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Viewing Album:  Ayer and the Surrounding Vicinity
 
By:Jay Epstein
Dates:12/28/2010 - 5/29/2023
Album Info:Compilation of visits to Ayer and vicinity over the years. Territory covered includes west to Gardner and east to the Chelmsford Wye. Note: for photos of the CNJ Heritage Unit's 09-11-13 visit to Ayer please see the following album: http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/archiveThumbs.aspx?id=97133
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NS 7511 leads 23K through the Shirley S-Curves
Title:  NS 7511 leads 23K through the Shirley S-Curves
Description:  After meeting an MBTA inbound, 23K accelerates through the S-Curves in Shirley.
Photo Date:  9/5/2020  Upload Date: 9/7/2020 11:52:15 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 7511(ES44DC)
Views:  65   Comments: 0
NS 8114 through Shirley
Title:  NS 8114 through Shirley
Description:  Seen second out on 23K.
Photo Date:  9/5/2020  Upload Date: 9/7/2020 11:52:19 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  NS 8114(ES44AC)
Views:  54   Comments: 0
23K rounds the bend at Wachusett
Title:  23K rounds the bend at Wachusett
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/5/2020  Upload Date: 9/7/2020 11:52:23 AM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 7511(ES44DC)
Views:  72   Comments: 0
23K curves through Wachusett Station
Title:  23K curves through Wachusett Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/5/2020  Upload Date: 9/7/2020 11:51:04 AM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8114(ES44AC) NS 7511(ES44DC)
Views:  97   Comments: 0
NS 8114 through Wachusett Station
Title:  NS 8114 through Wachusett Station
Description:  Seen second out on 23K.
Photo Date:  9/5/2020  Upload Date: 9/7/2020 11:51:09 AM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  NS 8114(ES44AC)
Views:  85   Comments: 0
23K passes Wachusett Station
Title:  23K passes Wachusett Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/5/2020  Upload Date: 9/7/2020 11:51:14 AM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8114(ES44AC) NS 9926(C44-9W)
Views:  89   Comments: 0
NS 1069 at the north end of the Hill Yard
Title:  NS 1069 at the north end of the Hill Yard
Description:  Third out on tonight's 23K.
Photo Date:  9/10/2020  Upload Date: 9/15/2020 12:33:45 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NS 1069(SD70ACe)
Views:  54   Comments: 0
23K pulls down the Camp track to CPF-Camp
Title:  23K pulls down the Camp track to CPF-Camp
Description:  There he will wait for a couple commuter trains before pulling out onto the main for headroom.
Photo Date:  9/10/2020  Upload Date: 9/15/2020 12:33:49 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9485(C44-9W) NS 7670(ES44DC) NS 1069(SD70ACe)
Views:  94   Comments: 0
NS 9485 is in charge of today's 23K
Title:  NS 9485 is in charge of today's 23K
Description:  Seen pulling down the Camp track to CPF-Camp for headroom.
Photo Date:  9/10/2020  Upload Date: 9/15/2020 12:33:53 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9485(C44-9W)
Views:  64   Comments: 0
The Virginian heritage unit is third out on today's 23K
Title:  The Virginian heritage unit is third out on today's 23K
Description:  Seen pulling down the Camp track to CPF-Camp for headroom.
Photo Date:  9/10/2020  Upload Date: 9/15/2020 12:33:58 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NS 1069(SD70ACe)
Views:  66   Comments: 0
23K pulls up to CPF Camp in the fading evening light
Title:  23K pulls up to CPF Camp in the fading evening light
Description:  There he will wait for a couple commuter trains before pulling out onto the main for headroom.
Photo Date:  9/10/2020  Upload Date: 9/15/2020 12:34:02 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 1069(SD70ACe) NS 7670(ES44DC)
Views:  72   Comments: 0
An MBTA outbound rounds the bend
Title:  An MBTA outbound rounds the bend
Description:  To the right is 23K waiting for a couple commuter trains before pulling out onto the main for headroom.
