tie Extractor/Inserter
Title:  Tie Extractor/Inserter
Description:  Providence and Worcester's Maintenance of Way crew heading up to the Valley Yard with tie replacement on the old main
Photo Date:  6/16/2006  Upload Date: 6/16/2006 8:27:45 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  206   Comments: 0
Providence and Worcester Track Gang
Title:  Providence and Worcester Track Gang
Description:  Kinda doing it the old fashioned way - by hand! The East Providence and the Wrentham branches, part of Providence and Worcester's Valley Falls yard, getting some new switch ties
Photo Date:  6/22/2006  Upload Date: 6/22/2006 1:49:19 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Views:  275   Comments: 0
PW 406
Title:  PW 406
Description:  couple more cars of ties for tie - at Providence and Worcester's, Valley Falls yard in Cumberland, Rhode Island
Photo Date:  6/30/2006  Upload Date: 7/4/2006 6:01:38 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Views:  296   Comments: 0
Ballast Regulator
Title:  Ballast Regulator
Description:  Providence and Worcester's Ballast Regulator, TC203 on the Wrentham Branch at Valley Falls
Photo Date:  7/11/2006  Upload Date: 7/15/2006 1:57:35 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Views:  130   Comments: 0
Ballast Regulator
Title:  Ballast Regulator
Description:  Providence and Worcester's Ballast Regulator, TC203 on the Wrentham Branch at Valley Falls
Photo Date:  7/11/2006  Upload Date: 7/15/2006 1:56:12 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Views:  134   Comments: 0
Mechanical Department on the Wrentham Branch
Title:  Mechanical Department on the Wrentham Branch
Description:  Mechanical Department working on a bad order hopper (bent ladder) on the Wrentham Branch - bad order tag under the weights
Photo Date:  7/19/2006  Upload Date: 7/19/2006 8:28:21 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  349   Comments: 0
"At The Rock"
Title:  "At The Rock"
Description:  With a tie crane in the lead, Providence and Worcester's, Maintenance of Way equipment, in a convoy, on the way back to Worcester - running past the refurbished Owins Corning Glass Works converted into condos in the Ashton Village in Cumberland
Photo Date:  8/1/2006  Upload Date: 8/1/2006 5:02:59 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Views:  270   Comments: 0
Tie Extractor/Inserter
Title:  Tie Extractor/Inserter
Description:  Part of the convoy! Providence and Worcester tie extractor/inserter at the "Rock" in the Ashton Village in Cumberland - RI Route 116 viaduct looms
Photo Date:  8/1/2006  Upload Date: 8/1/2006 5:04:41 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  243   Comments: 0
PW TC104
Title:  PW TC104
Description:  Nice day for a ride from Gardner, Massachusetts --- Providence and Worcester's regulator crossing Railroad, High and Titus Streets. TC104's here to surface the track after the tie replacement campaign that went on during the summer here in the Valley area
Photo Date:  8/23/2006  Upload Date: 8/23/2006 2:14:55 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Views:  234   Comments: 0
PW TC104
Title:  PW TC104
Description:  Providence and Worcester's regulator tying up on the Wrentham Branch --- TC104's here to surface the track after the tie replacement campaign that went on during the summer here in the Valley area
Photo Date:  8/23/2006  Upload Date: 8/23/2006 2:15:39 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  240   Comments: 0
PW 219
Title:  PW 219
Description:  assigned to Maintenance of Way Department --- Providence and Worcester stone hopper at the Valley Falls yard
Photo Date:  9/28/2006  Upload Date: 9/28/2006 8:53:45 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  175   Comments: 0

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