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Viewing Album:  Philip M. Paradis Collection
 
By:Ron Chouinard
Dates:10/24/1973 - 12/16/2012
Album Info:Photos from the Providence and Worcester collection of the late Philip M. Paradis compliments of Mr. Robert J. Grubinskas
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PW 1501
Title:  PW 1501
Description:  The old girl bought for parts from the Maine Central, but the Providence and Worcester found she was in pretty good shape and used it for awhile. At Whitens, working the yard
Photo Date:  6/18/1978  Upload Date: 2/12/2006 10:54:22 AM
Location:  Northbridge, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
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Locomotives:  PW 1501(RS2)
Views:  836   Comments: 0
Berkeley Depot
Title:  Berkeley Depot
Description:  Gutted by fire, the old Providence and Worcester's, Berkerly Depot ain't doing too good in this photo - eventually the classic depot was demolished
Photo Date:  8/1/1978  Upload Date: 6/26/2006 10:10:52 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories:  Station
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Views:  500   Comments: 0
Whitens Freight House
Title:  Whitens Freight House
Description:  Gutted by fire, the old Providence and Worcester's, Whitens Freight House ain't doing too good in this photo - it was demolished
Photo Date:  8/1/1978  Upload Date: 6/26/2006 10:12:06 AM
Location:  Northbridge, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
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Views:  339   Comments: 0
Whitens Freight House
Title:  Whitens Freight House
Description:  Gutted by fire, the old Providence and Worcester's, Whitens Freight House ain't doing too good in this photo - it was demolished
Photo Date:  8/1/1978  Upload Date: 6/26/2006 10:13:00 AM
Location:  Northbridge, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
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Views:  213   Comments: 0
Ballast Regulator - River Street
Title:  Ballast Regulator - River Street
Description:  Providence and Worcester's ballast regulator crossing River Street, at the old Woonsocket Yards. The now raised, Signal department building in the background
Photo Date:  4/1/1979  Upload Date: 2/6/2006 2:28:09 PM
Location:  Woonsocket, RI
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
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Views:  350   Comments: 0
PW 1
Title:  PW 1
Description:  By now its the old wooden cabbose in Worcester, Massachusetts. ex Delaware and Hudson
Photo Date:  6/11/1979  Upload Date: 3/4/2006 5:24:24 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  434   Comments: 0
PW 1
Title:  PW 1
Description:  By now its the old wooden cabbose in Worcester, Massachusetts. ex Delaware and Hudson
Photo Date:  6/11/1979  Upload Date: 3/4/2006 5:25:32 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  336   Comments: 0
PW 2002
Title:  PW 2002
Description:  The 2002 extra, southbound at Rockdale Pond, with around 20 cars of concrete ties for the Amtrak Northeast Corridor upgrade
Photo Date:  6/14/1979  Upload Date: 2/5/2006 3:34:22 PM
Location:  Northbridge, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
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Locomotives:  PW 2002(M420R)
Views:  883   Comments: 0
PW 2001
Title:  PW 2001
Description:  The first Providence and Worcester sponsored passenger excursion happened on October 20, 1979. 3 sold out trips were run that day with coaches borrowed from the MBTA. Why there's ex New Haven coaches in the green and red window bands here!
