Palmer, Mass., gives rail enthusiasts a front-row seat to both regional and shortline railroading. As Southern New England NW2 no. 279 spots a loaded bulkhead flatcar at M&M Lumber Co., Central Vermont RS-11 no. 3603 leads a freight in the background. Lou Sassi took the photo on Jason Fontaine’s HO scale New England-themed model railroad.
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