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Owner: Providence and Worcester
Model:EMD GP38-2Built As:PW 2008 (GP38-2)
Serial Number:796356-2Order No:796356
Frame Number:796356-2Built:12/1980
Notes:Acquired new Dec 1980
Other locos with this serial:  PW 2008(GP38-2)
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Title:  brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Description:  Its 23 degrees and its beginning to snow while Providence and Worcester's train PR3 getting their day started at 7:30 am - their crossing High and Titus Streets into the Valley Falls Yard. They'll work down to the Seaview Railroad in Davisville and later the Port of Providence where they'll load around 30 cars of coal
Photo Date:  1/22/2007  Upload Date: 1/22/2007 7:52:47 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2009(GP38-2) PW 3008(B30-7AB) PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  400   Comments: 1
The East Providence Branch
Title:  The East Providence Branch
Description:  Providence and Worcester's train PR2 at Ralco way. Soon they'll be on the Pawtucket Highway part of the East Providence Branch
Photo Date:  1/29/2007  Upload Date: 1/29/2007 1:23:11 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  346   Comments: 1
East Providence Branch/Pawtucket Highway
Title:  East Providence Branch/Pawtucket Highway
Description:  Now on the Pawtucket Highway part of the East Providence Branch, Providence and Worcester's train PR2 crossing the busy intersection of Broadway (US Rt 1) and Benefit Street
Photo Date:  1/29/2007  Upload Date: 1/29/2007 1:25:36 PM
Location:  Pawtucket, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  275   Comments: 1
Chace's Lane
Title:  Chace's Lane
Description:  Providence and Worcester's train PR2 at Chace's Lane with their afternoon work heading down to Boston Switch
Photo Date:  1/29/2007  Upload Date: 1/29/2007 3:43:55 PM
Location:  Central Falls, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  312   Comments: 1
PR-3
Title:  PR-3
Description:  PR-3 leaving Valley Falls yard headed for the Amtrak Northeast corridor
Photo Date:  2/12/2007  Upload Date: 3/16/2008 12:00:43 PM
Location:  Valley Falls, RI
Author:  Jeff Rost
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2) PW 2007(GP38-2)
Views:  254   Comments: 0
Train PR3 at Mill Street
Title:  Train PR3 at Mill Street
Description:  having crossed the bridge over the Blackstone River into Cumberland, Providence and Worcester's train PR3 tushing the train into the lower Valley yard
Photo Date:  2/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/23/2007 6:37:14 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  320   Comments: 1
Train PR2 - Valley Falls Yard
Title:  Train PR2 - Valley Falls Yard
Description:  lower Valley Yard, PR2's heading for the East Providence Branch --- 3 Pond View Recycling cars with 1 Teknor Apex
Photo Date:  2/26/2007  Upload Date: 2/27/2007 8:32:20 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  281   Comments: 0
Dead Loco
Title:  Dead Loco
Description:  Like an old Chevrolet, the 2008 is dead from the bone chilling cold! Jumper cables running from the 10 to the 8 - it started!
Photo Date:  3/6/2007  Upload Date: 3/6/2007 3:03:46 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2) PW 2010(GP38)
Views:  462   Comments: 1
PRWO-X Coal Extra
Title:  PRWO-X Coal Extra
Description:  Coal extra on the Providence and Worcester - power running thru the lower Valley Yard
Photo Date:  3/30/2007  Upload Date: 3/30/2007 4:16:45 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2) PW 2010(GP38) PW 3008(B30-7AB) PW 2006(GP38-2)
Views:  454   Comments: 1
PRWO-X Coal Extra
Title:  PRWO-X Coal Extra
Description:  Coal extra on the Providence and Worcester - power running thru the lower Valley Yard
Photo Date:  3/30/2007  Upload Date: 3/30/2007 4:06:38 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2) PW 2010(GP38) PW 3008(B30-7AB) PW 2006(GP38-2)
Views:  500   Comments: 1
PRWO-X Coal Extra at Mendon Road
Title:  PRWO-X Coal Extra at Mendon Road
Description:  Some of the old historic Lonsdale mill housing in view, PRWO-X coal extra on the Providence and Worcester - northbound at the Lonsdale Yard Limit Board at Mendon Road with 45 loads of imported coal
Photo Date:  3/30/2007  Upload Date: 3/30/2007 4:08:24 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2006(GP38-2) PW 3008(B30-7AB) PW 2010(GP38) PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  614   Comments: 1
Train PR2
Title:  Train PR2
Description:  Heading to the Valley Yard in a puff of diesel exhaust! Running by the barn, PR2's getting ready to cross High and Titus Streets
Photo Date:  4/6/2007  Upload Date: 4/10/2007 12:09:23 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2009(GP38-2) PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  325   Comments: 0
Train PR2 at Berkely Siding
Title:  Train PR2 at Berkely Siding
Description:  Providence and Worcester's train PR2 servicing KIK Custom Products in the Berkeley section of Cumberland
