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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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The Empty Coal Train trundles south along Merrimack River
Title:  The Empty Coal Train trundles south along Merrimack River
Description:  The train is running along the Northern Mainline, the first leg of the long journey back to Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:05:50 PM
Location:  Tyngsboro, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  54   Comments: 0
MEC 7542 poses with the famed Tyngsborough Bridge
Title:  MEC 7542 poses with the famed Tyngsborough Bridge
Description:  MEC 7542 is leading the Empty Coal Train south on the Northern Mainline, the first leg of the long journey back to Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:05:55 PM
Location:  Tyngsboro, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  97   Comments: 0
MEC 7542 and 3 other GE's power Empty Coal Train south
Title:  MEC 7542 and 3 other GE's power Empty Coal Train south
Description:  Seen heading south along the Northern Mainline, the first leg of the long journey back to Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:05:58 PM
Location:  Tyngsboro, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  87   Comments: 0
The Empty Coal train rounds the north leg of the North Chelmsford Wye
Title:  The Empty Coal train rounds the north leg of the North Chelmsford Wye
Description:  The train is coming off the Northern Mainline and onto the District 2 Mainline.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:00 PM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  96   Comments: 0
The Empty Coal Train crosses Middlesex Street at CPF-NC
Title:  The Empty Coal Train crosses Middlesex Street at CPF-NC
Description:  The train is coming off the Northern Mainline and onto the District 2 Mainline.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:03 PM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  86   Comments: 0
MEC 7542 leads the Empty Coal Train off the Northern Mainline and onto the District 2 Mainline
Title:  MEC 7542 leads the Empty Coal Train off the Northern Mainline and onto the District 2 Mainline
Description:  The track curving off to the right is the District 2 Mainline heading to Lowell and eventually Maine.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:06 PM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  116   Comments: 0
MEC 7898 is second out on the Empty Coal Train
Title:  MEC 7898 is second out on the Empty Coal Train
Description:  The train is coming off the Northern Mainline and onto the District 2 Mainline.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:08 PM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7898(C40-8W)
Views:  260   Comments: 0
Rear view of MEC 7535 on the Empty Coal Train
Title:  Rear view of MEC 7535 on the Empty Coal Train
Description:  The train is coming off the Northern Mainline and onto the District 2 Mainline.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:11 PM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7535(C40-8)
Views:  67   Comments: 0
MEC 7535 is third out on the Empty Coal Train
Title:  MEC 7535 is third out on the Empty Coal Train
Description:  The train is coming off the Northern Mainline and onto the District 2 Mainline at CPF-NC.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:13 PM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7535(C40-8)
Views:  63   Comments: 0
Empty Coal Hoppers squeal around north leg of the North Chelmsford Wye
Title:  Empty Coal Hoppers squeal around north leg of the North Chelmsford Wye
Description:  The train is coming off the Northern Mainline and onto the District 2 Mainline.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:16 PM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  21   Comments: 0
The Empty Coal Train accelerates around bend at School Street
Title:  The Empty Coal Train accelerates around bend at School Street
Description:  The train is picking up speed after coming off the 10 MPH Mainline and onto the 25 MPH District 2 Mainline.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:18 PM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  109   Comments: 0
The Empty Coal Train approaches School Street on the Stony Brook Branch
Title:  The Empty Coal Train approaches School Street on the Stony Brook Branch
Description:  The train is picking up speed after coming off the 10 MPH Mainline and onto the 25 MPH District 2 Mainline.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:21 PM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  38   Comments: 0
The Empty Coal Train passes the old Model Train Shop on School Street
Title:  The Empty Coal Train passes the old Model Train Shop on School Street
Description:  The building has been abandoned for many years but there is still a Walthers sticker on the door. The Empty Coal Train is on the first leg of its long journey back to Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:24 PM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  45   Comments: 0
The Empty Coal Train blasts across School Street
Title:  The Empty Coal Train blasts across School Street
Description:  This was my first time seeing a train "speeding" across the recently upgraded Stony Brook Branch. The line speed is now 25 MPH up from 10 MPH which doesn't sound like much but makes a huge difference!
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:29 PM
Location:  North Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
The Empty Coal Train approaches Town Farm Road on the Stony Brook Branch
Title:  The Empty Coal Train approaches Town Farm Road on the Stony Brook Branch
Description:  This is the first leg of the long journey back to Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:31 PM
Location:  Westford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  37   Comments: 0
The Empty Coal train rushes across Town Farm Road
Title:  The Empty Coal train rushes across Town Farm Road
Description:  The train is heading west on the Stony Brook Branch.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:34 PM
Location:  Westford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  38   Comments: 0
The Empty Coal Train slowly approaches the Willows
Title:  The Empty Coal Train slowly approaches the Willows
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:36 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  50   Comments: 0
The Empty Coal Train rounds the bend approaching the Willows
Title:  The Empty Coal Train rounds the bend approaching the Willows
Description:  At the Willows the train will enter shared trackage with the MBTA.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:39 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8)
Views:  46   Comments: 0
Pick a color!
Title:  Pick a color!
Description:  3 ex- CSX GE's, all in different colors, power the Empty Coal Train west at the Willows.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:41 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7542(C40-8) MEC 7898(C40-8W)
Views:  165   Comments: 0
Smurf Nose trails in the Empty Coal Train
Title:  Smurf Nose trails in the Empty Coal Train
Description:  Seen heading west at the Willows.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:06:43 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7898(C40-8W) MEC 7535(C40-8)
Views:  266   Comments: 0
MEC 7535 is third out on the Empty Coal Train
Title:  MEC 7535 is third out on the Empty Coal Train
Description:  Seen heading west at the Willows.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:05:30 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7535(C40-8)
Views:  48   Comments: 0
Empty Coal Hoppers roll west at the Willows
Title:  Empty Coal Hoppers roll west at the Willows
Description:  They are at the beginning of the long journey back to Pennsylvania.
Photo Date:  4/5/2020  Upload Date: 4/6/2020 12:10:20 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  10   Comments: 0
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:  177   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:  89   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:  58   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:  38   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:  49   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:  164   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:  38   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:  31   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:  40   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:  48   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:  52   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:  77   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:  25   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:  68   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:  37   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:  45   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:  25   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:  26   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:  37   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:  31   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:  35   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:  54   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:  53   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:  56   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:  58   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:  14   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:  25   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:  22   Comments: 0

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