Re: (erielack) Neat shot of EL run-through....

["Paul Brezicki" <doctorpb_@_bellsouth.net>]

Paul, thanks for posting this photo. It's a real gem because pictures of EL 
power on B&M are rare; this is the only one I've seen. EL power regularly 
ventured onto the D&H but was usually turned at Mechanicville. The TOFC's 
and time of day indicate this is most likely a late-running PB-100, due at E 
Deerfield at 0530. The other coordinated e/b EL-D&H trains were TC-100, 
scheduled through here in late afternoon, and ATC-4, which usually 
terminated at M'ville. I think by this date, pure sets of U25B's were 
uncommon. The photo provides clues about Hoosac tunnel's steam-era 
configuration: double track and electrified operation (the poles at the 
right once supported the catenary). Like several other tunnels in the 
Northeast, this one was center-single-tracked to clear TOFC's. The tunnel 
suffered a roof collapse in 1973. The B&M entered bankruptcy several months 
prior to the date of the photo; the track is in poor condition.

Paul B

From: "Paul R. Tupaczewski" <paultup_@_comcast.net>
Subject: (erielack) Neat shot of EL run-through....

http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=247394&nseq=0

A trio of EL U25Bs lead a freight out of Hoosac Tunnel on the B&M in Oct.
1970. I'm assuming a Dereco-era run-through off the D&H?

- - Paul
 


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