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4/19/2024
 
 
 
 
 
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A local moves through the station
Title:  A local moves through the station
Description:  Seen form the Main st bridge.
Photo Date:  8/19/2009  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 11:34:04 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 313(GP40)
Views:  266   Comments: 1
MEC 313 moves east with one tank car in tow
Title:  MEC 313 moves east with one tank car in tow
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2009  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 11:34:13 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 313(GP40)
Views:  254   Comments: 1
MEC 313 prepares to duck under the Main St Bridge
Title:  MEC 313 prepares to duck under the Main St Bridge
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2009  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 11:34:19 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 313(GP40)
Views:  188   Comments: 1
As soon as the inbound clears, an idiot crosses the tracks
Title:  As soon as the inbound clears, an idiot crosses the tracks
Description:  What if a train was coming the other way...
Photo Date:  8/19/2009  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 11:34:26 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1033(F40PH-2C)
Views:  162   Comments: 0
AYMO's power comes off the east leg of the wye
Title:  AYMO's power comes off the east leg of the wye
Description:  Back in the days when 23K was called AYMO (Ayer to Mohawk Yard)
Photo Date:  8/19/2009  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 11:34:46 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  HLCX 6226(SD40-2)
Views:  162   Comments: 1
AYMO's power enters the main
Title:  AYMO's power enters the main
Description:  Back in the days when 23K was called AYMO (Ayer to Mohawk Yard)
Photo Date:  8/19/2009  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 11:34:53 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  HLCX 6226(SD40-2)
Views:  154   Comments: 1
Framed by Searchlights
Title:  Framed by Searchlights
Description:  An outbound arrives at Ayer.
Photo Date:  8/19/2009  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 11:34:59 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1007(F40PH)
Views:  133   Comments: 1
MBTA 1007 arrives with an outbound
Title:  MBTA 1007 arrives with an outbound
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2009  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 11:35:05 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1007(F40PH)
Views:  155   Comments: 2
After the commuter clears the station, a local can go through
Title:  After the commuter clears the station, a local can go through
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2009  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 11:35:13 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  165   Comments: 0
Rear end protection
Title:  Rear end protection
Description:  A local backs through the station
Photo Date:  8/19/2009  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 11:35:19 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  75   Comments: 0
The conductor guides his local through the station
Title:  The conductor guides his local through the station
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2009  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 11:35:25 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  96   Comments: 0
MEC 313 backs a local through the station
Title:  MEC 313 backs a local through the station
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2009  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 11:35:33 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 313(GP40)
Views:  195   Comments: 1
A local freight moves past the signal
Title:  A local freight moves past the signal
Description:  The train is acutally moving away from me.
Photo Date:  8/19/2009  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 11:35:39 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 313(GP40)
Views:  220   Comments: 1
Now on the other track, MEC 313 notches it up as it heads west
Title:  Now on the other track, MEC 313 notches it up as it heads west
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2009  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 11:35:46 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 313(GP40)
Views:  103   Comments: 1
MEC 313 accelerates a local west
Title:  MEC 313 accelerates a local west
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2009  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 11:35:52 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 313(GP40)
Views:  114   Comments: 1
Next up is a pair of light engines heading west
Title:  Next up is a pair of light engines heading west
Description:  Power for AYMO heading for the old to have their water tanks filled.
Photo Date:  8/19/2009  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 11:35:59 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  HLCX 6226(SD40-2)
Views:  123   Comments: 1
A a pair of EMD's head through the Ayer station
Title:  A a pair of EMD's head through the Ayer station
Description:  Power for AYMO heading for the old tower to have their water tanks filled.
Photo Date:  8/19/2009  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 11:36:05 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  HLCX 6226(SD40-2)
Views:  162   Comments: 2
The conductor guides AYMO's power through the station
Title:  The conductor guides AYMO's power through the station
Description:  In those days 23K was called AYMO (Ayer to Mohawk Yard).
Photo Date:  8/19/2009  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 11:36:12 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  HLCX 6226(SD40-2)
Views:  97   Comments: 1
HLCX 6413 and another EMD head towards the old Ayer tower to have their water tanks filled
Title:  HLCX 6413 and another EMD head towards the old Ayer tower to have their water tanks filled
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2009  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 11:36:19 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  HLCX 6413(SD40-2)
Views:  111   Comments: 2
Fill er up!
Title:  Fill er up!
Description:  Two EMD's have their water tanks filled at the old Ayer tower.
Photo Date:  8/19/2009  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 11:36:24 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  HLCX 6413(SD40-2)
Views:  83   Comments: 1
After filling their water tanks AYMO's power heads to the yard to make up their train
Title:  After filling their water tanks AYMO's power heads to the yard to make up their train
Description:  In those days 23K was called AYMO (Ayer to Mohawk Yard).
