Passenger Trains > 449 at MP67, Brookfield, MA

With three units running elephant style, Amtrak 449 is on time past the mill complex near MP67 in Brookfield, MA. 4/17/2014 - 598C7817dK

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great photo - thanks

Before someone questions the sanity of Amtrak's power desk in assigning 12600HP to a five car train - which often happens when 448/9 are featured here - I'll point out that the Boston Lake Shore is Amtrak's preferred way to cycle power between the east end of the NEC and the Downeasters, and the rest of the system. Two units are most commonly assigned, running through BOS-CHI, but anything from one to three isn't all that unusual. Good pic in a good location by the way!

Dave

Thanks for the kind words guys and the info - this triple-header was quite a surprise. I must admit that I was hoping for only one unit - I could have gotten the whole train in the shot then...

Awesome photo. Thanks for sharing. It does look odd to see 3 units for a 5 car train.