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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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MBTA 2011 pushes its train to the layover yard
Title:  MBTA 2011 pushes its train to the layover yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:21:16 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 2011(MP40PH-3C)
Views:  64   Comments: 0
Amtrak meets CSX
Title:  Amtrak meets CSX
Description:  Q426 passes through Springfield Union Station on its way to Worcester and Ayer.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:21:20 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3159(ES44AC-H)
Views:  52   Comments: 0
CSX 3159 leads Q426 through Springfield Union Station
Title:  CSX 3159 leads Q426 through Springfield Union Station
Description:  Q426 passes through Springfield Union Station on its way to Worcester and Ayer.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:21:24 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3159(ES44AC-H) CSX 3042(ES44AC-H)
Views:  57   Comments: 0
Heading for Worcester
Title:  Heading for Worcester
Description:  Q426 passes through Springfield Union Station on its way to Worcester and Ayer.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:21:28 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3042(ES44AC-H) CSX 3159(ES44AC-H)
Views:  55   Comments: 0
CSX 712 brings up the rear of Q426
Title:  CSX 712 brings up the rear of Q426
Description:  Seen passing through Springfield Union Station on its way to Worcester and Ayer.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:21:31 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 712(ES44AC-H)
Views:  52   Comments: 0
CSX 712 shoves Q426 through CP-97
Title:  CSX 712 shoves Q426 through CP-97
Description:  The train is bound for Worcester and Ayer.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:21:35 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 712(ES44AC-H)
Views:  50   Comments: 0
Train #475 waits for departure time
Title:  Train #475 waits for departure time
Description:  This is Springfield Shuttle bound for New Haven.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:21:39 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  52   Comments: 0
Amtrak 85 will lead today's train #475
Title:  Amtrak 85 will lead today's train #475
Description:  This is a Springfield Shuttle bound for New Haven.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:21:44 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 85(P42DC)
Views:  67   Comments: 0
B740 approaches Union Station
Title:  B740 approaches Union Station
Description:  the train is returning to West Springfield Yard from Palmer.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:21:47 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  46   Comments: 0
CSX 6206 leads B740 through Union Station
Title:  CSX 6206 leads B740 through Union Station
Description:  The train is returning to West Springfield Yard from Palmer.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:21:51 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6233(GP40-2)
Views:  70   Comments: 0
NECR 2151 is third out on B740
Title:  NECR 2151 is third out on B740
Description:  The unit is being transferred to the Connecticut Southern, another G&W property.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:19:59 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NECR 2151(GP38-2)
Views:  106   Comments: 0
Lake Shore Arriving
Title:  Lake Shore Arriving
Description:  The Lake Shore Limited arrives in Springfield.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:23:28 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 124(P42DC)
Views:  56   Comments: 0
AMTK 124 leads the Lake Shore Limited into Springfield
Title:  AMTK 124 leads the Lake Shore Limited into Springfield
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:23:33 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 124(P42DC)
Views:  61   Comments: 0
Off to Chicago
Title:  Off to Chicago
Description:  The Lake Shore Limited departs Springfield for Albany and eventually Chicago.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:23:38 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 124(P42DC) AMTK 109(P42DC)
Views:  151   Comments: 0
The new platform B
Title:  The new platform B
Description:  This new high-level platform had been opened a few months prior.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:22:51 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  30   Comments: 0
CSX and G&W power rest at the west end of the yard
Title:  CSX and G&W power rest at the west end of the yard
Description:  It's rather unusual to see CSX road power here. They might be for a ballast train originating at the quarry in Westfield.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:22:56 PM
Location:  West Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  CSX 5465(ES44DC) NECR 2151(GP38-2)
Views:  131   Comments: 0
A trio of G&W power rest at the west end of the yard
Title:  A trio of G&W power rest at the west end of the yard
Description:  B740's power can be seen to the right.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:23:00 PM
Location:  West Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  NECR 2151(GP38-2)
Views:  103   Comments: 0
CSX 5465 and another GEVO rest next to an industrial building
Title:  CSX 5465 and another GEVO rest next to an industrial building
Description:  It's rather unusual to see CSX road power here. They might be for a ballast train originating at the quarry in Westfield.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:23:04 PM