Photo Date:  8/19/2009  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 11:36:30 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  HLCX 6413(SD40-2)
Views:  62   Comments: 1
AYMO's power moves into the Hill Yard
Title:  AYMO's power moves into the Hill Yard
Description:  In those days 23K was called AYMO (Ayer to Mohawk Yard).
Photo Date:  8/19/2009  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 11:36:52 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  HLCX 6226(SD40-2)
Views:  53   Comments: 1
AYMO begins to make up their train
Title:  AYMO begins to make up their train
Description:  In those days 23K was called AYMO (Ayer to Mohawk Yard).
Photo Date:  8/19/2009  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 11:37:00 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  HLCX 6413(SD40-2) HLCX 6226(SD40-2)
Views:  71   Comments: 0
AYMO is starting its journey west
Title:  AYMO is starting its journey west
Description:  In those days 23K was called AYMO (Ayer to Mohawk Yard).
Photo Date:  8/19/2009  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 11:37:09 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  21   Comments: 2
AYMO and some old code line
Title:  AYMO and some old code line
Description:  In those days 23K was called AYMO (Ayer to Mohawk Yard).
Photo Date:  8/19/2009  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 11:37:15 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  HLCX 6413(SD40-2)
Views:  69   Comments: 1
Two EMD's lead AYMO west
Title:  Two EMD's lead AYMO west
Description:  In those days 23K was called AYMO (Ayer to Mohawk Yard).
Photo Date:  8/19/2009  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 11:37:22 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  HLCX 6413(SD40-2)
Views:  73   Comments: 1
A pair of leasers lead today's AYMO
Title:  A pair of leasers lead today's AYMO
Description:  In those days 23K was called AYMO (Ayer to Mohawk Yard).
Photo Date:  8/19/2009  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 12:38:00 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  HLCX 6413(SD40-2)
Views:  46   Comments: 1
AYMO blows for Walker Road
Title:  AYMO blows for Walker Road
Description:  In those days 23K was called AYMO (Ayer to Mohawk Yard).
Photo Date:  8/19/2009  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 12:38:13 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  HLCX 6413(SD40-2)
Views:  48   Comments: 2
OCS special heads east
Title:  OCS special heads east
Description:  I happened to be in Acton for work that day and I had been monitoring this train's movements via facebook. Once my work thing ended I headed to Ayer and got to the Willows just as this train was going through. The chase was on! This train was deadheading back to Maine after operating a joint shippers' special with the Vermont Railway.
Photo Date:  2/2/2018  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 12:38:18 PM
Location:  Westford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CMQ 3812(GP38-3)
Views:  157   Comments: 1
The OCS special is about to cross Town Farm Road
Title:  The OCS special is about to cross Town Farm Road
Description:  I happened to be in Acton for work that day and I had been monitoring this train's movements via facebook. Once my work thing ended I headed to Ayer and got to the Willows just as this train was going through. The chase was on! This train was deadheading back to Maine after operating a joint shippers' special with the Vermont Railway.
Photo Date:  2/2/2018  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 12:38:25 PM
Location:  Westford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CMQ 3812(GP38-3)
Views:  205   Comments: 1
BOPW slowly winds its way towards Ayer
Title:  BOPW slowly winds its way towards Ayer
Description:  The train is on the 10 MPH Northern Main Line.
Photo Date:  12/29/2021  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 12:38:31 PM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7534(C40-8)
Views:  51   Comments: 0
The OCS special heads east on the Stony Brook Branch
Title:  The OCS special heads east on the Stony Brook Branch
Description:  In the distance you can see POSE stting at the west end of Graniteville siding.
Photo Date:  2/2/2018  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 12:38:37 PM
Location:  Westford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  37   Comments: 0
The OCS special re-enters the main at CPF-307
Title:  The OCS special re-enters the main at CPF-307
Description:  For some reason POSE had been canned on the main instead of the siding.
Photo Date:  2/2/2018  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 12:38:42 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CMQ 3812(GP38-3)
Views:  192   Comments: 1
MEC 7534 leads BOPW into CPF-307
Title:  MEC 7534 leads BOPW into CPF-307
Description:  BOPW is hauling empty limestone cars from the Bow Power Plant to the Port of Providence.
Photo Date:  12/29/2021  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 12:38:48 PM
Location:  Westford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7534(C40-8)
Views:  123   Comments: 1
ST 100 brings up the rear of the OCS deadhead
Title:  ST 100 brings up the rear of the OCS deadhead
Description:  I happened to be in Acton for work that day and I had been monitoring this train's movements via facebook. Once my work thing ended I headed to Ayer and got to the Willows just as this train was going through. The chase was on! This train was deadheading back to Maine after operating a joint shippers' special with the Vermont Railway.
