Logo
 
 
5/4/2024
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: Providence and Worcester
Model:Rebuilt GE B23-7RBuilt As:WP 2263 (U23B)
Serial Number:38409Order No:2525
Frame Number: Built:6/1972
Notes:Ex RS, ex GECX, nee WP.Mandated Scrapping by EPA
Other locos with this serial:  PW 2215(B23-7R) PW 2000(B23-7R) GECX 2000(B23-7R) WP 2263(U23B)
  Page Controls   View:  Pics Per Page:
PW 2215
Title:  PW 2215
Description:  Pan shot of PW 2215 just after crossing the Connecticut River in Old Lyme, CT
Photo Date:  5/29/2008  Upload Date: 2/23/2013 1:16:07 AM
Location:  Old Lyme, CT
Author:  Matt Beisser
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  119   Comments: 0
ahhhh, its back!
Title:  ahhhh, its back!
Description:  Since its return from its engine block change out, the o'l 2201 on its first visit to Valley Falls, Cumberland, Rhode Island, resting on the East Providence Branch on a warm, humid morning waiting on PR-2
Photo Date:  7/1/2008  Upload Date: 7/1/2008 1:41:40 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2201(B23-7) PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  1330   Comments: 0
On the East Providence Branch
Title:  On the East Providence Branch
Description:  Power for PR-2 waiting on the East Providence branch - first time for the 2201 at Valley Falls since its enging block change out
Photo Date:  7/1/2008  Upload Date: 7/1/2008 1:42:33 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R) PW 2201(B23-7)
Views:  1029   Comments: 1
PR-2
Title:  PR-2
Description:  2215 switching by Armistice Blvd.
Photo Date:  7/1/2008  Upload Date: 7/1/2008 12:59:52 PM
Location:  Valley Falls, RI
Author:  Jonathan Guilbeault
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  366   Comments: 0
P&W 2215
Title:  P&W 2215
Description:  NR-2 southbound at Taft Tunnel.
Photo Date:  7/3/2008  Upload Date: 7/16/2008 12:38:17 PM
Location:  Taftville, CT
Author:  Bob Beaumont
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  117   Comments: 0
P&W 2215
Title:  P&W 2215
Description:  NR-2 southbound Groton & Old Saybrook.
Photo Date:  7/3/2008  Upload Date: 7/16/2008 12:45:23 PM
Location:  Taftville, CT
Author:  Bob Beaumont
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  271   Comments: 0
Train PR-2 at the Valley Yard
Title:  Train PR-2 at the Valley Yard
Description:  Church Street bridge - PR-2's working the upper Valley Falls yard this morning, getting things together
Photo Date:  8/19/2008  Upload Date: 8/19/2008 11:26:25 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R) PW 2007(GP38-2)
Views:  514   Comments: 0
PW 2215
Title:  PW 2215
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/1/2009  Upload Date: 4/10/2010 1:03:33 AM
Location:  Niantic, CT
Author:  Brian Lazarus
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  245   Comments: 0
PW 2215
Title:  PW 2215
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/1/2009  Upload Date: 4/10/2010 1:09:52 AM
Location:  Niantic, CT
Author:  Brian Lazarus
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  235   Comments: 1
PW 2215
Title:  PW 2215
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/1/2009  Upload Date: 4/10/2010 1:10:32 AM
Location:  Niantic, CT
Author:  Brian Lazarus
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  237   Comments: 0
PW 2215
Title:  PW 2215
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/1/2009  Upload Date: 4/10/2010 1:11:53 AM
Location:  Niantic, CT
Author:  Brian Lazarus
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  214   Comments: 0
PW 2215
Title:  PW 2215
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/1/2009  Upload Date: 4/17/2010 1:43:25 AM
Location:  Niantic, CT
Author:  Brian Lazarus
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  239   Comments: 1
PW 2215
Title:  PW 2215
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/1/2009  Upload Date: 4/17/2010 1:44:19 AM
Location:  Niantic, CT
Author:  Brian Lazarus
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  207   Comments: 1
WX-1
Title:  WX-1
Description:  Doing some yard work.
Photo Date:  3/22/2009  Upload Date: 3/22/2009 7:59:41 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  john kloczkowski
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  279   Comments: 0
P&W 2215 north on the Garnder Branch
Title:  P&W 2215 north on the Garnder Branch
Description:  P&W train WX-3 passing through the downtown Worcester area, en route to service ECM Plastics along the branch
Photo Date:  3/27/2009  Upload Date: 3/27/2009 6:58:46 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  D. M. Wenc
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  198   Comments: 0
WX-3 north on the Gardner Branch
Title:  WX-3 north on the Gardner Branch
Description:  Providence & Worcester Railroad locomotives 2215 & 2216 out of the tunnel at St. Vincent's hospital, downtown Worcester. The train, WX-3 is en route to service customer, ECM plastics, along the branch.
