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4/27/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Rod Bushway
Dates:12/1/2002 - 1/1/2006
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MMA 273 ex Amtrak unit
Title:  MMA 273 ex Amtrak unit
Description:  MMA 273 is the test locomotive for the new rebuilt engines program for Rail World's Poland Program
Photo Date:  5/14/2002  Upload Date: 5/28/2006 10:11:39 AM
Location:  Derby, ME
Author:  Rod Bushway
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Locomotives:  MMA 273(F40PH)
Views:  1020   Comments: 0
MMA 263 rebuilt engine
Title:  MMA 263 rebuilt engine
Description:  Parts of the engine are being picked up by the crane and carried over to the container to be loaded
Photo Date:  5/14/2002  Upload Date: 5/28/2006 10:47:56 AM
Location:  Derby, ME
Author:  Rod Bushway
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  MMA 263(F40PH)
Views:  1253   Comments: 1
MMA 5078 GE C30-7 being repaired
Title:  MMA 5078 GE C30-7 being repaired
Description:  After colliding with a truck in Canada the MMA crew at the car shop in Derby are cutting and fitting metal on the front of the damaged C30-7
Photo Date:  1/23/2004  Upload Date: 5/27/2006 6:40:00 PM
Location:  Derby, ME
Author:  Rod Bushway
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Locomotives:  MMA 5078(C30-7)
Views:  992   Comments: 1
MMA 8525
Title:  MMA 8525
Description:  8525 just came out of the repair facility at Derby and is being tested
Photo Date:  7/2/2005  Upload Date: 5/2/2006 9:18:56 PM
Location:  Derby, ME
Author:  Rod Bushway
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Locomotives:  MMA 8525(B39-8E)
Views:  8268   Comments: 96
MMA 8525 inside Engine House Derby
Title:  MMA 8525 inside Engine House Derby
Description:  This is a side view showing where the major damaged occurred which was on the conductor's side of the unit. It did a lot of electrical damage by cutting wires
Photo Date:  1/1/2006  Upload Date: 5/27/2006 6:51:08 PM
Location:  Derby, ME
Author:  Rod Bushway
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Locomotives:  MMA 8525(B39-8E)
Views:  723   Comments: 1
Back end of 8592
Title:  Back end of 8592
Description:  The rear end of 8592 was also damaged in the train/truck collision. The back rail along with the steps on the engineers side had to be replaced. One rail and the steps have been fixed
Photo Date:  1/1/2006  Upload Date: 5/27/2006 9:18:47 PM
Location:  Derby, ME
Author:  Rod Bushway
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Locomotives:  MMA 8592(B39-8E)
Views:  962   Comments: 0
SLA RM-1 at Derby Shops
Title:  SLA RM-1 at Derby Shops
Description:  A different view of SLA and VB4 at Derby
Photo Date:  1/1/2006  Upload Date: 5/27/2006 7:18:23 PM
Location:  Derby, ME
Author:  Rod Bushway
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Locomotives:  SLR 804(Road Slug)
Views:  1308   Comments: 0
Rebuilding engine from MMA 263
Title:  Rebuilding engine from MMA 263
Description:  Rail World has contracted the MMA Engine repair facility at Derby to take out engines from old Amtrak units and rebuild them and test them after rebuilding. Once the rebuild engines have passed they are shipped to Poland
Photo Date:  4/24/2006  Upload Date: 5/27/2006 7:39:40 PM
Location:  Derby, ME
Author:  Rod Bushway
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Locomotives:  MMA 263(F40PH)
Views:  1168   Comments: 0
MMA 8525 inside Engine House Derby
Title:  MMA 8525 inside Engine House Derby
Description:  Front view of the damage that 8525 had after hitting a tractor with a liquid manure tank. The smell was not pleasant
Photo Date:  5/1/2006  Upload Date: 5/27/2006 6:46:22 PM
Location:  Derby, ME
Author:  Rod Bushway
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Locomotives:  MMA 8525(B39-8E)
Views:  708   Comments: 0
MMA 8525 inside Engine House Derby
Title:  MMA 8525 inside Engine House Derby
Description:  8525 hit a Farm tractor carrying a tank of liquid manure the first week of May 2006 in Canada. It is now being repaired. There was extensive damage to the left side and front plus a lot of smell which is still present
Photo Date:  5/9/2006  Upload Date: 5/14/2006 8:06:28 PM
Location:  Derby, ME
Author:  Rod Bushway
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Locomotives:  MMA 8525(B39-8E)
Views:  597   Comments: 0
MMA 8592 that hit a tractor trailer being worked on
Title:  MMA 8592 that hit a tractor trailer being worked on
Description:  It is estimated that it will take at least 6 weeks to get 8592 back in service with a cost estimate of $50,000
Photo Date:  5/9/2006  Upload Date: 5/14/2006 8:17:27 PM
Location:  Derby, ME
Author:  Rod Bushway
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMA 8592(B39-8E)
Views:  938   Comments: 0
MMA 8592 that hit a tractor trailer being worked on
Title:  MMA 8592 that hit a tractor trailer being worked on
Description:  Front end view
Photo Date:  5/9/2006  Upload Date: 5/14/2006 8:23:06 PM
Location:  Derby, ME
Author:  Rod Bushway
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMA 8592(B39-8E)
Views:  701   Comments: 1
MMA 273 in the Machine Shop at Derby Shops has a rebuilt motor in it
Title:  MMA 273 in the Machine Shop at Derby Shops has a rebuilt motor in it
