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Ron Chouinard's Collection
 
4/19/2024
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: Providence and Worcester
Model:GE B30-7ABBuilt As:BN 4008 (B30-7AB)
Serial Number:43983Order No:1471BN
Frame Number:Built:6/1982
Notes:Built 6-82 Ex - BN 4008
Other locos with this serial:  BN 4008(B30-7AB) PW 3004(B30-7AB) NREX 3004(B30-7AB)
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PW 3004
Title:  PW 3004
Description:  Unique "B" units on the Providence and Worcester. The 3004 seen at Railroad, High and Titus Streets with the empty coal extra. ex BN 4008.
Photo Date:  3/1/2005  Upload Date: 6/29/2005 1:06:28 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 3004(B30-7AB)
Views:  1042   Comments: 0
PW 3004
Title:  PW 3004
Description:  General Electric B unit on PR3
Photo Date:  6/23/2005  Upload Date: 6/24/2005 2:38:12 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 3004(B30-7AB)
Views:  585   Comments: 0
PW 3004
Title:  PW 3004
Description:  General Electric B unit on PR3
Photo Date:  6/23/2005  Upload Date: 6/24/2005 2:45:47 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 3004(B30-7AB)
Views:  665   Comments: 0
PW 4003
Title:  PW 4003
Description:  Wednesday's power for train PR3 included the GP38-2 2009, the B30-7A 3004 and the B40-8 4003 - ex NYS&W 4006
Photo Date:  10/19/2005  Upload Date: 10/19/2005 4:01:59 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 3004(B30-7AB) PW 4003(B40-8)
Views:  994   Comments: 0
Shopper's Special
Title:  Shopper's Special
Description:  Where else can you find a B unit in passenger service? The 2009 and 3004 approaching Martin Street under a speed restriction from the flood earlier in the week, between Mendon Road and Martin Street
Photo Date:  10/22/2005  Upload Date: 10/22/2005 11:06:37 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2009(GP38-2) PW 3004(B30-7AB)
Views:  725   Comments: 1
Train PR3
Title:  Train PR3
Description:  After the track car cleared, PR3's crossing the bridge from Central Falls into Cumberland and the Valley yard
Photo Date:  12/14/2005  Upload Date: 12/14/2005 5:05:07 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2009(GP38-2) PW 3004(B30-7AB)
Views:  557   Comments: 1
PW 3905
Title:  PW 3905
Description:  Tuesday, January 24th. Here's the power for the third coal train to Johnson City in New York at Worcester, Massachusetts. At the fueling track are 3905, 3004 3008 and 3906
Photo Date:  1/24/2006  Upload Date: 1/25/2006 3:18:32 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 3905(B39-8E) PW 3004(B30-7AB)
Views:  823   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
throw on the burgers
Title:  throw on the burgers
Description:  Well what's turned out to be the last dedicated test burn coal train to Johnson City, New York is on the New England Central in Willimantic, coughing up a good size fire ball. Throw on the burgers!
