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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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An MBTC inbound departs Wachusett for Boston
Title:  An MBTC 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:  55   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 vhis 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 E‹stein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  39   Comments: 0
MBTA 1051 pushes an inbound townrds Boston
Title:  MBTA 1051 pushes an inbound townrds 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:  100   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 a~out 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: 
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1051(F40PH-2C)
Views:  68   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 Leominsteh 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:  35   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:  120   Comments: 0
Next stop, Shirley!
Title:  Next stop, Shirley!
Description:  The commuter train has a clear signal snd so does ED-8, which is oqt 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:  131   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:  167   Comments: 0
Our 23K from earlier is now on the move again as well
Title:  Our 23K 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:  54   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 SD70BCe'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:  45   Comments: 0
Approach signal for 22K at North Leominster
Title:  Approach signal for 22K at North Leominster
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:47:02 PM
Location:  Leominster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9424(C44-9W)
Views:  91   Comments: 0
ED-8 backs their train into the Hill Yard
Title:  ED-8 backs their train into the Hill Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:47:07 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7797(C40-8W) MEC 7727(C40-8W)
Views:  317   Comments: 0
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:  126   Comments: 1
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:  8/27/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:46:49 PM
Location:  Leominster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7797(C40-8W)
Views:  180   Comments: 0
Canned Trains at CPF-309
Title:  Canned Trains at CPF-309
Description:  Two westbound trains sit canmed at CPF-309 (Graniteville). I think these are two different POSE's.
Photo Date:  10/14/2018  Upload Date: 10/16/2018 10:14:25 AM
Location:  Westford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Signal
Locomotives:  MEC 7561(C40-8) MEC 7627(C40-8)
Views:  216   Comments: 0
POED pulls west out of Ayer
Title:  POED pulls west out of Ayer
Description:  After setting off a cut of cars, POED continues west. To left AY-1 can be seen waiting to take the cut POED just dropped off.
Photo Date:  10/14/2018  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:25:12 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7552(C40-8)
Views:  61   Comments: 0
POED smokes it up as it heads west
Title:  POED smokes it up as it heads west
Description:  He is coming off the sidiing at CPF-Camp after making a set-off.
Photo Date:  10/14/2018  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:25:19 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  42   Comments: 1
POED passes the tiny MBTA station in Shirley
Title:  POED passes the tiny MBTA station in Shirley
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/14/2018  Upload Date: 10/16/2018 10:12:47 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7552(C40-8)
Views:  68   Comments: 1
Waiting to headÜuo Beantown
Title:  Waiting to headÜuo Beantown
Description:  MBTA 1027 waits to push its train back to Boston from the Wachusett Station.
Photo Date:  10/14/2018  Upload Date: 10/16/2018 10:13:05 AM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  MBTA 1027(F40PH-2C)
Views:  190   Comments: 0
Inbound arriving
Title:  Inbound arriving
Description:  An inbound train arrives at Shirley.
Photo Date:  10/14/2018  Upload Date: 10/16/2018 10:13:15 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1127(GP40MC)
Views:  138   Comments: 0
A shiny ES44AC leads 23K west
Title:  A shiny ES44AC leads 23K west
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/14/2018  Upload Date: 10/16/2018 10:14:04 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8005(ES44AC) NS 9135(C44-9W)
Views:  130   Comments: 0
POED blows for Walker road
Title:  POED blows for Walker road
Description:  He is leaving Ayer after making a set-off.
Photo Date:  10/14/2018  Upload Date: 10/16/2018 10:12:12 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7552(C40-8)
Views:  78   Comments: 0
MEC 7552 leads POED west
Title:  MEC 7552 leads POED west
Description:  Seen accelerating through the small town of Shirle}.
Photo Date:  10/16/2018  Upload Date: 10/16/2018 10:12:57 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7552(C40-8) MEC 7541(C40-8)
Views:  159   Comments: 0
23K rounds the bend with the Conrail Heritage Unit in Charge
Title:  23K rounds the bend with the Conrail Heritage Unit in Charge
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/17/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:13:39 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  28   Comments: 1
23K charges up the hill with the Conrail heritage unit in charge
Title:  23K charges up the hill with the Conrail heritage unit in charge
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/17/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:13:42 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  38   Comments: 1
NS 8098 leads 23K up the hill at CPF-333
Title:  NS 8098 leads 23K up the hill at CPF-333
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/17/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:13:45 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8098(ES44AC)
Views:  56   Comments: 1
23K comes under the signal gantry at CPF-333
Title:  23K comes under the signal gantry at CPF-333
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/17/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:13:48 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  NS 8098(ES44AC)
Views:  77   Comments: 1
NS 8098 leads 23K through CPF-333
Title:  NS 8098 leads 23K through CPF-333
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/17/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:13:52 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  NS 8098(ES44AC)
Views:  58   Comments: 1
The Conrail Heritage Unit leads two other NS GE's on today's 23K
Title:  The Conrail Heritage Unit leads two other NS GE's on today's 23K
Description:  Seen charging upgrade at CPF-333.
Photo Date:  5/17/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:13:55 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8098(ES44AC) NS 3679(ET44AC) NS 9648(C44-9W)
Views:  274   Comments: 1
4 trains rest at the Westminster layover facility
Title:  4 trains rest at the Westminster layover facility
Description:  The gate was open but we did not venture beyond the entrance.
Photo Date:  5/26/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:13:59 PM
Location:  Westminster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:  MBTA 2027(UNKNOWN)
Views:  140   Comments: 0
A contrast noses
Title:  A contrast noses
Description:  MBTA trains rest in the Westminster Layover Yard.