Photo Date:  10/20/1979  Upload Date: 2/6/2006 2:16:33 PM
Location:  Uxbridge, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2001(M420R) PW 2003(M420R)
Views:  1234   Comments: 0
PW 2201
Title:  PW 2201
Description:  The first Providence and Worcester sponsored passenger excursion happened on October 20, 1979. 3 sold out trips were run that day with coaches borrowed from the MBTA
Photo Date:  10/20/1979  Upload Date: 2/5/2006 3:13:37 PM
Location:  Grafton, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2201(B23-7)
Views:  1033   Comments: 0
PW 2001
Title:  PW 2001
Description:  The first Providence and Worcester sponsored passenger excursion happened on October 20, 1979. 3 sold out trips were run that day with coaches borrowed from the MBTA
Photo Date:  10/20/1979  Upload Date: 2/5/2006 3:15:08 PM
Location:  Grafton, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2001(M420R)
Views:  867   Comments: 0
PW 2001
Title:  PW 2001
Description:  The first Providence and Worcester sponsored passenger excursion happened on October 20, 1979. 3 sold out trips were run that day with coaches borrowed from the MBTA
Photo Date:  10/20/1979  Upload Date: 2/5/2006 3:16:51 PM
Location:  Grafton, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2001(M420R) PW 2003(M420R)
Views:  1586   Comments: 0
PW 2001
Title:  PW 2001
Description:  The first Providence and Worcester sponsored passenger excursion happened on October 20, 1979. 3 sold out trips were run that day with coaches borrowed from the MBTA. This trip stopped short of the route 122 at a junction called Whitins
Photo Date:  10/20/1979  Upload Date: 2/5/2006 3:18:42 PM
Location:  Northbridge, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2001(M420R) PW 2003(M420R)
Views:  1031   Comments: 0
PW 2007
Title:  PW 2007
Description:  not many options on these almost stock 38's - mirrors/wind deflectors, sunshades, anti climb pilot, plows and dynamic brakes
Photo Date:  1/3/1980  Upload Date: 3/14/2006 12:42:14 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2007(GP38-2)
Views:  1142   Comments: 0
PW 2007
Title:  PW 2007
Description:  almost new 2007 bask in the cold January sun
Photo Date:  1/3/1980  Upload Date: 3/14/2006 12:43:01 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
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Locomotives:  PW 2007(GP38-2)
Views:  1790   Comments: 2
PW 2201
Title:  PW 2201
Description:  another day the 2201 and 2004 leading a pig train, GP-1 past Curve Street in Millbury - Phil's hometown
Photo Date:  4/11/1980  Upload Date: 3/12/2006 10:03:36 AM
Location:  Millbury, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2201(B23-7) PW 2004(M420R)
Views:  1310   Comments: 0
PW 2005
Title:  PW 2005
Description:  must be a warm April day with the nose door opened for ventilation. Train GP-1 at Curve Street
Photo Date:  4/27/1980  Upload Date: 3/12/2006 6:13:12 PM
Location:  Millbury, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
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Locomotives:  PW 2005(M420R)
Views:  758   Comments: 1
PW 2002
Title:  PW 2002
Description:  heading on the Southbridge Branch with a few cars in tow
Photo Date:  4/28/1980  Upload Date: 4/19/2006 6:33:45 PM
Location:  Webster, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2002(M420R)
Views:  844   Comments: 0
PW 1801
Title:  PW 1801
Description:  the 1801 on the Providence main, leaning into the curve at South Grafton - note the as delivered Type FB trucks
Photo Date:  5/14/1980  Upload Date: 3/4/2006 5:28:19 PM
Location:  Grafton, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 1801(U18B)
Views:  1796   Comments: 2
PW 1701
Title:  PW 1701
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/10/1980  Upload Date: 4/24/2006 11:59:36 AM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 1701(GP9)
Views:  869   Comments: 0
PW 2001
Title:  PW 2001
Description:  the 2001's looking good, leaning into the curve at Grafton
Photo Date:  6/10/1980  Upload Date: 4/24/2006 12:10:43 PM
Location:  Grafton, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2001(M420R)
Views:  1106   Comments: 0
PW 2005
Title:  PW 2005
Description:  Working the Worcester yard getting their train together. Bright red Providence and Worcester TOF flat next to the locomotives
Photo Date:  7/5/1980  Upload Date: 2/15/2006 11:31:42 AM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2005(M420R) PW 2201(B23-7)
Views:  1318   Comments: 1
PW 2201
Title:  PW 2201
Description:  The 2201 and 2005 seem to be floating in a sea of brush as they glide thru Auburn with some TOF business
Photo Date:  7/5/1980  Upload Date: 2/15/2006 11:30:13 AM
Location:  Auburn, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2005(M420R) PW 2201(B23-7)
Views:  1098   Comments: 0
PW 2006
Title:  PW 2006
Description:  The leased BAR 84 in the company of a couple MLW veteran's and the fairly new 2006 at the Worcester engine house
Photo Date:  7/5/1980  Upload Date: 2/15/2006 12:31:27 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BAR 84(GP38) PW 2003(M420R) PW 2002(M420R) PW 2006(GP38-2)
Views:  2319   Comments: 2
PW 2006
Title:  PW 2006
Description:  running thru Uxbridge with 4 cars on a hazy summer day
Photo Date:  7/14/1980  Upload Date: 3/12/2006 9:58:22 AM
Location:  Uxbridge, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2006(GP38-2)
Views:  1046   Comments: 1
Leased BAR 84
Title:  Leased BAR 84
Description:  South bound road job WC-3 - Worcester-Connecticut, lead by leased Bangor and Aroostock GP38, No 84 and M420, 2003, crossing the French River in the Mechanicville section of Thompson, Connecticut, just north of Putnam.
