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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 MBTA inbound speeds across Groton-Harvard Road
Title:  An MBTA inbound speeds across Groton-Harvard Road
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:10:22 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  215   Comments: 0
MBTA 1135 pushes an inbound towards Boston
Title:  MBTA 1135 pushes an inbound towards Boston
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:10:25 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1135(GP40MC)
Views:  114   Comments: 0
Trains and railroad miscellany
Title:  Trains and railroad miscellany
Description:  An MBTA inbound poses with the unsung bits of railroading: switch stands, snowplow flange signs, whistle signs, etc.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:10:27 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1135(GP40MC)
Views:  75   Comments: 0
After the MBTA inbound clears, the Empty Coal Train moves ahead
Title:  After the MBTA inbound clears, the Empty Coal Train moves ahead
Description:  Just ahead is CPF-AY where the train will diverge off the main and enter the Hill Yard.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:10:29 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  56   Comments: 0
MEC 7542 leads the Empty Coal Train into Ayer
Title:  MEC 7542 leads the Empty Coal Train into Ayer
Description:  Just ahead is CPF-AY where the train will diverge off the main and enter the Hill Yard.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:10:32 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  68   Comments: 0
Overview of the south end of the Hill Yard
Title:  Overview of the south end of the Hill Yard
Description:  You can see evidence of recent work to reconfigure the yard tracks.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:10:35 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Track
Locomotives:  MEC 7575(C40-8)
Views:  221   Comments: 0
Coal Train Makeover
Title:  Coal Train Makeover
Description:  While in the Hill Yard the Pan Am crew swapped out the Pan Am power for the more modern CSX power that brought the loaded train in. The train is seen starting the trip south Worcester Mainline at Depot Road.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:10:37 PM
Location:  Harvard, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3025(ES44AC-H)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
CSX 3025 is now in charge of the Empty Coal Train
Title:  CSX 3025 is now in charge of the Empty Coal Train
Description:  While in the Hill Yard the Pan Am crew swapped out the Pan Am power for the more modern CSX power that brought the loaded train in. The train is seen starting the trip south on the Worcester Mainline at Depot Road.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:10:40 PM
Location:  Harvard, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3025(ES44AC-H)
Views:  49   Comments: 0
The Empty Coal train starts its trip down the Worcester Mainline
Title:  The Empty Coal train starts its trip down the Worcester Mainline
Description:  This line connects Pan Am in Ayer to CSX in Worcester.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:10:43 PM
Location:  Harvard, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3025(ES44AC-H)
Views:  63   Comments: 0
Consist Outlier
Title:  Consist Outlier
Description:  Two modern GE's bracket a classic SD40-2 powering the Empty Coal Train. While in the Hill Yard the Pan Am crew swapped out the Pan Am power for the more modern CSX power that brought the loaded train in. The train is seen starting the trip south on the Worcester Mainline at Depot Road.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:10:46 PM
Location:  Harvard, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 8845(SD40-2)
Views:  73   Comments: 0
CSX 3345 is third out on the Empty Coal Train
Title:  CSX 3345 is third out on the Empty Coal Train
Description:  While in the Hill Yard the Pan Am crew swapped out the Pan Am power for the more modern CSX power that brought the loaded train in. The train is seen starting the trip south on the Worcester Mainline at Depot Road.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:10:48 PM
Location:  Harvard, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CSX 3345(ET44AH)
Views:  96   Comments: 0
CSX 8845 is second out on the Empty Coal Train
Title:  CSX 8845 is second out on the Empty Coal Train
Description:  Two modern GE's bracket a classic SD40-2 powering the Empty Coal Train. While in the Hill Yard the Pan Am crew swapped out the Pan Am power for the more modern CSX power that brought the loaded train in. The train is seen starting the trip south on the Worcester Mainline at Depot Road.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:10:51 PM
