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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 N&W Heritage Unit trails on 23K
Title:  The N&W Heritage Unit trails on 23K
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:43:52 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8103(ES44AC)
Views:  49   Comments: 1
22K rests at Wachusett
Title:  22K rests at Wachusett
Description:  A new crew had just gotten and they were told they would have to wait for ED-8 then 23K.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:43:57 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 1047(SD70ACe)
Views:  44   Comments: 1
ED-8 rounds the bend at Wachusett
Title:  ED-8 rounds the bend at Wachusett
Description:  ED-8 is train that runs three times a week from East Deerfield to Gardner and then terminating in Ayer.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:44:01 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 1047(SD70ACe)
Views:  35   Comments: 1
ED-8 passes 22K at Wachusett
Title:  ED-8 passes 22K at Wachusett
Description:  ED-8 is train that runs three times a week from East Deerfield to Gardner and then terminating in Ayer.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:44:05 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7797(C40-8W) NS 1047(SD70ACe)
Views:  122   Comments: 1
Two ex-CSX GE's lead ED-8 east
Title:  Two ex-CSX GE's lead ED-8 east
Description:  ED-8 is train that runs three times a week from East Deerfield to Gardner and then terminating in Ayer.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:44:09 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7797(C40-8W)
Views:  225   Comments: 1
ED-8 has a medium clear at CPF-333
Title:  ED-8 has a medium clear at CPF-333
Description:  ED-8 is train that runs three times a week from East Deerfield to Gardner and then terminating in Ayer.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:44:14 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7797(C40-8W)
Views:  110   Comments: 0
In the distance, ED-8 passes 23K
Title:  In the distance, ED-8 passes 23K
Description:  23K had to wait for ED-8 to crossover at CPF-333 before proceeding west.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:44:18 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  25   Comments: 0
23K charges up the hill at Wachusett
Title:  23K charges up the hill at Wachusett
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:44:23 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 7035(SD60E)
Views:  127   Comments: 1
NS 7035 leads 23K west at CPF-333
Title:  NS 7035 leads 23K west at CPF-333
Description:  The track on the right is the lead for the Wachusett commuter rail station.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:44:27 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  NS 7035(SD60E)
Views:  104   Comments: 1
23K heads west at CPF-333
Title:  23K heads west at CPF-333
Description:  Note that the N&W heritage unit is second out.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:44:32 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 7035(SD60E)
Views:  181   Comments: 1
22K has the light and can now proceed east
Title:  22K has the light and can now proceed east
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:42:22 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 1047(SD70ACe) NS 9424(C44-9W) UP 6599(AC44CW)
Views:  76   Comments: 1
22K heads east past the assembled railfans
Title:  22K heads east past the assembled railfans
Description:  Note that 22K has a clear and on the right a medium is set up for the next MBTA inbound departing Wachusett.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:42:27 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  NS 1047(SD70ACe)
Views:  38   Comments: 0
UP 6599 trails on 22K
Title:  UP 6599 trails on 22K
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:42:31 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  UP 6599(AC44CW)
Views:  71   Comments: 0
As 22K moves east on the right, and MBTA inbound departs Wachusett
Title:  As 22K moves east on the right, and MBTA inbound departs Wachusett
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:42:35 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  22   Comments: 0
An MBTA inbound departs Wachusett for Boston
Title:  An MBTA inbound departs Wachusett for Boston
Description:  On the right is 22K also moving east
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:46:13 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  44   Comments: 0
MBTA train 2408 has a medium clear at CPF-333
Title:  MBTA train 2408 has a medium clear at CPF-333
Description:  In the background 22K can be seen also heading east. I thought this was a a rather strange occurrence since in about 3 miles the commuter train must crossover to the outbound side to reach the Fitchburg station.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:46:17 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  31   Comments: 0
MBTA 1051 pushes an inbound towards Boston
Title:  MBTA 1051 pushes an inbound towards Boston
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:46:23 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1051(F40PH-2C)
Views:  89   Comments: 0
A gaggle of railfans shoot the MBTA inbound and 22K
Title:  A gaggle of railfans shoot the MBTA inbound and 22K
Description:  22K was moving in the same direction as the commuter which I thought this was a a rather strange occurrence since in about 3 miles the commuter train must crossover to the outbound side to reach the Fitchburg station.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:46:29 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1051(F40PH-2C)
Views:  54   Comments: 0
We're on the wrong side!
Title:  We're on the wrong side!
