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The "Glow Worm" Leads 22K
Title:  The "Glow Worm" Leads 22K
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/5/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:24:56 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 1072(SD70ACe)
Views:  99   Comments: 1
22K backs into the yard
Title:  22K backs into the yard
Description:  22K had a great lash-up with the Illinois Terminal Heritage unit leading two CN units.
Photo Date:  9/5/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:25:01 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CN 8943(SD70M-2) CN 2536(C44-9W)
Views:  100   Comments: 0
22K backs into the yard
Title:  22K backs into the yard
Description:  22K had a great lash-up with the Illinois Terminal Heritage unit leading two CN units.
Photo Date:  9/5/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:25:04 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 1072(SD70ACe)
Views:  123   Comments: 1
3rd and final shot of 22K backing into the Hill Yard
Title:  3rd and final shot of 22K backing into the Hill Yard
Description:  Now seen at the throat of the yard.
Photo Date:  9/5/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:25:08 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 1072(SD70ACe) CN 8943(SD70M-2)
Views:  125   Comments: 1
POED pulls west out of Ayer
Title:  POED pulls west out of Ayer
Description:  After setting off a cut of cars, POED continues west. To left AY-1 can be seen waiting to take the cut POED just dropped off.
Photo Date:  10/14/2018  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:25:12 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7552(C40-8)
Views:  56   Comments: 0
Bow coal train passing the old freight house/ model train shop.
Title:  Bow coal train passing the old freight house/ model train shop.
Description:  The building to left is long abandoned but was once a model train store. There is still an old Walthers sticker in one the windows.
Photo Date:  9/5/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:25:16 PM
Location:  Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6938(SD60E)
Views:  52   Comments: 1
POED smokes it up as it heads west
Title:  POED smokes it up as it heads west
Description:  He is coming off the sidiing at CPF-Camp after making a set-off.
Photo Date:  10/14/2018  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:25:19 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  37   Comments: 1
Bow coal train passing the switch at the top of the Chelmsford Wye
Title:  Bow coal train passing the switch at the top of the Chelmsford Wye
Description:  It it taking a left for Bow, NH.
Photo Date:  9/5/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:25:23 PM
Location:  Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6938(SD60E) NS 7604(ES44DC)
Views:  62   Comments: 1
Close call!
Title:  Close call!
Description:  The Bow coal train comes way too close to a parked pickup truck.
Photo Date:  9/5/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:25:27 PM
Location:  Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6938(SD60E)
Views:  51   Comments: 0
Headings toward New Hampshire
Title:  Headings toward New Hampshire
Description:  The Bow coal train is now heading north towards its destination in Bow.
Photo Date:  9/5/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:25:32 PM
Location:  Tyngsboro, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6938(SD60E)
Views:  44   Comments: 0
Threading through the trees
Title:  Threading through the trees
Description:  Bow coal train heading for NH.
Photo Date:  9/5/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:25:36 PM
Location:  Tyngsboro, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6938(SD60E)
Views:  38   Comments: 0
NS 6938 leads the Bow coal train north
Title:  NS 6938 leads the Bow coal train north
Description:  About to cross Helena dr. Last shot of this chase.
Photo Date:  9/5/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:25:40 PM
Location:  Tyngsboro, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6938(SD60E)
Views:  34   Comments: 0
Loaded coal approaching Snake Hill Rd
Title:  Loaded coal approaching Snake Hill Rd
Description:  With some fall color as well!
Photo Date:  10/16/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:30:58 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 2732(SD70M-2)
Views:  79   Comments: 2
Loaded coal train passing 28N
Title:  Loaded coal train passing 28N
Description:  You would think this is NS but it's Pan Am. 28N was canned, presumably waiting to unload its Autroracks.
Photo Date:  10/16/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:31:04 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8137(ES44AC) NS 2525(SD70) NS 2732(SD70M-2)
Views:  101   Comments: 0
Bow coal train lining up with 28N
Title:  Bow coal train lining up with 28N
Description:  28N was canned, presumably waiting to unload its Autoracks.
Photo Date:  10/16/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:31:08 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 2732(SD70M-2) NS 8783(C40-9) NS 6651(SD60)
Views:  99   Comments: 0
NS 2732 leads the coal train through the Graniteville siding
Title:  NS 2732 leads the coal train through the Graniteville siding
Description:  The cars on the left had no power so I'm not sure which train it was.
Photo Date:  10/16/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:31:11 PM
Location:  Westford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  NS 2732(SD70M-2)
Views:  40   Comments: 0
Loaded coal and some fall foliage
Title:  Loaded coal and some fall foliage
Description:  I was hoping for more fall colors but as you can see there is not much. Location is the north end of Graniteville siding.
Photo Date:  10/16/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:31:15 PM
Location:  Westford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 2732(SD70M-2)
Views:  46   Comments: 1
Loaded coal passes under the rusty ex-B&M signals
Title:  Loaded coal passes under the rusty ex-B&M signals
Description:  Rusty, but still in use at the north end of the Graniteville siding.
Photo Date:  10/16/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:31:19 PM
Location:  Westford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6942(SD60E)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
Pumpkins in October!
Title:  Pumpkins in October!
Description:  After chasing the coal train for a bit I went back down to air and found 23K building its train with an awesome, seasonally appropriate lash-up. The photo was shot from the side of Sculley Rd.
