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The SAAPI (South African Pulp and Paper Industries) paper mill in Hinckley, Maine is one of the largest customers on the Pan Am System. The daily train to Waterville Yard is seen returning back up the branch to the mill. The route is just a few miles, but the track speed makes for an easy chase. Note the original Maine Central boxcar still in harvest gold, 2-20-21.
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The SAAPI (South African Pulp and Paper Industries) paper mill in Hinckley, Maine is one of the largest customers on the Pan Am System. The daily train to Waterville Yard is seen returning back up the branch to the mill. The route is just a few miles, but the track speed makes for an easy chase. Note the original Maine Central boxcar still in harvest gold, 2-20-21.

  • A failed attempt at the OCS this particular morning did yield two freights and two Amtrak Downeaster's in decent light. The problem however was that not a single freight locomotive on either train had been painted in the Pan Am blue. So here I present a great scene with an ugly train. Portland to Ayer road freight POAY is seen crossing the Scarborough salt marsh just South (railroad West) of Rigby Yard, 5-18-21.
  • Pan Am EDPO (East Deerfield to Portland) is seen passing through the salt marsh in Scarborough with a rather horrible-looking lashup, 5-18-21.
  • Pan Am Waterville to Portland freight WAPO is seen in Portland about to cross the Fore River into Rigby Yard, 3-30-21.
  • Pan Am Portland to Ayer road freight POAY is seen passing the former Boston & Maine 1906 depot at Wells Beach. The train has a matching set of all blue power with 7523, 619, 7518, 3-29-21
  • The SAAPI (South African Pulp and Paper Industries) paper mill in Hinckley, Maine is one of the largest customers on the Pan Am System. The daily train to Waterville Yard is seen returning back up the branch to the mill. The route is just a few miles, but the track speed makes for an easy chase. Note the original Maine Central boxcar still in harvest gold, 2-20-21.
  • The SAAPI (South African Pulp and Paper Industries) paper mill in Hinckley, Maine is one of the largest customers on the Pan Am System. The daily train to Waterville Yard is seen returning back up the branch to the mill. The route is just a few miles, but the track speed makes for an easy chase. Note the original Maine Central boxcar still in harvest gold, 2-20-21.
  • The SAAPI (South African Pulp and Paper Industries) paper mill in Hinckley, Maine is one of the largest customers on the Pan Am System. The daily train to Waterville Yard is seen returning back up the branch to the mill. The route is just a few miles, but the track speed makes for an easy chase. Note the original Maine Central boxcar still in harvest gold, 2-20-21.
  • The SAAPI (South African Pulp and Paper Industries) paper mill in Hinckley, Maine is one of the largest customers on the Pan Am System. The daily train to Waterville Yard is seen leaving the yard to return back up the branch to the mill. The route is just a few miles, but the track speed makes for an easy chase. Note the original Maine Central boxcar still in harvest gold, 2-20-21.
  • Canadian Pacific 250 is seen coasting through Greenville, Maine along Moosehead Lake with Central Maine & Quebec power including the Bangor & Aroostook heritage unit. CP bought the Central Maine & Quebec last year but due to a power shortage, some of the CMQ “barns” have been regularly seen on the Montreal to Brownville train. Ironically this line was originally Canadian Pacific before being sold 20 years ago. Likewise, the SD40-2F locomotives were built for the CP in 1988. They were purchased by the CMQ in 2015. Greenville is a popular place during Winter as it is nestled at the Southern edge of Moosehead Lake. Snowmobile riders and ice fisherman are frequent sights. In the background, snowmobile races are being held on the frozen lake, 2-20-21.
  • Canadian Pacific 250 is seen coasting through Greenville, Maine along Moosehead Lake with Central Maine & Quebec power including the Bangor & Aroostook heritage unit. CP bought the Central Maine & Quebec last year but due to a power shortage, some of the CMQ “barns” have been regularly seen on the Montreal to Brownville train. Ironically this line was originally Canadian Pacific before being sold 20 years ago. Likewise, the SD40-2F locomotives were built for the CP in 1988. They were purchased by the CMQ in 2015. Greenville is a popular place during Winter as it is nestled at the Southern edge of Moosehead Lake. Snowmobile riders and ice fisherman are frequent sights. In the background, snowmobile races are being held on the frozen lake, 2-20-21.