Photo Date:  4/6/2007  Upload Date: 4/6/2007 1:38:40 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  305   Comments: 1
Train PR2 on the East Providence Branch
Title:  Train PR2 on the East Providence Branch
Description:  On a brisk clear day at Pawtucket Highway and Armistice Boulevard, Providence and Worcester's PR2 servicing Apex
Photo Date:  4/6/2007  Upload Date: 4/6/2007 5:19:47 PM
Location:  Pawtucket, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  381   Comments: 1
Valley Falls Yard
Title:  Valley Falls Yard
Description:  Providence and Worcester's train PR2 coupling on the SLC boxcar consigned to the Providence Journal and the peroxide for Roberts Chemicals
Photo Date:  4/10/2007  Upload Date: 4/10/2007 1:39:39 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  216   Comments: 1
Train PR3 at Chace's Lane
Title:  Train PR3 at Chace's Lane
Description:  The circus is in town! Providence and Worcesters train PR3 running past Osram Sylvania - their heading down to the receiving yard along Route 95 for 4 elephant cars that they'll later forward to yard 17
Photo Date:  5/1/2007  Upload Date: 5/1/2007 11:11:27 AM
Location:  Central Falls, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2009(GP38-2) PW 3006(B30-7AB) PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  498   Comments: 1
Train PR2 at Ralco Way
Title:  Train PR2 at Ralco Way
Description:  Running on the East Providence Branch - crossing Ralco Way by Pawtucket Water
Photo Date:  5/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/2/2007 11:33:25 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  261   Comments: 0
Train PR2 at Martin Street
Title:  Train PR2 at Martin Street
Description:  After servicing KIK Custom Products, PR2's running along the Berkeley siding, slowly approaching the work area at Martin Street, before hurrying back to Valley Falls
Photo Date:  5/10/2007  Upload Date: 5/10/2007 11:48:47 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  287   Comments: 1
Train PR2 at the Valley Barn
Title:  Train PR2 at the Valley Barn
Description:  Now on the Providence main, PR2 will run down to Osram Sylvania for an empty sand hopper before working the Valley yard
Photo Date:  5/11/2007  Upload Date: 5/11/2007 11:24:41 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2007(GP38-2) PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  304   Comments: 1
First Train at the Aventine/Motiva Ethanol Facility
Title:  First Train at the Aventine/Motiva Ethanol Facility
Description:  PR3 became the first official train into the Motiva Facility - track was joined to the P&W Harbor main over the weekend by Railroad Construction of New Jersey. Today, PR3 is dropping stone
Photo Date:  5/14/2007  Upload Date: 5/14/2007 1:04:37 PM
Location:  Providence, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  334   Comments: 1
East Junction Switch
Title:  East Junction Switch
Description:  PR2's at the soon to be abandoned East Junction switch - today, those 2 gondolas were empty. Yesterday they were left off at King Phillip Road loaded with ties for the new East Junction run-around
Photo Date:  5/30/2007  Upload Date: 5/30/2007 1:58:16 PM
Location:  East Providence, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  370   Comments: 0
Train PR2 at Lonsdale Yard Limits
Title:  Train PR2 at Lonsdale Yard Limits
Description:  Perfect day for some of that Del's frozen lemonade! Sun working on the heavy tropical rains from yesterday creating a hazy scene for PR2 at Mendon Road, Lonsdale Yard Limit board
Photo Date:  6/5/2007  Upload Date: 6/5/2007 12:34:10 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  423   Comments: 1
Valley Falls Yard
Title:  Valley Falls Yard
Description:  early morning, Providence and Worcester's train, PR3 getting things in#order at Valley Falls yard
Photo Date:  6/6/2007  Upload Date: 6/6/2007 8:56:47 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2009(GP38-2) PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  261   Comments: 1
First Train on the New East Junction Connector
Title:  First Train on the New East Junction Connector
Description:  PR2's dumping stone on the new East Junction Connector linking the East Providence Branch with the East Junction Branch
Photo Date:  6/15/2007  Upload Date: 6/15/2007 2:07:24 PM
Location:  East Providence, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  315   Comments: 1
Train PR3 by Pawtucket Yards
Title:  Train PR3 by Pawtucket Yards
Description:  Providence and Worcester's train PR3 running light engines along the Amtrak Northeast Corridor
Photo Date:  6/25/2007  Upload Date: 6/25/2007 8:38:07 AM
Location:  Pawtucket, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2006(GP38-2) PW 3008(B30-7AB) PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  460   Comments: 1
PW 2008
Title:  PW 2008
Description:  PW 2008, along with PW 3008 and PW 2006, sit on the Blackstone River Bridge waiting for PR-3's crew to come on duty. These three units will run light engines to the Port of Providence on PR-3.
