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5/19/2024
 
 
 
 
 
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23K rounds the bend
Title:  23K rounds the bend
Description:  With a relatively new ET44C4 leading the way.
Photo Date:  12/26/2016  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 6:58:11 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 3993(ET44C4)
Views:  103   Comments: 2
BNSF 3993 leads 23K west
Title:  BNSF 3993 leads 23K west
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/26/2016  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 6:58:16 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 3993(ET44C4) NS 8143(ES44AC) NS 1143(SD70ACe)
Views:  113   Comments: 1
BFPO rounds the curve
Title:  BFPO rounds the curve
Description:  At Walker Road. BFPO haulds loaded limestone slurry tank cars from Bellows Falls, VT to Portland, ME.
Photo Date:  12/26/2016  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 6:58:24 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 3404(SD40-2) LTEX 8955(SD40-2)
Views:  168   Comments: 0
BFPO waits at the Ayer tower for clearance east
Title:  BFPO waits at the Ayer tower for clearance east
Description:  BFPO hauls loaded limestone slurry tank cars from Bellows Falls, VT to Portland, ME.
Photo Date:  12/26/2016  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 6:58:28 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MEC 3404(SD40-2) LTEX 8955(SD40-2) MEC 352(GP40) MEC 504(GP40-2LW)
Views:  205   Comments: 0
Another shot of BFPO waiting at Ayer
Title:  Another shot of BFPO waiting at Ayer
Description:  BFPO hauls loaded limestone slurry tank cars from Bellows Falls, VT to Portland, ME.
Photo Date:  12/26/2016  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 6:58:32 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  LTEX 8955(SD40-2) MEC 3404(SD40-2)
Views:  241   Comments: 2
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:  276   Comments: 2
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:  149   Comments: 1
Surprise on EDPO
Title:  Surprise on EDPO
Description:  An MBTA car coming back from rebuilding at Alstom in Hornell, NY.
Photo Date:  2/20/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:16:00 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  185   Comments: 0
First train of the day is FI-1
Title:  First train of the day is FI-1
Description:  Crawling on to the Heywood Branch after the conductor cleared the switch.
Photo Date:  1/2/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:33:17 PM
Location:  Gardner, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 371(GP40)
Views:  56   Comments: 1
FI-1 slowly enters the Heywood Branch
Title:  FI-1 slowly enters the Heywood Branch
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/2/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:33:20 PM
Location:  Gardner, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 371(GP40)
Views:  55   Comments: 1
A high hood Geep leads FI-1
Title:  A high hood Geep leads FI-1
Description:  A couple other railfans can be seen enjoying the action. The train is entering the Heywood Branch.
Photo Date:  1/2/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:33:24 PM
Location:  Gardner, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 371(GP40)
Views:  72   Comments: 2
FI-1 about to bust some snow
Title:  FI-1 about to bust some snow
Description:  The conductor can be seen flagging the Main St crossing on the Heywood Branch.
Photo Date:  1/2/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:33:28 PM
Location:  Gardner, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 371(GP40)
Views:  46   Comments: 1
Poof goes the snow bank!`
Title:  Poof goes the snow bank!`
Description:  Actually it was not very dramatic due to the slow speed of the train.
Photo Date:  1/2/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:33:31 PM
Location:  Gardner, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 371(GP40)
Views:  45   Comments: 1
FI-1 pushes some snow across Main St
Title:  FI-1 pushes some snow across Main St
Description:  Train is on the Heywood Branch.
Photo Date:  1/2/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:33:35 PM
Location:  Gardner, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 371(GP40)
Views:  43   Comments: 2
FI-1 clears snow off the rails
Title:  FI-1 clears snow off the rails
Description:  Train is on the Heywood Branch.
Photo Date:  1/2/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:33:49 PM
Location:  Gardner, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 371(GP40)
Views:  60   Comments: 1
WOGR enters the yard
Title:  WOGR enters the yard
Description:  This was the main reason for us coming here: trying to catch some soon to be repainted P&W power.
Photo Date:  1/2/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:33:53 PM
Location:  Gardner, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  PW 4006(B40-8W)
Views:  80   Comments: 1
Two units leads WOGR into the yard
Title:  Two units leads WOGR into the yard
Description:  There was a third unit on the rear.
Photo Date:  1/2/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:33:57 PM
Location:  Gardner, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  PW 4006(B40-8W) PW 4004(B40-8)
Views:  72   Comments: 1
With all three units together, WOGR begins to switch the yard
Title:  With all three units together, WOGR begins to switch the yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/2/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:34:00 PM
Location:  Gardner, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  PW 4002(B40-8)
Views:  61   Comments: 2
WOGR brings a cut off the Pan Am siding
Title:  WOGR brings a cut off the Pan Am siding
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/2/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:34:03 PM
Location:  Gardner, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  PW 4002(B40-8) PW 4004(B40-8)
Views:  89   Comments: 1
GRWO approaches the South Main st Crossing
Title:  GRWO approaches the South Main st Crossing
Description:  He is still making up his train at this point.