Photo Date:  3/27/2009  Upload Date: 3/27/2009 5:11:32 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  D. M. Wenc
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R) PW 2216(B23-7R)
Views:  324   Comments: 0
P&W 2216 at ECM Plastics
Title:  P&W 2216 at ECM Plastics
Description:  WX-3 backing down the ECM Plastics siding to pick up a covered hopper.
Photo Date:  3/27/2009  Upload Date: 3/27/2009 5:12:27 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  D. M. Wenc
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2216(B23-7R) PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  523   Comments: 0
Providence & Worcester Railroad-WX-3 at ECM Plastics
Title:  Providence & Worcester Railroad-WX-3 at ECM Plastics
Description:  WX-3 picking up a covered hopper at ECM plastics, Worcester, MA.
Photo Date:  3/27/2009  Upload Date: 3/27/2009 5:12:52 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  D. M. Wenc
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2216(B23-7R) PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  344   Comments: 0
P&W WX-3 at ECM Plastics
Title:  P&W WX-3 at ECM Plastics
Description:  WX-3 picking up a covered hopper at customer ECM Plastics - MP 1.80 along the Gardner Branch.
Photo Date:  3/27/2009  Upload Date: 3/27/2009 5:13:11 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  D. M. Wenc
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2216(B23-7R) PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  384   Comments: 0
On The Pawtucket Highway
Title:  On The Pawtucket Highway
Description:  PR-2 doing a little highway running this morning on the East Providence branch - approaching busy Broadway
Photo Date:  4/24/2009  Upload Date: 4/24/2009 10:19:09 AM
Location:  Pawtucket, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  325   Comments: 0
Coal Extra
Title:  Coal Extra
Description:  warmest day so far this spring, Coal Extra running the lower Valley Falls yard - bout 30 cars of imported coal for Mt Tom
Photo Date:  4/24/2009  Upload Date: 4/24/2009 4:28:39 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2216(B23-7R) PW 2215(B23-7R) PW 2007(GP38-2) PW 2010(GP38)
Views:  292   Comments: 0
Nightly PRWO
Title:  Nightly PRWO
Description:  Down by the Valley Falls office, the Providence and Worcester Railroad doing their part with mosquito abatement with a couple cold locomotives, as the nightly PRWO goes about getting their locos ready for tonight's train to Worcester
Photo Date:  4/26/2009  Upload Date: 4/26/2009 6:47:39 PM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2216(B23-7R) PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  684   Comments: 0
Empty P&W Coal Train
Title:  Empty P&W Coal Train
Description:  Empty Providence & Worcester coal train passes through Erving MA.
Photo Date:  5/2/2009  Upload Date: 5/4/2009 10:10:39 AM
Location:  Erving, MA
Author:  Jonelle DeFelice
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  219   Comments: 0
Empty P&W Coal Train
Title:  Empty P&W Coal Train
Description:  Empty P&W coal train at Wendell Depot MA on the old B&M
Photo Date:  5/2/2009  Upload Date: 5/3/2009 1:49:44 PM
Location:  Wendell Depot, MA
Author:  Jonelle DeFelice
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  225   Comments: 0
K638 Ethanol Extra
Title:  K638 Ethanol Extra
Description:  Using the CSX symbol, K638 Ethanol Extra running past the Valley engine house and office, heading for South Providence yard and Motiva Enterprises - the East Providence running track curving off with the remnant of the Wrentham Branch, used as a RIP track
Photo Date:  9/21/2009  Upload Date: 9/27/2009 9:47:41 AM
Location:  Cumberland, RI
Author:  Ron Chouinard
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 3903(B39-8E) PW 2007(GP38-2) PW 2215(B23-7R) PW 2216(B23-7R)
Views:  458   Comments: 0
PW 2215
Title:  PW 2215
Description:  Providence & Worcester Railroad sits on the New England Central Railroad next to the Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum on Bridge St/ CT Rte 32 in Willimantic, CT. Waiting for clearance into the NECR yard .
Photo Date:  2/2/2010  Upload Date: 2/2/2010 4:12:17 PM
Location:  Willimantic, CT
Author:  Leighton Haeseler
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R) PW 4003(B40-8)
Views:  365   Comments: 1
PW 2215
Title:  PW 2215
Description:  Providence & Worcester Railroad sits on the New England Central Railroad next to the Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum on Bridge St/ CT Rte 32 in Willimantic, CT. Waiting for clearance into the NECR yard .
