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Jay Epstein's Collection
 
5/3/2024
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: PAR
Model:EMD FP9ABuilt As:CN 6505 (FP9A)
Serial Number:A635Order No:C183
Frame Number:Built:9/1954
Notes:Ex CSRX, exx VIA, nee CN.
Other locos with this serial:  CSRX 6505(FP9A) CN 6505(FP9A) VIA 6505(FP9A) PAR 1(FP9A)
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Two wide cab Geeps and some F units
Title:  Two wide cab Geeps and some F units
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/14/2014  Upload Date: 10/3/2014 9:21:08 PM
Location:  White River Junction, VT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Station,Track
Locomotives:  VTR 311(GP40-2LW) NECR 3015(GP40-2LW) PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  966   Comments: 0
The smoke in the distance is from the Green Mountain RS1 pulling out with the excursion train
Title:  The smoke in the distance is from the Green Mountain RS1 pulling out with the excursion train
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/14/2014  Upload Date: 10/3/2014 9:21:17 PM
Location:  White River Junction, VT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Track
Locomotives:  VTR 311(GP40-2LW) PAR 1(FP9A) PAR 2(FP9A)
Views:  823   Comments: 0
AMTK 138 leads the southbound Vermonter out of White River Jct
Title:  AMTK 138 leads the southbound Vermonter out of White River Jct
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/14/2014  Upload Date: 10/3/2014 9:21:22 PM
Location:  White River Junction, VT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Station,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 138(P42DC) NECR 3015(GP40-2LW) PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  348   Comments: 2
PAR 1 and the rest of the Pan Am executive train
Title:  PAR 1 and the rest of the Pan Am executive train
Description:  My first time seeing this train and it was immaculate!
Photo Date:  9/14/2014  Upload Date: 10/3/2014 9:21:30 PM
Location:  White River Junction, VT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  123   Comments: 0
Nose view of PAR 1
Title:  Nose view of PAR 1
Description:  Spotless
Photo Date:  9/14/2014  Upload Date: 10/3/2014 9:21:32 PM
Location:  White River Junction, VT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  125   Comments: 0
The other side of the Pan Am executive train
Title:  The other side of the Pan Am executive train
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/14/2014  Upload Date: 10/3/2014 9:21:33 PM
Location:  White River Junction, VT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  110   Comments: 0
Something special peeking around the corner...
Title:  Something special peeking around the corner...
Description:  Per the request of the railfans, Pan Am moved ST 77 and 52 ahead of the F's for the trip to East Deerfield.
Photo Date:  9/14/2014  Upload Date: 10/3/2014 9:21:34 PM
Location:  White River Junction, VT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A) ST 77(GP9)
Views:  123   Comments: 0
ST 77 appears from behind the Pan Am executive train
Title:  ST 77 appears from behind the Pan Am executive train
Description:  Per the request of the railfans, Pan Am moved ST 77 and 52 ahead of the F's for the trip to East Deerfield.
Photo Date:  9/14/2014  Upload Date: 10/3/2014 9:21:36 PM
Location:  White River Junction, VT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  ST 77(GP9) PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  145   Comments: 0
ST 77 and ST 52 move out from behind the Pan Am executive train
Title:  ST 77 and ST 52 move out from behind the Pan Am executive train
Description:  Per the request of the railfans, Pan Am moved ST 77 and 52 ahead of the F's for the trip to East Deerfield.
Photo Date:  9/14/2014  Upload Date: 10/3/2014 9:21:37 PM
Location:  White River Junction, VT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  ST 77(GP9) ST 52(GP9) PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  163   Comments: 0
The Pan Am heritage Geeps, the station and the Pan Am executive train
Title:  The Pan Am heritage Geeps, the station and the Pan Am executive train
Description:  A fantastic line-up.
Photo Date:  9/14/2014  Upload Date: 10/3/2014 9:21:38 PM
Location:  White River Junction, VT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  ST 77(GP9) ST 52(GP9) PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  181   Comments: 0
Coupling onto the F's for the trip south to East Deerfield
Title:  Coupling onto the F's for the trip south to East Deerfield
Description:  Per the request of the railfans, Pan Am moved ST 77 and 52 ahead of the F's for the trip to East Deerfield.
Photo Date:  9/14/2014  Upload Date: 10/3/2014 9:24:54 PM
Location:  White River Junction, VT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  ST 77(GP9) ST 52(GP9) PAR 1(FP9A) PAR 2(FP9A)
Views:  205   Comments: 0
Slowly moving onto the massive Claremont trestle.
Title:  Slowly moving onto the massive Claremont trestle.
Description:  They slowed down significantly for the railfans.
