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Viewing Album:  CSX Boston Line Railfanning
 
By:Jay Epstein
Dates:3/8/2006 - 11/27/2024
Album Info:Pictures along CSX's ex-B&A line through Mass. Also included associated short lines and branches.
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W863 rounds the curve by Williams Riding Way
Title:  W863 rounds the curve by Williams Riding Way
Description:  The train is full of New Hampshire National Guard equipment heading for training at Camp Grayling in Michigan.
Photo Date:  7/21/2018  Upload Date: 7/24/2018 10:53:58 AM
Location:  Westfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5498(ES44DC) CSX 338(AC44CW) CSX 911(ES44AC-H)
Views:  144   Comments: 0
Two M142 HIMARS ride west on W863
Title:  Two M142 HIMARS ride west on W863
Description:  The M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) is a U.S. light multiple rocket launcher mounted on a standard Army M1140 truck frame. These two belong to the New Hampshire National Guard and are headed to Camp Grayling, MI to participate in a live-fire exercise with thousands of other troops.
Photo Date:  7/21/2018  Upload Date: 7/24/2018 10:54:01 AM
Location:  Westfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  201   Comments: 0
Two HEMTT's ride west on W863
Title:  Two HEMTT's ride west on W863
Description:  The Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) is an eight-wheel drive, diesel-powered, 10-short-ton (9,100 kg), tactical truck used by the US military and others.. These two belong to the New Hampshire National Guard and are headed to Camp Grayling, MI to participate in a live-fire exercise with thousands of other troops.
Photo Date:  7/21/2018  Upload Date: 7/24/2018 10:54:04 AM
Location:  Westfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  101   Comments: 0
MASH heads for Michigan
Title:  MASH heads for Michigan
Description:  The MASH doesn't exist anymore but seeing this reminds of the show. This truck was headed west with the New Hampshire National Guard for training at Camp Grayling, MI.
Photo Date:  7/21/2018  Upload Date: 7/24/2018 10:54:08 AM
Location:  Westfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  29   Comments: 0
Grafton and Upton's Upton Transload Yard
Title:  Grafton and Upton's Upton Transload Yard
Description:  I had a meeting in Hopkinton and on whim I decided to check out the G&U's transload yard in nearby Upton. As luck would have it two of G&U's MP15's were switching the yard.
Photo Date:  5/24/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 1:05:32 PM
Location:  Upton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  55   Comments: 0
Shoving back across Hartford Ave
Title:  Shoving back across Hartford Ave
Description:  Two G&U units work the transload yard. Shot on my iPhone 8.
Photo Date:  5/24/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 1:05:37 PM
Location:  Upton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  58   Comments: 0
GU 1158 and another MP15 kick cars across Hartford Ave
Title:  GU 1158 and another MP15 kick cars across Hartford Ave
Description:  They are switching the G&U's large transload yard.
Photo Date:  5/24/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 1:05:40 PM
Location:  Upton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  GU 1158(MP15AC)
Views:  229   Comments: 1
Roster shot of GMTX 326
Title:  Roster shot of GMTX 326
Description:  Seen switching the Grafton and Upton's large transload yard.
Photo Date:  5/24/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 1:05:43 PM
Location:  Upton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  GMTX 326(MP15AC)
Views:  182   Comments: 1
GMTX 326 and another MP15 work the transload yard
Title:  GMTX 326 and another MP15 work the transload yard
Description:  I had a meeting in Hopkinton and on whim I decided to check out the G&U's transload yard in nearby Upton. As luck would have it two of G&U's MP15's were switching the yard. Shot on my iPhone 8.
Photo Date:  5/24/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 1:05:46 PM
Location:  Upton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  GMTX 326(MP15AC)
Views:  155   Comments: 1
The Grafton and Upton works the large Upton transload facility
Title:  The Grafton and Upton works the large Upton transload facility
Description:  I had a meeting in Hopkinton and on whim I decided to check out the G&U's transload yard in nearby Upton. As luck would have it two of G&U's MP15's were switching the yard. Shot on my iPhone 8.
Photo Date:  5/24/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 1:05:50 PM
Location:  Upton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  GMTX 326(MP15AC)
Views:  101   Comments: 1
Another shot of the Upton transload yard being switched
Title:  Another shot of the Upton transload yard being switched
Description:  I had a meeting in Hopkinton and on whim I decided to check out the G&U's transload yard in nearby Upton. As luck would have it two of G&U's MP15's were switching the yard. Shot on my iPhone 8.
Photo Date:  5/24/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 1:05:57 PM
Location:  Upton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  GU 1158(MP15AC) GMTX 326(MP15AC)
Views:  346   Comments: 1
This ain't the circus
Title:  This ain't the circus
Description:  An ex Ringling Brothers car rests beside the Grafton & Upton transload yard. Another old passenger car can be seen behind.
Photo Date:  5/24/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 1:06:00 PM
Location:  Upton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  132   Comments: 0
Look out for the Locomtive
Title:  Look out for the Locomtive
Description:  An NECR Ballast Extra crosses the CSX diamonds and passes the famed Steaming Tender.
