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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 |
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Title: |
BNSF 3993 leads 23K west |
Description: |
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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 |
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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 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
MEC 3404(SD40-2) LTEX 8955(SD40-2) MEC 352(GP40) MEC 504(GP40-2LW) |
Views: |
205 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
LTEX 8955(SD40-2) MEC 3404(SD40-2) |
Views: |
241 Comments: 2 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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: |
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Views: |
185 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
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Title: |
FI-1 slowly enters the Heywood Branch |
Description: |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Title: |
With all three units together, WOGR begins to switch the yard |
Description: |
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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 |
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Title: |
WOGR brings a cut off the Pan Am siding |
Description: |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Title: |
GRWO emerges from the trees |
Description: |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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: |
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Views: |
32 Comments: 2 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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: |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 6243(GP40-2) |
Views: |
77 Comments: 1 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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