Photo Date:  2/2/2010  Upload Date: 2/2/2010 4:12:49 PM
Location:  Willimantic, CT
Author:  Leighton Haeseler
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  332   Comments: 1
PW 2215 and PW 4003
Title:  PW 2215 and PW 4003
Description:  Providence & Worcester Railroad sits on the New England Central Railroad next to the Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum on Bridge St/ CT Rte 32 in Willimantic, CT. Waiting for clearance into the NECR yard .
Photo Date:  2/2/2010  Upload Date: 2/2/2010 4:13:14 PM
Location:  Willimantic, CT
Author:  Leighton Haeseler
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R) PW 4003(B40-8)
Views:  371   Comments: 0
NR-2 in the Snow
Title:  NR-2 in the Snow
Description:  Train NR-2, westbound, passes the commuter station in Madison, CT
Photo Date:  2/26/2010  Upload Date: 2/26/2010 12:12:17 PM
Location:  Madison, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  169   Comments: 0
NR-2 at Old Saybrook
Title:  NR-2 at Old Saybrook
Description:  Eastbound Providence & Worcester NR-2 arrives Old Saybrook
Photo Date:  3/18/2010  Upload Date: 3/18/2010 4:57:23 PM
Location:  Old Saybrook, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Station,Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  186   Comments: 1
Eastward at Guilford Station
Title:  Eastward at Guilford Station
Description:  Eastward NR-2 passing thru Guilford station on Track 2
Photo Date:  4/19/2010  Upload Date: 4/19/2010 3:19:14 PM
Location:  Guilford, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Station,Action
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R) PW 3007(B30-7AB)
Views:  211   Comments: 1
GMTX 3105 with PW 2215
Title:  GMTX 3105 with PW 2215
Description:  In new paint working the Providence & Worcester Railroad yard at Plainfield, CT.
Photo Date:  4/26/2010  Upload Date: 11/6/2010 8:31:58 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Leighton Haeseler
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  GMTX 3105(GP40) PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  658   Comments: 0
GMTX 3105 with PW 2215
Title:  GMTX 3105 with PW 2215
Description:  Working the Providence & Worcester Railroad yard at Plainfield, CT. On the engine house lead with the Norwich Branch main in the foreground.
Photo Date:  4/26/2010  Upload Date: 11/7/2010 6:37:05 AM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Leighton Haeseler
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  GMTX 3105(GP40) PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  445   Comments: 0
GMTX 3105 with PW 2215
Title:  GMTX 3105 with PW 2215
Description:  Working the Providence & Worcester Railroad yard at Plainfield, CT.
Photo Date:  4/26/2010  Upload Date: 11/6/2010 8:32:44 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Leighton Haeseler
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  GMTX 3105(GP40) PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  397   Comments: 0
GMTX 3105 in new paint with PW 2215
Title:  GMTX 3105 in new paint with PW 2215
Description:  Working the Providence & Worcester Railroad yard at Plainfield, CT. On the engine house lead with the Norwich Branch main in the foreground.
Photo Date:  4/26/2010  Upload Date: 11/7/2010 6:37:47 AM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Leighton Haeseler
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  GMTX 3105(GP40) PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  383   Comments: 0
GMTX 3105 with PW 2215
Title:  GMTX 3105 with PW 2215
Description:  Working the Providence & Worcester Railroad yard at Plainfield, CT.
