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4/30/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Jay Epstein
Dates:7/27/2013 - 7/27/2013
Album Info:Compilation of various trips over the years to Palmer, MA.
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The southbound road freight approaches
Title:  The southbound road freight approaches
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/5/2007  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 3:37:18 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  61   Comments: 0
Pulling up to the CSX diamond
Title:  Pulling up to the CSX diamond
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/5/2007  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 3:37:23 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  70   Comments: 0
The southbound NECR road freight heads across the CSX diamond
Title:  The southbound NECR road freight heads across the CSX diamond
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/5/2007  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 3:37:31 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  46   Comments: 0
GSCX 7369 leads the southbound road freight into Palmer
Title:  GSCX 7369 leads the southbound road freight into Palmer
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/5/2007  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 3:37:38 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  GSCX 7369(SD40-2)
Views:  150   Comments: 0
Interesting painted unit
Title:  Interesting painted unit
Description:  In the consist of a southbound NECR road freight
Photo Date:  10/5/2007  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 3:37:44 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  GEXR 3843(GP38) NECR 3849(GP38)
Views:  156   Comments: 0
in the distance, a CSX westbound waits
Title:  in the distance, a CSX westbound waits
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/5/2007  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 3:36:17 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 675(AC60CW)
Views:  107   Comments: 0
The southbound Vermonter pulls in
Title:  The southbound Vermonter pulls in
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/5/2007  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 3:36:22 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 17(P42DC)
Views:  258   Comments: 0
AMTK 17 leads today's southbound Vermonter
Title:  AMTK 17 leads today's southbound Vermonter
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/5/2007  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 3:36:26 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 17(P42DC)
Views:  299   Comments: 0
AMTK 141 brings up the rear of today's Vermonter
Title:  AMTK 141 brings up the rear of today's Vermonter
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/5/2007  Upload Date: 1/30/2018 11:11:34 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 141(P42DC)
Views:  104   Comments: 0
A gaggle of railfans shoot the Vermonter
Title:  A gaggle of railfans shoot the Vermonter
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/5/2007  Upload Date: 1/30/2018 11:12:11 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 141(P42DC)
Views:  67   Comments: 1
Amtrak and signal
Title:  Amtrak and signal
Description:  The signal guards the south side of the NECR diamond
Photo Date:  10/5/2007  Upload Date: 1/30/2018 11:12:41 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  44   Comments: 0
CSX action in Palmer
Title:  CSX action in Palmer
Description:  On the left a train works the NECR/ Mass Central interchange while on the right a train passes on the main
Photo Date:  10/5/2007  Upload Date: 1/30/2018 11:13:01 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 675(AC60CW)
Views:  89   Comments: 0
AMTK 103 brings up the rear of today's northbound Vermonter
Title:  AMTK 103 brings up the rear of today's northbound Vermonter
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/5/2007  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 3:36:43 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 103(P42DC)
Views:  191   Comments: 0
As the Vermonter pulls in to switch to the NECR, a CSX eastbound approaches
Title:  As the Vermonter pulls in to switch to the NECR, a CSX eastbound approaches
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/5/2007  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 3:36:47 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  55   Comments: 0
CSX meets Amtrak
Title:  CSX meets Amtrak
Description:  To the left, the northbound Vermonter pulls onto the NECR for the run north. On the right, a CSX eastbound passes.
Photo Date:  10/5/2007  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 3:36:54 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5014(AC60CW)
Views:  49   Comments: 0
CSX 5014 pulls an eastbound through Palmer
Title:  CSX 5014 pulls an eastbound through Palmer
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/5/2007  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 3:36:58 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5014(AC60CW)
Views:  74   Comments: 0
A CSX eastbound cruises through Palmer
Title:  A CSX eastbound cruises through Palmer
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/5/2007  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 3:37:06 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 579(AC44CW)
Views:  144   Comments: 0
NECR power in the yard
Title:  NECR power in the yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/2008  Upload Date: 1/30/2018 11:13:35 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  53   Comments: 0
Ex-BN in Mass
Title:  Ex-BN in Mass
Description:  NECR switching the yard.