Location:  West Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  CSX 5465(ES44DC) CSX 5446(ES44DC)
Views:  61   Comments: 0
NECR 2151 rests at the west end of the yard
Title:  NECR 2151 rests at the west end of the yard
Description:  The unit is being transferred to the Connecticut Southern, another G&W property.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:23:08 PM
Location:  West Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  NECR 2151(GP38-2)
Views:  130   Comments: 0
CSOR 3398 rests at the west end of the yard
Title:  CSOR 3398 rests at the west end of the yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:23:12 PM
Location:  West Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CSOR 3398(SD40-2)
Views:  108   Comments: 0
PW 2215 rests at the west end of the yard
Title:  PW 2215 rests at the west end of the yard
Description:  I think this is my first time seeing a Super 7.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:23:16 PM
Location:  West Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  80   Comments: 0
Super 7 at West Springfield
Title:  Super 7 at West Springfield
Description:  I think this is my first time seeing a Super 7.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:23:20 PM
Location:  West Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  232   Comments: 1
CSX 5446 and another GEVO rest next to an industrial building
Title:  CSX 5446 and another GEVO rest next to an industrial building
Description:  It's rather unusual to see CSX road power here. They might be for a ballast train originating at the quarry in Westfield.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:23:24 PM
Location:  West Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  CSX 5446(ES44DC)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
Looking into the G&U's North Grafton Yard
Title:  Looking into the G&U's North Grafton Yard
Description:  Two switchers can be seen making up a train.
Photo Date:  9/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:03:35 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  29   Comments: 0
GU 1160 and another MP15 work the yard
Title:  GU 1160 and another MP15 work the yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:03:43 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  90   Comments: 0
Waiting on a switch
Title:  Waiting on a switch
Description:  GU 1160 and another MP15 wait for a switch to be thrown.
Photo Date:  9/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:03:52 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  104   Comments: 0
GU 1160 shove onto another cut of cars
Title:  GU 1160 shove onto another cut of cars
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:03:59 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  76   Comments: 0
GU 1160 and 1191 work the North Grafton Yard
Title:  GU 1160 and 1191 work the North Grafton Yard
Description:  They are making up a train for Upton.
Photo Date:  9/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:04:08 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  118   Comments: 0
GU 1160 roster shot
Title:  GU 1160 roster shot
Description:  Seen working the North Grafton Yard.
Photo Date:  9/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:04:16 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  118   Comments: 0
GU 1191 and 1160 work the North Grafton Yard
Title:  GU 1191 and 1160 work the North Grafton Yard
Description:  They are making up a train for Upton.
Photo Date:  9/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:04:24 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  138   Comments: 0
Working the yard from a different angle
Title:  Working the yard from a different angle
Description:  GU 1160 and another MP15 work the North Grafton Yard.
Photo Date:  9/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:04:32 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  68   Comments: 0
GU 1160 and 1191 have a lot of work to do
Title:  GU 1160 and 1191 have a lot of work to do
Description:  The North Grafton Yard is quite small so a lot of back and forth moves are required.
Photo Date:  9/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:04:40 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  75   Comments: 0
GU 1160 and 1191 pull towards the Route 30 Crossing
Title:  GU 1160 and 1191 pull towards the Route 30 Crossing
Description:  They are making up a train for Upton.
Photo Date:  9/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:04:47 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  99   Comments: 0
GU 1160 and 1191 shove deeper into the yard
Title:  GU 1160 and 1191 shove deeper into the yard
Description:  They are making up a train for Upton.
Photo Date:  9/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:04:53 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  70   Comments: 0
MP15 meets excavator
Title:  MP15 meets excavator
Description:  Before they can head for Upton, GU 1160 and 1191 must wait for a work crew to clear.
Photo Date:  9/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:05:01 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  88   Comments: 0
The work crew returns home
Title:  The work crew returns home
Description:  Before they can head for Upton, GU 1160 and 1191 must wait for a work crew to clear.
Photo Date:  9/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:05:07 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  93   Comments: 0
Time to head for Upton
Title:  Time to head for Upton
Description:  With the work crew clear, a crewman throws a switch for GU 1160 and 1191 to head for Upton.