Photo Date:  6/12/2020  Upload Date: 6/16/2020 11:52:05 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  28   Comments: 0
NECR 3040 crosses the CSX diamonds with a string of ballast hoppers in tow
Title:  NECR 3040 crosses the CSX diamonds with a string of ballast hoppers in tow
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2020  Upload Date: 6/16/2020 11:52:11 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  62   Comments: 0
The ballast extra slowly enters the yard
Title:  The ballast extra slowly enters the yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2020  Upload Date: 6/16/2020 11:52:16 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  75   Comments: 0
Guidng the train backwards
Title:  Guidng the train backwards
Description:  An NECR crewman guides a train across the diamonds and into the yard.
Photo Date:  6/12/2020  Upload Date: 6/16/2020 11:52:22 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  30   Comments: 0
NECR 3850 backs a string of cars towards the yard
Title:  NECR 3850 backs a string of cars towards the yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2020  Upload Date: 6/16/2020 11:52:27 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  35   Comments: 0
B740 waits at CP-60 for Q008 to pass
Title:  B740 waits at CP-60 for Q008 to pass
Description:  B740, which has historically been a West Springfield to Palmer turn, has added dropping off autoracks at East Brookfield to its duties. Normally that has been done by a dedicated unit train, Q264, but the downturn in business due to COVID-19 has meant the traffic now longer warrants its own train. On this day it has dropped off a mere 3 autoracks and is waiting on Q008 to pass before heading back to West Springfield.
Photo Date:  6/12/2020  Upload Date: 6/16/2020 11:52:33 AM
Location:  Spencer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  41   Comments: 0
Q008 approaches as B740 waits
Title:  Q008 approaches as B740 waits
Description:  B740, which has historically been a West Springfield to Palmer turn, has added dropping off autoracks at East Brookfield to its duties. Normally that has been done by a dedicated unit train, Q264, but the downturn in business due to COVID-19 has meant the traffic now longer warrants its own train. On this day it has dropped off a mere 3 autoracks and once Q008 passes it will head back to West Springfield.
Photo Date:  6/12/2020  Upload Date: 6/16/2020 11:52:38 AM
Location:  Spencer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  70   Comments: 0
Q008 passes B740 at CP-60
Title:  Q008 passes B740 at CP-60
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2020  Upload Date: 6/16/2020 11:52:45 AM
Location:  Spencer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  61   Comments: 0
Q008 rounds the bend at CP-60
Title:  Q008 rounds the bend at CP-60
Description:  Q008 is a Rose Lake, IL to Worcester intermodal train which has replaced Q012 and Q022 which were abolished due to the downturn in business related to the pandemic.
Photo Date:  6/12/2020  Upload Date: 6/16/2020 11:52:51 AM
Location:  Spencer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  54   Comments: 0
CSX 852 leads Q008 east at CP-60
Title:  CSX 852 leads Q008 east at CP-60
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2020  Upload Date: 6/16/2020 11:52:56 AM
Location:  Spencer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  39   Comments: 0
3 GE's lead Q008 east at CP-60
Title:  3 GE's lead Q008 east at CP-60
Description:  Q008 is a Rose Lake, IL to Worcester intermodal train which has replaced Q012 and Q022 which were abolished due to the downturn in business related to the pandemic.
Photo Date:  6/12/2020  Upload Date: 6/16/2020 11:53:02 AM
Location:  Spencer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  40   Comments: 0
Q008 rounds the bend for Worcester
Title:  Q008 rounds the bend for Worcester
Description:  Q008 is a Rose Lake, IL to Worcester intermodal train which has replaced Q012 and Q022 which were abolished due to the downturn in business related to the pandemic.
Photo Date:  6/12/2020  Upload Date: 6/16/2020 11:53:08 AM
Location:  Spencer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  40   Comments: 0
448 glides west for Springfield and eventually Chicago
Title:  448 glides west for Springfield and eventually Chicago
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2020  Upload Date: 6/16/2020 11:53:13 AM
Location:  East Brookfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  93   Comments: 0
Yard Power
Title:  Yard Power
Description:  CSX 3291 is the day's yard switcher for the Worcester Intermodal Yard.
Photo Date:  6/12/2020  Upload Date: 6/16/2020 11:53:33 AM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  53   Comments: 0
An outbound arrives from Boston
Title:  An outbound arrives from Boston
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2020  Upload Date: 6/16/2020 11:53:39 AM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  77   Comments: 0
Now arriving from Boston
Title:  Now arriving from Boston
Description:  MBTA 2027 pulls into Worcester.
Photo Date:  6/12/2020  Upload Date: 6/16/2020 11:53:44 AM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  69   Comments: 0
Out of Place
Title:  Out of Place
Description:  MBTA 1062 sits on the Boston end of the train which is most unusual. The train also had an engine on the usual Worcester end.
