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Viewing Album:  CSX Boston Line Railfanning
 
By:Jay Epstein
Dates:3/8/2006 - 11/27/2024
Album Info:Pictures along CSX's ex-B&A line through Mass. Also included associated short lines and branches.
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CSX 6242 switches the yard
Title:  CSX 6242 switches the yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/18/2006  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:54:52 PM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6242(GP38-2S)
Views:  401   Comments: 0
A light engine movement passes by
Title:  A light engine movement passes by
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/18/2006  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:55:00 PM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4847(SD70ACe)
Views:  434   Comments: 0
Q422 works the P&W Yard
Title:  Q422 works the P&W Yard
Description:  Q422 was a Selkirk to Worcester (P&W) manifest freight. This train no longer runs.
Photo Date:  7/8/2006  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:54:56 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  208   Comments: 0
Another shot of Q422 working the P&W yard
Title:  Another shot of Q422 working the P&W yard
Description:  Q422 was a Selkirk to Worcester (P&W) manifest freight. This train no longer runs.
Photo Date:  7/8/2006  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:55:04 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 4820(SD70MAC)
Views:  389   Comments: 0
A variety of power sits on the east leg of the wye
Title:  A variety of power sits on the east leg of the wye
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/12/2006  Upload Date: 1/30/2018 11:45:21 AM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 623(AC60CW) CSX 8852(SD40-2)
Views:  604   Comments: 0
Western visitor in Framingham
Title:  Western visitor in Framingham
Description:  Sitting on the east leg of the wye.
Photo Date:  8/12/2006  Upload Date: 1/30/2018 11:45:26 AM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  BNSF 5456(C44-9W)
Views:  352   Comments: 0
Another view of the BNSF visitor in Framingham
Title:  Another view of the BNSF visitor in Framingham
Description:  Sitting on the east leg of the wye.
Photo Date:  8/12/2006  Upload Date: 1/30/2018 11:45:31 AM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 7728(C40-8W) BNSF 5456(C44-9W)
Views:  486   Comments: 0
A couple of Geeps switch the North Yard
Title:  A couple of Geeps switch the North Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/12/2006  Upload Date: 1/30/2018 11:45:35 AM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6215(GP40-2) CSX 6234(GP40-2)
Views:  528   Comments: 0
A power move crosses Waverly St
Title:  A power move crosses Waverly St
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/10/2007  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:55:08 PM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6221(GP40-2)
Views:  355   Comments: 0
Heading towards the old Autorack facility
Title:  Heading towards the old Autorack facility
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/10/2007  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:55:12 PM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6221(GP40-2)
Views:  360   Comments: 0
MBTA 1051 leads a train into Framingham
Title:  MBTA 1051 leads a train into Framingham
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/10/2007  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:55:16 PM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  MBTA 1051(F40PH-2C)
Views:  285   Comments: 0
The Lake Shore Limited works Springfield
Title:  The Lake Shore Limited works Springfield
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/15/2007  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:55:20 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 108(P42DC)
Views:  357   Comments: 0
A train departs Springfield
Title:  A train departs Springfield
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/15/2007  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:55:24 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  194   Comments: 0
Equipment at rest
Title:  Equipment at rest
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/15/2007  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:55:28 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 187(P42DC)
Views:  205   Comments: 0
An outbound crosses over at CP-21
Title:  An outbound crosses over at CP-21
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/22/2008  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:55:32 PM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1060(F40PH-2C)
Views:  313   Comments: 0
MBTA 1060 arrives with an outbound
Title:  MBTA 1060 arrives with an outbound
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/22/2008  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:55:36 PM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1060(F40PH-2C)
Views:  318   Comments: 0
Mainline freight surprise!
Title:  Mainline freight surprise!
Description:  While railfanning Framingham seeing a mainline train pass though was a rear sight. Here we see a baretable train heading towards the now closed Beacon Park Yard.
Photo Date:  3/22/2008  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:55:40 PM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5496(ES40DC)
Views:  330   Comments: 0
CSX 5496 leads a baretable train east
Title:  CSX 5496 leads a baretable train east
Description:  While railfanning Framingham seeing a mainline train pass though was a rear sight. Here we see a baretable train heading towards the now closed Beacon Park Yard.
Photo Date:  3/22/2008  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:55:45 PM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5496(ES40DC)
Views:  324   Comments: 0
CSX 5429 trails on an eastbound baretable move
Title:  CSX 5429 trails on an eastbound baretable move
Description:  While railfanning Framingham seeing a mainline train pass though was a rear sight. Here we see a baretable train heading towards the now closed Beacon Park Yard.