  • Canadian Pacific Train 250 is seen crossing the East Outlet of Moosehead Lake. The CP purchased this line from Central Maine Quebec last year and acquired the SD40-2F locomotives in the sale. Ironically, both the line and the locomotives used to belong to CP. The Bangor & Aroostook heritage unit is in charge today as a system power shortage has been forcing CP to put the classic engines in service, 2-20-21.
  • Canadian Pacific Train 250 is seen passing crossing Route 15 in Tarrantine with the sun out with simultaneous snow flurries. The CP purchased this line from Central Maine Quebec last year and acquired the SD40-2F locomotives in the sale. Ironically, both the line and the locomotives used to belong to CP. The Bangor & Aroostook heritage unit is in charge today as a system power shortage has been forcing CP to put the classic engines in service, 2-20-21.
  • Canadian Pacific Train 250 is seen passing Long Pond at Parlin Stream Curve. The CP purchased this line from Central Maine Quebec last year and acquired the SD40-2F locomotives in the sale. Ironically, both the line and the locomotives used to belong to CP. The Bangor & Aroostook heritage unit is in charge today as a system power shortage has been forcing CP to put the classic engines in service, 2-20-21.
  • Canadian Pacific Train 250 is seen passing Long Pond at Parlin Stream Curve. The CP purchased this line from Central Maine Quebec last year and acquired the SD40-2F locomotives in the sale. Ironically, both the line and the locomotives used to belong to CP. The Bangor & Aroostook heritage unit is in charge today as a system power shortage has been forcing CP to put the classic engines in service, 2-20-21.
  • Canadian Pacific Train 250 is seen rounding the curve at Long Pond about to cross Drop In Drive. The CP purchased this line from Central Maine Quebec last year and acquired the SD40-2F locomotives in the sale. Ironically, both the line and the locomotives used to belong to CP. The Bangor & Aroostook heritage unit is in charge today as a system power shortage has been forcing CP to put the classic engines in service, 2-20-21.
  • Canadian Pacific Train 250 is seen rounding the curve at Long Pond about to cross Drop In Drive. The CP purchased this line from Central Maine Quebec last year and acquired the SD40-2F locomotives in the sale. Ironically, both the line and the locomotives used to belong to CP. The Bangor & Aroostook heritage unit is in charge today as a system power shortage has been forcing CP to put the classic engines in service, 2-20-21.
  • Canadian Pacific Train 250 is seen pulling through the customs scanner in Jackman, Maine after arriving from Montreal, Quebec. The Canadian crew has just handed the train over to the American crew who is taking the train through the scanner then continue to Brownville Junction, Maine. The head end is passing the abandoned and derelict 1910 Canadian Pacific Depot in the center of town. The CP purchased this line from Central Maine Quebec last year and acquired the SD40-2F locomotives in the sale. Ironically enough both the line and the locomotives used to belong to CP. The Bangor & Aroostook heritage unit is in charge today as a system power shortage has been forcing CP to put the classic engines in service, 2-20-21.
  • Canadian Pacific Train 250 is seen about to pull through the customs scanner in Jackman, Maine after arriving from Montreal, Quebec. The Canadian crew has just handed the train over to the American crew who will take the train through the scanner then continue to Brownville Junction, Maine. The CP purchased this line from Central Maine Quebec last year and acquired the SD40-2F locomotives in the sale. Ironically enough both the line and the locomotives used to belong to CP. The Bangor & Aroostook heritage unit is in charge today as a system power shortage has been forcing CP to put the classic engines in service, 2-20-21.
  • Canadian Pacific Train 250 is seen pulling into Jackman, Maine from Montreal, Quebec. The Canadian crew is still on board and will take the train to a scanner at customs. The American crew will then board and bring the train through the scanner then continue to Brownville Junction, Maine. The CP purchased this line from Central Maine Quebec last year and acquired the SD40-2F locomotives in the sale. Ironically enough both the line and the locomotives used to belong to CP. The Bangor & Aroostook heritage unit is in charge today as a system power shortage has been forcing CP to put the classic engines in service, 2-20-21.
  • A former Bangor & Aroostook F3A is seen sitting at Brownville Junction with an uncertain fate after the Canadian Pacific takeover of Central Maine & Quebec, 2-19-20.
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