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4/29/2025
 
 
 
 
 
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Train PR-3 at Chace's Lane
Title:  Train PR-3 at Chace's Lane
Description:  PR-3's still working on their train over by Osram Sylvania in Central Falls - long string of coal hoppers stretching back to the Valley Yard in Cumberland
Photo Date:  11/14/2007  Upload Date: 11/14/2007 9:55:31 AM
Location:  Central Falls, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 2009(GP38-2) PW 3006(B30-7AB) PW 2011(GP38)
Views:  797   Comments: 3
Deader Than a Box of Hammers
Title:  Deader Than a Box of Hammers
Description:  Waiting for a rescue! The PR-3 extra part in the upper Valley Falls yard waiting for assistance from WPGX from Worcester - the 2009 deader than a box of hammers!
Photo Date:  2/29/2008  Upload Date: 2/29/2008 6:37:36 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 2009(GP38-2) PW 3006(B30-7AB)
Views:  795   Comments: 0
Train PR3-X
Title:  Train PR3-X
Description:  the 2009 dead - WPGX coming around the bend for the rescue - stick rail on the flats from the East Junction track that was removed last year - its going to Plainfield to be welded into continous rail for the Willimantic Branch
Photo Date:  2/29/2008  Upload Date: 2/29/2008 6:41:59 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 2009(GP38-2) PW 3006(B30-7AB)
Views:  839   Comments: 0
Lonsdale Yard Limits
Title:  Lonsdale Yard Limits
Description:  Extra train WPGX northbound at the Lonsdale Yard Limits - their heading for PanAm at Gardner with 30 or so loads of coal
Photo Date:  2/29/2008  Upload Date: 2/29/2008 6:29:19 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 3902(B39-8E) PW 3907(B39-8E) PW 3006(B30-7AB)
Views:  772   Comments: 0
Providence and Worcester's Train PR-3
Title:  Providence and Worcester's Train PR-3
Description:  Loading coal down at the Providence Port - the Sea Bulker in the distance unloading its cargo of coal
Photo Date:  12/18/2008  Upload Date: 12/18/2008 6:07:13 PM
Location:  Providence, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 3901(B39-8E) PW 3006(B30-7AB)
Views:  590   Comments: 0
Busy Valley Falls Yard
Title:  Busy Valley Falls Yard
Description:  PR-2 with the 2011 taking a break getting their train together, while an 80 car Ethanol Extra is passing thru on the way to Motiva Enterprises at Providence and Worcester's South Providence Yard
Photo Date:  7/13/2009  Upload Date: 7/13/2009 11:06:36 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 2011(GP38) PW 2201(B23-7) PW 2007(GP38-2) PW 3006(B30-7AB) PW 2006(GP38-2)
Views:  576   Comments: 0
PW 3007
Title:  PW 3007
Description:  Unique ex BN B units acquired by the Providence and Worcester for use on the Amtrak shoreline
Photo Date:  5/18/2005  Upload Date: 5/19/2005 5:50:18 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 3007(B30-7AB)
Views:  1023   Comments: 0
PW 3007
Title:  PW 3007
Description:  On train PR3 - GE B30-7A built 1982, ex Burlington Northern 4028
Photo Date:  8/5/2005  Upload Date: 8/9/2005 9:26:10 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 3007(B30-7AB)
Views:  721   Comments: 0
PW 3007
Title:  PW 3007
Description:  On train PR3 - GE B30-7A built 1982, ex Burlington Northern 4028
Photo Date:  8/5/2005  Upload Date: 8/9/2005 9:27:00 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 3007(B30-7AB)
Views:  690   Comments: 0
PW 2010
Title:  PW 2010
Description:  Power for the September 9th coal extra to Worcester waiting by the Valley Falls offi`e. The 4004 and 2006 are on their way down
Photo Date:  9/9/2005  Upload Date: 9/15/2005 4:08:48 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 2010(GP38) PW 3007(B30-7AB) PW 2007(GP38-2)
Views:  1134   Comments: 1
PW 3007
Title:  PW 3007
Description:  2 of the locomotives from PR3. With the 2011 down, tae 3rd, the 2010 is now being used by PR2
Photo Date:  9/12/2005  Upload Date: 9/15/2005 6:17:45 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 2007(GP38-2) PW 3007(B30-7AB)
Views:  849   Comments: 0
PW 2010
Title:  PW 2010
Description:  Train PR3 at Mill Street. Looks like the 3007 is after the mosquito population. The 3903 is down a way's closing the Boston Switch
Photo Date:  10/20/2005  Upload Date: 10/23/2005 12:47:44 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 2010(GP38) PW 3007(B30-7AB)
Views:  835   Comments: 0
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:  1281   Comments: 0
Train PR3
Title:  Train PR3
