Maine Eastern action in February 2006

friscobob Apr 9, 2006

  1. friscobob

    friscobob Staff Member

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    On a trip over to Rockland, ME, I got pics of the Owls Head lighthouse, and went over to the Maine Eastern RR to see what was going on, if anything. It wasn't long until I found this:
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    Morristown & Erie C424 4235, switching out the Dragon Cement transload facility on the coast.

    Here's one of the cars used in this traffic:

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    It's a 100-ton whalebelly covered hopper used in bulk cement service. It's lettered for the cement plant.
     
  2. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Don't believe I've ever seen one of those cement cars in actual service. Just in photos. They must be in captive use?

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  3. friscobob

    friscobob Staff Member

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    That's my guess, as the cement plant is several miles inland along the ME line.

    BTW- Maine Central is operated by the same folks who run the Morristown & Erie.
     
  4. Hytec

    Hytec TrainBoard Member

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    Does that mean the Morristiown & Erie is run by Guilford, 'cause that's who owns/operates MEC...... :mad:
     
  5. SecretWeapon

    SecretWeapon Passed away January 23, 2024 In Memoriam

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    No,the M&E is privately owned.
     

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