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Maine Central GE U18B diesels #402 ‘General John Stark’ and #403 ‘General Peleg Wadsworth’, accompanied by EMD GP7 #575, lead a freight train through Whitefield, New Hampshire, on a quiet Sunday, 23rd September 1979. © Michael Taylor
As International Wide Vision caboose #671 of YR-1 St. Johnsbury – Rigby Yard, Portland clears the B&M diamond in Whitefield, NH, a crewman adjusts the ball signal—the last of its kind in regular railroad service. The ball on the left will be hoisted to the high position, signalling the B&M to proceed, a practice that inspired the term “highball.” © Doug Kroll
On 16th May 1982, Foreman Tom Sweeney’s carhouse stands prominently in the scene, alongside EMD GP38 #262. © David Kruschwitz
On a typically quiet 10th August 1989 in Whitefield, New Hampshire, the local Guilford crew had tucked their power, EMD GP9 ST 51 (formerly B&M #1725), away amidst the goldenrods, waiting until it’s needed again. A moment of tranquillity in a town steeped in New England railroading history. © Doug Lilly
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