CAPE ANN RAIL running on 07-07-07
The day started with test of an ex CN NW2 that was rebuilt in the Cape Ann Rail
Engine Facility. The owners had come up to take it home to its CT Short
line. The engine worked moving tank cars of fuel for the days running.
Suleski Transportation sent a work train down with a crane to be ready to keep
the lines clear. It was a precaution because so many engineers from off
line would be working this day.
Here a Suleski Transportation intermodal holds the yard track as Paul Hazel
backs his train up without the protection of an EOT or Caboose. The
Dispatcher soon assigned a cubbie to the train.
ST intermodal freight heads around the upper bridge over the waterfall.
Two Black CAT's come through the rock cut at 5 sisters. These SD-40's have
been released from Cape Ann Transportations roster and are under new ownership
by Paul and Dave Hazel. They soon maybe wearing new paint. A third
Black Cat SD40-2 was purchased by Tom Daly of the Quincy Northern. There
were two other SD40-2's that were sold as Cape Ann Transportation did away with
its 3 axle power.
The ST Intermodal passes the Black Cat coal train on the double girder bridge.
Notice the catenary has been removed from this area of track.
A Cape Ann Rail caboose protects the rear of the Tank Train.
The ST Intermodal is hit by the sun as it crosses the steel arch bridge coming
into Beverly yard.
The 3 GP-38's of Cape Ann Rail sit outside the Engine Facility ready for the
days work.
The CN NW2 brings the tank train into the Beverly yard. The ST Work train
sits in the yard, its crew watching the action and hoping for a quiet day.
ST #9042 pulls the intermodal through the
cut to the port of Salem.
The Cape Ann Rail GP-38's pull a coal train through the S Curve at the five
sisters rocks.
Some empty tank cars are hitching a ride with the coal train.
The CN NW2 and its caboose sit next to the tank train after delivering it to the
farm.
The Cape Ann Rail coal train passes the ST
intermodal in the double track area of Salem. The intermodal is heading to
the port while the coal train is pulling empties back from the power plant.
Mean while an ex CSX GP38 owned by Suleski Transportation is brought to the
Engine Facility. The unit is being sold to Cape Ann Rail.
The Cape Ann Rail trio of GP38's head up another full coal train. The head
end power smokes as it works up to speed.
The Cape Ann Rail coal train comes through the Beverly yard. The Black
Cats are also bringing a coal train into the yard. While the
ST work train adjusts its track position.
The ST Work Crane heads through the Beverly
crossing off to work.
Here is a photo of the ST 2600 crane.
It is moving into position to rerail a tank car.
ST #28 takes the Work Train home at the end
of the day passing the water fall.
Of course it wouldn't be a day of railroading with Suleski Transportation without a moose sighting.
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