The Pan Am OCS exits the west portal of the 4.75 mile long Hoosac Tunnel in North Adams, MA. PAR 1, an FP9, leads the train thru some nice autumn foliage.
The Pan Am OCS heads west in the evening light at CPF-WA in Lowell. This trip was significantly delayed thanks to a broken rail in Maine which was ideal as the light was able to swing around to th... (more)
With the inevitable sale of Pan Am possibly being finalized soon, the fate of the OCS is unknown. On August 20th it made a run from Westford back to Maine for what could be its last run. Here the ... (more)
The Pan Am OCS passes through Lawrence with the executive board on the train ahead of a potential sale. The power and a cut of cars for LA-1 holds the siding.
Uncertain Future: The Pan Am Railways OCS (Office Car Special) is unquestionably the crown jewel of the PAR fleet. With the abundant speculation following Pan Am publicly going for sale this year,... (more)