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12/25/2024
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Viewing Album:  New England Central Railroad
 
By:Jay Epstein
Dates:8/25/2020 - 8/27/2020
Album Info:Photographs of New England Central Railroad operations in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut.
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611 splits the crossing signals at Hamilton Street
Title:  611 splits the crossing signals at Hamilton Street
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/25/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 12:09:22 PM
Location:  Belchertown, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  216   Comments: 2
NECR 3474 leads 611 south at Hamilton Street
Title:  NECR 3474 leads 611 south at Hamilton Street
Description:  All three engines are working hard as the train heads upgrade.
Photo Date:  8/25/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 12:09:25 PM
Location:  Belchertown, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  198   Comments: 0
NECR 3317 trails on 611
Title:  NECR 3317 trails on 611
Description:  Seen at Hamilton Street.
Photo Date:  8/25/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 12:09:29 PM
Location:  Belchertown, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  142   Comments: 0
NECR 3850 trails on 611
Title:  NECR 3850 trails on 611
Description:  Seen at Hamilton Street.
Photo Date:  8/25/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 12:09:34 PM
Location:  Belchertown, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  134   Comments: 0
611 rounds the bend at Jackson Street
Title:  611 rounds the bend at Jackson Street
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/25/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 12:09:38 PM
Location:  Belchertown, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  188   Comments: 0
611 poses with an inteesting crossing signal at Jackson Street
Title:  611 poses with an inteesting crossing signal at Jackson Street
Description:  The train is heading south for Palmer.
Photo Date:  8/25/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 12:09:42 PM
Location:  Belchertown, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  234   Comments: 0
NECR 3474 leads 611 south at Jackson Street
Title:  NECR 3474 leads 611 south at Jackson Street
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/25/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 12:09:46 PM
Location:  Belchertown, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  178   Comments: 0
611 makes its way south through a small wetland
Title:  611 makes its way south through a small wetland
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/25/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 12:09:51 PM
Location:  Belchertown, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  195   Comments: 0
The conductor of 611 gives us a wave
Title:  The conductor of 611 gives us a wave
Description:  The train is about to cross Springfield Road as it makes its way south to Palmer.
Photo Date:  8/25/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 12:09:55 PM
Location:  Belchertown, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  107   Comments: 0
611 crosses the ocnfluence of the Chicopee, Ware and Quabog Rivers
Title:  611 crosses the ocnfluence of the Chicopee, Ware and Quabog Rivers
Description:  Soon the train will arrive in Palmer, pick up its new consist and head north.
Photo Date:  8/25/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 12:09:58 PM
Location:  Three Rivers, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  227   Comments: 2
Train in the Woods
Title:  Train in the Woods
Description:  611 makes its way north through the woods of central Massachusetts
Photo Date:  8/25/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 12:10:02 PM
Location:  Belchertown, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  130   Comments: 0
NECR 3850 leads 611 north through the woods of Central Mass
Title:  NECR 3850 leads 611 north through the woods of Central Mass
Description:  The train is approaching Warren Wright Road.
Photo Date:  8/25/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 12:10:05 PM
Location:  Belchertown, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  125   Comments: 0
Throwback leader on 611
Title:  Throwback leader on 611
Description:  NECR 3850, still in its original paint, leads 611 north at Warren Wright Road.
Photo Date:  8/25/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 12:10:09 PM
Location:  Belchertown, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  125   Comments: 0
Anyone lose a truck?
Title:  Anyone lose a truck?
Description:  A very old looking truck sits in the Mllers River below the NECR bridge in Millers Falls.
Photo Date:  8/25/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 12:10:13 PM
Location:  Millers Falls, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  135   Comments: 0
NECR 3850 leads 611 across the Millers River
Title:  NECR 3850 leads 611 across the Millers River
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/25/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 12:10:18 PM
Location:  Millers Falls, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  145   Comments: 0
611 slowly crosses the Millers River
Title:  611 slowly crosses the Millers River
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/25/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 12:10:22 PM
Location:  Millers Falls, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  222   Comments: 0
611 dashes across Pine Meadows Road
Title:  611 dashes across Pine Meadows Road
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/25/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 12:08:24 PM
Location:  Northfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  171   Comments: 0
611 splits the signals at East Northfield
Title:  611 splits the signals at East Northfield
Description:  This is the junction between the NECR Palmer main and the Pan Am Connecticut River Mainline.