Photo Date:  1/2/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:34:07 PM
Location:  Gardner, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PW 4002(B40-8)
Views:  117   Comments: 1
GRWO crosses main st
Title:  GRWO crosses main st
Description:  He is still making up his train at this point.
Photo Date:  1/2/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:34:10 PM
Location:  Gardner, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  PW 4002(B40-8)
Views:  112   Comments: 1
GRWO emerges from the trees
Title:  GRWO emerges from the trees
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/2/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:34:14 PM
Location:  Hubbardston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  PW 4002(B40-8)
Views:  117   Comments: 2
GRWO accelerates south
Title:  GRWO accelerates south
Description:  About to cross Old Westminster Rd.
Photo Date:  1/2/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:34:18 PM
Location:  Hubbardston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  PW 4002(B40-8)
Views:  128   Comments: 2
GRWO navigates south towards Worcester
Title:  GRWO navigates south towards Worcester
Description:  Seen approaching Hubbardston Rd.
Photo Date:  1/2/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:34:21 PM
Location:  Princeton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  PW 4002(B40-8)
Views:  103   Comments: 1
GRWO cruises Hubbardston Rd
Title:  GRWO cruises Hubbardston Rd
Description:  He had gained a lot of speed so we decided to call off the chase at this point.
Photo Date:  1/2/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:34:25 PM
Location:  Princeton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  PW 4002(B40-8)
Views:  118   Comments: 1
WAAY (Waterville, ME to Ayer, ME) approaches Ballardvale
Title:  WAAY (Waterville, ME to Ayer, ME) approaches Ballardvale
Description:  WAAY also has two treats in the consist: both of the Pan AM exectuve F units. They are on their way to Worcester to haul the last Circus Train to Manchester, NH.
Photo Date:  4/15/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:38:04 PM
Location:  Andover, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 614(SD40M-2)
Views:  114   Comments: 1
WAAY trundles across the Lowell branch on its way to Ayer
Title:  WAAY trundles across the Lowell branch on its way to Ayer
Description:  In the consist you can see both of the Pan AM executive F units. They are on their way to Worcester to haul the last Circus Train to Manchester, NH.
Photo Date:  4/15/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:38:10 PM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 614(SD40M-2)
Views:  70   Comments: 1
WAAY crosses East St
Title:  WAAY crosses East St
Description:  In the consist you can see both of the Pan AM executive F units. They are on their way to Worcester to haul the last Circus Train to Manchester, NH.
Photo Date:  4/15/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:38:16 PM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 614(SD40M-2)
Views:  120   Comments: 1
PAR 1 in the consist of WAAY
Title:  PAR 1 in the consist of WAAY
Description:  Both Pan Am executive units are in the consist. They are on their way to Worcester to haul the last Circus Train to Manchester, NH.
Photo Date:  4/15/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:38:20 PM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  126   Comments: 2
PAR 2 in the consist of WAAY
Title:  PAR 2 in the consist of WAAY
Description:  Both Pan Am executive units are in the consist. They are on their way to Worcester to haul the last Circus Train to Manchester, NH.
Photo Date:  4/15/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:38:23 PM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  PAR 2(FP9A) MEC 506(GP40-2LW)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
MEC 614 leads WAAY past the distant signal to Wamesit
Title:  MEC 614 leads WAAY past the distant signal to Wamesit
Description:  In the consist are both of the Pan AM executive F units. They are on their way to Worcester to haul the last Circus Train to Manchester, NH.
Photo Date:  4/15/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:38:27 PM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 614(SD40M-2)
Views:  70   Comments: 1
WAAY winds its way through Lowell
Title:  WAAY winds its way through Lowell
Description:  In the consist you can see both of the Pan AM executive F units. They are on their way to Worcester to haul the last Circus Train to Manchester, NH. Location is the end of Western Ave.
Photo Date:  4/15/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:38:31 PM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 614(SD40M-2) PAR 1(FP9A) MEC 615(SD40M-2)
Views:  144   Comments: 1
WAAY rounds it way through curve at the end of Western Ave
Title:  WAAY rounds it way through curve at the end of Western Ave
Description:  In the consist are both of the Pan AM executive F units. They are on their way to Worcester to haul the last Circus Train to Manchester, NH.
Photo Date:  4/15/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:38:35 PM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 614(SD40M-2) PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  154   Comments: 0
WAAY enters the single track at CPF-NC.