Description:  Rail World is contracting out at Derby Shops to take engines and generators from their old Amtrak units they purchased. Once removed the parts are rebuilt and will be tested before shipping the engines and generators to Poland. The shell of 273 has a rebuilt motor taken from Amtrak 216. This engine should be started by Tuesday
Photo Date:  5/9/2006  Upload Date: 5/14/2006 8:31:45 PM
Location:  Derby, ME
Author:  Rod Bushway
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Views:  738   Comments: 3
LLPX 3105 leased by SLA at Derby
Title:  LLPX 3105 leased by SLA at Derby
Description:  This unit by the sand tower at Derby also needs its wheels turned
Photo Date:  5/9/2006  Upload Date: 5/27/2006 7:26:46 PM
Location:  Derby, ME
Author:  Rod Bushway
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Locomotives:  LLPX 3105(GP40)
Views:  1663   Comments: 0
SLA RM-1 at Derby Shops
Title:  SLA RM-1 at Derby Shops
Description:  While SLA is waiting to have its wheels turned at Derby it is coupled to VB-4. What a nice color combination
Photo Date:  5/10/2006  Upload Date: 5/27/2006 7:10:42 PM
Location:  Derby, ME
Author:  Rod Bushway
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Locomotives:  SLR 804(Road Slug)
Views:  699   Comments: 0
Inside SLA RM-1 804
Title:  Inside SLA RM-1 804
Description:  SLA 804 was at the Derby shops to get its wheels turned
Photo Date:  5/10/2006  Upload Date: 5/27/2006 7:04:33 PM
Location:  Derby, ME
Author:  Rod Bushway
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Locomotives:  SLR 804(Road Slug)
Views:  900   Comments: 1
Packing the engine from MMA 263 after being rebuilt
Title:  Packing the engine from MMA 263 after being rebuilt
Description:  With the help of the 15 ton overhead crane in the Machine shop at Derby and 3 workers in the container begin loading parts and the engine from 263 for Poland
Photo Date:  5/14/2006  Upload Date: 5/27/2006 8:50:15 PM
Location:  Derby, ME
Author:  Rod Bushway
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  413   Comments: 0
Paint Shop in Derby
Title:  Paint Shop in Derby
Description:  This picture shows the sandblast bay which is the tunnel which can be closed off. The front part of the pictures is where the painting is done after the sandblast
Photo Date:  5/14/2006  Upload Date: 5/28/2006 10:31:58 AM
Location:  Derby, ME
Author:  Rod Bushway
Categories: 
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Views:  371   Comments: 0
MMA Transfer Table at Derby
Title:  MMA Transfer Table at Derby
Description:  Two containers are being moved in the Machine shop at Derby where they will be loaded with the rebuild Amtrak 263 Engine to go to Poland
Photo Date:  5/14/2006  Upload Date: 5/27/2006 8:15:44 PM
Location:  Derby, ME
Author:  Rod Bushway
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  468   Comments: 1
MMA 320 ex Amtrak unit
Title:  MMA 320 ex Amtrak unit
Description:  This ex Amtrak unit is next in line to have its engine removed and rebuilt to be sent to Poland
Photo Date:  5/24/2006  Upload Date: 5/28/2006 12:02:40 PM
Location:  Derby, ME
Author:  Rod Bushway
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMA 320(F40PHR)
Views:  1870   Comments: 2
Amtrak Dead Pile Derby
Title:  Amtrak Dead Pile Derby
Description:  Three ex Amtrak units in the dead pile. 273 and 462 have only already had their engines removed. 457 awaits its surgery
Photo Date:  5/24/2006  Upload Date: 5/28/2006 11:26:43 AM
Location:  Derby, ME
Author:  Rod Bushway
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  CDAC 457(F40PHR)
Views:  845   Comments: 0
MMA 8592 80% repaired inside Engine Facility at Derby
Title:  MMA 8592 80% repaired inside Engine Facility at Derby
Description:  The repair of 8592 is coming along after hitting a tractor trailer in Hampden
Photo Date:  5/24/2006  Upload Date: 5/27/2006 6:33:23 PM
Location:  Derby, ME
Author:  Rod Bushway
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMA 8592(B39-8E)
Views:  800   Comments: 2
MMA 273 ex Amtrak unit Outside
Title:  MMA 273 ex Amtrak unit Outside
Description:  When 273 is not being used as the test shell for the rebuilt F 40 engines it is stored outside next to the paint shop
Photo Date:  5/24/2006  Upload Date: 5/28/2006 10:17:35 AM
Location:  Derby, ME
Author:  Rod Bushway
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMA 273(F40PH)
Views:  4106   Comments: 1
CP 522387 container carrier with 2 loaded containers at Derby
Title:  CP 522387 container carrier with 2 loaded containers at Derby
Description:  These 2 containers contain the rebuilt engine of 263 ready to be transported by rail to a port and then on to Poland. This is the first of 9-12 such shipments to Poland
Photo Date:  5/24/2006  Upload Date: 5/28/2006 11:12:52 AM
Location:  Derby, ME
Author:  Rod Bushway
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  422   Comments: 1
MMA 451 and VB4
Title:  MMA 451 and VB4
Description:  VB 4 remote Control Caboose is near completion. Notice it has a solar panel on the roof to keep the battery charged
Photo Date:  6/25/2006  Upload Date: 7/4/2006 8:07:58 PM
Location:  Derby, ME
Author:  Rod Bushway
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MMA 451(F40PHR)
Views:  1911   Comments: 2
MMA Transfer Table
Title:  MMA Transfer Table
Description:  Boxcar being moved to the yard after being repaired
Photo Date:  6/25/2006  Upload Date: 7/4/2006 8:15:41 PM
Location:  Derby, ME
Author:  Rod Bushway
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  419   Comments: 1


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