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Viewing Album:  Northside of Boston Railfanning
 
By:Jay Epstein
Dates:6/29/2013 - 2/9/2014
Album Info:Pictures from railfanning trips on the north side of Boston. This album does not include major locations such as Ayer.
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Coming into North Station
Title:  Coming into North Station
Description:  A cool view from the dome apart from the dirty front window. The cable-stayed bridge on the left is the Zakim Bridge.
Photo Date:  8/26/2017  Upload Date: 8/29/2017 11:57:37 AM
Location:  Boston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger
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Views:  68   Comments: 0
Tower A
Title:  Tower A
Description:  It used to control the throat of North Station and the bridges over the Charles River. It has certainly seen better days. Seen from the Great Dome on Downeaster 696.
Photo Date:  8/26/2017  Upload Date: 8/29/2017 11:57:40 AM
Location:  Boston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  51   Comments: 0
The 4:30 PM Outbound from North Station cruises across the Mystic
Title:  The 4:30 PM Outbound from North Station cruises across the Mystic
Description:  This train is bound for Newburyport.
Photo Date:  4/22/2018  Upload Date: 4/24/2018 10:59:43 AM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1115(GP40MC)
Views:  164   Comments: 0
Boring train on a beautufl dab!
Title:  Boring train on a beautufl dab!
Description:  Even a boring old&commuter train can be made to look great in a scene like this! This location is the Newburyport Line bridge across the Mystic River.
Photo Date:  4/22/2018  Upload Date: 4/24/2018 10:59:47 AM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Jay#Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1115(GP40MC)
Views:  135   Comments: 0
A Newburyport Line outbound heads pat the under-construction Wynn Casino
Title:  A Newburyport Line outbound heads pat the under-construction Wynn Casino
Description:  This building really sticks out in a largely industrial, Blue Collar, low-lying building area.
Photo Date:  4/22/2018  Upload Date: 4/24/2018 10:59:50 AM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1115(GP40MC)
Views:  151   Comments: 0
POAY starts across the Concord River
Title:  POAY starts across the Concord River
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:18:43 AM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7585(C40-8) MEC 7620(C40-8)
Views:  50   Comments: 0
POAY crosses the concord river
Title:  POAY crosses the concord river
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:19:11 AM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7585(C40-8) MEC 7620(C40-8)
Views:  50   Comments: 0
Tree Tunnel
Title:  Tree Tunnel
Description:  POAY makes its way through a tunnel of trees next to the Merrimack River.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:19:24 AM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7585(C40-8)
Views:  34   Comments: 0
POAY approaches CPF-NC
Title:  POAY approaches CPF-NC
Description:  This will be his tie down point for the day.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:19:36 AM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7585(C40-8)
Views:  43   Comments: 0
Railfans get their shots of POAY
Title:  Railfans get their shots of POAY
Description:  Just ahead is CPF-NC where the train will tie down.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:19:50 AM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7585(C40-8)
Views:  38   Comments: 0
At journey's end
Title:  At journey's end
Description:  POAY sits tied down at CPF-NC. In the evening another crew will take the train to Ayer.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:20:05 AM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MEC 7585(C40-8)
Views:  38   Comments: 0
Ancient guardians
Title:  Ancient guardians
Description:  An ancient set of searchlight signals guard CPF-NC.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:20:19 AM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  26   Comments: 0
The Pan Am OCS starts across the Concord River
Title:  The Pan Am OCS starts across the Concord River
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:20:31 AM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A) PAR 2(FP9A)
Views:  81   Comments: 0
The Pan Am OCS crosses the Concord River
Title:  The Pan Am OCS crosses the Concord River
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:20:46 AM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A) PAR 2(FP9A)
Views:  103   Comments: 0
Bringing up the Markers
Title:  Bringing up the Markers
Description:  ST 100 brings up the rear of Pan Am OCS as it crosses the Concord River.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:20:58 AM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  46   Comments: 0
OCS at Cemetery Crossing in B&W
Title:  OCS at Cemetery Crossing in B&W
Description:  With poor light I opted to make this photo B&W. With the classic F units powering the train I think it's a nice look.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:21:08 AM
Location:  Andover, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  61   Comments: 0
Kicking up some Leaves
Title:  Kicking up some Leaves
Description:  The Pan Am OCS kicks up some leaves as it accelerates east after crossing over at CPF-Vale.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:21:14 AM
Location:  Andover, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  58   Comments: 0
Back in time at Cemetary Crossing
Title:  Back in time at Cemetary Crossing
Description:  With poor light I opted to make this photo B&W. With the classic F units powering the train I think it's a nice look.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:21:21 AM
Location:  Andover, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  PAR 1(FP9A)
Views:  70   Comments: 2
EDPO starts out across the Concord River.