Photo Date:  9/14/2014  Upload Date: 10/3/2014 9:24:56 PM
Location:  Claremont, NH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  ST 77(GP9) ST 52(GP9) PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  186   Comments: 0
All four engines on the train in the shot
Title:  All four engines on the train in the shot
Description:  They slowed down significantly for the railfans.
Photo Date:  9/14/2014  Upload Date: 10/3/2014 9:24:56 PM
Location:  Claremont, NH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  ST 77(GP9) ST 52(GP9) PAR 1(FP9A) PAR 2(FP9A)
Views:  178   Comments: 0
Wider view of the train on the Claremont trestle
Title:  Wider view of the train on the Claremont trestle
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/14/2014  Upload Date: 10/3/2014 9:24:57 PM
Location:  Claremont, NH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  ST 77(GP9) ST 52(GP9) PAR 1(FP9A) PAR 2(FP9A)
Views:  184   Comments: 0
ST 77 leads the train into Bellows Falls
Title:  ST 77 leads the train into Bellows Falls
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/14/2014  Upload Date: 10/3/2014 9:24:59 PM
Location:  Bellows Falls, VT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  ST 77(GP9) ST 52(GP9) PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  209   Comments: 4
ST 77 and the train pull past a sea of railfans
Title:  ST 77 and the train pull past a sea of railfans
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/14/2014  Upload Date: 10/3/2014 9:24:59 PM
Location:  Bellows Falls, VT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  ST 77(GP9) ST 52(GP9) PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  276   Comments: 4
The two F's play second fiddle to the Geeps
Title:  The two F's play second fiddle to the Geeps
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/14/2014  Upload Date: 10/3/2014 9:25:01 PM
Location:  Bellows Falls, VT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A) PAR 2(FP9A)
Views:  152   Comments: 0
Crossing the Deerfield River
Title:  Crossing the Deerfield River
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/14/2014  Upload Date: 10/3/2014 9:28:45 PM
Location:  East Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  ST 77(GP9) PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  123   Comments: 0
Entering East Deerfield where the train will spend the night
Title:  Entering East Deerfield where the train will spend the night
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/14/2014  Upload Date: 10/3/2014 9:29:38 PM
Location:  East Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  ST 77(GP9) ST 52(GP9) PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  231   Comments: 0
East Deerfield yard is about to get a little more interesting
Title:  East Deerfield yard is about to get a little more interesting
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/14/2014  Upload Date: 10/3/2014 9:29:39 PM
Location:  East Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BM 330(GP40) ST 77(GP9) PAR 1(FP9A) MEC 609(SD40-2) MEC 600(SD40-3)
Views:  200   Comments: 0
PAR 1 in the consist of WAAY
Title:  PAR 1 in the consist of WAAY
Description:  Both Pan Am executive units are in the consist. They are on their way to Worcester to haul the last Circus Train to Manchester, NH.
Photo Date:  4/15/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:38:20 PM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  124   Comments: 2
WAAY winds its way through Lowell
Title:  WAAY winds its way through Lowell
Description:  In the consist you can see both of the Pan AM executive F units. They are on their way to Worcester to haul the last Circus Train to Manchester, NH. Location is the end of Western Ave.
Photo Date:  4/15/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:38:31 PM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 614(SD40M-2) PAR 1(FP9A) MEC 615(SD40M-2)
Views:  143   Comments: 1
WAAY rounds it way through curve at the end of Western Ave
Title:  WAAY rounds it way through curve at the end of Western Ave
Description:  In the consist are both of the Pan AM executive F units. They are on their way to Worcester to haul the last Circus Train to Manchester, NH.
Photo Date:  4/15/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:38:35 PM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 614(SD40M-2) PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  151   Comments: 0
Pan Am's OCS approaches Snake Hill Road
Title:  Pan Am's OCS approaches Snake Hill Road
Description:  I finally got my chance to see the whole OCS after seeing only parts of it for many years. I guess the pandemic is good for something!
Photo Date:  5/26/2020  Upload Date: 5/27/2020 11:38:30 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  51   Comments: 1
The Pan AM OCS dashes across Snake Hill Road
Title:  The Pan AM OCS dashes across Snake Hill Road
Description:  I finally got my chance to see the whole OCS after seeing only parts of it for many years. I guess the pandemic is good for something!
Photo Date:  5/26/2020  Upload Date: 5/27/2020 11:38:35 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A) PAR 2(FP9A)
Views:  86   Comments: 1
Vintage Look for Vintage Train
Title:  Vintage Look for Vintage Train
Description:  The light was crappy at School St so I opted for B&W. I rather like how it came out!
