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1/23/2025
 
 
 
 
 
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Action by the P&W Engine Shop
Title:  Action by the P&W Engine Shop
Description:  On the left PW 2006 and 2009 bring up a cut of cars while on the right NRWO waits its turn.
Photo Date:  11/19/2020  Upload Date: 11/24/2020 12:53:04 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  PW 2006(GP38-2) PW 2009(GP38-2) PW 4004(B40-8) PW 4053(C40-8)
Views:  221   Comments: 0
EDPO and the old B&M tower
Title:  EDPO and the old B&M tower
Description:  My first time seeing some of the "new" Pan AM C40-8's.
Photo Date:  2/20/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:15:17 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7518(C40-8) MEC 7489(C40-8)
Views:  255   Comments: 1
BFPO squels around the curve at Lowell Junction
Title:  BFPO squels around the curve at Lowell Junction
Description:  BFPO is a unit limestone slurry train from Bellows Falls, VT to Portland, ME. Limestone slurry is used for paper making.
Photo Date:  4/16/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:38:51 PM
Location:  Andover, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7528(C40-8) MEC 7489(C40-8)
Views:  462   Comments: 1
POAY's turn
Title:  POAY's turn
Description:  Now that Amtrak #683 has cleared POAY can head out of town.
Photo Date:  10/7/2021  Upload Date: 10/9/2021 2:18:37 PM
Location:  Dover, NH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7489(C40-8)
Views:  98   Comments: 2
MEC 7489 leads POAY out of Dover
Title:  MEC 7489 leads POAY out of Dover
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2021  Upload Date: 10/9/2021 2:18:40 PM
Location:  Dover, NH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7489(C40-8) MEC 7605(C40-8)
Views:  104   Comments: 2
Through the Thru-Truss
Title:  Through the Thru-Truss
Description:  MEC 7489 leads POAY through the thru-truss span on the Merrimack River Bridge. On the left is AYPO waiting for clearance east.
Photo Date:  10/7/2021  Upload Date: 10/9/2021 6:11:24 PM
Location:  Haverhill, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7489(C40-8)
Views:  83   Comments: 0
POAY Reflections
Title:  POAY Reflections
Description:  POAY is reflected in the waters of the Merrimack on a gorgeous October day in Massachusetts.
Photo Date:  10/7/2021  Upload Date: 10/9/2021 6:11:27 PM
Location:  Haverhill, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7489(C40-8) MEC 7605(C40-8)
Views:  94   Comments: 0
Two ratty ex-CSX GE's power POAY across the Merrimack
Title:  Two ratty ex-CSX GE's power POAY across the Merrimack
Description:  On the left is AYPO waiting for clearance east.
Photo Date:  10/7/2021  Upload Date: 10/9/2021 6:11:30 PM
Location:  Haverhill, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7489(C40-8) MEC 7605(C40-8)
Views:  93   Comments: 0
MEC 7489 and 7605 pull POAY over the Merrimack
Title:  MEC 7489 and 7605 pull POAY over the Merrimack
Description:  Why couldn't these have been in full Pan Am paint??
Photo Date:  10/7/2021  Upload Date: 10/9/2021 6:11:33 PM
Location:  Haverhill, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7489(C40-8) MEC 7605(C40-8)
Views:  153   Comments: 0
MEC 7489 leads POAY down the Lowell Branch
Title:  MEC 7489 leads POAY down the Lowell Branch
Description:  The train is approaching East Street.
Photo Date:  10/7/2021  Upload Date: 10/9/2021 6:11:43 PM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7489(C40-8)
Views:  67   Comments: 0
Late afternoon POAY on the Lowell Branch
Title:  Late afternoon POAY on the Lowell Branch
Description:  POAY heads down the Lowell Branch on a gorgeous late afternoon in October.
Photo Date:  10/7/2021  Upload Date: 10/9/2021 6:11:45 PM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7489(C40-8)
Views:  125   Comments: 0
Clear Signal at East Street
Title:  Clear Signal at East Street
Description:  POAY has a clear signal at the East Street automatic signal on the Lowell Branch.