Description:  Hard to tell who the 4003 belongs too, but it is indeed a Providence and Worcester loco. The paint has worn from the nose exposing its previous operator. Power for the June 30th train, PR3
Photo Date:  6/30/2006  Upload Date: 6/30/2006 7:59:38 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 4003(B40-8) PW 3007(B30-7AB) PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  1149   Comments: 2
PW 2008
Title:  PW 2008
Description:  Last day of June with PR3 getting their train together in the Valley Falls yard
Photo Date:  6/30/2006  Upload Date: 6/30/2006 8:00:27 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2) PW 3007(B30-7AB) PW 4003(B40-8)
Views:  929   Comments: 1
PW 4003
Title:  PW 4003
Description:  Back from Davisville and the Port of Providence with around 5 cars, PR3's almost back home in Valley Falls, having crossed High Street in Central Falls
Photo Date:  6/30/2006  Upload Date: 6/30/2006 2:25:33 PM
Location:  Central Falls, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 4003(B40-8) PW 3007(B30-7AB) PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  1004   Comments: 1
PW 3007
Title:  PW 3007
Description:  2 of the locomotives from PR3 are switching over to the house track. The 4003 and 2008 will be slipped into the barn, while the 3007 will be left at the crossties
Photo Date:  6/30/2006  Upload Date: 6/30/2006 2:26:50 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 3007(B30-7AB) PW 4003(B40-8)
Views:  902   Comments: 0
PW 3007
Title:  PW 3007
Description:  Providence and Worcester's unique B units --- ex Burlington Northern 4028 built 1982
Photo Date:  7/2/2006  Upload Date: 7/2/2006 2:39:57 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 3007(B30-7AB)
Views:  624   Comments: 0
PW 3007
Title:  PW 3007
Description:  Providence and Worcester's unique B units --- ex Burlington Northern 4028 built 1982
Photo Date:  7/2/2006  Upload Date: 7/2/2006 2:41:57 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 3007(B30-7AB)
Views:  667   Comments: 0
Boston Switch
Title:  Boston Switch
Description:  Providence and Worcester's train PR3, at Boston Switch and the Amtrak Northeast Corridor - long string of pipe for the Seaview Railroad in Davisville. We have a MBTA commuter train coming up in the distance
Photo Date:  7/5/2006  Upload Date: 7/5/2006 9:18:06 AM
Location:  Central Falls, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2007(GP38-2) PW 3007(B30-7AB)
Views:  875   Comments: 1
PW 2010
Title:  PW 2010
Description:  PR3 getting their loco's ready on this rainy morning. We've got the 2010, 3007 and the 2007 partially in the barn. PR2's power on the left hand track with the 2008, and out of view is the 2215
Photo Date:  7/6/2006  Upload Date: 7/6/2006 8:13:08 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2010(GP38) PW 3007(B30-7AB) PW 2007(GP38-2) PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  767   Comments: 0
Providence and Worcester's train PR3
Title:  Providence and Worcester's train PR3
Description:  Train PR3 getting their train together at the Valley Falls yard at Railroad, High and Titus Streets. Today its the Seaview Railroad in Davisville, and the Port of Providence for 25 or so cars of imported coal
Photo Date:  7/6/2006  Upload Date: 7/6/2006 8:13:56 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 2010(GP38) PW 3007(B30-7AB)
Views:  631   Comments: 0
Train PR3
Title:  Train PR3
Description:  Providence and Worcester's train PR3 at Railroad, High and Titus Streets. They'll drop the 2008 in the yard, get their train together and the 2008 will be tacked on the rear of the train down at Boston Switch
Photo Date:  8/21/2006  Upload Date: 8/21/2006 8:59:33 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 3906(B39-8E) PW 3007(B30-7AB) PW 2006(GP38-2)
Views:  964   Comments: 1
Train PR3
Title:  Train PR3
Description:  Providence and Worcester's train PR3, with B39 3906 and cabless B unit 3007, running past Osram Sylvania at Chace's Lane on the way to the Amtrak Northeast Corridor
Photo Date:  8/21/2006  Upload Date: 8/21/2006 9:01:17 AM
Location:  Central Falls, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 3906(B39-8E) PW 3007(B30-7AB)
Views:  1147   Comments: 0
Train PR3
Title:  Train PR3
Description:  Railroad, High and Titus Streets - Providence and Worcester's train PR3, heading into the Valley Yard for their train while an impatient driver was tqying to be first