Photo Date:  2/17/2006  Upload Date: 2/24/2006 1:05:31 PM
Location:  Willimantic, 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:  1855   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
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 3903(B39-8E) PW 3004(B30-7AB) PW 4002(B40-8) PW 3905(B39-8E)
Views:  1116   Comments: 1
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
Johnson City Coal Train #7
Title:  Johnson City Coal Train #7
Description:  What's turned out to be the last dedicated test burn coal train to Johnson City, New York is on the New England Central in Willimantic
Photo Date:  2/22/2006  Upload Date: 2/25/2006 2:15:58 PM
Location:  Willimantic, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 3903(B39-8E) PW 3004(B30-7AB) PW 4002(B40-8) PW 3905(B39-8E)
Views:  1017   Comments: 0
Train NH1
Title:  Train NH1
Description:  Providence and Worcester's train NH1 at the Amtrak Old Saybrook depot changing cars and locos with NR2
Photo Date:  7/7/2006  Upload Date: 7/7/2006 5:54:36 PM
Location:  Old Saybrook, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 4001(B40-8) PW 3905(B39-8E) PW 3004(B30-7AB)
Views:  813   Comments: 0
Train PR3
Title:  Train PR3
Description:  Providence and Worcester --- rear locomotives on PR3 today at the lower Valley Yard
Photo Date:  8/31/2006  Upload Date: 8/31/2006 4:09:24 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2) PW 3004(B30-7AB)
Views:  392   Comments: 1
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
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Locomotives:  PW 2216(B23-7R) PW 3004(B30-7AB)
Views:  537   Comments: 0
Lonsdale Yard Limits
Title:  Lonsdale Yard Limits
Description:  In a classic all GE A-B-A lash-up, the B23-7R 2215 leading B unit 3004 and B39-8E 3909 with 37 empty coal hoppers on a very bitter cold Saturday morning. The extra's from Worcester at the Lonsdale Yard Limits at Mendon Road - just a tad too chilly for some of that famous Del's lemonade
Photo Date:  2/17/2007  Upload Date: 2/17/2007 11:57:18 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R) PW 3909(B39-8E) PW 3004(B30-7AB)
Views:  1026   Comments: 0
Valley Falls Coal Extra
Title:  Valley Falls Coal Extra
Description:  Should of brought his ice skates for the icy conditions down here in the Valley Yard - one of two B23's on the Providence and Worcester
Photo Date:  2/17/2007  Upload Date: 2/17/2007 12:00:22 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R) PW 3909(B39-8E) PW 3004(B30-7AB)
Views:  864   Comments: 0
Valley Falls yard
Title:  Valley Falls yard
Description:  With the 37 coal hoppers tucked on the main, the extra's power running up track 4 towards the Lonsdale Yard Limits and back home to Worcester
Photo Date:  2/17/2007  Upload Date: 2/17/2007 6:15:16 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R) PW 3909(B39-8E) PW 3004(B30-7AB)
Views:  899   Comments: 0
A Tardy WOPR
Title:  A Tardy WOPR
Description:  A late WOPR (Worcester/Providence) leaving their train at the Lonsdale Yard Limit board - their crossing busy Mendon Road
Photo Date:  7/25/2007  Upload Date: 7/25/2007 9:19:25 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2009(GP38-2) PW 4003(B40-8) PW 3004(B30-7AB) PW 2011(GP38) PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  568   Comments: 1
Train PR3 at Mendon Road
Title:  Train PR3 at Mendon Road
Description:  An hour later at the Lonsdale Yard Limit board, PR3's crossing Mendon Road to tie on the train of lumber, empty coal hoppers, tanks of ethanol and assorted freight - they'll sort things out at the Valley yard
Photo Date:  7/25/2007  Upload Date: 7/25/2007 9:21:19 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 3004(B30-7AB) PW 2009(GP38-2)
Views:  591   Comments: 1
WOPR/PR3 at Mendon Road
Title:  WOPR/PR3 at Mendon Road
Description:  With the air pumped-up, here they come! Normally PR3 works south of the yard limits, but with the late WOPR leaving their cars north of the Lonsdale Yard Limit board, PR3's making a rare appearance north of the Valley Yard at busy Mendon Road to clear WOPR’s Form D