Title:  EDPO starts out across the Concord River.
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:21:28 AM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7534(C40-8)
Views:  74   Comments: 0
Across the Concord River in the sweet afternoon Light
Title:  Across the Concord River in the sweet afternoon Light
Description:  EDPO crosses the Concord River on a nice autumn afternoon.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:21:36 AM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7534(C40-8) MEC 7575(C40-8)
Views:  162   Comments: 0
EDPO crosses the Concord River
Title:  EDPO crosses the Concord River
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:21:46 AM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7534(C40-8) MEC 7575(C40-8) MEC 7523(C40-8)
Views:  212   Comments: 0
MEC 7523 is third out on today's EDPO
Title:  MEC 7523 is third out on today's EDPO
Description:  Seen crossing the Concord River in Lowell.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:21:54 AM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7523(C40-8)
Views:  96   Comments: 0
MEC 7655 is fourth out on today's EDPO
Title:  MEC 7655 is fourth out on today's EDPO
Description:  Seen crossing the Concord River in Lowell.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:22:01 AM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7655(C40-8W)
Views:  153   Comments: 0
EDPO slowly approaches North Street
Title:  EDPO slowly approaches North Street
Description:  Track speed is 10 MPH so it will take a while.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:22:08 AM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
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Views:  19   Comments: 0
Roller Coaster Profile
Title:  Roller Coaster Profile
Description:  The full 300mm shot from my telephoto lens really accentuates the roller coaster profile of the Lowell Branch. The train is EDPO.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:22:17 AM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7534(C40-8)
Views:  95   Comments: 0
MEC 7534 leads EDPO down the Lowell Branch
Title:  MEC 7534 leads EDPO down the Lowell Branch
Description:  The signal for CPF-297 can be seen in the background.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:22:24 AM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7534(C40-8)
Views:  53   Comments: 0
EDPO trundles down the Lowell branch at North Street
Title:  EDPO trundles down the Lowell branch at North Street
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:22:31 AM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7534(C40-8)
Views:  43   Comments: 0
Clear signal for EDPO at North Street
Title:  Clear signal for EDPO at North Street
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:17:13 AM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7534(C40-8)
Views:  43   Comments: 0
EDPO emerges from the trees as East Street
Title:  EDPO emerges from the trees as East Street
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:17:29 AM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7534(C40-8)
Views:  43   Comments: 2
MBTA 1135 pulls into Ballardvale with an outbound
Title:  MBTA 1135 pulls into Ballardvale with an outbound
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:17:43 AM
Location:  Ballardvale, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1135(GP40MC)
Views:  69   Comments: 0
EDPO comes through Ballardvale
Title:  EDPO comes through Ballardvale
Description:  Very soon after the MBTA outbound EDPO come through on its way to Portland, ME.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:18:01 AM
Location:  Ballardvale, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7534(C40-8)
Views:  39   Comments: 0
MEC 7534 leads EDPO through Ballardvale
Title:  MEC 7534 leads EDPO through Ballardvale
Description:  Very soon after the MBTA outbound EDPO come through on its way to Portland, ME.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:18:15 AM
Location:  Ballardvale, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7534(C40-8)
Views:  62   Comments: 0
EDPO passes through Ballardvale in the last light of the day
Title:  EDPO passes through Ballardvale in the last light of the day
Description:  Taken just before 6 PM.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:18:28 AM
Location:  Ballardvale, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7655(C40-8W)
Views:  120   Comments: 0
Surprise train!
Title:  Surprise train!
Description:  As we were leaving Ballardvale to go home the gates went down when we knew there wasn't a train due. To our surprise two Pan Am Geeps come around the corner. Probably one of the Lawrence based locals.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:25:52 AM
Location:  Ballardvale, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BM 330(GP40)
Views:  38   Comments: 0
Two Pan Am Geeps pass through Ballardvale
Title:  Two Pan Am Geeps pass through Ballardvale
Description:  As we were leaving Ballardvale to go home the gates went down when we knew there wasn't a train due. To our surprise two Pan Am Geeps come around the corner. Probably one of the Lawrence based locals.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:26:05 AM
Location:  Ballardvale, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BM 330(GP40)
Views:  55   Comments: 0
MEC 307 and another Geep passes through Ballardvale
Title:  MEC 307 and another Geep passes through Ballardvale
Description:  As we were leaving Ballardvale to go home the gates went down when we knew there wasn't a train due. To our surprise two Pan Am Geeps come around the corner. Probably one of the Lawrence based locals.