Description:  The commuters waiting for the next MBTA inbound at North Leominster realize they are on the wrong side since ED-8 is occupying the inbound track and start to run for the other side. Not to worry, the commuter would stop so everyone could get on but an announcement would have been nice.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:46:32 PM
Location:  Leominster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  32   Comments: 0
MBTA inbound train 2408 arrives on the wrong side
Title:  MBTA inbound train 2408 arrives on the wrong side
Description:  Just out of view to the lift is the pedestrian crossing which everyone as rushing for. Wisely, the commuter train stopped short and waited for everyone to get to the other side.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:46:35 PM
Location:  Leominster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  111   Comments: 0
Next stop, Shirley!
Title:  Next stop, Shirley!
Description:  The commuter train has a clear signal snd so does ED-8, which is out of view behind on the other track.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:46:39 PM
Location:  Leominster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1051(F40PH-2C)
Views:  120   Comments: 0
With the commuter clear, ED-8 can now head through
Title:  With the commuter clear, ED-8 can now head through
Description:  This is North Leominster station.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:46:44 PM
Location:  Leominster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7797(C40-8W)
Views:  132   Comments: 0
MEC 7797 and another ex-CSX C40-8W lead ED-8 east
Title:  MEC 7797 and another ex-CSX C40-8W lead ED-8 east
Description:  This is North Leominster station.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:46:49 PM
Location:  Leominster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7797(C40-8W)
Views:  137   Comments: 0
Our 22K from earlier is now on the move again as well
Title:  Our 22K from earlier is now on the move again as well
Description:  He is approaching North Leominster station.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:46:53 PM
Location:  Leominster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 1047(SD70ACe)
Views:  42   Comments: 0
NS 1047 leads 22K east on the last lap of its journey from Chicago
Title:  NS 1047 leads 22K east on the last lap of its journey from Chicago
Description:  I always liked the SD70ACe's from this angle. They look big, mean and powerful.
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:46:58 PM
Location:  Leominster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 1047(SD70ACe)
Views:  37   Comments: 0
Approach signal for 22K at North Leominster
Title:  Approach signal for 22K at North Leominster
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:47:02 PM
Location:  Leominster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9424(C44-9W)
Views:  72   Comments: 0
ED-8 backs their train into the Hill Yard
Title:  ED-8 backs their train into the Hill Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2018  Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:47:07 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7797(C40-8W) MEC 7727(C40-8W)
Views:  265   Comments: 0
Canned Trains at CPF-309
Title:  Canned Trains at CPF-309
Description:  Two westbound trains sit canned at CPF-309 (Graniteville). I think these are two different POSE's.
Photo Date:  10/14/2018  Upload Date: 10/16/2018 10:14:25 AM
Location:  Westford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Signal
Locomotives:  MEC 7561(C40-8) MEC 7627(C40-8)
Views:  177   Comments: 0
POED pulls west out of Ayer
Title:  POED pulls west out of Ayer
Description:  After setting off a cut of cars, POED continues west. To left AY-1 can be seen waiting to take the cut POED just dropped off.
Photo Date:  10/14/2018  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:25:12 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7552(C40-8)
Views:  54   Comments: 0
POED smokes it up as it heads west
Title:  POED smokes it up as it heads west
Description:  He is coming off the sidiing at CPF-Camp after making a set-off.
Photo Date:  10/14/2018  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:25:19 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  36   Comments: 1
POED blows for Walker road
Title:  POED blows for Walker road
Description:  He is leaving Ayer after making a set-off.
Photo Date:  10/14/2018  Upload Date: 10/16/2018 10:12:12 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7552(C40-8)
Views:  63   Comments: 0
POED passes the tiny MBTA station in Shirley
Title:  POED passes the tiny MBTA station in Shirley
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/14/2018  Upload Date: 10/16/2018 10:12:47 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7552(C40-8)
Views:  60   Comments: 1
MEC 7552 leads POED west
Title:  MEC 7552 leads POED west
Description:  Seen accelerating through the small town of Shirley.
Photo Date:  10/14/2018  Upload Date: 10/16/2018 10:12:57 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7552(C40-8) MEC 7541(C40-8)
Views:  123   Comments: 0
Waiting to head to Beantown
Title:  Waiting to head to Beantown
Description:  MBTA 1027 waits to push its train back to Boston from the Wachusett Station.
Photo Date:  10/14/2018  Upload Date: 10/16/2018 10:13:05 AM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  MBTA 1027(F40PH-2C)
Views:  175   Comments: 0
Inbound arriving
Title:  Inbound arriving
Description:  An inbound train arrives at Shirley.
