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The unusual moves; the uncommon train; the special unscheduled and unexpected operation. These are what fascinate me about railroads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On most days, Conway Scenic operates its selection of normally scheduled excursion. By contrast it’s work trains are comparatively rare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yesterday, September 3, 2021, Conway Scenic’s former Maine Central GP7 No. 573 ran light to from North Conway to Conway to collect a pair of ballast cars that were expected to be loaded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After lunch the engine returned with the ballast cars to North Conway where it ran around and proceeded back to Conway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was on-hand to make these photos using my Nikon Z6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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