A day at Palmer, MA with MCER, CV, CR, Aug 7, 1989

Come along and spend an afternoon at Palmer featuring the Mass Central NW5 #2100, the Central Vermont yard job making their delivery to Conrail and a meet between a Conrail westbound and eastbound.

[@chrisras62]

Ah yes….those were the days when Palmer was a much busier spot. Spent many days there. Love those CV Geeps!

[@dhdisprsmith2296]

Yes Chris, me too. From the time I got my license, I’d head for Palmer. As you say it was very busy. The last couple times I’ve been home and visited Palmer I’ve seen almost nothing.

[@williamh.jarvis6795]

This video was obviously produced before the added Amtrak connection was installed, since the ConnRiver line used to be in such bad shape, until the Commonwealth of MA acquired the tracks and refurbished them.
I also remember that old green girder bridge spanning the tracks in the background. It has since been replaced with a more modern structure.

[@dhdisprsmith2296]

I was in Palmer last summer and noticed the bridge had been replaced. I’m glad you enjoyed the video.

[@tropicalties3806]

Ah the ubiquitous C30-7A of the Boston line.

[@jetx_47]

Very interesting, thanks for sharing

[@dhdisprsmith2296]

Thank you, it’s my pleasure!