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Viewing Album:  Amtrak Springfield Line-Vol. 1
 
By:BandA Fan
Dates:7/15/1978 - 5/22/1985
Album Info:Amtrak's Springfield Line is the former New Haven RR line between New Haven, CT. and Springfield, MA. It is one of the two origional constituent lines of the NYNH&H---The Hartford & New Haven, which was completed between New Haven and Hartford in 1839, and extended to Springfield in 1844.
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AMTK 27
Title:  AMTK 27
Description:  One of the "Roger Williams" cab cars, an RDC-A, NOT RDC-1, leads train 402 northward about 1/4 mile south of Windsor station. Both of the RW cabs, the last remaining intermediate car, AND RDC 41 have all been saved and restored by tie same person.
Photo Date:  5/5/1980  Upload Date: 11/11/2005 7:09:56 PM
Location:  Windsor, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 27(RDCA) AMTK 14(RDC1)
Views:  1147   Comments: 0
AMTK 10
Title:  AMTK 10
Description:  Train 405 departs southward from Windsor station, which is opposite the freight station seen in the distance.
Photo Date:  5/5/1980  Upload Date: 11/14/2005 5:27:20 PM
Location:  Windsor, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 10(RDC1) AMTK 12(RDC1)
Views:  1669   Comments: 0
AMTK 18
Title:  AMTK 18
Description:  Train 403, approaching Windsor, has just crossed the Farmington River.
Photo Date:  5/12/1980  Upload Date: 11/14/2005 5:28:10 PM
Location:  Windsor, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 18(RDC1) AMTK 36(RDC2)
Views:  1006   Comments: 0
AMTK 15
Title:  AMTK 15
Description:  Train 402 slams across Hayden Station crossing, headed for Springfield.
Photo Date:  5/12/1980  Upload Date: 11/14/2005 5:28:53 PM
Location:  Windsor, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 15(RDC1) AMTK 10(RDC1)
Views:  1198   Comments: 0
AMTK 27
Title:  AMTK 27
Description:  Amtrak tr. 403 departs Berlin southward, the 27 is trailing.
Photo Date:  5/15/1980  Upload Date: 11/18/2005 7:33:56 PM
Location:  Berlin, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 27(RDCA) AMTK 10(RDC1)
Views:  1609   Comments: 0
AMTK 996
Title:  AMTK 996
Description:  Trio of SPV-2000's on an "introductory" run arrive at Berlin with a "fair-sized" crowd, including the Berlin High School band, in attendance.
Photo Date:  5/15/1980  Upload Date: 11/18/2005 7:34:44 PM
Location:  Berlin, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 996(SPV-2000) AMTK 997(SPV-2000) AMTK 998(SPV-2000)
Views:  1195   Comments: 0
AMTK 997
Title:  AMTK 997
Description:  Three of Amtrak's new "Spivvies" pause at Windsor Locks on their "introductory tour".
Photo Date:  5/15/1980  Upload Date: 11/14/2005 5:35:23 PM
Location:  Windsor Locks, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 997(SPV-2000) AMTK 996(SPV-2000) AMTK 998(SPV-2000)
Views:  946   Comments: 0
AMTK 997
Title:  AMTK 997
Description:  Brand spankin' new "Spivvies" at Windsor Locks...shoulda bought more RDC's!
Photo Date:  5/15/1980  Upload Date: 11/14/2005 5:36:01 PM
Location:  Windsor Locks, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 997(SPV-2000) AMTK 996(SPV-2000) AMTK 998(SPV-2000)
Views:  1382   Comments: 0
AMTK 15
Title:  AMTK 15
Description:  Train 405 southbound out of Windsor.
Photo Date:  5/19/1980  Upload Date: 11/14/2005 5:29:48 PM
Location:  Windsor, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 15(RDC1) AMTK 12(RDC1)
Views:  859   Comments: 0
AMTK 36
Title:  AMTK 36
Description:  Train 403 southbound near Island Road in Windsor. Both cars still exist, the 36 in Alaska and the 27 owned by J. Gagliardi. See following shot for going away.
Photo Date:  5/20/1980  Upload Date: 11/14/2005 5:30:54 PM
Location:  Windsor, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 27(RDCA) AMTK 36(RDC2)
Views:  926   Comments: 0
AMTK 36
Title:  AMTK 36
Description:  Going away shot of the previous train 403, shows the 27 to better advantage.
Photo Date:  5/20/1980  Upload Date: 11/18/2005 7:40:54 PM
Location:  Windsor, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 36(RDC2) AMTK 27(RDCA)
Views:  1356   Comments: 0
AMTK 34
Title:  AMTK 34
Description:  Train 402 northbound (l-r) crossing the Farmington River on the 1869 stone arch bridge.