Photo Date:  9/10/2020  Upload Date: 9/15/2020 12:34:07 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  24   Comments: 0
MBTA 2037 passes 23K with an outbound in tow
Title:  MBTA 2037 passes 23K with an outbound in tow
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/10/2020  Upload Date: 9/15/2020 12:33:40 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 2037(MP40PH-3C)
Views:  69   Comments: 0
An inbound rushes over Willow Road
Title:  An inbound rushes over Willow Road
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:39:54 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  114   Comments: 0
MBTA 1127 pushes an inbound over Willow Road
Title:  MBTA 1127 pushes an inbound over Willow Road
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:40:05 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1127(GP40MC)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
Sitting at the Willows
Title:  Sitting at the Willows
Description:  MEC 7609 sits crewless at the Willows with a string of autoracks.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:40:15 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MEC 7609(C40-8)
Views:  76   Comments: 0
A Wide Load crosses the Tracks
Title:  A Wide Load crosses the Tracks
Description:  While standing at the Willows a bunch of sirens were heard and around came this interesting wide load. I have no idea what it is. It is crossing the Pan Am ex-B&M Stony Brook Branch.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:40:24 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  38   Comments: 0
Classic Railroading in Shirley
Title:  Classic Railroading in Shirley
Description:  The interesting old shelter in Shirley fits nicely with the Pan Am OCS.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:40:35 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  74   Comments: 0
The Pan Am OCS sits in Shirley
Title:  The Pan Am OCS sits in Shirley
Description:  The train had struck a tree by Slab City and the crew is figuring out what to do next.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:40:46 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  77   Comments: 0
What do we do now?
Title:  What do we do now?
Description:  After hitting a tree and crew of the OCS figures out what to do next.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:40:56 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A) PAR 2(FP9A)
Views:  123   Comments: 0
The Pan Am OCS is stopped at Shirley after hitting a tree
Title:  The Pan Am OCS is stopped at Shirley after hitting a tree
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:41:10 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A) PAR 2(FP9A)
Views:  87   Comments: 0
Classic Lines
Title:  Classic Lines
Description:  The timeless profile of an F-Unit.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:41:21 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  67   Comments: 0
Syd Culliford
Title:  Syd Culliford
Description:  A former CSX sleeper.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:41:31 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  21   Comments: 0
BlueBird
Title:  BlueBird
Description:  An ex-Wabash dome.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:41:41 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  220   Comments: 0
Waiting to go east
Title:  Waiting to go east
Description:  After striking a tree which caused an air leak, the Pan Am OCS waits to continue its journey.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:42:07 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  PAR 2(FP9A) PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  100   Comments: 0
Back on the move!
Title:  Back on the move!
Description:  After fixing a tree strike caused air leak, the Pan Am OCS is back on the move east. At Ayer the train will change crews and let off passengers.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:42:28 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A) PAR 2(FP9A)
Views:  105   Comments: 2
PAR 1 leads the OCS east
Title:  PAR 1 leads the OCS east
Description:  After fixing a tree strike caused air leak, the Pan Am OCS is back on the move east. At Ayer the train will change crews and let off passengers.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:38:05 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  87   Comments: 0
Train in the trees
Title:  Train in the trees
Description:  An MBTA inbound crosses the Nashua River as it approaches Ayer.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:38:15 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  23   Comments: 0
MBTA 1070 at CPF-Camp
Title:  MBTA 1070 at CPF-Camp
Description:  MBTA 1070 pushes an inbound towards Boston at CPF-Camp
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:38:25 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1070(F40PH-2C)
Views:  179   Comments: 1
An outbound passes through CPF-Camp
Title:  An outbound passes through CPF-Camp
Description:  In the background a Pan Am yard job can be seen.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:38:36 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1117(GP40MC)
Views:  64   Comments: 0
MBTA amidst the foliage
Title:  MBTA amidst the foliage
Description:  The train is passing through CPF-Camp after leaving Ayer. In the background a Pan Am yard job can be seen.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:38:49 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1117(GP40MC)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
MBTA 1117 leads an outbound at CPF-Camp
Title:  MBTA 1117 leads an outbound at CPF-Camp
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:39:01 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1117(GP40MC)
Views:  77   Comments: 0
MEC 7534 leads EDPO east
Title:  MEC 7534 leads EDPO east
Description:  The location is Milot Road.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:39:12 AM
Location:  Westford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7534(C40-8)
Views:  83   Comments: 0
4 GE's power today's EDPO
Title:  4 GE's power today's EDPO
Description:  The location is Milot Road.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:39:23 AM
Location:  Westford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7534(C40-8)
Views:  76   Comments: 0
EDPO parrels Milot Road
Title:  EDPO parrels Milot Road
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:39:33 AM
Location:  Westford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7534(C40-8) MEC 7575(C40-8)
Views:  179   Comments: 0
MEC 7655 trails on today's EDPO with 3 other GE's powering
Title:  MEC 7655 trails on today's EDPO with 3 other GE's powering
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 10:39:44 AM
Location:  Westford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7655(C40-8W) MEC 7523(C40-8)
Views:  111   Comments: 0
Time to tie up
Title:  Time to tie up
Description:  EDPO pulls up to CPF-307 to tie down. The crew taxi can be seen to the left.
