EMD GP35

Conway Scenic

Conway Scenic Railroad locomotive No. 216 leads the Notch Train across the Willey Brook trestle on the former Maine Central Mountain Division, surrounded by early fall colour in Crawford Notch, New Hampshire. 28 September 2019. © Vincent Colombo
Conway Scenic Railroad locomotive No. 216 leads a passenger train into “The Gateway” at the eastern end of Crawford Notch, New Hampshire. The line passes through a rock cutting as it winds along the mountainside on the former Maine Central Mountain Division. 2021. © Patrik White
Conway Scenic Railroad locomotive No. 216 leads a short work train along the Redstone Branch, passing the siding at North South Road. The consist includes maintenance equipment and materials, likely for ongoing track or drainage work. 2022. © Patrick Donnelly
No.TypeNotesPhotographsModelling
216GP35Acquired in a trade from Pan Am Railways in March 2010. Ex-Springfield Terminal 216, Exx-Norfolk Southern 1328, Exxx-Norfolk and Western 1328. 216 has been assigned to the Notch Train along with 252 and is expected to operate on a rotating schedule with 252. The engine has dual controls in the cab and can be operated from either side. 216 was delivered on May 14, 2010, and made its inaugural run on 22 Jun 2010. Keeping with Maine Central tradition, 216 and 252 are often referred to as the “Yellow Birds”. [HIGH NOSE / HOOD]

Springfield Terminal

Modelling

More Information

  • Marre, Louis. Diesel Locomotives: The First 50 Years – A Guide To Diesels Built Before 1972 (Railroad Reference Series No. 10). Kalmbach Books, 1995, pp. 62-63.