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By:Bob Krug
Dates:3/16/2013 - 3/16/2013
Album Info:An Eastbound intermodal train with NS power passed me in Schaghticoke, and I was able to chase it 36 miles across three different states (New York, Vermont, and Massachusetts) to North Adams, MA.
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NS 9362 leads an eastbound intermodal up the grade at Schaghticoke.
Title:  NS 9362 leads an eastbound intermodal up the grade at Schaghticoke.
Description:  That double stack three cars back of the locomotive set concerned me. The Hoosac Tunnel has a clearance of 19 feet six inches, which isn't enough clearance for a "standard" double stack. But this one was obviously right behind the engines, so it was a puzzlement to me. Photo #1 of the chase. Photo location is about a quarter mile west of the Fisherman's Lane grade crossing.
Photo Date:  3/16/2013  Upload Date: 3/17/2013 8:32:36 PM
Location:  Schaghticoke, NY
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9362(C40-9W) NS 8863(C40-9) NS 9042(C40-9W)
Views:  152   Comments: 4
NS 9362 approaching the passing siding at Eagle Bridge
Title:  NS 9362 approaching the passing siding at Eagle Bridge
Description:  Photo number 2 in my chase.
Photo Date:  3/16/2013  Upload Date: 3/17/2013 8:33:57 PM
Location:  Eagle Bridge, NY
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9362(C40-9W) NS 8863(C40-9) NS 9042(C40-9W)
Views:  513   Comments: 0
Intermodal coming in to Eagle Bridge
Title:  Intermodal coming in to Eagle Bridge
Description:  The train came into the switch at a reduced speed. After snapping this photo, I gestured to the engine crew with my arms out and palms upward in a "What's going on here?" gesture. The conductor opened his window as they rolled past, and I asked if that double stack three cars behind was going to be OK for the tunnel. He gave me the "OK" sign. Apparently this was what a breakfast chef would call a "Short Stack", i.e. both containers were shorter than standard containers, and this one was going to clear the tunnel with a few inches to spare. I reckon they did a good job of clearing out icicles hanging from the roof of the tunnel. Photo 3 of the chase
Photo Date:  3/16/2013  Upload Date: 3/17/2013 8:42:53 PM
Location:  Eagle Bridge, NY
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9362(C40-9W) NS 8863(C40-9) NS 9042(C40-9W)
Views:  140   Comments: 0
NS 9362 approaching the through-truss bridge over the Hoosac River in Hoosick Falls
Title:  NS 9362 approaching the through-truss bridge over the Hoosac River in Hoosick Falls
Description:  Photo #4 from my chase
Photo Date:  3/16/2013  Upload Date: 3/17/2013 8:55:39 PM
Location:  Hoosick Falls, NY
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9362(C40-9W)
Views:  99   Comments: 1
Classified Real Estate listing:  Fixer-upper in Hoosick, NY - Ideal location for a railroad fan.
Title:  Classified Real Estate listing: Fixer-upper in Hoosick, NY - Ideal location for a railroad fan.
Description:  Photo #5 from my chase
Photo Date:  3/16/2013  Upload Date: 3/17/2013 8:58:32 PM
Location:  Hoosick, NY
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9362(C40-9W) NS 8863(C40-9) NS 9042(C40-9W)
Views:  111   Comments: 0
That lone double-stack sure sticks out like a sore thumb as the train sweeps around Pownal Curve
Title:  That lone double-stack sure sticks out like a sore thumb as the train sweeps around Pownal Curve
Description:  Photo #6 from my chase
Photo Date:  3/16/2013  Upload Date: 3/17/2013 9:02:41 PM
Location:  North Pownal, VT
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9362(C40-9W) NS 8863(C40-9) NS 9042(C40-9W)
Views:  147   Comments: 2
NS 9362 rolling past the dog track in Pownal - now a solar array.
Title:  NS 9362 rolling past the dog track in Pownal - now a solar array.
Description:  Snow on the Taconic Range in the background. I hopped out of the car mere seconds ahead of the train, and couldn't position myself to avoid that electrical box in the foreground. Photo 7 of my chase
Photo Date:  3/16/2013  Upload Date: 3/17/2013 9:10:23 PM
Location:  Pownal, VT
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9362(C40-9W) NS 8863(C40-9) NS 9042(C40-9W)
Views:  124   Comments: 0
NS 9362 rolling eastbound past the former B&M Williamstown passenger station.
Title:  NS 9362 rolling eastbound past the former B&M Williamstown passenger station.
Description:  Photo #8 from my chase
Photo Date:  3/16/2013  Upload Date: 3/17/2013 9:33:33 PM
Location:  Williamstown, MA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9362(C40-9W) NS 8863(C40-9) NS 9042(C40-9W)
Views:  142   Comments: 1
NS 9362 eastbound across the Hoosick River
Title:  NS 9362 eastbound across the Hoosick River
Description:  photo # 9 - my last from the chase
Photo Date:  3/16/2013  Upload Date: 3/17/2013 9:37:50 PM
Location:  North Adams, MA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9362(C40-9W) NS 8863(C40-9)
Views:  85   Comments: 0


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