Photo Date:  7/25/2007  Upload Date: 7/25/2007 9:22:43 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2009(GP38-2) PW 3004(B30-7AB)
Views:  1941   Comments: 4
Train PR3 at the Valley Yard
Title:  Train PR3 at the Valley Yard
Description:  early morning at the Valley Falls Yard - PR3's getting their day started with the 2009 and a rare GE B30-7A cabless B unit
Photo Date:  7/27/2007  Upload Date: 7/27/2007 9:17:45 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 2009(GP38-2) PW 3004(B30-7AB)
Views:  412   Comments: 1
Train PR3 at Chace's Lane
Title:  Train PR3 at Chace's Lane
Description:  Crossing Chace's Lane in back of Osram Sylvania, PR3's heading down to the Amtrak Northeast corridor
Photo Date:  7/27/2007  Upload Date: 7/27/2007 9:20:49 AM
Location:  Central Falls, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2009(GP38-2) PW 3004(B30-7AB)
Views:  357   Comments: 1
Train PR3 Extra on the Providence Main
Title:  Train PR3 Extra on the Providence Main
Description:  PR3 running as an extra today, 28 July 2007 - they've crossed the bridge over the historic Blackstone River from Valley Falls into Central Falls. They're running down to the Amtrak Northeast Corridor to the Port of Providence with assorted freight and tanks of ethanol for the new Motiva ethanol unloading complex. Latter they'll work the port for a few loads of imported coal
Photo Date:  7/28/2007  Upload Date: 7/28/2007 8:24:13 AM
Location:  Central Falls, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 2009(GP38-2) PW 3004(B30-7AB) PW 3906(B39-8E)
Views:  395   Comments: 1
Train PR-3 at Chace's Lane
Title:  Train PR-3 at Chace's Lane
Description:  PR3's coming round the bend from the Amtrak Northeast Corridor at Boston Switch with around 35 cars of imported coal
Photo Date:  9/3/2008  Upload Date: 9/3/2008 5:41:08 PM
Location:  Central Falls, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 2201(B23-7) PW 3004(B30-7AB) PW 2216(B23-7R)
Views:  586   Comments: 0
Train PR-3 - Lower Valley Falls Yard
Title:  Train PR-3 - Lower Valley Falls Yard
Description:  Done for the day, coolers and grips at the ready to be unloaded at the Valley Falls office - seen running thru the lower Valley yard
Photo Date:  9/3/2008  Upload Date: 9/4/2008 8:42:28 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2216(B23-7R) PW 3004(B30-7AB) PW 2201(B23-7)
Views:  675   Comments: 0
Train PR-3 at High and Titus Streets
Title:  Train PR-3 at High and Titus Streets
Description:  Done for the day with the coal safely tucked-in the Valley yard, light engines at High and Titus Streets
Photo Date:  9/3/2008  Upload Date: 9/3/2008 5:39:10 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2201(B23-7) PW 3004(B30-7AB) PW 2216(B23-7R)
Views:  610   Comments: 0
Train PRWO - Lonsdale Yard Limits
Title:  Train PRWO - Lonsdale Yard Limits
Description:  Heading for home at Worcester, Massachusetts -- PRWO is calling northbound at the Lonsdale Yard Limits at Mendon Road
Photo Date:  9/3/2008  Upload Date: 9/4/2008 8:40:59 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2201(B23-7) PW 3004(B30-7AB) PW 2216(B23-7R)
Views:  675   Comments: 1
Coal Extra
Title:  Coal Extra
Description:  Coal extra running with 30 loads past the Berkeley Mills at Martin Street, Berkeley section of Cumberland, heading up to Worcester
Photo Date:  9/5/2008  Upload Date: 9/5/2008 6:27:24 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2007(GP38-2) PW 2010(GP38) PW 2201(B23-7) PW 3004(B30-7AB) PW 2216(B23-7R)
Views:  591   Comments: 3
MFS-7 Ethanol Extra - Valley Falls Yard
Title:  MFS-7 Ethanol Extra - Valley Falls Yard
Description:  Where else but on the Providence and Worcester Railroad, with a nice mix of GE's in A-B-B-B-A combination, running thru the Valley Falls yard under the historic Church Street bridge with around 80 loads of ethanol
Photo Date:  10/27/2008  Upload Date: 10/27/2008 10:30:11 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 4002(B40-8) PW 3007(B30-7AB) PW 3006(B30-7AB) PW 3004(B30-7AB) PW 3905(B39-8E)
Views:  597   Comments: 3


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