It appears that CSX has put its foot to the floor regarding resignaling the former Boston and Main Eastern Route Main Line. From the MBTA division post at CP-PLAINSTOW to Exeter, new signals are already in place with prep work underway between Exeter and the Maine border.
Blocks are being lengthened from 2 to 3 miles and even the LED target signals recently installed by Guilford are being replaced. Perhaps the most shocking turn of events is the conversion from NORAC to Seaboard signal rules, despite the presence of NORAC rules and cab signals on both MBTA and former Boston Line territory. This also closes the door on any potential Rule 562 cab signal conversion, even if all of the locomotives running on the line will have to be cab signal equipped. It is unclear when the new signaling will be cut over as CSX has been known to move quickly on new hardware before following up with the logic and testing, but I would suggest that any interested parties move with all possible speed to get their photos, and maybe some video of the flashing Green single dwarf Limited Speed signal at CP-PLAINSTOW.
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