Photo Date:  5/20/1980  Upload Date: 11/14/2005 5:31:41 PM
Location:  Windsor, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 34(RDC2) AMTK 14(RDC1)
Views:  1227   Comments: 0
AMTK 12
Title:  AMTK 12
Description:  Train 405 departing Windsor.
Photo Date:  5/20/1980  Upload Date: 11/14/2005 5:32:30 PM
Location:  Windsor, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 12(RDC1) AMTK 28(RDCA)
Views:  880   Comments: 0
The old and the new
Title:  The old and the new
Description:  ...and the old is DEFINITELY the better of the two. The RDC was still racking up miles after almost 30 years, the SPV's would become known as "Seldom Powered Vehicles", for good reason, within months of going into service.
Photo Date:  6/3/1980  Upload Date: 11/18/2005 7:36:11 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 34(RDC2) AMTK 992(SPV-2000) AMTK 993(SPV-2000)
Views:  2000   Comments: 1
AMTK 448 and "little friends"
Title:  AMTK 448 and "little friends"
Description:  Amtrak RDC's 34 and 14 rest between runs as the eastbound "Lake Shore" pauses at Springfield.
Photo Date:  6/3/1980  Upload Date: 11/18/2005 7:36:50 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 213(F40PH)
Views:  904   Comments: 0
PC 7604
Title:  PC 7604
Description:  The "famous"....or "infamous" Springfield station bag, an, obviously, ex Pennsy B-60.
Photo Date:  6/3/1980  Upload Date: 11/18/2005 7:37:25 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  1109   Comments: 0
AMTK 14
Title:  AMTK 14
Description:  Restored to New Haven livery and owned by J. Gagliardi, the 14/NH41 is presently stored/serviceable at Thomaston, CT.
Photo Date:  6/3/1980  Upload Date: 11/18/2005 7:38:06 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 14(RDC1)
Views:  1137   Comments: 0
AMTK 34
Title:  AMTK 34
Description:  RDC "Deuce" 34 at Springfield. The 34, origionally NYC M-480, was the only RDC-2 the NYC owned.
Photo Date:  6/3/1980  Upload Date: 11/18/2005 7:38:41 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 34(RDC2)
Views:  1041   Comments: 0
AMTK 14
Title:  AMTK 14
Description:  MY "ride" back from Springfield to Berlin, the last time I rode a Budd Car.
Photo Date:  6/3/1980  Upload Date: 11/18/2005 7:39:29 PM
Location:  Berlin, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 14(RDC1)
Views:  1234   Comments: 0
Station
Title:  Station
Description:  This building is a little over 100 xears old, and still serves Amtrak patrons today. It was my "train-watching nursery" in the 1940's-50's. Many a summer evening spent here.
Photo Date:  6/5/1980  Upload Date: 11/11/2005 8:04:06 PM
Location:  Berlin, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  293   Comments: 0
"Duke and the Dutchess"
Title:  "Duke and the Dutchess"
Description:  Running as train 403, RDC's 34 and 36 split the signals at Midian Ave. These were the last pair of active Amtrak RDC's, operating into 1985, and got the nickname then.
Photo Date:  6/12/1980  Upload Date: 11/14/2005 5:33:30 PM
Location:  Windsor, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 34(RDC2) AMTK 36(RDC2)
Views:  1172   Comments: 1
AMTK 14
Title:  AMTK 14
Description:  Train 402 northbound at the Farmington River. The 14 is restored as New Haven 41, and owned by Jim Gagliardi.
Photo Date:  6/12/1980  Upload Date: 11/14/2005 5:34:09 PM
Location:  Windsor, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 14(RDC1) AMTK 15(RDC1)
Views:  1130   Comments: 2
AMTK 36
Title:  AMTK 36
Description:  Train 409 has just come off the Farmington River stone arch bridge and will be pausing at Windsor station, momentarily.
Photo Date:  6/15/1980  Upload Date: 11/22/2005 10:18:00 AM
Location:  Windsor, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 36(RDC2) AMTK 18(RDC1)
Views:  986   Comments: 0
AMTK 14
Title:  AMTK 14
Description:  Train 408 northbound by the signals between Macktown Rd. (visible in the distance) and Hayden Station.
Photo Date:  6/15/1980  Upload Date: 11/22/2005 10:18:42 AM
Location:  Windsor, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 14(RDC1) AMTK 10(RDC1)
Views:  1324   Comments: 1
AMTK 34
Title:  AMTK 34
Description:  Train 402 hurries northward out of Quarry Jct and is about to pass beneath the Hicks Ave. overhead.