Photo Date:  4/26/2010  Upload Date: 11/6/2010 8:39:32 PM
Location:  Plainfield, CT
Author:  Leighton Haeseler
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  GMTX 3105(GP40) PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  447   Comments: 0
Outlawed
Title:  Outlawed
Description:  Due to the earlier derailment of NR-3, NR-2s crew was forced to outlaw and tie the train down for the night. The following day, they made their way home via the NECR
Photo Date:  5/12/2010  Upload Date: 5/15/2010 11:16:58 PM
Location:  New London, CT
Author:  Nate Lafond
Categories:  Night
Locomotives:  PW 3901(B39-8E) PW 3008(B30-7AB) PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  261   Comments: 0
Outlawed (different ligting)
Title:  Outlawed (different ligting)
Description:  Due to the earlier derailment of NR-3, NR-2s crew was forced to outlaw and tie the train down for the night. The following day, they made their way home via the NECR
Photo Date:  5/12/2010  Upload Date: 5/15/2010 11:17:31 PM
Location:  New London, CT
Author:  Nate Lafond
Categories:  Night
Locomotives:  PW 3901(B39-8E) PW 3008(B30-7AB) PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  241   Comments: 1
Outlawed
Title:  Outlawed
Description:  Due to the earlier derailment of NR-3, NR-2s crew was forced to outlaw and tie the train down for the night. The following day, they made their way home via the NECR
Photo Date:  5/12/2010  Upload Date: 5/15/2010 11:18:01 PM
Location:  New London, CT
Author:  Nate Lafond
Categories:  Night
Locomotives:  PW 3901(B39-8E) PW 3008(B30-7AB) PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  240   Comments: 0
Outlawed
Title:  Outlawed
Description:  Due to the earlier derailment of NR-3, NR-2s crew was forced to outlaw and tie the train down for the night. The following day, they made their way home via the NECR
Photo Date:  5/12/2010  Upload Date: 5/15/2010 11:18:30 PM
Location:  New London, CT
Author:  Nate Lafond
Categories:  Night
Locomotives:  PW 3901(B39-8E) PW 3008(B30-7AB) PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  229   Comments: 0
Outlawed
Title:  Outlawed
Description:  Due to the earlier derailment of NR-3, NR-2s crew was forced to outlaw and tie the train down for the night. The following day, they made their way home via the NECR (Nick Palazini flashing some extra light on the nose of the 3901)
Photo Date:  5/12/2010  Upload Date: 5/15/2010 11:19:21 PM
Location:  New London, CT
Author:  Nate Lafond
Categories:  Night
Locomotives:  PW 3901(B39-8E) PW 3008(B30-7AB) PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  209   Comments: 1
Rare Visitor
Title:  Rare Visitor
Description:  PW 2215 leads train CT-1 southbound toward the West St. crossing. PW 2215 is making a very rare visit to the area, as the unit had not been assigned to New Haven area locals for several years.
Photo Date:  6/8/2010  Upload Date: 8/31/2010 12:21:56 PM
Location:  Middlefield, CT
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  255   Comments: 0
CT-2 in South Norwalk
Title:  CT-2 in South Norwalk
Description:  Loaded CT-2 sits in South Norwalk for a couple minutes.
Photo Date:  6/15/2010  Upload Date: 6/16/2010 1:21:25 AM
Location:  South Norwalk, CT
Author:  Marc Hamon
Categories:  Roster,Station
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R) PW 3905(B39-8E)
Views:  253   Comments: 1
PW 2215
Title:  PW 2215
Description:  PW 2215, on a very rare visit to the New Haven/Middletown area, leads train NH-1 northbound across Butternut Street.
Photo Date:  6/29/2010  Upload Date: 7/7/2010 12:43:53 PM
Location:  Middletown, CT
Author:  Adam Twombly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  327   Comments: 1
Title: 
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/20/2010  Upload Date: 7/21/2010 4:21:10 PM
Location:  South Norwalk, CT
Author:  Marc Hamon
Categories:  Roster,Night,Station
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R) PW 3902(B39-8E)
Views:  197   Comments: 0
PR-2
Title:  PR-2
Description:  Switching Apex on the East Providence Branch.
Photo Date:  8/19/2010  Upload Date: 8/19/2010 8:12:21 PM
Location:  Pawtucket, RI
Author:  john kloczkowski
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PW 3907(B39-8E) PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  258   Comments: 0
PR2
Title:  PR2
Description:  PR2 brings a loaded ethanol train through River St in Woonsocket on its way to Motiva
Photo Date:  9/17/2010  Upload Date: 9/17/2010 7:49:12 PM
Location:  Woonsocket, RI
Author:  Alex S
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  187   Comments: 0
PR2 stopped
Title:  PR2 stopped
Description:  waiting for a NE regional to go by before crossing over to the main track
Photo Date:  9/17/2010  Upload Date: 9/17/2010 7:52:06 PM
Location:  Cranston, RI
Author:  Alex S
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  218   Comments: 0
PR2
Title:  PR2
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/17/2010  Upload Date: 9/17/2010 7:54:05 PM
Location:  Cranston, RI
Author:  Alex S
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R) PW 3906(B39-8E)
Views:  168   Comments: 0
PR2 in Motiva
Title:  PR2 in Motiva
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/17/2010  Upload Date: 9/17/2010 7:56:25 PM
Location:  Providence, RI
Author:  Alex S
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  178   Comments: 0


Site Design ©2001-2020 Tim Huemmer
Photos © respective authors
  Contact: info@rrpicturearchives.net