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Viewing Album:  Palmer Area, Worcester, Grafton and Asland 08-08-2014
 
By:Jay Epstein
Dates:8/8/2014 - 8/8/2014
Album Info:Myself and a couple other BSMRM members took a summer day trip out to Palmer and the surrounding area.
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NECR 3040 does some switching in Palmer
Title:  NECR 3040 does some switching in Palmer
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:27:48 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  NECR 3040(GP40-2LW)
Views:  355   Comments: 0
NECR 2714 switches a solitary boxcar in Palmer
Title:  NECR 2714 switches a solitary boxcar in Palmer
Description:  Ex-UP.
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:27:49 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  NECR 2714(SD40M-2)
Views:  159   Comments: 0
An eastbound intermodal is about to pound the diamonds in Palmer
Title:  An eastbound intermodal is about to pound the diamonds in Palmer
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:27:49 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 943(ES44AC-H)
Views:  106   Comments: 0
CSX 943 leads an intermodal past the station in Palmer
Title:  CSX 943 leads an intermodal past the station in Palmer
Description:  The station seems to be eternally covered in scaffolding.
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:27:50 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 943(ES44AC-H)
Views:  115   Comments: 2
Two Ex-Con SD60I's approach the South St overpass in West Warren
Title:  Two Ex-Con SD60I's approach the South St overpass in West Warren
Description:  They had come off the siding in Palmer and were working really hard up the grade.
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:27:50 PM
Location:  West Warren, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 8736(SD60I) CSX 8751(SD60I)
Views:  151   Comments: 4
An autorack is about to crawl under South St.
Title:  An autorack is about to crawl under South St.
Description:  This train had come off the siding in Palmer and were working really hard up the grade.
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:27:51 PM
Location:  West Warren, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 8736(SD60I) CSX 8751(SD60I)
Views:  137   Comments: 2
Autoracks pass the famous mill in West Warren
Title:  Autoracks pass the famous mill in West Warren
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:27:51 PM
Location:  West Warren, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  100   Comments: 0
We next caught the autorack at West Brookfield, about five miles down the line
Title:  We next caught the autorack at West Brookfield, about five miles down the line
Description:  He was moving along pretty good by then.
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:27:52 PM
Location:  West Brookfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 8736(SD60I) CSX 8751(SD60I)
Views:  172   Comments: 2
An eastbound intermodal is about to enter the siding in Palmer
Title:  An eastbound intermodal is about to enter the siding in Palmer
Description:  He is about to pass an autorack which strangely was in the hole on the main, not the siding.
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:27:52 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5300(ES40DC)
Views:  91   Comments: 2
CSX 5300 leads an intermodal on to the siding at Palmer
Title:  CSX 5300 leads an intermodal on to the siding at Palmer
Description:  He is about to pass an autorack which strangely was in the hole on the main, not the siding.
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:27:55 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5300(ES40DC)
Views:  109   Comments: 4
NECR 3040 and NECR 2714 move across the CSX diamonds
Title:  NECR 3040 and NECR 2714 move across the CSX diamonds
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:27:55 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NECR 3040(GP40-2LW) NECR 2714(SD40M-2)
Views:  351   Comments: 0
An autorack waits for a new crew in Palmer.
Title:  An autorack waits for a new crew in Palmer.
Description:  I had never seen a crew change here before.
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:27:56 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 664(AC60CW)
Views:  113   Comments: 2
A westbound manifest passes the autorack waiting for a new crew
Title:  A westbound manifest passes the autorack waiting for a new crew
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:27:56 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 963(ES44AC-H) CSX 664(AC60CW) CSX 772(ES44AC-H)
Views:  204   Comments: 2
Two NECR engines tow a bunch of cars towards the CSX diamond
Title:  Two NECR engines tow a bunch of cars towards the CSX diamond
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:27:56 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  NECR 3850(GP38)
Views:  128   Comments: 0
The Lake Shore Limited is the next train to pass the crewless autorack
Title:  The Lake Shore Limited is the next train to pass the crewless autorack
Description:  No viewliner today.
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:27:59 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 142(P42DC) AMTK 39(P42DC) CSX 664(AC60CW)
Views:  140   Comments: 0
AMTK 142 is in charge of today's Lake Shore Limited
Title:  AMTK 142 is in charge of today's Lake Shore Limited
Description:  No viewliner today.
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:27:59 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 142(P42DC) AMTK 39(P42DC) CSX 664(AC60CW)
Views:  137   Comments: 0
The Lake Shore kicks up some dust as it heads towards its next stop at Springfield
Title:  The Lake Shore kicks up some dust as it heads towards its next stop at Springfield
Description:  No viewliner today.
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:27:59 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  218   Comments: 0
NECR 3850 and NECR 3015 work the CSX interchange.
Title:  NECR 3850 and NECR 3015 work the CSX interchange.
Description:  On the right the autorack train can be seen getting underway after getting a new crew.
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:28:00 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NECR 3850(GP38) NECR 3015(GP40-2LW)
Views:  389   Comments: 0
NECR works the CSX interchange while the autorack pulls onto the single main
Title:  NECR works the CSX interchange while the autorack pulls onto the single main
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:28:00 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NECR 3850(GP38) NECR 3015(GP40-2LW) CSX 664(AC60CW)
Views:  372   Comments: 0
CSX 664 and five other units lead an autorack out of Palmer
Title:  CSX 664 and five other units lead an autorack out of Palmer
Description:  Only the first two units were on line.