Photo Date:  8/25/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 12:08:28 PM
Location:  Northfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  150   Comments: 1
611 ducks under West Northfield Road
Title:  611 ducks under West Northfield Road
Description:  The switch is the junction between the NECR Palmer main and the Pan Am Connecticut River Mainline.
Photo Date:  8/25/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 12:08:32 PM
Location:  Northfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  125   Comments: 0
611 passes a classic searchlight signal at East Northfield
Title:  611 passes a classic searchlight signal at East Northfield
Description:  This is the junction between the NECR Palmer main and the Pan Am Connecticut River Mainline.
Photo Date:  8/25/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 12:08:36 PM
Location:  Northfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  124   Comments: 0
No prizes for guessing where we are
Title:  No prizes for guessing where we are
Description:  611 accelerates through East Northfield, the junction between the NECR Palmer main and the Pan Am Connecticut River Mainline.
Photo Date:  8/25/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 12:08:40 PM
Location:  Northfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  140   Comments: 0
608 approaches Chestnut Street
Title:  608 approaches Chestnut Street
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 12:08:44 PM
Location:  Monson, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  122   Comments: 0
NECR 3845 leads 608 across Chestnut Street
Title:  NECR 3845 leads 608 across Chestnut Street
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 12:08:48 PM
Location:  Monson, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  140   Comments: 0
Not a great day for railfanning
Title:  Not a great day for railfanning
Description:  608 approaches MA-32 in the pouring rain.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 12:08:52 PM
Location:  Monson, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  123   Comments: 0
A great leader makes up for crappy weather
Title:  A great leader makes up for crappy weather
Description:  NECR 3845, still in its original paint, leads 608 south at MA-32.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 12:08:56 PM
Location:  Monson, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  118   Comments: 0
608 rounds the bend in the pouring rain
Title:  608 rounds the bend in the pouring rain
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 12:09:00 PM
Location:  Monson, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  149   Comments: 0
608 accelerates south approaching Connecticut
Title:  608 accelerates south approaching Connecticut
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 12:09:04 PM
Location:  Monson, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  109   Comments: 0
608 drifts though town along the Middle River
Title:  608 drifts though town along the Middle River
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 12:09:08 PM
Location:  Stafford Springs, CT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  203   Comments: 0
608 passes through downtown Stafford Springs
Title:  608 passes through downtown Stafford Springs
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 12:09:13 PM
Location:  Stafford Springs, CT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  172   Comments: 0
Dirty hoppers contrast with bright flowers
Title:  Dirty hoppers contrast with bright flowers
Description:  The hoppers are in the consist of train #608 heading south for Willimantic.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 12:09:17 PM
Location:  Stafford Springs, CT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  126   Comments: 0
Detour 1 at Windsor
Title:  Detour 1 at Windsor
Description:  GMTX 2617 leads the southbound detour train (BDRD, Burlington to Rutland) through Windsor.
Photo Date:  9/11/2020  Upload Date: 9/15/2020 12:54:56 PM
Location:  Windsor, VT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  GMTX 2617(GP38-2)
Views:  97   Comments: 0
BDRD passes the nicely restored Windsor Depot
Title:  BDRD passes the nicely restored Windsor Depot
Description:  The depot is now home to a restaurant. Amtrak has s small platform out of view to the left.
Photo Date:  9/11/2020  Upload Date: 9/15/2020 12:55:01 PM
Location:  Windsor, VT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  GMTX 2617(GP38-2)
Views:  102   Comments: 0
GMTX 2617 leads Detour 1 South
Title:  GMTX 2617 leads Detour 1 South
Description:  The southbound detour train (BDRD, Burlington to Rutland) cruises through Windsor.
Photo Date:  9/11/2020  Upload Date: 9/15/2020 12:55:05 PM
Location:  Windsor, VT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  GMTX 2617(GP38-2)
Views:  82   Comments: 0
BDRD comes off the Connecticut River Bridge
Title:  BDRD comes off the Connecticut River Bridge
Description:  If I had gotten there a little earlier I would have gotten a much better shot without the AEI tag reader in the way. The train ran much faster than I thought it would.
