Freight train schedules on Vermonter line?

Does anyone know if freight uses the Amtrak Vermonter line, and if so, is there any schedule for freight? I ask because I'll be staying a few nights in a former train depot right smack next to the tracks, no fence or anything. I'd like to take pictures of trains going by the house. I do have the Vermonter schedule, once a day each way. Thanks.

It would help to know what city, but yes, the NECentral runs several freights daily. both local and thru to interchange at Palmer Mass.

OBS said:

It would help to know what city, but yes, the NECentral runs several freights daily. both local and thru to interchange at Palmer Mass.

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Near Brattleboro VT. Thanks for the info!

Freight trains usually don't run on any set schedule. They could run at any time. A radio scanner would be helpful in hearing communications between trains and the dispatcher.

MikefromCrete said:

Freight trains usually don't run on any set schedule. They could run at any time. A radio scanner would be helpful in hearing communications between trains and the dispatcher.

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Back from the Putney (VT) Depot airbnb and can report, Amtrak's Vermonter was more or less on time. There was a freight at 11 PM Thursday, 6 AM Friday, and 11:30 PM Friday. Did not see any Sat or Sun. But I wasn't in the unit most of the day. A great place to stay for railfans! There is also a caboose dwelling in the yard, but that does not seem inhabited (yet).

Sorry, i know this thread is almost a year old, but i just saw it. Great to hear you had a great time--sounds like an interesting Airbnb. I ride the Vermonter thru Vermont frequently and have seen a green caboose in the area you stayed in--im thinking its the one you refer to at your airbnb.

MikefromCrete said:

Freight trains usually don't run on any set schedule.

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So much for "Precision Scheduled Railroading."

MontanaJim said:

Sorry, i know this thread is almost a year old, but i just saw it. Great to hear you had a great time--sounds like an interesting Airbnb. I ride the Vermonter thru Vermont frequently and have seen a green caboose in the area you stayed in--im thinking its the one you refer to at your airbnb.

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No problem, you are reminding me to write my dang report on our December Vermonter trip to St. Albans. I am a little late with that.