Photo Date:  2/2/2018  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 12:38:59 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  46   Comments: 0
The OCS special rounds the bend at School St
Title:  The OCS special rounds the bend at School St
Description:  I happened to be in Acton for work that day and I had been monitoring this train's movements via facebook. Once my work thing ended I headed to Ayer and got to the Willows just as this train was going through. The chase was on! This train was deadheading back to Maine after operating a joint shippers' special with the Vermont Railway.
Photo Date:  2/2/2018  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 12:39:05 PM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CMQ 3812(GP38-3) CMQ 3812(GP38-3)
Views:  147   Comments: 1
CMQ 3812 leads its train back to Maine at School Street
Title:  CMQ 3812 leads its train back to Maine at School Street
Description:  I happened to be in Acton for work that day and I had been monitoring this train's movements via facebook. Once my work thing ended I headed to Ayer and got to the Willows just as this train was going through. The chase was on! This train was deadheading back to Maine after operating a joint shippers' special with the Vermont Railway.
Photo Date:  2/2/2018  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 12:39:12 PM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CMQ 3812(GP38-3)
Views:  336   Comments: 1
SEPO heads onto the Stony Brook Branch at CPF-WL
Title:  SEPO heads onto the Stony Brook Branch at CPF-WL
Description:  After chasing the OCS special I headed back down to Ayer to try and find a SEPO I had heard the dispatcher talking to.
Photo Date:  2/2/2018  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 12:39:18 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7595(C40-8)
Views:  164   Comments: 2
SEPO leaves the Fitcburg main and enters the Stony Brook Branch at CPF-WL
Title:  SEPO leaves the Fitcburg main and enters the Stony Brook Branch at CPF-WL
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/2/2018  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 12:39:24 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7595(C40-8)
Views:  155   Comments: 1
A trio of engines lead SEPO east
Title:  A trio of engines lead SEPO east
Description:  Seen at CPF-WL
Photo Date:  2/2/2018  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 12:39:29 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7595(C40-8) MEC 3403(SD40-2)
Views:  183   Comments: 1
AYPO accelerates towards Snake Hill Road
Title:  AYPO accelerates towards Snake Hill Road
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/29/2021  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 12:39:36 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7585(C40-8)
Views:  63   Comments: 1
Going away shot of SEPO at the Willows
Title:  Going away shot of SEPO at the Willows
Description:  In the foreground is the MBTA Fitchburg Line.
Photo Date:  2/2/2018  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 12:39:43 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7561(C40-8)
Views:  185   Comments: 1
SEPO passes POSE in Graniteville
Title:  SEPO passes POSE in Graniteville
Description:  POSE is canned on the main so SEPO had to go around it on the siding.
Photo Date:  2/2/2018  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 12:39:51 PM
Location:  Westford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7595(C40-8) MEC 3403(SD40-2)
Views:  186   Comments: 1
Climbing upgrade towards the famed Hell Gate Bridge
Title:  Climbing upgrade towards the famed Hell Gate Bridge
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 1:15:11 PM
Location:  New York, NY
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  127   Comments: 0
Crossing the Hell Gate Bridge
Title:  Crossing the Hell Gate Bridge
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 1:15:18 PM
Location:  New York, NY
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  119   Comments: 0
Our ride to Florida
Title:  Our ride to Florida
Description:  The Silver Meteor boards at Penn Station
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 1:15:25 PM
Location:  New York, NY
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  103   Comments: 0
Our train to Penn Station Arrives
Title:  Our train to Penn Station Arrives
Description:  At Penn we would connect to the Silver Meteor for Florida.
Photo Date:  2/15/2009  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 1:15:39 PM
Location:  Westwood, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 660(HHP8)
Views:  117   Comments: 1
AMTK 655 pulls in with our train to Penn Station
Title:  AMTK 655 pulls in with our train to Penn Station
Description:  First leg of our journey to Florida.
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 1:15:47 PM
Location:  Westwood, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 655(HHP8)
Views:  196   Comments: 0
NJT's Meadowlands Maintainance Complex
Title:  NJT's Meadowlands Maintainance Complex
Description:  Seen from the southbound Silver Meteor
Photo Date:  2/16/2008  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 1:24:49 PM
Location:  Kearney, NJ
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  92   Comments: 0
Passing Amtrak 932 at Trenton
Title:  Passing Amtrak 932 at Trenton
Description:  Seen from the southbound Silver Meteor.
Photo Date:  2/15/2009  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 1:24:56 PM
Location:  Trenton, NJ
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 932(AEM7)
Views:  188   Comments: 0


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