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Light Rail for Worcester, MA (formerly SMALLEST city with light rail)
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<p>Trolley buses? Those aren't as cool as "real" trolleys... [:-^]</p><p><u><b>Paul:</b></u> I would be happy to give some more information! We'll split the track up into two categories: Worcester-Barbers and Barbers-Ayer.</p><p><u>Worcester-Barbers</u></p><p>The track was originally New Haven or Boston & Maine, I'm not sure. Nowadays it is owned by the Providence & Worcester Railroad (very railfan friendly, a great "local" railroad). CSX has trackage rights from Worcester Union Station to Barbers (a couple miles north on the line, part of Worcester). There is no passenger traffic. P&W runs some freight trains on it, all "as needed" but less than three per day, I think. CSX runs one train in each direction, Q426 and Q427. The track is in good condition, most likely heavier jointed rail.<br></p><p><u>Barbers-Ayer</u></p><p>This was originally B&M track, and is now owned and operated by Pan Am Railways (formerly Guilford). CSX Q426 and Q427 also run on it after the Barbers crew change, as SEAY (Selkirk, NY - Ayer, MA) and AYSE (Ayer, MA - Selkirk, NY) respectively. Track is heavier jointed rail, mostly in fair condition, but there are some low joints.</p><p>[IMG]http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee261/TrainManTy/IMG_7498.jpg[/IMG] <br></p>
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