The five units weren't enough as the 11,700 ton train stalled soon after this photo was taken. The power cut off the train and returned to East Deerfield "for back-up". If they couldn't make it here, they sure weren't going to make Ashburnham hill between Athol and Fitchburg.
Photographer
Photo Date
Photo Location Name
Lake Pleasant
Conrail Road Number
78,463,370

42.535385, -72.534091

Submitted by CRHS Admin on Sat, 09/26/2020 - 23:20