Photo Date:  6/7/2008  Upload Date: 1/30/2018 11:14:11 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  NECR 4047(GP40)
Views:  132   Comments: 0
Crowded NECR yard
Title:  Crowded NECR yard
Description:  4047 kicks cars while the power on the right rests.
Photo Date:  6/7/2008  Upload Date: 1/30/2018 11:14:41 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NECR 4047(GP40)
Views:  148   Comments: 0
The Lake Shore Limited blows through Palmer
Title:  The Lake Shore Limited blows through Palmer
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/2008  Upload Date: 1/30/2018 11:14:54 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 3(P42DC)
Views:  95   Comments: 0
CSX 5221 leads a westbound through Palmer
Title:  CSX 5221 leads a westbound through Palmer
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/2008  Upload Date: 1/30/2018 11:15:26 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5221(ES40DC)
Views:  157   Comments: 0
A YN-2 SD40-2 trails on a westbound mixed freight
Title:  A YN-2 SD40-2 trails on a westbound mixed freight
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/2008  Upload Date: 1/30/2018 11:15:41 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 8091(SD40-2)
Views:  111   Comments: 0
The crew switches ends
Title:  The crew switches ends
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/2008  Upload Date: 1/30/2018 11:15:52 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  104   Comments: 0
AMTK 203 brings up the rear of today's SB Vermonter
Title:  AMTK 203 brings up the rear of today's SB Vermonter
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/2008  Upload Date: 1/30/2018 11:16:09 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 203(P42DC)
Views:  233   Comments: 0
AMTK 203 now leads the Vermonter east/ south
Title:  AMTK 203 now leads the Vermonter east/ south
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/2008  Upload Date: 1/30/2018 11:16:15 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 203(P42DC)
Views:  244   Comments: 0
B&W view of NECR power in the yard
Title:  B&W view of NECR power in the yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/2008  Upload Date: 1/30/2018 11:16:24 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  RMPX 9431(GP40-2LW)
Views:  128   Comments: 0
The northbound Vermonter arrives
Title:  The northbound Vermonter arrives
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/2008  Upload Date: 1/30/2018 11:16:29 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 102(P42DC)
Views:  101   Comments: 0
An unknown woman shoots the northbound Vermonter
Title:  An unknown woman shoots the northbound Vermonter
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/2008  Upload Date: 1/30/2018 11:16:33 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  51   Comments: 0
CSX 5012 leads an eastbound through Palmer
Title:  CSX 5012 leads an eastbound through Palmer
Description:  The Vermonter can be seen on the left.
Photo Date:  6/7/2008  Upload Date: 1/30/2018 11:16:39 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5012(AC60CW)
Views:  93   Comments: 0
A CSX Hi-Rail passes by
Title:  A CSX Hi-Rail passes by
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/2008  Upload Date: 1/30/2018 11:16:43 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  53   Comments: 0
NECR 3857 pulling a cut of cars out of the CSX interchange on a dreary March day.
Title:  NECR 3857 pulling a cut of cars out of the CSX interchange on a dreary March day.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/22/2011  Upload Date: 1/17/2014 10:49:40 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NECR 3857(GP38AC)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
GATX 65049 is defintely the shiniest tank car I've ever seen.
Title:  GATX 65049 is defintely the shiniest tank car I've ever seen.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/22/2011  Upload Date: 1/17/2014 10:49:42 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  48   Comments: 0
The southbound Vermonter approaches.
Title:  The southbound Vermonter approaches.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/22/2011  Upload Date: 1/17/2014 10:49:44 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 109(P42DC)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
AMTK 109 is about to become the trailing engine on the southbound Vermonter.
Title:  AMTK 109 is about to become the trailing engine on the southbound Vermonter.
Description:  Note the red mnarker lights are already lit.
Photo Date:  3/22/2011  Upload Date: 1/17/2014 10:49:45 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 109(P42DC)
Views:  87   Comments: 0
Now in the lead, Amtrak 130 leads the southbound Vermonter onto the CSX and towards Springfield.
