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23K passes the brand new signals at CPF-346
Title:  23K passes the brand new signals at CPF-346
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/5/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:37:48 PM
Location:  Gardner, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8835(C40-9)
Views:  53   Comments: 1
NS 8835 departs CPF-346 with 23K in tow
Title:  NS 8835 departs CPF-346 with 23K in tow
Description:  Only the third unit was online and they were going to attempt to reach East Deerfield unassisted.
Photo Date:  8/5/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:37:52 PM
Location:  Gardner, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8835(C40-9)
Views:  110   Comments: 1
23K heads west
Title:  23K heads west
Description:  Only the third unit was online and they were going to attempt to reach East Deerfield unassisted where they could then add more units.
Photo Date:  8/5/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:37:57 PM
Location:  Gardner, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  GECX 7726(C40-8W)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
23K approaches the automatic signals at Royalston
Title:  23K approaches the automatic signals at Royalston
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/5/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:38:05 PM
Location:  Royalston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8835(C40-9)
Views:  50   Comments: 1
23K splits the automatic signals at Royalston
Title:  23K splits the automatic signals at Royalston
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/5/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:38:14 PM
Location:  Royalston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  NS 8835(C40-9)
Views:  65   Comments: 1
A rare standard cab Dash-9 leads 23K west
Title:  A rare standard cab Dash-9 leads 23K west
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/5/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:38:18 PM
Location:  Royalston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8835(C40-9)
Views:  112   Comments: 1
Artsy shot of 23K passing through Royalston
Title:  Artsy shot of 23K passing through Royalston
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/5/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:38:22 PM
Location:  Royalston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  16   Comments: 0
POED waits for a new crew on the main at Wendell Depot
Title:  POED waits for a new crew on the main at Wendell Depot
Description:  There was a lot of congestion to a derailment up ahead.
Photo Date:  8/5/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:38:28 PM
Location:  Wendall Depot, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MEC 7575(C40-8)
Views:  120   Comments: 1
With only one engine online, 23K gets underway at CPF-346
Title:  With only one engine online, 23K gets underway at CPF-346
Description:  They were told to try and limp to East Deerfield where more engines could be added.
Photo Date:  8/5/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:38:33 PM
Location:  Gardner, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8835(C40-9)
Views:  48   Comments: 1
22K has the light and can now proceed east
Title:  22K has the light and can now proceed east
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:42:22 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 1047(SD70ACe) NS 9424(C44-9W) UP 6599(AC44CW)
Views:  76   Comments: 1
22K heads east past the assembled railfans
Title:  22K heads east past the assembled railfans
Description:  Note that 22K has a clear and on the right a medium is set up for the next MBTA inbound departing Wachusett.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:42:27 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1047(SD70ACe)
Views:  39   Comments: 0
UP 6599 trails on 22K
Title:  UP 6599 trails on 22K
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:42:31 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 6599(AC44CW)
Views:  72   Comments: 0
As 22K moves east on the right, and MBTA inbound departs Wachusett
Title:  As 22K moves east on the right, and MBTA inbound departs Wachusett
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:42:35 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  22   Comments: 0
BNSF 7173 rests with another BNSF GE by the auto unloading facility
Title:  BNSF 7173 rests with another BNSF GE by the auto unloading facility
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/5/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:42:39 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 7173(ES44C4)
Views:  83   Comments: 0
BNSF 3775 rests with another BNSF GE by the auto unloading facility
Title:  BNSF 3775 rests with another BNSF GE by the auto unloading facility
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/5/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:42:43 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  BNSF 3775(ET44C4)
Views:  61   Comments: 0
Roster shot of BNSF 3775
Title:  Roster shot of BNSF 3775
Description:  Seen tied down with another BNSF GE by the auto unloading facility.