Location:  Harvard, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 8845(SD40-2)
Views:  99   Comments: 0
The Empty Coal Train rounds the Neck Road
Title:  The Empty Coal Train rounds the Neck Road
Description:  The train is heading south on the Worcester Mainline to be handed off to CSX at Worcester.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:10:54 PM
Location:  Lancaster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3025(ES44AC-H)
Views:  44   Comments: 0
CSX 3025 leads the Empty Coal Train south at Neck Road
Title:  CSX 3025 leads the Empty Coal Train south at Neck Road
Description:  The train is heading south on the Worcester Mainline to be handed off to CSX at Worcester.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:10:56 PM
Location:  Lancaster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3025(ES44AC-H)
Views:  99   Comments: 0
Low Angle Shot of Empty Coal at Neck Road
Title:  Low Angle Shot of Empty Coal at Neck Road
Description:  The train is heading south on the Worcester Mainline to be handed off to CSX at Worcester.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:10:59 PM
Location:  Lancaster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3025(ES44AC-H)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
CSX 3345 trails on the Empty Coal Train
Title:  CSX 3345 trails on the Empty Coal Train
Description:  The train is heading south on the Worcester Mainline to be handed off to CSX at Worcester.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:11:02 PM
Location:  Lancaster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3345(ET44AH)
Views:  78   Comments: 0
The former Union Station in Clinton
Title:  The former Union Station in Clinton
Description:  The station served the B&M in the foreground and the New Haven at the top.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:11:04 PM
Location:  Clinton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  37   Comments: 0
The former New Haven/ B&M crossing in Clinton
Title:  The former New Haven/ B&M crossing in Clinton
Description:  The buidling to left is the old Union Station which served the B&M from Ayer to Worcester in the foreground and the New Haven from Framingham to Fitcburg crossing the bridge up top. Today's the B&M belongs to Pan Am and the New Haven belongs to CSX.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:11:06 PM
Location:  Clinton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  42   Comments: 0
The west side of the former Union Station
Title:  The west side of the former Union Station
Description:  The station served the B&M from Ayer to Worcester at the bottom and the New Haven from Framingham to Fitcburg crossing the bridge up top. Today's the B&M belongs to Pan Am and the New Haven belongs to CSX. The station looks abandoned but part of it does house several businesses.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:11:09 PM
Location:  Clinton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  58   Comments: 0
The Empty Coal Train crosses Sterling Street on the Worcester Mainline
Title:  The Empty Coal Train crosses Sterling Street on the Worcester Mainline
Description:  Note how the old smokestack to the left is covered in antennae.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:11:11 PM
Location:  Clinton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3025(ES44AC-H)
Views:  55   Comments: 0
CSX 3025 leads the Empty Coal Train south through Clinton
Title:  CSX 3025 leads the Empty Coal Train south through Clinton
Description:  The train is heading south on the Worcester Mainline to be handed off to CSX at Worcester.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:11:14 PM
Location:  Clinton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3025(ES44AC-H) CSX 8845(SD40-2)
Views:  66   Comments: 0
Old and new CSX Power lead the Empty Coal Train South
Title:  Old and new CSX Power lead the Empty Coal Train South
Description:  The train is heading south on the Worcester Mainline to be handed off to CSX at Worcester.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:11:16 PM
Location:  Clinton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3025(ES44AC-H) CSX 8845(SD40-2) CSX 3345(ET44AH)
Views:  112   Comments: 0
CSX 3025 passes by the old Clinton Union Station
Title:  CSX 3025 passes by the old Clinton Union Station
Description:  The engine is leading the Empty Coal Train south on the former B&M Worcester mainline. The bridge to the right belongs to the former New Haven, now CSX, branch from Framingham to Fitchburg.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:11:18 PM
Location:  Clinton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3025(ES44AC-H)
Views:  77   Comments: 0
That'll skew your averge age
Title:  That'll skew your averge age
Description:  CSX 8845 brings down the average age of the Empty Coal Train power quite a bit!