Photo Date:  6/25/2007  Upload Date: 6/25/2007 6:14:42 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  228   Comments: 1
PW 2008
Title:  PW 2008
Description:  PW 2008 is the rear unit on train PR-3, as the train passes the Pawtucket Yards, heading for the Port of Providence.
Photo Date:  6/25/2007  Upload Date: 6/25/2007 6:20:22 PM
Location:  Pawtucket, RI
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  198   Comments: 1
Train PR2 at the Sate Line
Title:  Train PR2 at the Sate Line
Description:  PR2's crossing busy Route 95 by State Line Scrap - in a few more seconds, they'll be back into Rhode Island
Photo Date:  7/3/2007  Upload Date: 7/3/2007 11:29:00 AM
Location:  South Attleboro, MA
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  254   Comments: 1
Over the Historic Blackstone River
Title:  Over the Historic Blackstone River
Description:  at the city line, but still in Central Falls - train PR3 switching over from the house track to the main, before crossing the bridge that spans the historic Blackstone River - in a few seconds, they'll be in (Valley Falls) Cumberland
Photo Date:  7/12/2007  Upload Date: 7/12/2007 2:39:02 PM
Location:  Central Falls, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2007(GP38-2) PW 3008(B30-7AB) PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  410   Comments: 1
Train PR3 in the Valley Falls Yard
Title:  Train PR3 in the Valley Falls Yard
Description:  After a few days of the muggy's, Dean and Daryl enjoying the cool breeze as they run thru the lower Valley yard
Photo Date:  7/12/2007  Upload Date: 7/12/2007 2:40:03 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  260   Comments: 1
A Very Tardy WOPR
Title:  A Very Tardy WOPR
Description:  Normally a nocturnal job, a tardy WOPR (PRWO) returning to Valley Falls at 0645 with a hefty train on this foggy Wednesday morning
Photo Date:  7/18/2007  Upload Date: 7/18/2007 8:41:13 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 3905(B39-8E) PW 2008(GP38-2) PW 3005(B30-7AB) PW 2007(GP38-2)
Views:  558   Comments: 1
Train PR3 at High Street
Title:  Train PR3 at High Street
Description:  Train PR3 getting their train together at the busy intersections of High, Railroad and Titus Strees
Photo Date:  7/18/2007  Upload Date: 7/18/2007 8:42:22 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2) PW 3005(B30-7AB) PW 2007(GP38-2)
Views:  343   Comments: 1
Train PR3 at High Street
Title:  Train PR3 at High Street
Description:  Train PR3 getting their train together at the busy intersections of High, Railroad and Titus Strees
Photo Date:  7/18/2007  Upload Date: 7/18/2007 8:44:02 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2) PW 3005(B30-7AB) PW 2007(GP38-2)
Views:  334   Comments: 0
Train PR3 at the Valley Yard
Title:  Train PR3 at the Valley Yard
Description:  New business for the Providence and Worcester --- PR3's getting ready to tug on the first 8 cars of ethanol destined for the new ethanol unloading facility at the Motiva complex at the the Providence Port
Photo Date:  7/19/2007  Upload Date: 7/19/2007 10:51:11 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2) PW 2007(GP38-2)
Views:  513   Comments: 1
Train PR3 at Chace's Lane
Title:  Train PR3 at Chace's Lane
Description:  Running past Osram Sylvania on the Providence Main, PR3's hurrying down to track 7 and the Amtrak Northeast corridor
Photo Date:  7/19/2007  Upload Date: 7/19/2007 10:53:15 AM
Location:  Central Falls, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2) PW 2007(GP38-2)
Views:  301   Comments: 0
Cranston Yard
Title:  Cranston Yard
Description:  PR-3 running around to some cars in the Cranston Yard
Photo Date:  7/25/2007  Upload Date: 7/25/2007 1:37:17 PM
Location:  Cranston, RI
Author:  Nick Zabawar
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  191   Comments: 0
Cranston Yard
Title:  Cranston Yard
Description:  PR-3 making the hitch in Cranston Yard
Photo Date:  7/25/2007  Upload Date: 7/25/2007 1:37:32 PM
Location:  Cranston, RI
Author:  Nick Zabawar
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  196   Comments: 0
A Tardy WOPR
Title:  A Tardy WOPR
Description:  A late WOPR (Worcester/Providence) leaving their train at the Lonsdale Yard Limit board - their crossing busy Mendon Road
Photo Date:  7/25/2007  Upload Date: 7/25/2007 9:19:25 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2009(GP38-2) PW 4003(B40-8) PW 3004(B30-7AB) PW 2011(GP38) PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  647   Comments: 1
Train PR3
Title:  Train PR3
Description:  The stop and protect lifted from the broken rail, PR3's crossing High and Titus Streets in what promises to be a hot and humid day
Photo Date:  8/7/2007  Upload Date: 8/7/2007 9:01:23 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2007(GP38-2) PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  258   Comments: 1
WX-1
Title:  WX-1
Description:  WX-1 heading back to Worcester near Polar Soda.