Photo Date:  3/22/2008  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:55:49 PM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5429(ES40DC)
Views:  334   Comments: 0
A light power move passes through the station
Title:  A light power move passes through the station
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/23/2008  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:55:59 PM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 869(ES44AC-H)
Views:  339   Comments: 0
CSX 8608 trails on a light engine move
Title:  CSX 8608 trails on a light engine move
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/23/2008  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:56:03 PM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 8608(SD50)
Views:  361   Comments: 0
From the west, a pair of units enters the North Yard
Title:  From the west, a pair of units enters the North Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/23/2008  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:56:09 PM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 628(AC60CW)
Views:  240   Comments: 0
A pair of big GE's enters the North Yard
Title:  A pair of big GE's enters the North Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/23/2008  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:56:14 PM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 628(AC60CW)
Views:  202   Comments: 0
CSX 628 and another AC6000 enters the North Yard
Title:  CSX 628 and another AC6000 enters the North Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/23/2008  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:56:19 PM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 628(AC60CW) CSX 608(AC60CW)
Views:  331   Comments: 0
An inbound stops in Framingham
Title:  An inbound stops in Framingham
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/23/2008  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:56:33 PM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1063(F40PH-2C)
Views:  328   Comments: 0
An outbound arrives
Title:  An outbound arrives
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/23/2008  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:56:39 PM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1123(GP40MC)
Views:  331   Comments: 0
MBTA 1123 pulls in with an outbound
Title:  MBTA 1123 pulls in with an outbound
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/23/2008  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:56:45 PM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1123(GP40MC)
Views:  392   Comments: 0
CSX 109 trails on a light engine movement
Title:  CSX 109 trails on a light engine movement
Description:  Seen from the Mass Pike. The engines are heading towards the now closed Beacon Park Yard.
Photo Date:  3/29/2009  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:56:51 PM
Location:  Brighton (subdivisio, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 109(AC44CW)
Views:  220   Comments: 0
CSX 5325 leads a light engine movement east
Title:  CSX 5325 leads a light engine movement east
Description:  Seen from the Mass Pike. The engines are heading towards the now closed Beacon Park Yard.
Photo Date:  3/29/2009  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:56:57 PM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5325(ES40DC)
Views:  343   Comments: 0
B721 enters the now abandoned Beacon Park Yard.
Title:  B721 enters the now abandoned Beacon Park Yard.
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/26/2010  Upload Date: 1/30/2014 12:25:57 PM
Location:  Allston (subdivision, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6220(GP40-2) CSX 6245(GP40-2)
Views:  485   Comments: 2
B721 heading back light engines to Framingham.
Title:  B721 heading back light engines to Framingham.
Description:  This move was a surprise since I was expecting it to go up to Everett via the Grand Junction branch.
Photo Date:  8/26/2010  Upload Date: 1/30/2014 12:25:58 PM
Location:  Allston (subdivision, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6220(GP40-2) CSX 6245(GP40-2)
Views:  469   Comments: 1
An inbound MBTA passes the old Allston depot.
Title:  An inbound MBTA passes the old Allston depot.
Description:  Note the headlights of B721 in the background.
Photo Date:  8/26/2010  Upload Date: 1/30/2014 12:25:59 PM
Location:  Allston (subdivision, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  344   Comments: 0
MBTA 1035 on a commuter train with the city of Boston in the background.
Title:  MBTA 1035 on a commuter train with the city of Boston in the background.
Description:  Now abandoned Beacon Park Yard is just on the other side of the bridge.
Photo Date:  8/26/2010  Upload Date: 1/30/2014 12:26:01 PM
Location:  Allston (subdivision, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1035(F40PH-2C)
Views:  355   Comments: 0
A CSX local navigates CP-98 heading east
Title:  A CSX local navigates CP-98 heading east
Description:  CP-98 is on the west end of the Springfield Station.
Photo Date:  8/23/2012  Upload Date: 1/27/2021 10:08:56 AM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6226(GP40-2)
Views:  227   Comments: 0
A CSX local passes through Springfield station heading east
Title:  A CSX local passes through Springfield station heading east
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/23/2012  Upload Date: 1/27/2021 10:08:44 AM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6226(GP40-2) CSX 6220(GP40-2)
Views:  239   Comments: 0
CSX 3369 leads Q264 west
Title:  CSX 3369 leads Q264 west
Description:  Q264 is almost to its destination of East Brookfield after a long journey from Walbridge, OH.