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:11:21 PM
Location:  Clinton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 8845(SD40-2)
Views:  76   Comments: 0
CSX 3345 is third out on the Empty Coal Train
Title:  CSX 3345 is third out on the Empty Coal Train
Description:  The train is heading south on the Worcester Mainline to be handed off to CSX at Worcester.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:11:23 PM
Location:  Clinton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3345(ET44AH)
Views:  94   Comments: 0
Empty Coal hoppers roll south through Clinton
Title:  Empty Coal hoppers roll south through Clinton
Description:  The train is heading south on the Worcester Mainline to be handed off to CSX at Worcester for the long journey back to Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:11:26 PM
Location:  Clinton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  30   Comments: 0
Empty coal hoppers drift south past former Union Station
Title:  Empty coal hoppers drift south past former Union Station
Description:  The station served the B&M from Ayer to Worcester at the bottom and the New Haven from Framingham to Fitcburg crossing the bridge up top. Today's the B&M belongs to Pan Am and the New Haven belongs to CSX. The station looks abandoned but part of it does house several businesses.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:10:12 PM
Location:  Clinton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  37   Comments: 0
Empty CSX Coal hoppers roll south under the former New Haven branch to Fitchburg
Title:  Empty CSX Coal hoppers roll south under the former New Haven branch to Fitchburg
Description:  The bridge now belongs to CSX and is used every weekday by local B724.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:10:15 PM
Location:  Clinton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Bridge,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  41   Comments: 0
CSX 3025 trundles across Sterling Road as two railfans film the action
Title:  CSX 3025 trundles across Sterling Road as two railfans film the action
Description:  The engine is leading the Empty Coal Train south on the former B&M Worcester mainline.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:10:17 PM
Location:  Sterling, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3025(ES44AC-H)
Views:  86   Comments: 0
The Empty Coal train starts out across the Wachusett Reservoir
Title:  The Empty Coal train starts out across the Wachusett Reservoir
Description:  The train is heading south on the Worcester Mainline to be handed off to CSX at Worcester for the long journey back to Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:13:03 PM
Location:  West Boylston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3025(ES44AC-H) CSX 8845(SD40-2) CSX 3345(ET44AH)
Views:  89   Comments: 0
The Empty Coal Train crawls across the Wachusett Reservoir
Title:  The Empty Coal Train crawls across the Wachusett Reservoir
Description:  The train is heading south on the Worcester Mainline to be handed off to CSX at Worcester for the long journey back to Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:13:05 PM
Location:  West Boylston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3025(ES44AC-H) CSX 8845(SD40-2) CSX 3345(ET44AH)
Views:  96   Comments: 0
Old and new CSX Power lead the Empty Coal Train across the Wachusett Reservoir
Title:  Old and new CSX Power lead the Empty Coal Train across the Wachusett Reservoir
Description:  The train is heading south on the Worcester Mainline to be handed off to CSX at Worcester for the long journey back to Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:13:07 PM
Location:  West Boylston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3025(ES44AC-H) CSX 8845(SD40-2) CSX 3345(ET44AH)
Views:  134   Comments: 0
CSX reflections
Title:  CSX reflections
Description:  The Empty Coal Train is reflected in the still water of the Wachusett Reservoir as it makes its way south on the Worcester Mainline.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:13:09 PM
Location:  West Boylston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3025(ES44AC-H) CSX 8845(SD40-2) CSX 3345(ET44AH)
Views:  104   Comments: 0
CSX 8845 crosses the stone arch bridge over an inlet on the Wachusett Reservoir
Title:  CSX 8845 crosses the stone arch bridge over an inlet on the Wachusett Reservoir
Description:  Note how high the water is! This is the empty coal train heading south on the Worcester Mainline to be handed off to CSX at Worcester for the long journey back to Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:13:12 PM
Location:  West Boylston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 8845(SD40-2)
Views:  160   Comments: 0
CSX 3345 is reflected in the still waters of the Wachusett Reservoir
Title:  CSX 3345 is reflected in the still waters of the Wachusett Reservoir
Description:  This is the empty coal train heading south on the Worcester Mainline to be handed off to CSX at Worcester for the long journey back to Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:13:14 PM
Location:  West Boylston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3345(ET44AH)
Views:  117   Comments: 0
Empty Coal hoppers roll south over the Wachusett Reservoir
Title:  Empty Coal hoppers roll south over the Wachusett Reservoir
Description:  The train is heading south on the Worcester Mainline to be handed off to CSX at Worcester for the long journey back to Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:13:17 PM
Location:  West Boylston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  24   Comments: 0
Empty CSX coal hoppers are reflected in the still waters of the Wachusett Reservoir
Title:  Empty CSX coal hoppers are reflected in the still waters of the Wachusett Reservoir
Description:  The train is heading south on the Worcester Mainline to be handed off to CSX at Worcester for the long journey back to Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:13:19 PM
Location:  West Boylston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Bridge,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  29   Comments: 0
MEC 7635 is third out on POED
Title:  MEC 7635 is third out on POED
Description:  Seen at the North Chelmsford Wye.