Photo Date:  10/7/2021  Upload Date: 10/9/2021 6:11:48 PM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7489(C40-8)
Views:  69   Comments: 0
CSX 7511 leads an autorack train north
Title:  CSX 7511 leads an autorack train north
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/17/2008  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 2:34:14 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7511(C40-8)
Views:  298   Comments: 1
Nose view of CSX 7511
Title:  Nose view of CSX 7511
Description:  Seen leading a northbound.
Photo Date:  2/17/2008  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 2:34:20 PM
Location:  Folkston, GA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7511(C40-8)
Views:  312   Comments: 1
Northbound empty trash train with a rare all standard cab lashup, including a Geep in the lead!
Title:  Northbound empty trash train with a rare all standard cab lashup, including a Geep in the lead!
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/16/2013  Upload Date: 12/6/2013 1:42:25 PM
Location:  Arlington, VA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6152(GP40-2) CSX 7515(C40-8) CSX 8833(SD40-2)
Views:  205   Comments: 0
EDPO departs Ayer
Title:  EDPO departs Ayer
Description:  He had stopped to pick up the Eimskip containers.
Photo Date:  6/17/2017  Upload Date: 6/19/2017 10:18:11 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7622(C40-8) MEC 7517(C40-8)
Views:  352   Comments: 2
POSE enters the Hill Yard
Title:  POSE enters the Hill Yard
Description:  God these engines are ratty.
Photo Date:  6/16/2018  Upload Date: 6/26/2018 11:44:03 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7517(C40-8) MEC 7545(C40-8) MEC 7609(C40-8)
Views:  390   Comments: 0
POSE crosses Gates Road
Title:  POSE crosses Gates Road
Description:  This is on the "Worcester Main" which connects Worcester to Ayer
Photo Date:  7/8/2018  Upload Date: 7/24/2018 9:52:21 AM
Location:  Sterling, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7517(C40-8)
Views:  174   Comments: 1
POSE wades through the weeds
Title:  POSE wades through the weeds
Description:  This is on the "Worcester Main" which connects Worcester to Ayer. Trains only go about 10 MPH on this line.
Photo Date:  7/8/2018  Upload Date: 7/24/2018 9:52:24 AM
Location:  Sterling, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7517(C40-8)
Views:  206   Comments: 1
MEC 7517 leads POSE south
Title:  MEC 7517 leads POSE south
Description:  This is on the "Worcester Main" which connects Worcester to Ayer.
Photo Date:  7/8/2018  Upload Date: 7/24/2018 9:52:27 AM
Location:  Sterling, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7517(C40-8)
Views:  166   Comments: 2
POSE crosses an inlet of the Wachusett Resevoir
Title:  POSE crosses an inlet of the Wachusett Resevoir
Description:  The train is on the "Worcester Main" which connects Worcester to Ayer.
Photo Date:  7/8/2018  Upload Date: 7/24/2018 9:52:31 AM
Location:  West Boylston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7517(C40-8)
Views:  169   Comments: 1
Two ex-CSX GE's lead POSE across the Wachusett Resevoir
Title:  Two ex-CSX GE's lead POSE across the Wachusett Resevoir
Description:  The train is on the "Worcester Main" which connects Worcester to Ayer.
Photo Date:  7/8/2018  Upload Date: 7/24/2018 9:52:34 AM
Location:  West Boylston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7517(C40-8)
Views:  173   Comments: 1
POSE approaches Shrewsbury Street
Title:  POSE approaches Shrewsbury Street
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/8/2018  Upload Date: 7/24/2018 9:52:37 AM
Location:  West Boylston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7517(C40-8)
Views:  127   Comments: 2
POSE crawls across Shrewsbury Street
Title:  POSE crawls across Shrewsbury Street
Description:  The train is on the "Worcester Main" which connects Worcester to Ayer.
Photo Date:  7/8/2018  Upload Date: 7/24/2018 9:52:41 AM
Location:  West Boylston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7517(C40-8)
Views:  81   Comments: 1
MEC 7517 slowly leads POSE across Shrewsbury St
Title:  MEC 7517 slowly leads POSE across Shrewsbury St
Description:  The train is on the "Worcester Main" which connects Worcester to Ayer.