Photo Date:  10/10/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:39:09 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3369(ET44AH)
Views:  398   Comments: 1
A trio of GE's lead Q264 west
Title:  A trio of GE's lead Q264 west
Description:  Q264 hauls loaded autoracks from Walbridge, OH to East Brookfield, MA.
Photo Date:  10/10/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:39:15 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3369(ET44AH)
Views:  372   Comments: 1
We catch up with Q264 at West Warren
Title:  We catch up with Q264 at West Warren
Description:  Q264 hauls loaded autoracks from Walbridge, OH to East Brookfield, MA.
Photo Date:  10/10/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:39:18 PM
Location:  West Warren, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3369(ET44AH)
Views:  462   Comments: 1
Something special rounds the bend
Title:  Something special rounds the bend
Description:  The whole reason I had come out to the area that day: The Circus Train!
Photo Date:  10/10/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:39:21 PM
Location:  West Warren, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 687(AC60CW)
Views:  310   Comments: 1
A trio of GE's haul the Circus Train east
Title:  A trio of GE's haul the Circus Train east
Description:  This was my first and only time seeing this amazing train.
Photo Date:  10/10/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:39:24 PM
Location:  West Warren, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7823(C40-8W) CSX 687(AC60CW)
Views:  325   Comments: 1
The Red Unit
Title:  The Red Unit
Description:  Heading east towards what would be its final show in Boston. It was not known at this time that the Circus would soon be ending. This was my first and only time seeing the train.
Photo Date:  10/10/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:39:28 PM
Location:  West Warren, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3419(ET44AH)
Views:  353   Comments: 0
The Circus Train and the classic West Warren scene
Title:  The Circus Train and the classic West Warren scene
Description:  Some nice fall foliage in this timeless scene on the B&A. The train is heading east towards what would be its final show in Boston. It was not known at this time that the Circus would soon be ending. This was my first and only time seeing the train.
Photo Date:  10/10/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:39:32 PM
Location:  West Warren, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  252   Comments: 0
The Red Unit stretches out by the Quabog River
Title:  The Red Unit stretches out by the Quabog River
Description:  Heading east towards what would be its final show in Boston. It was not known at this time that the Circus would soon be ending. This was my first and only time seeing the train.
Photo Date:  10/10/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:39:35 PM
Location:  West Warren, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  366   Comments: 0
Trouble in the CSX Worcester Yard
Title:  Trouble in the CSX Worcester Yard
Description:  If you look you can see some RJ Corman sidewinders. It appears the Geep might be off the tracks.
Photo Date:  10/10/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:39:39 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  354   Comments: 0
The Red Globe
Title:  The Red Globe
Description:  In the consist of the the Red Unit stopped in Worcester waiting for an MBTA pilot.
Photo Date:  10/10/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:39:42 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  253   Comments: 0
The Circus Train waiting to go east
Title:  The Circus Train waiting to go east
Description:  It is picking up an MBTA pilot and then will continue.
Photo Date:  10/10/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:39:46 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  361   Comments: 0
Phase !V Hertiage leads the Lake Shore Limited West
Title:  Phase !V Hertiage leads the Lake Shore Limited West
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/27/2017  Upload Date: 5/5/2017 9:38:39 PM
Location:  Wellesley Farms (sub, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 184(P42DC)
Views:  269   Comments: 0
Train 1502 heads inbound
Title:  Train 1502 heads inbound
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/17/2017  Upload Date: 6/19/2017 9:59:28 PM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1067(F40PH-2C)
Views:  297   Comments: 0
Special Visitor in Nevins Yard
Title:  Special Visitor in Nevins Yard
Description:  The CSX OCS has arrived from Jacksonville empty. The plan was to send the the train to Boston on Monday and then head to Chicago on Tuesday with Hunter Harrison and the rest of the crew. That plan was cancelled, however, due to to Harrison's health issues and the train deadheaded all the way back to Jacksonville! So much for Harrison's cost savings!
Photo Date:  6/17/2017  Upload Date: 6/19/2017 9:59:43 PM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6247(GP40-2) CSX 9999(F40PH-2)
Views:  230   Comments: 2
The F40s come off the train
Title:  The F40s come off the train
Description:  They had led the train as a deadhead from Jacksonville. The plan was to send the the train to Boston on Monday with the geeps on the left and then head to Chicago on Tuesday with Hunter Harrison and the rest of the crew. That plan was cancelled, however, due to to Harrison's health issues and the train deadheaded all the way back to Jacksonville! So much for Harrison's cost savings!
Photo Date:  6/17/2017  Upload Date: 6/19/2017 9:59:56 PM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6247(GP40-2) CSX 9999(F40PH-2)
Views:  249   Comments: 2

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