Photo Date:  10/16/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:31:22 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5477(C44-9W)
Views:  84   Comments: 1
23K is now on the move west
Title:  23K is now on the move west
Description:  Approaching Walker rd. Signals in the background are CPF-CAMP.
Photo Date:  10/16/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:31:25 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5477(C44-9W) BNSF 6822(ES44C4)
Views:  105   Comments: 1
22K rounds the curve
Title:  22K rounds the curve
Description:  Shot from the new Wachusett T station.
Photo Date:  11/6/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:31:28 PM
Location:  Westminster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9157(C44-9W)
Views:  96   Comments: 1
NS 9157 leads 22K around the curve at the new Wachusett station
Title:  NS 9157 leads 22K around the curve at the new Wachusett station
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/6/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:31:32 PM
Location:  Westminster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9157(C44-9W) NS 9130(C44-9W) NS 9231(C44-9W)
Views:  131   Comments: 1
Westminster layover
Title:  Westminster layover
Description:  Built as part of the expansion to Wachusett. The gates were wide open on a Sunday so my friend and I just drove in!
Photo Date:  11/6/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:31:35 PM
Location:  Westminster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  29   Comments: 0
Westminster layover bumpers
Title:  Westminster layover bumpers
Description:  Built as part of the expansion to Wachusett. The gates were wide open on a Sunday so my friend and I just drove in!
Photo Date:  11/6/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:31:38 PM
Location:  Westminster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  35   Comments: 0
Grease pad at Westminster layover
Title:  Grease pad at Westminster layover
Description:  Probably the cleanest this will ever be! The yard was built as part of the expansion to Wachusett. The gates were wide open on a Sunday so my friend and I just drove in!
Photo Date:  11/6/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:31:41 PM
Location:  Westminster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  39   Comments: 0
Bizarre 22K
Title:  Bizarre 22K
Description:  Something that will probably never be repeated: A UP AC44CW in SP paint leading long hood forward!
Photo Date:  8/7/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:31:44 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 6410(AC44CW) NS 7592(ES44DC)
Views:  149   Comments: 1
Our bizarre 22K slowly pulls into Ayer
Title:  Our bizarre 22K slowly pulls into Ayer
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/7/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:31:47 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 6410(AC44CW)
Views:  104   Comments: 0
Bizarre bedfellows
Title:  Bizarre bedfellows
Description:  The old B&M tower and a UP AC44W still in SP paint.
Photo Date:  8/7/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:31:50 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  UP 6410(AC44CW)
Views:  92   Comments: 1
UP 6410 on 22K
Title:  UP 6410 on 22K
Description:  Sitting Ayer waiting to make its move into the yard.
Photo Date:  8/7/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:31:54 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  UP 6410(AC44CW)
Views:  95   Comments: 0
22K waitis to make its move into the Hill Yard
Title:  22K waitis to make its move into the Hill Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/7/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:31:57 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  UP 6410(AC44CW)
Views:  85   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:  333   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:  307   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:  395   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:  259   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:  261   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:  271   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:  210   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:  314   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:  317   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:  213   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:  301   Comments: 0
Great start to the trip
Title:  Great start to the trip
Description:  We drove straight from the airport to Blue Island and this was the first train we saw.
Photo Date:  8/25/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 11:08:16 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  IAIS 513(ES44AC)
Views:  251   Comments: 1
IAIS 513 leads a train into the Blue Island Yard
Title:  IAIS 513 leads a train into the Blue Island Yard
Description:  We drove straight from the airport to Blue Island and this was the first train we saw!
Photo Date:  8/25/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 11:08:22 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  IAIS 513(ES44AC)
Views:  230   Comments: 1
Rock Island Heritage
Title:  Rock Island Heritage
Description:  Beautiful scheme!
Photo Date:  8/25/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 11:08:25 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  IAIS 513(ES44AC)
Views:  198   Comments: 0
METX 208 pulls into Blue Island with an outbound
Title:  METX 208 pulls into Blue Island with an outbound
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/25/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 11:08:30 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  METX 208(F40PHM-2)
Views:  210   Comments: 0
IAIS 502 pushes a train across the bridge over Blue Island jct
Title:  IAIS 502 pushes a train across the bridge over Blue Island jct
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/25/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 11:08:33 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  IAIS 502(ES44AC)
Views:  212   Comments: 1
Long hood forward
Title:  Long hood forward
Description:  After backing across the bridge, IAIS 502 now pulls its train through Blue Island Jct.
Photo Date:  8/25/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 11:08:36 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  IAIS 502(ES44AC)
Views:  195   Comments: 1
IAIS 502 pulls its train through Blue Island Jct
Title:  IAIS 502 pulls its train through Blue Island Jct
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/25/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 11:08:40 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  IAIS 502(ES44AC)
Views:  189   Comments: 1
METX 406 cruises over Blue Island Jct
Title:  METX 406 cruises over Blue Island Jct
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/25/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 11:08:43 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  METX 406(MP36PH-3S)
Views:  218   Comments: 0
A great lash-up pulls an Autorack train through Blue Island
Title:  A great lash-up pulls an Autorack train through Blue Island
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/25/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 11:08:47 PM
Location:  Blue Island, IL
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 4977(C44-9W) KCS 4857(ES44AC)
Views:  265   Comments: 1

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