NOVEMBER 2020: Genesee Valley Transportation hosted a ribbon-cutting for its brand new $2.6 million Von Storch locomotive repair shop facility in Scranton, Pa., on September 24. This exciting development came on the heels of its announcement of preserving a rare Alco HH660 diesel switcher. Andrew Grahl takes us trackside following the Vermont Rail detour trains over New England Central. All this and more in the November issue of Railpace Newsmagazine!
Metro to sideline 6000-series railcars following second incident
Metro is temporarily sidelining its fleet of 6000-series railcars following a train-separation incident on the Red Line on November 24. The broad safety directive, recommended by Chief Safety Officer Theresa Impastato and immediately approved by General Manager/CEO Paul J. Wiedefeld, is expected to take effect within hours and continue for an indefinite period of time while an investigation is underway.
Vermont Railway Detours Over New England Central
To avoid tunnel construction in Middlebury, Vt., Vermont Railway detour trains ran from Burlington to Bellows Falls over the rails of New England Central Railroad.
Genesee Valley Transportation Dedicates New Von Storch Shop in Scranton
Genesee Valley Transportation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new $2.6 million Von Storch Locomotive Shop in the Green Ridge section of Scranton, Pa., on September 24, 2020.
Lackawanna Alco HH660 409 Acquired by Genesee Valley Transportation
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Alco HH660 409 returned home to Scranton, Pa., on August 12, 2020. Genesee Valley Transportation acquired the 80-year old unit, built in April 1940 from locomotive leaser NWIX.
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