Photo Date:  8/22/2006  Upload Date: 8/22/2006 6:10:03 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 3906(B39-8E) PW 3007(B30-7AB) PW 2006(GP38-2)
Views:  929   Comments: 0
Train PR3
Title:  Train PR3
Description:  Unusual to see all the power on the front! Today's Providence and Worcester's train PR3, passing Pawtucket Yards on the way to Lawn Tower
Photo Date:  8/22/2006  Upload Date: 8/22/2006 6:08:28 PM
Location:  Pawtucket, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 3906(B39-8E) PW 3007(B30-7AB) PW 2006(GP38-2)
Views:  1022   Comments: 1
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:  1175   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
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Locomotives:  PW 3007(B30-7AB) PW 3906(B39-8E)
Views:  950   Comments: 0
Polar Express at Ann & Hope
Title:  Polar Express at Ann & Hope
Description:  First Polar Express for this morning waiting at Ann & Hope, while a hundred or so passenger embark on/their trip to the North Pole
Photo Date:  11/4/2006  Upload Date: 11/4/2006 12:03:02 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 3002(GP40-3) PW 3007(B30-7AB)
Views:  951   Comments: 0
Lonsdale Yard Limits
Title:  Lonsdale Yard Limits
Description:  on the Providence and Worcester --- calling northbound out of the Lonsdale yard Limits with the second Polar Express to the North Pole
Photo Date:  11/4/2006  Upload Date: 11/4/2006 5:20:36 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 3002(GP40-3) PW 3007(B30-7AB)
Views:  877   Comments: 0
Worcester Engine House
Title:  Worcester Engine House
Description:  With the whine of an EMD turbo, and the chug of a GE, all's quiet at the Worcester Engine House on a cold Saturday morning - stacks in the distance delivered by CSX earlier in the morning
Photo Date:  12/9/2006  Upload Date: 12/9/2006 7:15:05 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 3002(GP40-3) PW 3007(B30-7AB)
Views:  1043   Comments: 0
Coal Extra
Title:  Coal Extra
Description:  Coal extra on the Providence and Worcester - power and train running thru the lower Valley Yard
Photo Date:  6/27/2007  Upload Date: 6/27/2007 3:31:36 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2216(B23-7R) PW 3007(B30-7AB) PW 2007(GP38-2)
Views:  706   Comments: 1
Coal Extra
Title:  Coal Extra
Description:  Coal extra on the Providence and Worcester - crossing High, Railroad and Titus Street
Photo Date:  6/27/2007  Upload Date: 6/27/2007 3:33:07 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2007(GP38-2) PW 3007(B30-7AB) PW 2216(B23-7R)
Views:  732   Comments: 1
Train NR2
Title:  Train NR2
Description:  NR2 with a good size train, leaving Amtrak's Old Saybrook depot, heading back home to Plainfield
Photo Date:  7/24/2007  Upload Date: 7/24/2007 5:01:12 PM
Location:  Old Saybrook, CT
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 3906(B39-8E) PW 3007(B30-7AB)
Views:  693   Comments: 0
History in the Making with Loaded Autoracks
Title:  History in the Making with Loaded Autoracks
Description:  PR3 running in 2 sections today - the regular PR3 with the 2008 and cabless B unit 3007 tugging on 6 or so SSEX open hopper cars for Metals Recycling at the Providence Port - PR3-X with the 2009 waiting with their 8 loaded autoracks of imported VW's assembled in Mexico
Photo Date:  10/2/2007  Upload Date: 10/2/2007 8:13:06 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2) PW 3007(B30-7AB) PW 2009(GP38-2)
Views:  453   Comments: 1
MFS-1 Ethanol Extra
Title:  MFS-1 Ethanol Extra
Description:  on the Providence and Worcester Railroad's, Providence main - 80 car ethanol train for Motiva down at the Providjnce Port - seen running thru the Woonsocket Yards at River Street
Photo Date:  3/31/2008  Upload Date: 3/31/2008 2:11:27 PM
Location:  Woonsocket, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 3907(B39-8E) PW 3007(B30-7AB) PW 4002(B40-8)
Views:  1036   Comments: 1
MFS-1 Ethanol Extra
Title:  MFS-1 Ethanol Extra
Description:  Ethanol extra running on the freight main along the Amtrak Northeast Corridor - 80 car ethanol train for Motiva at the Providence Port rounding the curve at Orm's Interlocking
Photo Date:  3/31/2008  Upload Date: 3/31/2008 2:15:04 PM
Location:  Providence, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 3907(B39-8E) PW 3007(B30-7AB) PW 4002(B40-8)
Views:  767   Comments: 0
Ethanol Extra
Title:  Ethanol Extra
Description:  Providence and Worcester ethanol extra runnong on Amtrak's Northeast Corridor on the third rail freight track - approaching Roger Williams Avenue at mile 181.31
