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Saturday, on our way back from travels in the White Mountains, Kris and I were approaching Sawyers River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In passing, I said, “The 12:30 Sawyers train should be running around right about now. Check to see what engine is on it today.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“There’s the head light, hey wait, I think its the F-unit!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was a pleasant surprise. Turns out that 470 Club’s former Boston & Maine F7A 4268 that was restored to service in 2022, had been assigned to the Valley services for its first run of the Spring season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We pulled into the parking lot at 4th Iron Bridge over the Sawyers River and I set up to catch the train on its return to North Conway. GP38 252 was leading eastbound while at the back was the classic F7A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From here we followed the train east to Bartlett, Goves and Glen, before returning home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GP38 252 crossed the 4th Iron Bridge over Sawyers River. Nikon Z6 with 70-200mm Nikkor Z-series zoom set at 70mm. ISO 100 .<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Conway Scenic Railroad 252 at 4th Iron Bridge. Lumix LX7 photo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Former Boston & Maine F7A 4268 was at the west end of Saturday’s Sawyer River train. Nikon Z6 with 70-200mm Zoom lens (set to 104mm). Lush green foliage makes for a nice Spring setting. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Approaching Albany Avenue in Bartlett, New Hampshire. Nikon Z6 with 70-200mm lens.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The railroad’s Kershaw ballast regulator was stored in the siding at Barlett. Lumix LX7 photo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Telephoto trailing view at Bartlett, New Hampshire. Nikon Z6 with 70-200mm zoom lens set to 150mm.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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