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MNCR '93 Mass. Excursion

Discussion relating to the operations of MTA MetroNorth Railroad including west of Hudson operations and discussion of CtDOT sponsored rail operations such as Shore Line East and the Springfield to New Haven Hartford Line

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  by 7 Train
 
Where exactly in Massachusetts is that?

I'm guessing that becuase the M-6's were new at the time (1993), it could be of them being delivered.

  by DutchRailnut
 
correct as M2/M4/M6 can only be occupied to next station when in tow.
this is a equipment move either to or from MK who was building the M6's

  by 7 Train
 
MK (now Alstom) is in Hornell. Would they have pass through MA?

  by DutchRailnut
 
actualy the MK plant was in Mountaintop PA as far as I know.

  by Lackawanna484
 
GE did some warranty work on its locomotives with a contractor in Pittsfield MA. Perhaps this was a warranty or final fit / finish project?

  by HighlandRail&DEY-7 652
 
They were probably on their way to Springfeild Line to be delivered to CDOT in New Haven, since this is the route they came occasionaly.

  by 7 Train
 
actualy the MK plant was in Mountaintop PA as far as I know.
MK (Alstom) is in Hornell. Are you confusing it with another plant?

  by DutchRailnut
 
Nope I was actualy there.
yes the Alstom plant at one time was GE and later MK.
but the M6's came tru Mountantop Pa.
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