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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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EDPO passes Lowell Tower
Title:  EDPO passes Lowell Tower
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/2020  Upload Date: 8/11/2020 10:10:38 AM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 3401(SD40-2)
Views:  32   Comments: 0
EDPO trundles towards CPF-BY
Title:  EDPO trundles towards CPF-BY
Description:  Getting an EMD leader on Pan AM, is a rare sight these days.
Photo Date:  8/8/2020  Upload Date: 8/11/2020 10:10:41 AM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 3401(SD40-2) MEC 7535(C40-8)
Views:  82   Comments: 0
MEC 3401 is in charge of today's EDPO
Title:  MEC 3401 is in charge of today's EDPO
Description:  Seeing an EMD leader on Pan Am these days is a rare sight.
Photo Date:  8/8/2020  Upload Date: 8/11/2020 10:10:44 AM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 3401(SD40-2)
Views:  45   Comments: 0
MEC 7535 trails on today's EDPO
Title:  MEC 7535 trails on today's EDPO
Description:  Seen at CPF-BY.
Photo Date:  8/8/2020  Upload Date: 8/11/2020 10:10:47 AM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7535(C40-8)
Views:  99   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:  38   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:  41   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:  27   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:  35   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:  35   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:  27   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:  23   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:  71   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:  86   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:  41   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:  47   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:  45   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:  58   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:  52   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:  126   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:  163   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:  72   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:  106   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
Locomotives: 
Views:  14   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:  67   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:  45   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:  34   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:  36   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:  36   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:  57   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:  31   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:  51   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:  96   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:  27   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:  42   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:  62   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:  MEC 7594(C40-8)
Views:  71   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:  MEC 7594(C40-8)
Views:  67   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:  MEC 7594(C40-8)
Views:  64   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:  MEC 7541(C40-8)
Views:  47   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:  49   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:  48   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: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  27   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:  29   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: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  29   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:  MEC 7594(C40-8)
Views:  62   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: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  15   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: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  41   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:  52   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
Locomotives: 
Views:  56   Comments: 0
POAY comes up a small hill leading to CPF-297
Title:  POAY comes up a small hill leading to CPF-297
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 12:54:16 PM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7594(C40-8)
Views:  54   Comments: 0

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