Nostalgia & History > Early Vermont RY Part 2

Here's a sampling of VTR motive power in the late 70's. Colorful and well maintained power was normal around the Burlington and Rutland shops.
1) Alco S-4 #6 looks great in this July 4th 1978 roster shot. An ex C&O unit, always well maintained. Ended up at a power plant in Missouri. Inactive.
2) SW1500 501 was purchased new. Only this unit and two GP38-2's were purchased new.
3) RS-3 606 was the last RS-3 overhauled by VTR. It was actually rebuilt from a wreck damaged unit (602) that had hit a snowplow. Originally Lehigh & Hudson River. Photographed at Burlington 1n 1980. Sold to Spencerville and Elgin in Ohio, scrapped in 2004.

Brian N.
 



Edited 4 time(s). Last edit at 11/26/20 10:00 by briancdn.

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4) GP38-2 202, purchased new at Burlington 1980
5) GP38-2 201, the other unit purchased new. Burlington 1976
6) A freshly painted caboose at Burlington in 1976

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The shop and offices of the VTR in Rutland are as well maintained as the motive power! 1976

Brian N.

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In the 3rd photo, I see 2 reefers, including a BAR car.  That makes it for me.

Were reefer loads inbound or outbound from the Vermont Ry.?  How busy overall was the railroad??

I lived in Manchester, VT during the winter of 1980-81, and recall the 501 powering the North Bennington turn through town.  

Dave

BAR reefers would be hauling potatoes out of Maine. They probably backhauled stuff.

Super set!
Bob