Title:  Now in the lead, Amtrak 130 leads the southbound Vermonter onto the CSX and towards Springfield.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/22/2011  Upload Date: 1/17/2014 10:49:47 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 130(P42DC)
Views:  72   Comments: 0
NECR 3857 coming back across the diamond to the yard.
Title:  NECR 3857 coming back across the diamond to the yard.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/22/2011  Upload Date: 1/17/2014 10:49:49 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NECR 3857(GP38AC)
Views:  127   Comments: 0
AMTK 24 leads the northbound Vermonter off CSX and onto the NECR.
Title:  AMTK 24 leads the northbound Vermonter off CSX and onto the NECR.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/22/2011  Upload Date: 1/17/2014 10:49:52 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 24(P42DC)
Views:  94   Comments: 0
GMTX 2188 leads a cut of engines out of the NECR yard in Palmer.
Title:  GMTX 2188 leads a cut of engines out of the NECR yard in Palmer.
Description:  They will likely a road freight north.
Photo Date:  3/22/2011  Upload Date: 1/17/2014 10:49:57 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  GMTX 2188(GP38-2)
Views:  139   Comments: 0
NECR 6281's conrail heritage is defintely showing.
Title:  NECR 6281's conrail heritage is defintely showing.
Description:  The "can opener" on the side is in fairly good shape.
Photo Date:  3/22/2011  Upload Date: 1/17/2014 10:50:01 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NECR 6281(SD40)
Views:  118   Comments: 0
NECR 3850 on the rear of the light engine movement.
Title:  NECR 3850 on the rear of the light engine movement.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/22/2011  Upload Date: 1/17/2014 10:50:04 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NECR 3850(GP38)
Views:  88   Comments: 2
CSX 595 leads a manifest freight west through Palmer.
Title:  CSX 595 leads a manifest freight west through Palmer.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/22/2011  Upload Date: 1/17/2014 10:50:07 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 595(AC44CW)
Views:  66   Comments: 0
TTJX 81766 has a nice load of telephone poles.
Title:  TTJX 81766 has a nice load of telephone poles.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/22/2011  Upload Date: 1/17/2014 10:51:44 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  67   Comments: 0
Ex-Con 7300 leads an eastbound intermodal through Palmer.
Title:  Ex-Con 7300 leads an eastbound intermodal through Palmer.
Description:  Three eastbound intermodals came through within half an hour starting at 9 AM. I usually do not get to Palmer that early but I was still jet-lagged from coming back from Europe a few days early so I was up!
Photo Date:  6/15/2011  Upload Date: 1/17/2014 10:51:47 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 7300(C40-8W)
Views:  88   Comments: 0
CSX 5486 leads an intermodal across the NECR diamonds in Palmer.
Title:  CSX 5486 leads an intermodal across the NECR diamonds in Palmer.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/15/2011  Upload Date: 1/17/2014 10:51:49 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5486(ES40DC)
Views:  153   Comments: 0
CSX 5383 leads an intermodal east through Palmer.
Title:  CSX 5383 leads an intermodal east through Palmer.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/15/2011  Upload Date: 1/17/2014 10:51:54 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5383(ES40DC)
Views:  162   Comments: 0
CSX 6217 leads local B740 into Palmer.
Title:  CSX 6217 leads local B740 into Palmer.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/15/2011  Upload Date: 1/17/2014 10:51:57 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6217(GP40-2)
Views:  113   Comments: 0
Interesting CO2 tank car.
Title:  Interesting CO2 tank car.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/15/2011  Upload Date: 1/17/2014 10:52:00 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Signal
Locomotives: 
Views:  55   Comments: 0
MCER 960 leads the train to the CSX interchange while the conductor throws switches.
Title:  MCER 960 leads the train to the CSX interchange while the conductor throws switches.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/15/2011  Upload Date: 1/17/2014 10:52:01 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MCER 960(GP20)
Views:  164   Comments: 2
NECR and Mass Central meet.
Title:  NECR and Mass Central meet.
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/15/2011  Upload Date: 1/17/2014 10:52:03 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MCER 960(GP20) NECR 3851(GP38)
Views:  119   Comments: 0


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