Photo Date:  9/11/2020  Upload Date: 9/15/2020 12:55:10 PM
Location:  Bellows Falls, VT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  GMTX 2617(GP38-2)
Views:  98   Comments: 0
Detour 1 pounds the Vermont RY Diamonds
Title:  Detour 1 pounds the Vermont RY Diamonds
Description:  He will pull forward of the connecting switch and then back onto home rails. These detours were necessitated because of tunnel work in Middlebury.
Photo Date:  9/11/2020  Upload Date: 9/15/2020 12:55:15 PM
Location:  Bellows Falls, VT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  GMTX 2617(GP38-2) GMTX 2601(GP38-2)
Views:  115   Comments: 0
GMTX 2331 passes BPRR 3000
Title:  GMTX 2331 passes BPRR 3000
Description:  GMTX 2331 is leading the detour train (RDBD) from Rutland to Burlington. These detours were necessitated because of tunnel work in Middlebury.
Photo Date:  9/11/2020  Upload Date: 9/15/2020 12:54:51 PM
Location:  White River Junction, VT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  GMTX 2331(GP38-2) BPRR 3000(GP40)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
NECR 417 switches Palmer
Title:  NECR 417 switches Palmer
Description:  The tracks in the foreground belong to CSX.
Photo Date:  2/19/2024  Upload Date: 2/23/2024 8:36:05 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NECR 417(GP40-2)
Views:  44   Comments: 0
611 creeps around the corner a Three Rivers
Title:  611 creeps around the corner a Three Rivers
Description:  He is just getting his track warrant north so he hasn't yet gotten up to speed
Photo Date:  2/19/2024  Upload Date: 2/23/2024 8:36:15 PM
Location:  Three Rivers, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NECR 3475(SD40M-2)
Views:  33   Comments: 0
Obey the Sign
Title:  Obey the Sign
Description:  NECR train passes a No Trespassing sign in Three Rivers.
Photo Date:  2/19/2024  Upload Date: 2/23/2024 8:36:21 PM
Location:  Three Rivers, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NECR 3475(SD40M-2)
Views:  28   Comments: 0
NECR 3475 leads 611 north through Three Rivers
Title:  NECR 3475 leads 611 north through Three Rivers
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/19/2024  Upload Date: 2/23/2024 8:36:28 PM
Location:  Three Rivers, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NECR 3475(SD40M-2)
Views:  37   Comments: 0
NECR 3320 is second out on today's 611
Title:  NECR 3320 is second out on today's 611
Description:  Seen heading north through Three Rivers.
Photo Date:  2/19/2024  Upload Date: 2/23/2024 8:36:33 PM
Location:  Three Rivers, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NECR 3320(SD40-2)
Views:  67   Comments: 0
NECR 3405 is third out on today's 611
Title:  NECR 3405 is third out on today's 611
Description:  Seen heading north through Three Rivers.
Photo Date:  2/19/2024  Upload Date: 2/23/2024 8:36:40 PM
Location:  Three Rivers, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NECR 3405(SD40-2)
Views:  25   Comments: 0
NECR 3478 is fourth out on today's 611
Title:  NECR 3478 is fourth out on today's 611
Description:  Seen heading north through Three Rivers.
Photo Date:  2/19/2024  Upload Date: 2/23/2024 8:36:47 PM
Location:  Three Rivers, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NECR 3478(SD40-2)
Views:  34   Comments: 0
NECR 3475 leads 611 over Bardwell Street
Title:  NECR 3475 leads 611 over Bardwell Street
Description:  The train is heading north for St Albans.
Photo Date:  2/19/2024  Upload Date: 2/23/2024 8:36:56 PM
Location:  Belchertown, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NECR 3475(SD40M-2)
Views:  37   Comments: 0
611 roars north over Bardwell Street
Title:  611 roars north over Bardwell Street
Description:  611's four EMD's were making a terrific noise getting their train up to track speed!
Photo Date:  2/19/2024  Upload Date: 2/23/2024 8:37:03 PM
Location:  Belchertown, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NECR 3475(SD40M-2)
Views:  45   Comments: 0

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