Photo Date:  5/26/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:14:02 PM
Location:  Westminster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:  ‡€Uô 0013() MBTA 1125(GP40MC)
Views:  131   Comments: 0
Westminster Layover Yard Overview
Title:  Westminster Layover Yard Overview
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/26/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:14:06 PM
Location:  Westminster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  62   Comments: 0
ED-8 approaches CPF-335
Title:  ED-8 approaches CPF-335
Description:  ED-8 is thrice-weekly train that transfers cars from East Deerfield to Gardner, Fitchburg and Ayer. The track heading uphill to the left leads to the MBTA Westminster Layover Yard.
Photo Date:  5/26/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:14:09 PM
Location:  Westminster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Track,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7605(C40-8)
Views:  56   Comments: 1
3 ex-CSX GE's lead today's ED-8 east
Title:  3 ex-CSX GE's lead today's ED-8 east
Description:  ED-8 is thrice-weekly train that transfers cars from East Deerfield to Gardner, Fitchburg and Ayer. The train is seen at CPF-335.
Photo Date:  5/26/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:14:12 PM
Location:  Westminster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Track,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7605(C40-8)
Views:  55   Comments: 1
MEC 7605 leads ED-8 east at CPF-335
Title:  MEC 7605 leads ED-8 east at CPF-335
Description:  ED-8 is thrice-weekly train that transfers cars from East Deerfield to Gardner, Fitchburg and Ayer. The track to the left going uphill leads to the MBTA layover facility.
Photo Date:  5/26/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:14:16 PM
Location:  Westminster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7605(C40-8)
Views:  55   Comments: 1
ED-8 passes under the signal bridge at CPF-335
Title:  ED-8 passes under the signal bridge at CPF-335
Description:  ED-8 is thrice-weekly train that transfers cars from East Deerfield to Gardner, Fitchburg and Ayer. The track to the left going uphill leads to the MBTA layover facility.
Photo Date:  5/26/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:14:18 PM
Location:  Westminster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7605(C40-8)
Views:  66   Comments: 1
Going away shot of ED-8 at CPF-335
Title:  Going away shot of ED-8 at CPF-335
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/26/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:14:21 PM
Location:  Westminster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  23   Comments: 0
An MBTA outbound rounds the bend
Title:  An MBTA outbound rounds the bend
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/26/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:14:24 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 2036(MP40PH-3C)
Views:  93   Comments: 0
MBTA 2036 leads an outbound into Fitchburg
Title:  MBTA 2036 leads an outbound into Fitchburg
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/26/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:14:27 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 2036(MP40PH-3C)
Views:  80   Comments: 1
An outbound unloads passengers at Fitchburg
Title:  An outbound unloads passengers at Fitchburg
Description:  The train already has a medium clear signal to leave the station track.
Photo Date:  5/26/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:14:30 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  144   Comments: 0
Next and final stop, Wachusett!
Title:  Next and final stop, Wachusett!
Description:  An outbound departs Fitchburg.
Photo Date:  5/26/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:14:33 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  136   Comments: 0
23K approaches North Leominster station
Title:  23K approaches North Leominster station
Description:  Seen from the top deck of the parking garage.
Photo Date:  5/26/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:14:36 PM
Location:  Leominster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  NS 7020(SD60E)
Views:  169   Comments: 1
23K at North Leominster
Title:  23K at North Leominster
Description:  Seen from the dop deck of the parking garage
Photo Date:  5/26/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:14:39 PM
Location:  Leominster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 7020(SD60E)
Views:  152   Comments: 1
NS 7020 is in charge of today's 23K
Title:  NS 7020 is in charge of today's 23K
Description:  Seen passing through the North Leominster station.
Photo Date:  5/26/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:13:35 PM
Location:  Leominster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  NS 7020(SD60E) NS 9799(C44-9W)
Views:  188   Comments: 1
The Empty Coal Train Rounds the bend
Title:  The Empty Coal Train Rounds the bend
Description:  With a nice leader too! This location is River Road on the Northern Mainline.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:05:33 PM
Location:  Tyngsboro, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  142   Comments: 0
The Empty Coal Train passes a yet to be activated signal
Title:  The Empty Coal Train passes a yet to be activated signal
Description:  This location is River Road on the Northern Mainline. All signals on this line had been deactivated but it looks like new signals are being installed.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:05:35 PM
Location:  Tyngsboro, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  85   Comments: 0
MEC 7542 leads the Empty Coal Train south
Title:  MEC 7542 leads the Empty Coal Train south
Description:  This location is River Road on the Northern Mainline.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:05:38 PM
Location:  Tyngsboro, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  169   Comments: 0
3 GE's, all in different paint, power the Empty Coal Train
Title:  3 GE's, all in different paint, power the Empty Coal Train
Description:  This location is River Road on the Northern Mainline.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:05:40 PM
Location:  Tyngsboro, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7535(C40-8)
Views:  106   Comments: 0
Empty CSX Coal Hoppers slowly cross River Road
Title:  Empty CSX Coal Hoppers slowly cross River Road
Description:  This is my first time seeing a CSX coal train coming from New Hampsire's Bow Power Plant. Previous coal trains came off NS.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:05:43 PM
Location:  Tyngsboro, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  18   Comments: 0
The Empty Coal Train rounds the bend along the Merrimack River
Title:  The Empty Coal Train rounds the bend along the Merrimack River
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:05:45 PM
Location:  Tyngsboro, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  96   Comments: 0

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