Photo Date:  9/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:05:13 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  71   Comments: 0
GU 1160 and 1191 depart for Upton
Title:  GU 1160 and 1191 depart for Upton
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:05:19 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  107   Comments: 0
GU 1160 slowly crosses Route 30
Title:  GU 1160 slowly crosses Route 30
Description:  They are heading for Upton. Note the brand new crossing signals that still have bags on them. What was formerly an un-guarded crossing is being upgraded with full lights and gates.
Photo Date:  9/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:05:27 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  86   Comments: 0
GU 1160 and 1191 pass through downtown Grafton
Title:  GU 1160 and 1191 pass through downtown Grafton
Description:  The train is heading for Upton but will first work the sidings in Grafton. In the background is the Unitarian Universalist Society of Grafton and Upton.
Photo Date:  9/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:05:34 PM
Location:  Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  211   Comments: 0
Q008 rounds the bend at Jamesville
Title:  Q008 rounds the bend at Jamesville
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:  9/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:05:40 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  53   Comments: 0
CSX 5381 leads Q008 east at Jamesville
Title:  CSX 5381 leads Q008 east at Jamesville
Description:  In just a couple miles this train will arrive at its final destination of the Worcester intermodal yard. 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:  9/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:03:14 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  51   Comments: 0
CSX 5381 and 3219 are in charge of today's Q008
Title:  CSX 5381 and 3219 are in charge of today's Q008
Description:  In just a couple miles this train will arrive at its final destination of the Worcester intermodal yard. 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:  9/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:03:20 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  86   Comments: 0
CSX 3219 trails on today's Q008
Title:  CSX 3219 trails on today's Q008
Description:  In just a couple miles this train will arrive at its final destination of the Worcester intermodal yard. 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:  9/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:03:27 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  61   Comments: 0
449 rounds the bend at CP-11 with a special leader
Title:  449 rounds the bend at CP-11 with a special leader
Description:  Amtrak #449 rounds the bend with 50th Anniversary unit #108 in the lead. This was my first time seeing one of the 50th Anniversary units.
Photo Date:  9/4/2021  Upload Date: 9/4/2021 2:36:39 PM
Location:  Weston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 108(P42DC)
Views:  87   Comments: 0
AMTK 108 leads 449 around the bend at CP-11
Title:  AMTK 108 leads 449 around the bend at CP-11
Description:  Amtrak #449 rounds the bend with 50th Anniversary unit #108 in the lead. This was my first time seeing one of the 50th Anniversary units.
Photo Date:  9/4/2021  Upload Date: 9/4/2021 2:36:46 PM
Location:  Weston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 108(P42DC)
Views:  69   Comments: 0
50th Anniversary Unit over Route 128
Title:  50th Anniversary Unit over Route 128
Description:  Amtrak #449 passes over Route 128 with 50th Anniversary unit #108 in the lead. This was my first time seeing one of the 50th Anniversary units.
Photo Date:  9/4/2021  Upload Date: 9/4/2021 2:36:52 PM
Location:  Weston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 108(P42DC)
Views:  116   Comments: 0
AMTK 108 leads 449 over Route 128
Title:  AMTK 108 leads 449 over Route 128
Description:  Amtrak #449 passes over Route 128 with 50th Anniversary unit #108 in the lead. This was my first time seeing one of the 50th Anniversary units.
Photo Date:  9/4/2021  Upload Date: 9/4/2021 2:36:57 PM
Location:  Weston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 108(P42DC)
Views:  194   Comments: 0
Clear Signal for 449 at CP-11
Title:  Clear Signal for 449 at CP-11
Description:  Note the 50th Anniversary unit #108 in the lead.
Photo Date:  9/4/2021  Upload Date: 9/4/2021 2:37:02 PM
Location:  Weston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 101(P42DC) AMTK 108(P42DC)
Views:  123   Comments: 0
The Lake Shore Limited Glides through CP-11
Title:  The Lake Shore Limited Glides through CP-11
Description:  The 50th Anniversary unit #108 is in the lead.
Photo Date:  9/4/2021  Upload Date: 9/4/2021 2:37:09 PM
Location:  Weston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  54   Comments: 0

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