Photo Date:  8/12/2007  Upload Date: 7/29/2008 7:05:53 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jonathan Guilbeault
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2) PW 3904(B39-8E)
Views:  231   Comments: 0
WX-1
Title:  WX-1
Description:  WX-1 heading back to Worcester near Polar Soda.
Photo Date:  8/12/2007  Upload Date: 7/29/2008 7:06:04 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jonathan Guilbeault
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 3904(B39-8E) PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  241   Comments: 0
Train PR2 at the Lonsdale Yard Limits
Title:  Train PR2 at the Lonsdale Yard Limits
Description:  After a run up to KIK Custom Products, PR2's crossing Mendon Road at the Lonsdale Yard Limit board on a dreary Monday morning
Photo Date:  8/13/2007  Upload Date: 8/13/2007 11:21:35 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  210   Comments: 1
on the East Providence Branch
Title:  on the East Providence Branch
Description:  Early morning lineup of power for todays trains running from Valley Falls - power for PR2 will be the 2009 and 2011 - power for PR3 will be the 2008, B unit 3006 and the 2007
Photo Date:  8/16/2007  Upload Date: 8/16/2007 8:44:05 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2009(GP38-2) PW 2011(GP38) PW 2008(GP38-2) PW 3006(B30-7AB) PW 2007(GP38-2)
Views:  314   Comments: 1
Train PR3 at Hunt Street
Title:  Train PR3 at Hunt Street
Description:  Approaching Hunt Street, PR3's running past the Osram Sylvania bulk sand unloading facility, heading for the Amtrak Northeast Corridor
Photo Date:  8/16/2007  Upload Date: 8/16/2007 8:40:07 AM
Location:  Central Falls, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2) PW 3006(B30-7AB) PW 2007(GP38-2)
Views:  371   Comments: 1
Met Life Blimp and PR2
Title:  Met Life Blimp and PR2
Description:  Met Life blimp flying over the Providence and Worcester's Valley Falls office
Photo Date:  8/28/2007  Upload Date: 8/28/2007 12:01:30 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  218   Comments: 0
Train PR2 at the Lonsdale Yard Limits
Title:  Train PR2 at the Lonsdale Yard Limits
Description:  Crossing Mendon Road - PR2's northbound, heading to KIK Custom Products
Photo Date:  8/28/2007  Upload Date: 8/28/2007 11:57:56 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  221   Comments: 1
Tanner Industries - Dexter Road
Title:  Tanner Industries - Dexter Road
Description:  PR2's setting off a tank car of ammonia at Tanner Industries - long string of black high hoppers for Pond View Recycling on the left with WHJJ radio towers in the background
Photo Date:  9/14/2007  Upload Date: 9/15/2007 10:38:30 AM
Location:  East Providence, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  324   Comments: 1
Train PR2 on the East Providence Branch
Title:  Train PR2 on the East Providence Branch
Description:  Having crossed Ralco Way, PR2's running past the location of the engine house before it was moved by the Valley office - my friends the Yellow Jacket's are here with Nick lurking in the bushes
Photo Date:  9/14/2007  Upload Date: 9/15/2007 10:01:22 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2)
Views:  262   Comments: 1
History in the Making with Loaded Autoracks
Title:  History in the Making with Loaded Autoracks
Description:  PR3 running in 2 sections today - the regular PR3 with the 2008 and cabless B unit 3007 tugging on 6 or so SSEX open hopper cars for Metals Recycling at the Providence Port - PR3-X with the 2009 waiting with their 8 loaded autoracks of imported VW's assembled in Mexico
Photo Date:  10/2/2007  Upload Date: 10/2/2007 8:13:06 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2008(GP38-2) PW 3007(B30-7AB) PW 2009(GP38-2)
Views:  385   Comments: 1


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