Title:  WAAY enters the single track at CPF-NC.
Description:  In the consist you can see one of the Pam Am executive units. Both executive units are on on their way to Worcester to haul the last Circus Train to Manchester, NH.
Photo Date:  4/15/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:38:38 PM
Location:  Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  32   Comments: 2
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:  176   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:  215   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:  363   Comments: 1
SEPO waits for clearance east
Title:  SEPO waits for clearance east
Description:  Behind me WAAY approaches. This location is CPF-BY (Bleachery).
Photo Date:  4/16/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:38:55 PM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Track
Locomotives:  CSX 3259(ET44AH) CSX 164(AC44CW)
Views:  198   Comments: 1
WAAY slowly moves through CPF-BY.
Title:  WAAY slowly moves through CPF-BY.
Description:  WAAY runs from Waterville, ME to Ayer, MA and hauls mostly Eimskip containers with Poland Springs Water (the containers are out of view).
Photo Date:  4/16/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:38:59 PM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 618(SD40M-2)
Views:  85   Comments: 1
WAAY trundles through CPF-BY
Title:  WAAY trundles through CPF-BY
Description:  WAAY runs from Waterville, ME to Ayer, MA and hauls mostly Eimskip containers with Poland Springs Water (the containers are out of view).
Photo Date:  4/16/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:39:02 PM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Track,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 601(SD40-3) MEC 618(SD40M-2) MEC 503(GP40-2LW)
Views:  106   Comments: 2
WAAY meets SEPO
Title:  WAAY meets SEPO
Description:  Location is CPF-BY (Bleachery).
Photo Date:  4/16/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:39:06 PM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Track,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 618(SD40M-2) CSX 3259(ET44AH)
Views:  169   Comments: 2
WAAY rounds the east leg of the Chelmsford Wye
Title:  WAAY rounds the east leg of the Chelmsford Wye
Description:  WAAY runs from Waterville, ME to Ayer, MA and hauls mostly Eimskip containers with Poland Springs Water (the containers are out of view).
Photo Date:  4/16/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:39:09 PM
Location:  Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 618(SD40M-2)
Views:  78   Comments: 1
MEC 618 is in charge of WAAY
Title:  MEC 618 is in charge of WAAY
Description:  Seen rounding the east leg of the Chelmsford Wye.
Photo Date:  4/16/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:39:13 PM
Location:  Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 618(SD40M-2)
Views:  275   Comments: 0
3 Train Meet at Route 128 station
Title:  3 Train Meet at Route 128 station
Description:  Right: CSX local waiting to head back to Readville. Middle: Amtrak Regional reparting towards New York City Left: MBTA inbound approaching. There were severe delays this morning due to signal and switch problems at Canton Junction.
Photo Date:  2/17/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:42:02 PM
Location:  Westwood, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6243(GP40-2)
Views:  87   Comments: 1
CSX Local waits to head back to Readville
Title:  CSX Local waits to head back to Readville
Description:  Was working the Home Depot distribution center.
Photo Date:  2/17/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:42:05 PM
Location:  Westwood, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 6243(GP40-2)
Views:  77   Comments: 1
MBTA inbound meets a CSX local
Title:  MBTA inbound meets a CSX local
Description:  Seen from the west end of the Route 128 Station platform.
Photo Date:  2/17/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:42:09 PM
Location:  Westwood, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6243(GP40-2)
Views:  202   Comments: 2
MBTA 2018 pushes an inbound towards Boston
Title:  MBTA 2018 pushes an inbound towards Boston
Description:  Arriving at Route 128 Station.
Photo Date:  2/17/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:42:13 PM
Location:  Westwood, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 2018(UNKNOWN)
Views:  123   Comments: 0
Looking west another inbound approaches
Title:  Looking west another inbound approaches
Description:  The CSX local is still waiting for clearance back to Readville.
Photo Date:  2/17/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:42:17 PM
Location:  Westwood, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6243(GP40-2)
Views:  68   Comments: 1
An inbound arrives as CSX waits
Title:  An inbound arrives as CSX waits
Description:  Seen at Route 127 Station.
Photo Date:  2/17/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:42:20 PM
Location:  Westwood, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6243(GP40-2)
Views:  146   Comments: 0
Inbound and Outbound at Route 128 Station
Title:  Inbound and Outbound at Route 128 Station
Description:  Nice meet! There were severe delays this morning due to track and signal problems at Canton Jct so I think that helped this meet occur.
Photo Date:  2/17/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:42:28 PM
Location:  Westwood, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 2016(UNKNOWN) MBTA 1034(F40PH-2C)
Views:  183   Comments: 0


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