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:31:08 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 664(AC60CW)
Views:  89   Comments: 2
Broader shot of CSX 664 leading an autorack out of Palmer.
Title:  Broader shot of CSX 664 leading an autorack out of Palmer.
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:31:09 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 664(AC60CW)
Views:  129   Comments: 2
CSX 8527 is dead in tow.
Title:  CSX 8527 is dead in tow.
Description:  Rare unit for the Boston Line.
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:31:10 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 8527(SD50-2)
Views:  105   Comments: 0
CSX 8854 is dead in tow
Title:  CSX 8854 is dead in tow
Description:  Rare unit for the Boston Line.
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:31:11 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 8854(SD40-2)
Views:  115   Comments: 2
The future and past of the NECR
Title:  The future and past of the NECR
Description:  Personally I like the past scheme a lot better.
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:31:13 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NECR 3850(GP38) NECR 3015(GP40-2LW)
Views:  343   Comments: 0
Former ICG hopper
Title:  Former ICG hopper
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:31:14 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  127   Comments: 0
Close-up of the faded ICG logo
Title:  Close-up of the faded ICG logo
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:31:15 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  51   Comments: 0
Former D&H hopper
Title:  Former D&H hopper
Description:  Not in terrible shape either.
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:31:16 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  67   Comments: 2
Looking into the expansive autorack facility in East Brookfield
Title:  Looking into the expansive autorack facility in East Brookfield
Description:  Seen through the fence. The location is accesbile from Cove St.
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:31:18 PM
Location:  East Brookfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  87   Comments: 0
Line-up of autoracks in East Brookfield
Title:  Line-up of autoracks in East Brookfield
Description:  Seen through the fence. The location is accesbile from Cove St.
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:31:19 PM
Location:  East Brookfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  101   Comments: 0
RTEX 1272 switches autoracks
Title:  RTEX 1272 switches autoracks
Description:  Seen through the fence. The location is accesbile from Cove St.
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:31:21 PM
Location:  East Brookfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RTEX 1272(SD40)
Views:  306   Comments: 0
RTEX 1272 switches autoracks 2
Title:  RTEX 1272 switches autoracks 2
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:31:22 PM
Location:  East Brookfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RTEX 1272(SD40)
Views:  225   Comments: 0
RTEX 1272 switches autoracks 3
Title:  RTEX 1272 switches autoracks 3
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:31:23 PM
Location:  East Brookfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RTEX 1272(SD40)
Views:  193   Comments: 0
RTEX 1272 is now done with its work and will move to a different track and then shut down
Title:  RTEX 1272 is now done with its work and will move to a different track and then shut down
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:31:24 PM
Location:  East Brookfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RTEX 1272(SD40)
Views:  327   Comments: 0
Rear view of RTEX 1272
Title:  Rear view of RTEX 1272
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:31:25 PM
Location:  East Brookfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RTEX 1272(SD40)
Views:  212   Comments: 0
The Greenbush Line opening engine oushes a train to Boston
Title:  The Greenbush Line opening engine oushes a train to Boston
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:31:26 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1052(F40PH-2C)
Views:  205   Comments: 0
That's one big yard switcher!
Title:  That's one big yard switcher!
Description:  CSX 606 (An AC60CW) is the Worcester Yard switcher.
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:31:26 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 606(AC60CW)
Views:  137   Comments: 0
MBTA 1060 just departed the Grafton station with an outbound
Title:  MBTA 1060 just departed the Grafton station with an outbound
Description:  The track in the foreground is the Grafton and Upton.
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:31:27 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  200   Comments: 0
MBTA 1060 leads an outbound past the Grafton and Upton interchange track
Title:  MBTA 1060 leads an outbound past the Grafton and Upton interchange track
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:33:09 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  220   Comments: 0
Line-up of Grafton and Upton power
Title:  Line-up of Grafton and Upton power
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:33:10 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  GU 1801(GP7u)
Views:  317   Comments: 0
GU 1801 waiting for its next assignment
Title:  GU 1801 waiting for its next assignment
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:33:10 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  GU 1801(GP7u)
Views:  245   Comments: 0
Some sort of transloading facility under construction
Title:  Some sort of transloading facility under construction
Description:  My understanding is that it has been in this state for several years.
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:33:11 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  98   Comments: 0
GU 1501 and some other Grafton and Upton power
Title:  GU 1501 and some other Grafton and Upton power
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:33:11 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  GU 1501(F7A)
Views:  235   Comments: 0
Nose shot of GU 1501
Title:  Nose shot of GU 1501
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:33:12 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  GU 1501(F7A)
Views:  229   Comments: 0
GU 1501 is sure a beauty
Title:  GU 1501 is sure a beauty
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:33:12 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  GU 1501(F7A)
Views:  231   Comments: 0
GU 1750 waiting for its next assignment
Title:  GU 1750 waiting for its next assignment
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:33:13 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  GU 1750(GP9R)
Views:  154   Comments: 0
Nose shot of GU 1801
Title:  Nose shot of GU 1801
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:33:13 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  GU 1801(GP7u)
Views:  206   Comments: 1
An outbound blurs by the old Ashland station
Title:  An outbound blurs by the old Ashland station
Description:  Last shot of a fun little trip.
Photo Date:  8/8/2014  Upload Date: 9/3/2014 4:33:13 PM
Location:  Ashland, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1123(GP40MC)
Views:  283   Comments: 0

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