Photo Date:  6/18/1980  Upload Date: 11/22/2005 10:20:15 AM
Location:  Meriden, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 34(RDC2) AMTK 18(RDC1)
Views:  1052   Comments: 0
AMTK 30
Title:  AMTK 30
Description:  An uncommon "triplet" southbound by Beaver Pond approaching Hicks Ave. as train 403.
Photo Date:  6/18/1980  Upload Date: 11/22/2005 10:21:06 AM
Location:  Meriden, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 30(RDC2) AMTK 14(RDC1) AMTK 36(RDC2)
Views:  1332   Comments: 0
AMTK 30
Title:  AMTK 30
Description:  Cropped and enlarged view of the previous shot of train 403.
Photo Date:  6/18/1980  Upload Date: 11/22/2005 10:22:33 AM
Location:  Meriden, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 30(RDC2) AMTK 14(RDC1) AMTK 36(RDC2)
Views:  1871   Comments: 0
AMTK 36
Title:  AMTK 36
Description:  Going away shot of train 403 at Hicks Ave., headed for Quarry Jct., in the distance.
Photo Date:  6/18/1980  Upload Date: 11/22/2005 10:23:47 AM
Location:  Meriden, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 36(RDC2) AMTK 14(RDC1) AMTK 30(RDC2)
Views:  1402   Comments: 0
AMTK 36
Title:  AMTK 36
Description:  Cropped and slightly enlarged view of previous shot of train 403 nearing Quarry Jct.
Photo Date:  6/18/1980  Upload Date: 11/22/2005 10:25:34 AM
Location:  Meriden, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 36(RDC2) AMTK 14(RDC1) AMTK 30(RDC2)
Views:  1552   Comments: 0
AMTK 14
Title:  AMTK 14
Description:  Train 402 comes off the Connecticut River bridge at Warehouse Point, heading for Springfield.
Photo Date:  7/16/1980  Upload Date: 11/22/2005 10:26:35 AM
Location:  Enfield, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 14(RDC1) AMTK 10(RDC1)
Views:  1743   Comments: 0
AMTK 10
Title:  AMTK 10
Description:  Train 402 pauses at Windsor Locks on it's journey to Springfield.
Photo Date:  7/17/1980  Upload Date: 11/23/2005 9:01:19 AM
Location:  Windsor Locks, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 10(RDC1) AMTK 36(RDC2)
Views:  2775   Comments: 0
AMTK 27
Title:  AMTK 27
Description:  Roger Williams RDC-A 27 and an unrecorded RDC-1 pause at Vindsor on their way to Springfield.
Photo Date:  11/3/1980  Upload Date: 11/19/2005 7:18:54 PM
Location:  Windsor, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 27(RDCA)
Views:  910   Comments: 0
AMTK 499
Title:  AMTK 499
Description:  The 499 went to ConRail upon it's retirement from Amtrak duties and became "Executive E" 4021. This day it had train 409 in tow at the Windsor Locks "Amshack".
Photo Date:  1/5/1981  Upload Date: 11/23/2005 2:51:22 PM
Location:  Windsor Locks, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 499(E8A)
Views:  1168   Comments: 0
AMTK 30
Title:  AMTK 30
Description:  RDC-2 #30, running as train 405, approaches the Island Rd. crossing.
Photo Date:  1/8/1981  Upload Date: 11/19/2005 7:21:31 PM
Location:  Windsor, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 30(RDC2)
Views:  1097   Comments: 0
AMTK 18
Title:  AMTK 18
Description:  RDC-1 #18 crossing the Farmington River as train 404. The 18 was the only AMTK RDC to "brandish" it's heritage, note the "New Haven" still uisible on the letterboard just below the hump.
Photo Date:  1/8/1981  Upload Date: 11/19/2005 7:22:15 PM
Location:  Windsor, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 18(RDC1)
Views:  741   Comments: 0
AMTK 27
Title:  AMTK 27
Description:  Roger Williams RDC-A 27 makes a rare, though not totally unheard of, solo run as train 404.
Photo Date:  1/16/1981  Upload Date: 11/19/2005 7:37:34 PM
Location:  Windsor Locks, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 27(RDCA)
Views:  845   Comments: 0
AMTK 27
Title:  AMTK 27
Description:  "Butt end" or "B end" shot of the 27 departing Windsor Locks.