Photo Date:  8/5/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:42:47 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  BNSF 3775(ET44C4)
Views:  83   Comments: 0
23K's power moves around the west leg of the wye with a surprise in the middle
Title:  23K's power moves around the west leg of the wye with a surprise in the middle
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:42:51 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8095(ES44AC)
Views:  76   Comments: 1
The conductor keeps an eye on things
Title:  The conductor keeps an eye on things
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:42:55 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8095(ES44AC)
Views:  67   Comments: 0
Roster shot of NS' N&W heritage unit
Title:  Roster shot of NS' N&W heritage unit
Description:  Seen moving around the west leg of the wye. This is my first sighting of this heritage unit.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:43:00 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  NS 8103(ES44AC)
Views:  38   Comments: 1
Get your signs here!
Title:  Get your signs here!
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:43:05 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  15   Comments: 0
Speed signs
Title:  Speed signs
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:43:11 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  16   Comments: 0
An MBTA inbound comes through the Shirley S-Curves
Title:  An MBTA inbound comes through the Shirley S-Curves
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:43:16 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  64   Comments: 0
MBTA 1139 pushes an inbound towards Boston
Title:  MBTA 1139 pushes an inbound towards Boston
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:43:21 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1139(GP40MC)
Views:  152   Comments: 0
An outbound comes around the curve
Title:  An outbound comes around the curve
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:43:26 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1051(F40PH-2C)
Views:  51   Comments: 2
MBTA 1051 pulls into Shirley with an outbound
Title:  MBTA 1051 pulls into Shirley with an outbound
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:43:31 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1051(F40PH-2C)
Views:  94   Comments: 0
An outbound arrives at Shirley
Title:  An outbound arrives at Shirley
Description:  You can just barely see the conductor hanging out, making sure the train stops in the right place.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:43:34 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  61   Comments: 0
Next up at Shirley is 23K
Title:  Next up at Shirley is 23K
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:43:39 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  24   Comments: 1
23K comes around the curve with an SD60E in charge
Title:  23K comes around the curve with an SD60E in charge
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:43:44 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  NS 7035(SD60E)
Views:  139   Comments: 1
NS 7035 and two other units accelerate 23K west
Title:  NS 7035 and two other units accelerate 23K west
Description:  Note that the N&W heritage unit is second out.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:43:49 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 7035(SD60E)
Views:  130   Comments: 1
The N&W Heritage Unit trails on 23K
Title:  The N&W Heritage Unit trails on 23K
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:43:52 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8103(ES44AC)
Views:  49   Comments: 1
22K rests at Wachusett
Title:  22K rests at Wachusett
Description:  A new crew had just gotten and they were told they would have to wait for ED-8 then 23K.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:43:57 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 1047(SD70ACe)
Views:  44   Comments: 1
ED-8 rounds the bend at Wachusett
Title:  ED-8 rounds the bend at Wachusett
Description:  ED-8 is train that runs three times a week from East Deerfield to Gardner and then terminating in Ayer.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:44:01 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 1047(SD70ACe)
Views:  36   Comments: 1
ED-8 passes 22K at Wachusett
Title:  ED-8 passes 22K at Wachusett
Description:  ED-8 is train that runs three times a week from East Deerfield to Gardner and then terminating in Ayer.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:44:05 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7797(C40-8W) NS 1047(SD70ACe)
Views:  123   Comments: 1
Two ex-CSX GE's lead ED-8 east
Title:  Two ex-CSX GE's lead ED-8 east
Description:  ED-8 is train that runs three times a week from East Deerfield to Gardner and then terminating in Ayer.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:44:09 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7797(C40-8W)
Views:  225   Comments: 1
ED-8 has a medium clear at CPF-333
Title:  ED-8 has a medium clear at CPF-333
Description:  ED-8 is train that runs three times a week from East Deerfield to Gardner and then terminating in Ayer.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:44:14 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7797(C40-8W)
Views:  112   Comments: 0