Photo Date:  7/8/2018  Upload Date: 7/24/2018 9:52:44 AM
Location:  West Boylston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7517(C40-8)
Views:  84   Comments: 1
"Beginning of Main Track"
Title:  "Beginning of Main Track"
Description:  POSE has reached the end of the Worcester Main at Burncoat St. Soon he will pull the PAR power off and swap it with CSX power.
Photo Date:  7/8/2018  Upload Date: 7/24/2018 9:52:48 AM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MEC 7517(C40-8)
Views:  77   Comments: 1
POSE heads south to swap power
Title:  POSE heads south to swap power
Description:  After reaching Burncoat St, POSE's power has now uncoupled from the train and will head south to retrieve the CSX power.
Photo Date:  7/8/2018  Upload Date: 7/24/2018 9:52:52 AM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7517(C40-8)
Views:  95   Comments: 1
AYPO crosses over at the Willows
Title:  AYPO crosses over at the Willows
Description:  The train is going from the main towards Boston onto the Stony Brook Branch towards Lowell and eventually Portland.
Photo Date:  8/13/2021  Upload Date: 8/14/2021 5:33:23 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7523(C40-8) MEC 7517(C40-8)
Views:  125   Comments: 0
West End of East Deerfield Yard
Title:  West End of East Deerfield Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/27/2024  Upload Date: 12/29/2024 2:04:19 PM
Location:  Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Yard
Locomotives:  EARY 3807(GP40-3) BERX 7517(C40-8)
Views:  42   Comments: 0
MEC 7518 approaches with EDPO
Title:  MEC 7518 approaches with EDPO
Description:  We were on our way to East Deerfield and decided to briefly stop in Ayer. This rolled by within a few minutes of us arriving.
Photo Date:  2/20/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:14:46 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7518(C40-8)
Views:  351   Comments: 2
All is quiet at the East Deerfield Engine Terminal
Title:  All is quiet at the East Deerfield Engine Terminal
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:13:49 AM
Location:  Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  MEC 7518(C40-8)
Views:  354   Comments: 0
MEC 7518 trails on M426 (Selkirk to Portland, ME)
Title:  MEC 7518 trails on M426 (Selkirk to Portland, ME)
Description:  Seen heading back to home rails at Williams Riding Way.
Photo Date:  2/20/2023  Upload Date: 2/24/2023 8:10:59 PM
Location:  Westfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7518(C40-8)
Views:  65   Comments: 0
MEC 7655 trails on today's EDPO with 3 other GE's powering
Title:  MEC 7655 trails on today's EDPO with 3 other GE's powering
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:39:44 AM
Location:  Westford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7655(C40-8W) MEC 7523(C40-8)
Views:  159   Comments: 0
EDPO crosses the Concord River
Title:  EDPO crosses the Concord River
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:21:46 AM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7534(C40-8) MEC 7575(C40-8) MEC 7523(C40-8)
Views:  276   Comments: 0
MEC 7523 is third out on today's EDPO
Title:  MEC 7523 is third out on today's EDPO
Description:  Seen crossing the Concord River in Lowell.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:21:54 AM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7523(C40-8)
Views:  129   Comments: 0
Keolis 411 meets AYPO at CPF-AY
Title:  Keolis 411 meets AYPO at CPF-AY
Description:  The classic bracket style searchlight signals are soon to be replaced by newer LED G-Style lights.
Photo Date:  8/13/2021  Upload Date: 8/14/2021 5:32:52 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1134(GP40MC) MEC 7523(C40-8)
Views:  126   Comments: 0
AYPO meets Keolis 411 at CPF-AY
Title:  AYPO meets Keolis 411 at CPF-AY
Description:  The classic bracket style searchlight signals are soon to be replaced by newer LED G-Style lights.