Photo Date:  3/31/2008  Upload Date: 3/31/2008 2:25:04 PM
Location:  Cranston, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 3907(B39-8E) PW 3007(B30-7AB) PW 4002(B40-8)
Views:  579   Comments: 0
At Chace's Lane
Title:  At Chace's Lane
Description:  Regular PR-3 at Osram Sylvania, Chace's Lane - PR-3 Extra helping out
Photo Date:  10/13/2008  Upload Date: 10/13/2008 11:52:31 AM
Location:  Central Falls, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2007(GP38-2) PW 3007(B30-7AB)
Views:  239   Comments: 0
at the Providence Port
Title:  at the Providence Port
Description:  The regular PR-3 running past the old collapsible Providence Gas Company gas tank on Terminal Road - they'll load around 30 hoppers with imported coal
Photo Date:  10/13/2008  Upload Date: 10/13/2008 2:00:31 PM
Location:  Providence, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 2007(GP38-2) PW 3007(B30-7AB)
Views:  414   Comments: 0
At High, Railroad and Titus Streets
Title:  At High, Railroad and Titus Streets
Description:  Early morning, PR-3 hebding to the lower Valley yard for a string of hoppers and a mix of general freight for the Providence Port
Photo Date:  10/13/2008  Upload Date: 10/13/2008 11:50:32 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 2007(GP38-2) PW 3007(B30-7AB)
Views:  279   Comments: 0
Power for PRWO
Title:  Power for PRWO
Description:  Power for tonights PRWO (Providence to Worcester) waiting on the Valley Falls bridge that spans the historic Blackstone River
Photo Date:  10/16/2008  Upload Date: 10/16/2008 6:21:57 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2010(GP38) PW 3007(B30-7AB) PW 2007(GP38-2)
Views:  441   Comments: 0
PW 3008
Title:  PW 3008
Description:  The Providence and Worcester acquired 5 of these unique GE B units for use on the Amtrack Northeast corridor where cab signals are required. Built in 1982 for the BN as their 4029
Photo Date:  5/16/2005  Upload Date: 6/24/2005 6:38:24 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
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Locomotives:  PW 3008(B30-7AB)
Views:  1086   Comments: 0
PW 3008
Title:  PW 3008
Description:  PR3 and the 3008 done for the day. Backing down towards High and Titus Streets with the 3008 and 2011. The new main joins the old main here
Photo Date:  5/19/2005  Upload Date: 9/23/2005 4:43:26 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 3008(B30-7AB)
Views:  980   Comments: 0
PW 3902
Title:  PW 3902
Description:  the 3 locomotives from PR3 at the lower Valley Falls yard. That's PR2 in the distance
Photo Date:  6/1/2005  Upload Date: 10/6/2005 9:56:20 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 3902(B39-8E) PW 3008(B30-7AB) PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  1426   Comments: 1
PW 3902
Title:  PW 3902
Description:  3902 and 3008 at Chaces Lane, pushing on those general freight cars and loaded coal hoppers. Train stretching over into Valley Falls
Photo Date:  6/1/2005  Upload Date: 10/6/2005 6:24:28 PM
Location:  Central Falls, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 3902(B39-8E) PW 3008(B30-7AB)
Views:  1074   Comments: 0
PW 3008
Title:  PW 3008
Description:  On train PR3 - GE B30-7A built 1982, ex Burlington Northern 4029
Photo Date:  7/29/2005  Upload Date: 8/9/2005 9:44:26 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 3008(B30-7AB)
Views:  730   Comments: 0
PW 2007
Title:  PW 2007
Description:  PR3 and the 2007 and 3008 crossing Mill Street at the Valley office with 28 cars on tow. There's around 20 cars of coal from the Providence port
Photo Date:  10/1/2005  Upload Date: 10/2/2005 5:55:01 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2007(GP38-2) PW 3008(B30-7AB)
Views:  716   Comments: 1
PW 2011
Title:  PW 2011
Description:  Everybody's favorite, the o'l Tugboat, the 2011 pushing a long train past Osram Sylvania into the Valley yard
Photo Date:  5/24/2006  Upload Date: 5/25/2006 9:57:42 AM
Location:  Central Falls, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2011(GP38) PW 3008(B30-7AB)
Views:  759   Comments: 0
PW 2009
Title:  PW 2009
Description:  5 locomotives! Power for May 24th, nightly PRWO on the main at Valley Falls --- 4 GP38's and GE B30-7AB
Photo Date:  5/24/2006  Upload Date: 5/24/2006 5:34:40 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 3008(B30-7AB) PW 2011(GP38) PW 2010(GP38) PW 2009(GP38-2) PW 2007(GP38-2)
Views:  783   Comments: 0


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