In the distance, ED-8 passes 23K
Title:  In the distance, ED-8 passes 23K
Description:  23K had to wait for ED-8 to crossover at CPF-333 before proceeding west.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:44:18 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  25   Comments: 0
23K charges up the hill at Wachusett
Title:  23K charges up the hill at Wachusett
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:44:23 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 7035(SD60E)
Views:  127   Comments: 1
NS 7035 leads 23K west at CPF-333
Title:  NS 7035 leads 23K west at CPF-333
Description:  The track on the right is the lead for the Wachusett commuter rail station.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:44:27 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  NS 7035(SD60E)
Views:  106   Comments: 1
23K heads west at CPF-333
Title:  23K heads west at CPF-333
Description:  Note that the N&W heritage unit is second out.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:44:32 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 7035(SD60E)
Views:  182   Comments: 1
An MBTA inbound departs Wachusett for Boston
Title:  An MBTA inbound departs Wachusett for Boston
Description:  On the right is 22K also moving east
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:46:13 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  44   Comments: 0
MBTA train 2408 has a medium clear at CPF-333
Title:  MBTA train 2408 has a medium clear at CPF-333
Description:  In the background 22K can be seen also heading east. I thought this was a a rather strange occurrence since in about 3 miles the commuter train must crossover to the outbound side to reach the Fitchburg station.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:46:17 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  31   Comments: 0
MBTA 1051 pushes an inbound towards Boston
Title:  MBTA 1051 pushes an inbound towards Boston
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:46:23 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1051(F40PH-2C)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
A gaggle of railfans shoot the MBTA inbound and 22K
Title:  A gaggle of railfans shoot the MBTA inbound and 22K
Description:  22K was moving in the same direction as the commuter which I thought this was a a rather strange occurrence since in about 3 miles the commuter train must crossover to the outbound side to reach the Fitchburg station.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:46:29 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1051(F40PH-2C)
Views:  54   Comments: 0
We're on the wrong side!
Title:  We're on the wrong side!
Description:  The commuters waiting for the next MBTA inbound at North Leominster realize they are on the wrong side since ED-8 is occupying the inbound track and start to run for the other side. Not to worry, the commuter would stop so everyone could get on but an announcement would have been nice.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:46:32 PM
Location:  Leominster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  32   Comments: 0
MBTA inbound train 2408 arrives on the wrong side
Title:  MBTA inbound train 2408 arrives on the wrong side
Description:  Just out of view to the lift is the pedestrian crossing which everyone as rushing for. Wisely, the commuter train stopped short and waited for everyone to get to the other side.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:46:35 PM
Location:  Leominster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  111   Comments: 0
Next stop, Shirley!
Title:  Next stop, Shirley!
Description:  The commuter train has a clear signal snd so does ED-8, which is out of view behind on the other track.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:46:39 PM
Location:  Leominster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1051(F40PH-2C)
Views:  120   Comments: 0
With the commuter clear, ED-8 can now head through
Title:  With the commuter clear, ED-8 can now head through
Description:  This is North Leominster station.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:46:44 PM
Location:  Leominster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7797(C40-8W)
Views:  132   Comments: 0
MEC 7797 and another ex-CSX C40-8W lead ED-8 east
Title:  MEC 7797 and another ex-CSX C40-8W lead ED-8 east
Description:  This is North Leominster station.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:46:49 PM
Location:  Leominster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7797(C40-8W)
Views:  138   Comments: 0
Our 22K from earlier is now on the move again as well
Title:  Our 22K from earlier is now on the move again as well
Description:  He is approaching North Leominster station.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:46:53 PM
Location:  Leominster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 1047(SD70ACe)
Views:  42   Comments: 0
NS 1047 leads 22K east on the last lap of its journey from Chicago
Title:  NS 1047 leads 22K east on the last lap of its journey from Chicago
Description:  I always liked the SD70ACe's from this angle. They look big, mean and powerful.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:46:58 PM
Location:  Leominster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 1047(SD70ACe)
Views:  38   Comments: 0

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