Photo Date:  10/8/2020  Upload Date: 10/13/2020 11:25:37 AM
Location:  Ballardvale, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 307(GP40)
Views:  76   Comments: 0
POAY emerges from the woods with some interesting cargo
Title:  POAY emerges from the woods with some interesting cargo
Description:  Besides one loaded centerbeam today's POAY consists entirely of M109 self-propelled howitzers headings from Maine to California.
Photo Date:  10/23/2020  Upload Date: 10/28/2020 12:53:39 PM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  91   Comments: 0
MEC 7594 leads POAY with some interesting cargo
Title:  MEC 7594 leads POAY with some interesting cargo
Description:  Besides one loaded centerbeam today's POAY consists entirely of M109 self-propelled howitzers headings from Maine to California.
Photo Date:  10/23/2020  Upload Date: 10/28/2020 12:53:42 PM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  92   Comments: 0
MEC 7594 leads POAY west at Shawsheen Street
Title:  MEC 7594 leads POAY west at Shawsheen Street
Description:  Besides one loaded centerbeam today's POAY consists entirely of M109 self-propelled howitzers headings from Maine to California.
Photo Date:  10/23/2020  Upload Date: 10/28/2020 12:53:45 PM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  94   Comments: 0
MEC 7541 trails on today's POAY
Title:  MEC 7541 trails on today's POAY
Description:  Besides one loaded centerbeam today's POAY consists entirely of M109 self-propelled howitzers headings from Maine to California. Seen at Shawsheen Street.
Photo Date:  10/23/2020  Upload Date: 10/28/2020 12:53:47 PM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  55   Comments: 0
M109's as far as the eye can see
Title:  M109's as far as the eye can see
Description:  Besides one loaded centerbeam today's POAY consists entirely of M109 self-propelled howitzers heading from Maine to California. Seen at Shawsheen Street.
Photo Date:  10/23/2020  Upload Date: 10/28/2020 12:53:50 PM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  58   Comments: 0
Which color would you like for your M109?
Title:  Which color would you like for your M109?
Description:  The M109's on POAY were mostly green with some sand colored ones sprinkled in.
Photo Date:  10/23/2020  Upload Date: 10/28/2020 12:53:52 PM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  52   Comments: 0
A long line of M109's
Title:  A long line of M109's
Description:  Besides one loaded centerbeam today's POAY consists entirely of M109 self-propelled howitzers heading from Maine to California. Seen at Shawsheen Street.
Photo Date:  10/23/2020  Upload Date: 10/28/2020 12:53:55 PM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
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Views:  33   Comments: 0
M109's cross Shawsheen Street
Title:  M109's cross Shawsheen Street
Description:  Besides one loaded centerbeam today's POAY consists entirely of M109 self-propelled howitzers heading from Maine to California.
Photo Date:  10/23/2020  Upload Date: 10/28/2020 12:53:57 PM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  34   Comments: 0
Big gun
Title:  Big gun
Description:  Besides one loaded centerbeam today's POAY consists entirely of M109 self-propelled howitzers heading from Maine to California. Seen at Shawsheen Street.
Photo Date:  10/23/2020  Upload Date: 10/28/2020 12:54:00 PM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
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Views:  34   Comments: 0
MEC 7594 leads POAY west at Livingston St
Title:  MEC 7594 leads POAY west at Livingston St
Description:  Besides one loaded centerbeam today's POAY consists entirely of M109 self-propelled howitzers heading from Maine to California.
Photo Date:  10/23/2020  Upload Date: 10/28/2020 12:54:02 PM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  84   Comments: 0
M109's ride POAY west at Livingston Street
Title:  M109's ride POAY west at Livingston Street
Description:  Besides one loaded centerbeam today's POAY consists entirely of M109 self-propelled howitzers heading from Maine to California.
Photo Date:  10/23/2020  Upload Date: 10/28/2020 12:54:05 PM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
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Views:  17   Comments: 0
Rear view of one of the M109's on POAY
Title:  Rear view of one of the M109's on POAY
Description:  The M109s are heading from storage at the former Loring Air Force in Maine to Fort Irwin in California.
Photo Date:  10/23/2020  Upload Date: 10/28/2020 12:54:08 PM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
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Views:  48   Comments: 0
M109's cross Livingston Street
Title:  M109's cross Livingston Street
Description:  Besides one loaded centerbeam today's POAY consists entirely of M109 self-propelled howitzers heading from Maine to California.
Photo Date:  10/23/2020  Upload Date: 10/28/2020 12:54:11 PM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  57   Comments: 0
New switch for CPF-297
Title:  New switch for CPF-297
Description:  A new switch for CPF-297 (directly to the right) waits for installation.
Photo Date:  10/23/2020  Upload Date: 10/28/2020 12:54:14 PM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Track
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Views:  68   Comments: 0

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