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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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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:  40   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:  44   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:  71   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:  94   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:  76   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:  335   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:  176   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:  163   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:  68   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:  89   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:  86   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:  86   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:  87   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:  30   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:  113   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:  103   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:  168   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:  154   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:  205   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:  191   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:  238   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:  176   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:  127   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:  212   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:  138   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:  25   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:  135   Comments: 0
MEC 7542 is in charge of today's Empty Coal Train
Title:  MEC 7542 is in charge of today's Empty Coal Train
Description:  Seen heading south along the Northern Mainline, the first leg of the long journey back to Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:05:48 PM
Location:  Tyngsboro, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  157   Comments: 0
The Empty Coal Train trundles south along Merrimack River
Title:  The Empty Coal Train trundles south along Merrimack River
Description:  The train is running along the Northern Mainline, the first leg of the long journey back to Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:05:50 PM
Location:  Tyngsboro, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  127   Comments: 0
MEC 7542 poses with the famed Tyngsborough Bridge
Title:  MEC 7542 poses with the famed Tyngsborough Bridge
Description:  MEC 7542 is leading the Empty Coal Train south on the Northern Mainline, the first leg of the long journey back to Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:05:55 PM
Location:  Tyngsboro, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  173   Comments: 0
MEC 7542 and 3 other GE's power Empty Coal Train south
Title:  MEC 7542 and 3 other GE's power Empty Coal Train south
Description:  Seen heading south along the Northern Mainline, the first leg of the long journey back to Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:05:58 PM
Location:  Tyngsboro, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  154   Comments: 0
The Empty Coal train rounds the north leg of the North Chelmsford Wye
Title:  The Empty Coal train rounds the north leg of the North Chelmsford Wye
Description:  The train is coming off the Northern Mainline and onto the District 2 Mainline.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:00 PM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  208   Comments: 0
The Empty Coal Train crosses Middlesex Street at CPF-NC
Title:  The Empty Coal Train crosses Middlesex Street at CPF-NC
Description:  The train is coming off the Northern Mainline and onto the District 2 Mainline.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:03 PM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  156   Comments: 0
MEC 7542 leads the Empty Coal Train off the Northern Mainline and onto the District 2 Mainline
Title:  MEC 7542 leads the Empty Coal Train off the Northern Mainline and onto the District 2 Mainline
Description:  The track curving off to the right is the District 2 Mainline heading to Lowell and eventually Maine.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:06 PM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  187   Comments: 0
MEC 7898 is second out on the Empty Coal Train
Title:  MEC 7898 is second out on the Empty Coal Train
Description:  The train is coming off the Northern Mainline and onto the District 2 Mainline.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:08 PM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7898(C40-8W)
Views:  348   Comments: 0
Rear view of MEC 7535 on the Empty Coal Train
Title:  Rear view of MEC 7535 on the Empty Coal Train
Description:  The train is coming off the Northern Mainline and onto the District 2 Mainline.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:11 PM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7535(C40-8)
Views:  128   Comments: 0
MEC 7535 is third out on the Empty Coal Train
Title:  MEC 7535 is third out on the Empty Coal Train
Description:  The train is coming off the Northern Mainline and onto the District 2 Mainline at CPF-NC.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:13 PM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7535(C40-8)
Views:  103   Comments: 0
Empty Coal Hoppers squeal around north leg of the North Chelmsford Wye
Title:  Empty Coal Hoppers squeal around north leg of the North Chelmsford Wye
Description:  The train is coming off the Northern Mainline and onto the District 2 Mainline.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:16 PM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  34   Comments: 0
The Empty Coal Train accelerates around bend at School Street
Title:  The Empty Coal Train accelerates around bend at School Street
Description:  The train is picking up speed after coming off the 10 MPH Mainline and onto the 25 MPH District 2 Mainline.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:18 PM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  169   Comments: 0
The Empty Coal Train approaches School Street on the Stony Brook Branch
Title:  The Empty Coal Train approaches School Street on the Stony Brook Branch
Description:  The train is picking up speed after coming off the 10 MPH Mainline and onto the 25 MPH District 2 Mainline.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:21 PM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  77   Comments: 0
The Empty Coal Train passes the old Model Train Shop on School Street
Title:  The Empty Coal Train passes the old Model Train Shop on School Street
Description:  The building has been abandoned for many years but there is still a Walthers sticker on the door. The Empty Coal Train is on the first leg of its long journey back to Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:24 PM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  78   Comments: 0
The Empty Coal Train blasts across School Street
Title:  The Empty Coal Train blasts across School Street
Description:  This was my first time seeing a train "speeding" across the recently upgraded Stony Brook Branch. The line speed is now 25 MPH up from 10 MPH which doesn't sound like much but makes a huge difference!
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:29 PM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  113   Comments: 0
The Empty Coal Train approaches Town Farm Road on the Stony Brook Branch
Title:  The Empty Coal Train approaches Town Farm Road on the Stony Brook Branch
Description:  This is the first leg of the long journey back to Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:31 PM
Location:  Westford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  75   Comments: 0
The Empty Coal train rushes across Town Farm Road
Title:  The Empty Coal train rushes across Town Farm Road
Description:  The train is heading west on the Stony Brook Branch.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:34 PM
Location:  Westford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  86   Comments: 0
The Empty Coal Train slowly approaches the Willows
Title:  The Empty Coal Train slowly approaches the Willows
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:36 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  80   Comments: 0
The Empty Coal Train rounds the bend approaching the Willows
Title:  The Empty Coal Train rounds the bend approaching the Willows
Description:  At the Willows the train will enter shared trackage with the MBTA.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:39 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  70   Comments: 0
Pick a color!
Title:  Pick a color!
Description:  3 ex- CSX GE's, all in different colors, power the Empty Coal Train west at the Willows.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:41 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8) MEC 7898(C40-8W)
Views:  260   Comments: 0
Smurf Nose trails in the Empty Coal Train
Title:  Smurf Nose trails in the Empty Coal Train
Description:  Seen heading west at the Willows.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:43 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7898(C40-8W) MEC 7535(C40-8)
Views:  344   Comments: 0
MEC 7535 is third out on the Empty Coal Train
Title:  MEC 7535 is third out on the Empty Coal Train
Description:  Seen heading west at the Willows.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:05:30 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7535(C40-8)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
Empty Coal Hoppers roll west at the Willows
Title:  Empty Coal Hoppers roll west at the Willows
Description:  They are at the beginning of the long journey back to Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:10:20 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  25   Comments: 0

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