Photo Date:  8/13/2021  Upload Date: 8/14/2021 5:32:56 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7523(C40-8)
Views:  187   Comments: 0
MEC 7523 leads AYPO out of Ayer
Title:  MEC 7523 leads AYPO out of Ayer
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/13/2021  Upload Date: 8/14/2021 5:33:05 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7523(C40-8)
Views:  83   Comments: 0
MEC 7523 trails on BOPW
Title:  MEC 7523 trails on BOPW
Description:  The train is rounding the wye at CPF-NC. The track in the foreground is the freight main heading towards Lowell.
Photo Date:  12/29/2021  Upload Date: 12/30/2021 9:38:00 PM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7523(C40-8)
Views:  76   Comments: 0
BFPO approaches the end of the Lowell Branch
Title:  BFPO approaches the end of the Lowell Branch
Description:  BFPO is a unit limestone slurry train from Bellows Falls, VT to Portland, ME. Limestone slurry is used for paper making.
Photo Date:  4/16/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:38:41 PM
Location:  Andover, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7528(C40-8)
Views:  228   Comments: 1
3 ex-CSX GE's round the curve with BFPO in tow.
Title:  3 ex-CSX GE's round the curve with BFPO in tow.
Description:  The train is approaching the junction with the MBTA's Haverhill Line at Lowell Jct. BFPO is a unit limestone slurry train from Bellows Falls, VT to Portland, ME. Limestone slurry is used for paper making.
Photo Date:  4/16/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:38:44 PM
Location:  Andover, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7528(C40-8)
Views:  282   Comments: 1
Keolis 414 passes AY-Relief
Title:  Keolis 414 passes AY-Relief
Description:  AY-Relief is working the trash container facility at the old Ford yard.
Photo Date:  10/23/2020  Upload Date: 10/28/2020 2:18:50 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1121(GP40MC) MEC 7528(C40-8)
Views:  83   Comments: 0
AY-Relief heads for the Hill Yard
Title:  AY-Relief heads for the Hill Yard
Description:  After finishing its work switching trash containers at the old Ford Yard, AY-Relief heads for the Hill Yard.
Photo Date:  10/23/2020  Upload Date: 10/28/2020 2:18:52 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7528(C40-8)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
MEC 7528 pours on the throttle
Title:  MEC 7528 pours on the throttle
Description:  After finishing its work switching trash containers at the old Ford Yard, AY-Relief heads for the Hill Yard.
Photo Date:  10/23/2020  Upload Date: 10/28/2020 2:18:55 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7528(C40-8)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
MEC 7528 leads AY-Relief west at Snake Hill Road
Title:  MEC 7528 leads AY-Relief west at Snake Hill Road
Description:  After finishing its work switching trash containers at the old Ford Yard, AY-Relief heads for the Hill Yard.
Photo Date:  10/23/2020  Upload Date: 10/28/2020 2:18:58 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7528(C40-8)
Views:  118   Comments: 2
MEC 7534 stands out among the greenery
Title:  MEC 7534 stands out among the greenery
Description:  The unit and anther Pan Am C40-8 have detaiched from their train (POSE) to swap in the CSX power.
Photo Date:  7/8/2018  Upload Date: 7/24/2018 9:52:56 AM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7534(C40-8)
Views:  159   Comments: 1
POSE's power disappears into the weeds
Title:  POSE's power disappears into the weeds
Description:  They are heading south to swap the Pan Am power on POSE for CSX power for the rest of the trip to Selkirk.
Photo Date:  7/8/2018  Upload Date: 7/24/2018 9:53:00 AM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7534(C40-8)
Views:  163   Comments: 1
MEC 7534 leads EDPO east
Title:  MEC 7534 leads EDPO east
Description:  The location is Milot Road.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:39:12 AM
Location:  Westford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7534(C40-8)
Views:  102   Comments: 0
4 GE's power today's EDPO
Title:  4 GE's power today's EDPO
Description:  The location is Milot Road.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:39:23 AM
Location:  Westford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7534(C40-8)
Views:  106   Comments: 0
EDPO parrels Milot Road
Title:  EDPO parrels Milot Road
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:39:33 AM
Location:  Westford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7534(C40-8) MEC 7575(C40-8)
Views:  209   Comments: 0


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