Photo Date:  7/14/1980  Upload Date: 2/12/2006 12:25:18 PM
Location:  Thompson, CT
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BAR 84(GP38) PW 2003(M420R)
Views:  1216   Comments: 0
BAR 84
Title:  BAR 84
Description:  leased BAR 84 and the 2006 working the Worcester yards
Photo Date:  7/14/1980  Upload Date: 3/12/2006 10:00:00 AM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BAR 84(GP38) PW 2006(GP38-2)
Views:  1290   Comments: 1
The old Pawtucket Yard
Title:  The old Pawtucket Yard
Description:  Pawtucket Yard and how it looked in 1980 from the Conant Street bridge. Bout the same as today, minus the weeds.
Photo Date:  7/24/1980  Upload Date: 2/20/2006 4:36:19 PM
Location:  Pawtucket, RI
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
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Views:  611   Comments: 0
The old Pawtucket Yard
Title:  The old Pawtucket Yard
Description:  From the Conant Street bridge. Where Providence and Worcester TOF's were loaded and unloaded. The circus train lays over in the yard from time to time
Photo Date:  7/24/1980  Upload Date: 2/20/2006 4:37:26 PM
Location:  Pawtucket, RI
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
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Views:  437   Comments: 0
PW 2003
Title:  PW 2003
Description:  Leased Bangor and Aroostock GP38 No 84, leading a southbound freight thru Auburn at the Sportsman's Club
Photo Date:  7/24/1980  Upload Date: 2/20/2006 4:53:44 PM
Location:  Auburn, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BAR 84(GP38) PW 2003(M420R)
Views:  1297   Comments: 1
PW 2001
Title:  PW 2001
Description:  2001 and 2201 hurrying thru Auburn with a pig train for Plainfield
Photo Date:  7/24/1980  Upload Date: 3/12/2006 10:02:17 AM
Location:  Auburn, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2001(M420R) PW 2201(B23-7)
Views:  999   Comments: 0
PW 2002
Title:  PW 2002
Description:  Passing the Millbury cemetary with a dozen Amtrak concrete tie cars in tow. The extra's on the way to Providence, Rhode Island with ties for the corridor upgrade
Photo Date:  8/14/1980  Upload Date: 2/15/2006 11:09:00 AM
Location:  Millbury, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2002(M420R)
Views:  558   Comments: 0
PW 1501
Title:  PW 1501
Description:  Providence and Worcester's lone RS2 at the dead line in Worcester on freight car trucks and its stack covered
Photo Date:  9/13/1980  Upload Date: 2/5/2006 5:14:40 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 1501(RS2)
Views:  748   Comments: 1
PW 1501
Title:  PW 1501
Description:  Providence and Worcester's RS2 1501 and RS3 1602 at the dead line with and un-letered caboose at the Worcester engine house
Photo Date:  9/13/1980  Upload Date: 2/5/2006 5:20:51 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 1501(RS2) PW 1602(RS3)
Views:  884   Comments: 0
PW 1602
Title:  PW 1602
Description:  Providence and Worcester's RS3 at the dead line at the Worcester engine house
Photo Date:  9/13/1980  Upload Date: 2/5/2006 5:22:27 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 1602(RS3)
Views:  589   Comments: 0
PW 1602
Title:  PW 1602
Description:  Providence and Worcester's RS3 and a B&LE caboose at the dead line in Worcester - ex Southern locomotive. There's a string of Providence and Worcester TOF's in the background
Photo Date:  12/13/1980  Upload Date: 2/5/2006 5:17:43 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
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Locomotives:  PW 1602(RS3)
Views:  673   Comments: 0
PW 256
Title:  PW 256
Description:  almost new, bright red box car at Worcester Yards - white door denotes that this car as a 50'
Photo Date:  12/14/1980  Upload Date: 3/12/2006 6:17:20 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  811   Comments: 0
PW 256
Title:  PW 256
Description:  long string of 50' red box cars at Worcester
Photo Date:  12/14/1980  Upload Date: 6/25/2006 12:52:50 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  644   Comments: 0
WRWK 60121
Title:  WRWK 60121
Description:  Solid red box car with-out a white door, denotes this car as a 60 footer, assigned to the Warwick Railway
Photo Date:  12/14/1980  Upload Date: 6/25/2006 12:53:26 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  641   Comments: 0
PW 2008
Title:  PW 2008
Description:  Brand new 2008 at the Worcester engine house. Boy, she never looked so good!