Photo Date:  5/16/2020  Upload Date: 4/18/2016 9:55:17 PM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7635(C40-8)
Views:  139   Comments: 0
Coal Train Power at the Hill Yard
Title:  Coal Train Power at the Hill Yard
Description:  These units had brought a loaded Bow coal train in a few days ago and are waiting for the empty train to come down from NH.
Photo Date:  5/24/2020  Upload Date: 5/26/2020 10:49:43 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 3227(ES44AC-H)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
CSX 3020 and two other GE's wait for their coal hoppers to return
Title:  CSX 3020 and two other GE's wait for their coal hoppers to return
Description:  These units had brought a loaded Bow coal train in a few days ago and are waiting for the empty train to come down from NH. Seen at the south end of the Hill Yard.
Photo Date:  5/24/2020  Upload Date: 5/26/2020 10:49:46 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  CSX 3020(ES44AC-H)
Views:  41   Comments: 0
Roster Shot of CSX 7215 at the Hill Yard
Title:  Roster Shot of CSX 7215 at the Hill Yard
Description:  This unit and two other had brought a loaded Bow coal train in a few days ago and are waiting for the empty train to come down from NH.
Photo Date:  5/24/2020  Upload Date: 5/26/2020 10:49:50 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CSX 7215(CM44AC)
Views:  183   Comments: 0
MBTA 1129 pushes an inbound towards Boston
Title:  MBTA 1129 pushes an inbound towards Boston
Description:  Seen at Snake Hill Rd
Photo Date:  5/24/2020  Upload Date: 5/26/2020 10:49:58 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1129(GP40MC)
Views:  92   Comments: 0
As the inbound recedes into the distance, AY-Relief pulls ahead
Title:  As the inbound recedes into the distance, AY-Relief pulls ahead
Description:  AY-Relief is switching trash containers at the old Ford Yard.
Photo Date:  5/24/2020  Upload Date: 4/18/2016 9:55:17 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7835(C40-8W)
Views:  222   Comments: 0
AY-Relief switches trash containers at the old Ford Yard
Title:  AY-Relief switches trash containers at the old Ford Yard
Description:  Seen at Snake Hill Rd
Photo Date:  5/24/2020  Upload Date: 5/26/2020 10:50:10 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  20   Comments: 0
Commuter approaching from behind
Title:  Commuter approaching from behind
Description:  An outbound approaches AY-Relief working the old Ford Yard.
Photo Date:  5/24/2020  Upload Date: 5/26/2020 10:50:14 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  25   Comments: 0
MBTA outbound passes AY-Relief
Title:  MBTA outbound passes AY-Relief
Description:  AY-Relief is switching trash containers at the old Ford Yard.
Photo Date:  5/24/2020  Upload Date: 5/26/2020 10:50:18 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  22   Comments: 0
MBTA 1139 leads an outbound towards Wachusett
Title:  MBTA 1139 leads an outbound towards Wachusett
Description:  Seen at Snake Hill Rd
Photo Date:  5/24/2020  Upload Date: 5/26/2020 10:50:22 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1139(GP40MC)
Views:  142   Comments: 0
Its work complete, AY-Relief heads back to the yard
Title:  Its work complete, AY-Relief heads back to the yard
Description:  Seen at Snake Hill Rd
Photo Date:  5/24/2020  Upload Date: 5/26/2020 10:50:25 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7835(C40-8W)
Views:  103   Comments: 0
MEC 7835 leads AY-Relief west
Title:  MEC 7835 leads AY-Relief west
Description:  AY-Relief was switching trash containers at the old Ford Yard and is now heading to the West Main Street siding to drop the cars.
Photo Date:  5/24/2020  Upload Date: 5/26/2020 10:50:29 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7835(C40-8W)
Views:  163   Comments: 0
23K comes off the Camp track at CPF-CAMP
Title:  23K comes off the Camp track at CPF-CAMP
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/24/2020  Upload Date: 5/26/2020 10:50:33 AM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  24   Comments: 0

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