Photo Date:  5/26/2020  Upload Date: 5/27/2020 11:38:14 AM
Location:  Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  52   Comments: 1
Meet at CPF-BY
Title:  Meet at CPF-BY
Description:  While NA-1 goes about its duties the OCS approaches from the west.
Photo Date:  5/26/2020  Upload Date: 5/27/2020 11:54:14 AM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 503(GP40-2LW) PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  64   Comments: 0
Pan Am OCS at CPF-BY
Title:  Pan Am OCS at CPF-BY
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/26/2020  Upload Date: 5/27/2020 11:54:18 AM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  58   Comments: 0
Crews exchange at wave at CPF-BY
Title:  Crews exchange at wave at CPF-BY
Description:  NA-1 meets the OCS.
Photo Date:  5/26/2020  Upload Date: 5/27/2020 11:54:21 AM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 503(GP40-2LW) PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  74   Comments: 0
PAR 1 and 2 lead the OCS east through CPF-BY
Title:  PAR 1 and 2 lead the OCS east through CPF-BY
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/26/2020  Upload Date: 5/27/2020 11:54:25 AM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A) PAR 2(FP9A)
Views:  451   Comments: 5
Beauty in Blue
Title:  Beauty in Blue
Description:  PAR 1 leads the OCS east through CPF BY.
Photo Date:  5/26/2020  Upload Date: 5/27/2020 11:54:28 AM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  71   Comments: 0
The OCS enters the single track at CPF-297 (Wamesit)
Title:  The OCS enters the single track at CPF-297 (Wamesit)
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/26/2020  Upload Date: 5/27/2020 11:54:56 AM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  66   Comments: 1
Old signals and an old train
Title:  Old signals and an old train
Description:  The OCS enters the single track at CPF-297 (Wamesit).
Photo Date:  5/26/2020  Upload Date: 5/27/2020 11:55:00 AM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  71   Comments: 1
Classic Railroading in Shirley
Title:  Classic Railroading in Shirley
Description:  The interesting old shelter in Shirley fits nicely with the Pan Am OCS.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:40:35 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  57   Comments: 0
The Pan Am OCS sits in Shirley
Title:  The Pan Am OCS sits in Shirley
Description:  The train had struck a tree by Slab City and the crew is figuring out what to do next.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:40:46 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  53   Comments: 0
What do we do now?
Title:  What do we do now?
Description:  After hitting a tree and crew of the OCS figures out what to do next.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:40:56 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A) PAR 2(FP9A)
Views:  107   Comments: 0
The Pan Am OCS is stopped at Shirley after hitting a tree
Title:  The Pan Am OCS is stopped at Shirley after hitting a tree
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:41:10 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A) PAR 2(FP9A)
Views:  63   Comments: 0
Classic Lines
Title:  Classic Lines
Description:  The timeless profile of an F-Unit.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:41:21 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  51   Comments: 0
Waiting to go east
Title:  Waiting to go east
Description:  After striking a tree which caused an air leak, the Pan Am OCS waits to continue its journey.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:42:07 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  PAR 2(FP9A) PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  76   Comments: 0
Back on the move!
Title:  Back on the move!
Description:  After fixing a tree strike caused air leak, the Pan Am OCS is back on the move east. At Ayer the train will change crews and let off passengers.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:42:28 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A) PAR 2(FP9A)
Views:  89   Comments: 2
PAR 1 leads the OCS east
Title:  PAR 1 leads the OCS east
Description:  After fixing a tree strike caused air leak, the Pan Am OCS is back on the move east. At Ayer the train will change crews and let off passengers.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:38:05 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
The Pan Am OCS starts across the Concord River
Title:  The Pan Am OCS starts across the Concord River
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:20:31 AM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A) PAR 2(FP9A)
Views:  68   Comments: 0
The Pan Am OCS crosses the Concord River
Title:  The Pan Am OCS crosses the Concord River
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:20:46 AM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A) PAR 2(FP9A)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
OCS at Cemetery Crossing in B&W
Title:  OCS at Cemetery Crossing in B&W
Description:  With poor light I opted to make this photo B&W. With the classic F units powering the train I think it's a nice look.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:21:08 AM
Location:  Andover, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  44   Comments: 0
Kicking up some Leaves
Title:  Kicking up some Leaves
Description:  The Pan Am OCS kicks up some leaves as it accelerates east after crossing over at CPF-Vale.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:21:14 AM
Location:  Andover, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  43   Comments: 0
Back in time at Cemetary Crossing
Title:  Back in time at Cemetary Crossing
Description:  With poor light I opted to make this photo B&W. With the classic F units powering the train I think it's a nice look.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:21:21 AM
Location:  Andover, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  55   Comments: 2


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