Photo Date:  12/14/1980  Upload Date: 3/4/2006 5:30:19 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  1178   Comments: 2
WRWK 20028
Title:  WRWK 20028
Description:  Wow to see a string of these colorful brown and orange gondolas in a train
Photo Date:  12/17/1980  Upload Date: 5/15/2006 1:36:51 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  664   Comments: 0
PW 2008
Title:  PW 2008
Description:  Locomotives resting on the main. The approach signal for Boston Switch set for the main. The dummy mast with reflector is for what is called the house track, now out of service at the bridge
Photo Date:  1/4/1981  Upload Date: 2/12/2006 12:27:22 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2005(M420R) PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  1210   Comments: 1
PW 2007
Title:  PW 2007
Description:  brrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!! Looks more like were in a northern province of Canada than Worcester, Massachusetts
Photo Date:  1/5/1981  Upload Date: 3/12/2006 6:18:49 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2002(M420R) PW 2007(GP38-2) PW 2005(M420R)
Views:  1527   Comments: 1
PW 1601
Title:  PW 1601
Description:  at the Worcester engine house, cold and unwanted
Photo Date:  1/5/1981  Upload Date: 3/12/2006 12:04:00 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 1601(RS3)
Views:  815   Comments: 1
PW 1601
Title:  PW 1601
Description:  a little decal blush here!
Photo Date:  1/5/1981  Upload Date: 3/12/2006 12:04:52 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 1601(RS3)
Views:  474   Comments: 0
PW 2
Title:  PW 2
Description:  Retired Providence and Worcester No 2, on a spur at the old Jefferson depot, Resevoir Road, Holden. Home to Depot Country Clothes. Caboose later moved to Auburn. Originally Delaware and Hudson
Photo Date:  1/5/1981  Upload Date: 3/12/2006 12:06:31 PM
Location:  Holden, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  840   Comments: 0
PW 1602
Title:  PW 1602
Description:  Looks like it snowed last night! The o'l 1602 at the Worcester engine house with caboose 1958
Photo Date:  1/5/1981  Upload Date: 3/12/2006 2:29:02 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
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Locomotives:  PW 1602(RS3)
Views:  1105   Comments: 0
WRWK 105
Title:  WRWK 105
Description:  Warwick Railway 105 at the Cranston engine house. Under Providence and Worcester ownership, the 105 would be retired and sold to the Seaview Railroad as their number 2. ex USA Pueblo Ordnance Depot, nee-USN (NAD, Earle NJ), Vulcan serial 4400, built December 1943
Photo Date:  1/12/1981  Upload Date: 2/20/2006 10:26:55 AM
Location:  Cranston, RI
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
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Locomotives:  WRWK 105(65 Tonner)
Views:  1334   Comments: 0
WRWK 105
Title:  WRWK 105
Description:  Warwick Railway 105 at the Cranston engine house. Under Providence and Worcester ownership, the 105 would be retired and sold to the Seaview Railroad as their number 2. ex USA Pueblo Ordnance Depot, nee-USN (NAD, Earle NJ), Vulcan serial 4400, built December 1943
Photo Date:  1/12/1981  Upload Date: 2/20/2006 10:28:51 AM
Location:  Cranston, RI
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WRWK 105(65 Tonner)
Views:  1030   Comments: 0
WRWK 104
Title:  WRWK 104
Description:  Warwick Railway 104 at the Cranston Engine House - under Providence and Worcester it was scrapped in 1984
Photo Date:  1/12/1981  Upload Date: 2/20/2006 11:19:36 AM
Location:  Cranston, RI
Author:  Philip M. Paradis
Categories: 
Locomotives:  WRWK 104(65 Tonner)
Views:  1349   Comments: 1

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