Photo Date:  6/12/2020  Upload Date: 6/16/2020 11:53:49 AM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  142   Comments: 0
CSX 998 peeks out from inside the intermodal yard
Title:  CSX 998 peeks out from inside the intermodal yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2020  Upload Date: 6/16/2020 11:53:54 AM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  47   Comments: 0
A group of GE's emerge from inside the yard with a cut of spine cars in tow
Title:  A group of GE's emerge from inside the yard with a cut of spine cars in tow
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2020  Upload Date: 6/16/2020 11:54:00 AM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  54   Comments: 0
CSX 3130 at Worcester
Title:  CSX 3130 at Worcester
Description:  Seen in the consist of a yard move.
Photo Date:  6/12/2020  Upload Date: 6/16/2020 11:54:05 AM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  41   Comments: 0
CSX 806 in Worcester
Title:  CSX 806 in Worcester
Description:  Seen in the consist of a yard move.
Photo Date:  6/12/2020  Upload Date: 6/16/2020 11:54:10 AM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 806(ES44AC-H)
Views:  43   Comments: 0
Q426 rounds the bend at West Warren
Title:  Q426 rounds the bend at West Warren
Description:  After setting off a large cut at Palmer, we catch Q426 again at Waest Warren.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:20:04 PM
Location:  West Warren, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3113(ES44AC-H)
Views:  34   Comments: 0
CSX 3113 leads Q426 through West Warren
Title:  CSX 3113 leads Q426 through West Warren
Description:  After setting off a large cut at Palmer, we catch Q426 again at West Warren.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:20:07 PM
Location:  West Warren, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3113(ES44AC-H)
Views:  42   Comments: 0
Future Destroyers
Title:  Future Destroyers
Description:  These large steel plates in tow on Q426 are likely destined for Bath Iron Works in Bath, ME.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:20:15 PM
Location:  West Warren, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  27   Comments: 0
Q426 passes the iconic mill and waterfall in West Warren
Title:  Q426 passes the iconic mill and waterfall in West Warren
Description:  CSX 756 is the rear DPU of this Worcester/ Ayer bound train.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:20:19 PM
Location:  West Warren, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 756(ES44AC-H)
Views:  49   Comments: 1
CSX 756 pushes hard on the rear of Q427
Title:  CSX 756 pushes hard on the rear of Q427
Description:  The train is passing the iconic mill and waterfall in West Warren.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:20:23 PM
Location:  West Warren, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 756(ES44AC-H)
Views:  43   Comments: 0
An MBTA train heads for the layover yard
Title:  An MBTA train heads for the layover yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:20:27 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  83   Comments: 0
MBTA 2000 shoves its train towards the layover yard
Title:  MBTA 2000 shoves its train towards the layover yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:20:31 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 2000(MP40PH-3C)
Views:  82   Comments: 0
Into the fog
Title:  Into the fog
Description:  An MBTA train heads for the layover yard and into some thick fog.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:20:35 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 2000(MP40PH-3C)
Views:  98   Comments: 0
Q426 navigates CP-45
Title:  Q426 navigates CP-45
Description:  In an unusual move the dispatcher brough Q426 all the into the Worcester Intermodal Yard rather than leaving him west of CP-46. The autoracks came down from Gardner on the P&W and are destined for Davisville, RI.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:20:38 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3113(ES44AC-H)
Views:  43   Comments: 0
CSX 3113 leads Q426 through CP-45
Title:  CSX 3113 leads Q426 through CP-45
Description:  In an unusual move the dispatcher brough Q426 all the into the Worcester Intermodal Yard rather than leaving him west of CP-46. The autoracks came down from Gardner on the P&W and are destined for Davisville, RI.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:20:42 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3113(ES44AC-H)
Views:  30   Comments: 0
Q426 ducks under the signal bridge at CP-45
Title:  Q426 ducks under the signal bridge at CP-45
Description:  In an unusual move the dispatcher brough Q426 all the into the Worcester Intermodal Yard rather than leaving him west of CP-46.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:20:46 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3113(ES44AC-H) CSX 233(AC44CW) CSX 3051(ES44AC-H)
Views:  47   Comments: 0
CSX 3113 is in charge of today's Q426
Title:  CSX 3113 is in charge of today's Q426
Description:  Seen entering the Worcester Yard.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:20:54 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3113(ES44AC-H)
Views:  36   Comments: 0
CSX 233 trails on Q426
Title:  CSX 233 trails on Q426
Description:  Seen entering the Worcester Yard.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:20:58 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 233(AC44CW)
Views:  37   Comments: 0
CSX 3051 is third out on Q426
Title:  CSX 3051 is third out on Q426
Description:  Seen entering the Worcester Yard.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:21:01 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3051(ES44AC-H)
Views:  43   Comments: 0
On the way to defend America
Title:  On the way to defend America
Description:  Part of large cut of cars loaded with steel plates on Q426, this load is likely destined for Bath Iron Works in Bath. ME to be part of US Navy destroyer.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:21:05 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  39   Comments: 0
Freight east, passenger west
Title:  Freight east, passenger west
Description:  As Q426 enters the Worcester yard an outbound MBTA train arrives.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:21:09 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 2011(MP40PH-3C)
Views:  71   Comments: 0
Cab car #1825 brings up the rear
Title:  Cab car #1825 brings up the rear
Description:  Seen offloading at Worcester Station.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:21:13 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  48   Comments: 0

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