Photo Date:  1/16/1981  Upload Date: 11/19/2005 7:38:04 PM
Location:  Windsor Locks, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 27(RDCA)
Views:  924   Comments: 0
AMTK 15
Title:  AMTK 15
Description:  RDC-1 #15 also soloing as train 406, and I'll bet there were still plenty of seats available.
Photo Date:  1/16/1981  Upload Date: 11/19/2005 7:38:44 PM
Location:  Windsor Locks, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 15(RDC1)
Views:  1049   Comments: 0
AJTK 496
Title:  AJTK 496
Description:  Mixed in with the RDC's was the occasional HEP equipped E8 hauling "Amcans". The 496 was one of five such animals Amtrak had at the time, 495-499, ALL ex Pennsy. Of the five, THIS is the one that DIDB'T make it.
Photo Date:  1/16/1981  Upload Date: 11/19/2005 7:39:28 PM
Location:  Windsor Locks, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 496(E8A)
Views:  850   Comments: 0
AMTK 30
Title:  AMTK 30
Description:  RDC-2 #30 makes a quick stop at Windslr. The 30 was the only Amtrak RDC that "technically" retained it's "origional" number.
Photo Date:  1/18/1981  Upload Date: 11/19/2005 7:41:08 PM
Location:  Windsor, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 30(RDC2)
Views:  1035   Comments: 1
"Do-des-ka-den"
Title:  "Do-des-ka-den"
Description:  Running as train 407, the 30 departs Windsor.
Photo Date:  1/18/1981  Upload Date: 11/19/2005 7:41:49 PM
Location:  Windsor, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 30(RDC2)
Views:  1255   Comments: 0
AMTK 286
Title:  AMTK 286
Description:  F40 286 has a couple of Amcans in tow as train 406 at Windsor Locks. The 286 was a regular for a period of time on Springfiele Line shuttles.
Photo Date:  1/18/1981  Upload Date: 11/19/2005 7:40:11 PM
Location:  Windsor Locks, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 286(F40PHR)
Views:  674   Comments: 0
AMTK 286
Title:  AMTK 286
Description:  It's the 286 again, this time with train 413 at Berlin, late in the afternoin. A "screamer" in constant Run-8 hauling one coach, yeah!..that's GOTTA BE cheaper than running a single RDC!
Photo Date:  1/25/1981  Upload Date: 11/19/2005 7:42:26 PM
Location:  Berlin, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 286(F40PHR)
Views:  583   Comments: 0
AMTK 28
Title:  AMTK 28
Description:  Roger Williams RDC-A's operating as train 406 pause at Berlin.
Photo Date:  2/4/1981  Upload Date: 11/19/2005 9:55:25 PM
Location:  Berlin, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories:  Station
Locomotives:  AMTK 28(RDCA) AMTK 27(RDCA)
Views:  853   Comments: 0
AMTK 28
Title:  AMTK 28
Description:  Train 406 departs Berlin northward.
Photo Date:  2/4/1981  Upload Date: 11/19/2005 9:56:07 PM
Location:  Berlin, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories:  Station
Locomotives:  AMTK 27(RDCA) AMTK 28(RDCA)
Views:  872   Comments: 0
AMTK 27
Title:  AMTK 27
Description:  Track crew waits for the Roger Williams to pass as it departs Berlin.
Photo Date:  2/4/1981  Upload Date: 11/19/2005 9:56:49 PM
Location:  Berlin, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 28(RDCA) AMTK 27(RDCA)
Views:  1071   Comments: 0
AMTK 498
Title:  AMTK 498
Description:  Another of the 5 Amtrak HEP E8's arrives in Windsor with train 407.
Photo Date:  2/5/1981  Upload Date: 11/19/2005 9:58:03 PM
Location:  Windsor, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 498(E8A)
Views:  1056   Comments: 0
AMTK 498
Title:  AMTK 498
Description:  The 498 went to ConRail as "executive E" 4020 when Amtrak retired it.
Photo Date:  2/5/1981  Upload Date: 11/19/2005 9:58:58 PM
Location:  Windsor, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 498(E8A)
Views:  1265   Comments: 0
AMTK 12
Title:  AMTK 12
Description:  RDC-1 #12, as train 404, crosses the spring-bloated Farmington River.
Photo Date:  3/3/1981  Upload Date: 11/23/2005 9:02:55 AM
Location:  Windsor, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 12(RDC1)
Views:  1033   Comments: 0
AMTK 496
Title:  AMTK 496
Description:  Train 407 has just departed Windsor station southbound for New Haven.
Photo Date:  3/3/1981  Upload Date: 11/23/2005 9:03:36 AM
Location:  Windsor, CT
Author:  Carl Weber
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 496(E8A)
Views:  594   Comments: 0

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