Photo Date:  10/14/2018  Upload Date: 10/16/2018 10:13:15 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1127(GP40MC)
Views:  125   Comments: 0
A shiny ES44AC leads 23K west
Title:  A shiny ES44AC leads 23K west
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/14/2018  Upload Date: 10/16/2018 10:14:04 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8005(ES44AC) NS 9135(C44-9W)
Views:  99   Comments: 0
23K rounds the bend with the Conrail Heritage Unit in Charge
Title:  23K rounds the bend with the Conrail Heritage Unit in Charge
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/17/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:13:39 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  25   Comments: 1
23K charges up the hill with the Conrail heritage unit in charge
Title:  23K charges up the hill with the Conrail heritage unit in charge
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/17/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:13:42 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  35   Comments: 1
NS 8098 leads 23K up the hill at CPF-333
Title:  NS 8098 leads 23K up the hill at CPF-333
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/17/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:13:45 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8098(ES44AC)
Views:  48   Comments: 1
23K comes under the signal gantry at CPF-333
Title:  23K comes under the signal gantry at CPF-333
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/17/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:13:48 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  NS 8098(ES44AC)
Views:  68   Comments: 1
NS 8098 leads 23K through CPF-333
Title:  NS 8098 leads 23K through CPF-333
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/17/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:13:52 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  NS 8098(ES44AC)
Views:  50   Comments: 1
The Conrail Heritage Unit leads two other NS GE's on today's 23K
Title:  The Conrail Heritage Unit leads two other NS GE's on today's 23K
Description:  Seen charging upgrade at CPF-333.
Photo Date:  5/17/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:13:55 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8098(ES44AC) NS 3679(ET44AC) NS 9648(C44-9W)
Views:  232   Comments: 1
4 trains rest at the Westminster layover facility
Title:  4 trains rest at the Westminster layover facility
Description:  The gate was open but we did not venture beyond the entrance.
Photo Date:  5/26/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:13:59 PM
Location:  Westminster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:  MBTA 2027(UNKNOWN)
Views:  120   Comments: 0
A contrast noses
Title:  A contrast noses
Description:  MBTA trains rest in the Westminster Layover Yard.
Photo Date:  5/26/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:14:02 PM
Location:  Westminster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:  MBTA 2013(UNKNOWN) MBTA 1125(GP40MC)
Views:  110   Comments: 0
Westminster Layover Yard Overview
Title:  Westminster Layover Yard Overview
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/26/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:14:06 PM
Location:  Westminster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  58   Comments: 0
ED-8 approaches CPF-335
Title:  ED-8 approaches CPF-335
Description:  ED-8 is thrice-weekly train that transfers cars from East Deerfield to Gardner, Fitchburg and Ayer. The track heading uphill to the left leads to the MBTA Westminster Layover Yard.
Photo Date:  5/26/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:14:09 PM
Location:  Westminster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Track,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7605(C40-8)
Views:  44   Comments: 1
3 ex-CSX GE's lead today's ED-8 east
Title:  3 ex-CSX GE's lead today's ED-8 east
Description:  ED-8 is thrice-weekly train that transfers cars from East Deerfield to Gardner, Fitchburg and Ayer. The train is seen at CPF-335.
Photo Date:  5/26/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:14:12 PM
Location:  Westminster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Track,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7605(C40-8)
Views:  40   Comments: 1
MEC 7605 leads ED-8 east at CPF-335
Title:  MEC 7605 leads ED-8 east at CPF-335
Description:  ED-8 is thrice-weekly train that transfers cars from East Deerfield to Gardner, Fitchburg and Ayer. The track to the left going uphill leads to the MBTA layover facility.
Photo Date:  5/26/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:14:16 PM
Location:  Westminster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7605(C40-8)
Views:  47   Comments: 1
ED-8 passes under the signal bridge at CPF-335
Title:  ED-8 passes under the signal bridge at CPF-335
Description:  ED-8 is thrice-weekly train that transfers cars from East Deerfield to Gardner, Fitchburg and Ayer. The track to the left going uphill leads to the MBTA layover facility.
Photo Date:  5/26/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:14:18 PM
Location:  Westminster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7605(C40-8)
Views:  56   Comments: 1
Going away shot of ED-8 at CPF-335
Title:  Going away shot of ED-8 at CPF-335
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/26/2019  Upload Date: 5/28/2019 2:14:21 PM
Location:  Westminster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  20   Comments: 0

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