Photo Date:  10/23/2020  Upload Date: 10/28/2020 2:19:00 PM
Location:  Westford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  144   Comments: 1
Keolis 414 approaches Snake Hill Road
Title:  Keolis 414 approaches Snake Hill Road
Description:  The train is inbound to Boston.
Photo Date:  10/23/2020  Upload Date: 10/28/2020 2:18:16 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  61   Comments: 0
Keolis 414 poses with snow flanger sign
Title:  Keolis 414 poses with snow flanger sign
Description:  The train is inbound to Boston.
Photo Date:  10/23/2020  Upload Date: 10/28/2020 2:18:33 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  44   Comments: 0
MBTA 1121 pushes train 414 inbound at Snake Hill Road
Title:  MBTA 1121 pushes train 414 inbound at Snake Hill Road
Description:  Ahead at CPF-WL the train has a clear signal.
Photo Date:  10/23/2020  Upload Date: 10/28/2020 2:18:47 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  101   Comments: 0
Keolis 414 passes AY-Relief
Title:  Keolis 414 passes AY-Relief
Description:  AY-Relief is working the trash container facility at the old Ford yard.
Photo Date:  10/23/2020  Upload Date: 10/28/2020 2:18:50 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  72   Comments: 0
AY-Relief heads for the Hill Yard
Title:  AY-Relief heads for the Hill Yard
Description:  After finishing its work switching trash containers at the old Ford Yard, AY-Relief heads for the Hill Yard.
Photo Date:  10/23/2020  Upload Date: 10/28/2020 2:18:52 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  46   Comments: 0
MEC 7528 pours on the throttle
Title:  MEC 7528 pours on the throttle
Description:  After finishing its work switching trash containers at the old Ford Yard, AY-Relief heads for the Hill Yard.
Photo Date:  10/23/2020  Upload Date: 10/28/2020 2:18:55 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  49   Comments: 0
MEC 7528 leads AY-Relief west at Snake Hill Road
Title:  MEC 7528 leads AY-Relief west at Snake Hill Road
Description:  After finishing its work switching trash containers at the old Ford Yard, AY-Relief heads for the Hill Yard.
Photo Date:  10/23/2020  Upload Date: 10/28/2020 2:18:58 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  108   Comments: 2
Southern Heritage on ED-9
Title:  Southern Heritage on ED-9
Description:  NS's Southern Heritage Unit is the middle unit on a canned ED-9.
Photo Date:  8/12/2021  Upload Date: 8/12/2021 10:24:12 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NS 8099(ES44AC)
Views:  185   Comments: 0
ED-9 through the Reeds
Title:  ED-9 through the Reeds
Description:  ED-9 is canned at Wagon Wheel with the Southern Heritage Unit in the consist.
Photo Date:  8/12/2021  Upload Date: 8/12/2021 10:24:17 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6942(SD60E) NS 8099(ES44AC) NS 9897(C44-9W)
Views:  100   Comments: 0
ED-9 canned at Wagon Wheel with the Southern Heritage Unit
Title:  ED-9 canned at Wagon Wheel with the Southern Heritage Unit
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/12/2021  Upload Date: 8/12/2021 10:24:21 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6942(SD60E)
Views:  46   Comments: 0
Looking towards the Willows from Wagon Wheel
Title:  Looking towards the Willows from Wagon Wheel
Description:  To the left is a a canned ED-9 with the Southern Heritage Unit in the consist.
Photo Date:  8/12/2021  Upload Date: 8/12/2021 10:24:25 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 6942(SD60E)
Views:  58   Comments: 0
Purple passes Red
Title:  Purple passes Red
Description:  An outbound Kelois commuter passes my red VW Golf at Groton-Harvard Road.
Photo Date:  8/13/2021  Upload Date: 8/14/2021 5:32:48 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1134(GP40MC)
Views:  68   Comments: 0
Keolis 411 meets AYPO at CPF-AY
Title:  Keolis 411 meets AYPO at CPF-AY
Description:  The classic bracket style searchlight signals are soon to be replaced by newer LED G-Style lights.
Photo Date:  8/13/2021  Upload Date: 8/14/2021 5:32:52 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1134(GP40MC) MEC 7523(C40-8)
Views:  94   Comments: 0

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