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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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POSE pulls up to New Bond Street to tie down

Title:	POSE pulls up to New Bond Street to tie down
Description:	The crew will cab home from here and later that night a CSX crew would get on and take the train to Selkirk.
Photo Date:	7/8/2018 Upload Date: 7/24/2018 9:53:12 AM
Location:	Worcester, MA
Author:	Jay Epstein
Categories:	Action
Locomotives:	CSX 3087(ES44AC-H)
Views:	301 Comments: 1

POSE tied down at New Bond Street

Title:	POSE tied down at New Bond Street
Description:	Later that night a CSX crew would come on and take the train to Selkirk as Q427.
Photo Date:	7/8/2018 Upload Date: 7/24/2018 9:53:16 AM
Location:	Worcester, MA
Author:	Jay Epstein
Categories:
Locomotives:	CSX 3087(ES44AC-H)
Views:	315 Comments: 1

BNSF 7173 rests with another BNSF GE by the auto unloading facility

Title:	BNSF 7173 rests with another BNSF GE by the auto unloading facility
Description:
Photo Date:	8/5/2018 Upload Date: 8/5/2018 12:00:00 AM
Location:	Ayer, MA
Author:	Jay Epstein
Categories:
Locomotives:	BNSF 7173(ES44C4)
Views:	441 Comments: 0

Roster shot of BNSF 3775

Title:	Roster shot of BNSF 3775
Description:	Seen tied down with another BNSF GE by the aqto unloading facility.
Photo Date:	8/5/2018 Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:42:47 PM
Location:	Ayer, MA
Author:	Jay Epstein
Categories:	Roster
Locomotives:	BNSF 3775(ET44C4)
Views:	418 Comments: 0

23K's power moves around the west leg of the wye with a surprise in the middle

Title:	23K's power moves around the west leg of the wye with a surprise in the middle
Description:
Photo Date:	8/19/2018 Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:42:51 PM
Location:	Ayer, MA
Author:	Jay Evstein
Categories:	Action
Locomotives:	NS 8095(ES44AC)
Views:	250 Comments: 1

The conductor keeps an eye on things

Title:	The conductor keeps an eye on things
Description:
Photo Date:	8/19/2018 Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:42:55 PM
Location:	Ayer, MA
Author:	Jay Epstein
Categories:	Action
Locomotives:	NS 8095(ES44AC)
Views:	229 Comments: 0

Roster shot of NS' N&W heritage unit

Title:	Roster shot of NS' N&W heritage unit
Description:	Seen moving around the west leg of the wye. This is my first sighting of this heritage unit.
Photo Date:	8/19/2018 Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:43:00 PM
Location:	Axtell Corner, MA
Author:	Jay Epsteic
Categories:	Yard,Action
Locomotives:	NS 8103(ES44AC)
Views:	221 Comments: 1

Get your signs here!

Title:	Get your signs here!
Description:
Photo Date:	8/19/2018 Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:43:05 PM
Location:	Ayer, MA
Author:	Jay Epstein
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:	93 Comments: 0

Speed signs

Title:	Speed signs
Description:
Photo Date:	8/19/2018 Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:43:11 PM
Location:	Ayer, MA
Author:	Jay Epstein
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:	94 Comments: 0

An MBTA inbound comes through the Shirley S-Curves

Title:	An MBTA inbound comes through the Shirley S-Curves
Description:
Photo Date:	8/19/2018 Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:43:16 PM
Location:	Shirley, MA
Author:	Jay Epstein
Categories:	Passenger,Action
Locomotives:
Views:	256 Comments: 0

MBTA 1139 pushes an inbound towards Boston

Title:	MBTA 1139 pushes an inbound towards Boston
Description:
Photo Date:	8/19/2018 Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:43:21 PM
Location:	Shirley, MA
Author:	Jay Epstein
Categories:	Passenger,Action
Locomotives:	MBTA 1139(GP40MC)
Views:	354 Comments: 0

MBTA 1051 pulls into Shirley with an outbound

Title:	MBTA 1051 pulls into Shirley with an outbound
Description:
Photo Date:	8/19/2018 Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:43:31 PM
Location:	Shirley, MA
Author:	Jay Epstein
Categories:	Passenger,Action
Locomotives:	MBTA 1051(F40PH-2C)
Views:	282 Comments: 0

An outbound arrives at Shirley

Title:	An outbound arrives at Shirley
Description:	You can just barely see the conductor hanging out, making sure the train stops in the right place.
Photo Date:	8/19/2018 Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:43:34 PM
Location:	Shirley, MA
Author:	Jay Epstein
Categories:	Passenger,Action
Locomotives:
Views:	260 Comments: 0

Next up at Shirley is 23K

Title:	Next up at Shirley is 23K
Description:
Photo Date:	8/19/2018 Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:43:39 PM
Location:	Shirley, MA
Author:	Jay Epstein
Categories:	Signal,Action
Locomotives:
Views:	116 Comments: 1

23K comes around the curve with an SD60E in charge

Title:	23K comes around the curve with an SD60E in charge
Description:
Photo Date:	8/19/2018 Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:43:44 PM
Location:	Shirley, MA
Author:	Jay Epstein
Categories:	Signal,Action
Locomotives:	NS 7035(SD60E)
Views:	504 Comments: 1

NS 7035 and two other units accelerate 23K west

Title:	NS 7035 and two other units accelerate 23K west
Description:	Note that the N&W heritage unit is second out.
Photo Date:	8/19/2018 Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:43:49 PM
Location:	Shirley, MA
Author:	Jay Epstein
Categories:
Locomotives:	NS 7035(SD60E)
Views:	527 Comments: 1

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:	221 Comments: 1

22K rets at Wachusett

Title:	22K rets 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:	191 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 terminati–f 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:	192 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:	501 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:	582 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:	453 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:	126 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:	485 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:	533 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:	200 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:	220 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:	117 Comments: 0

An MBTC inbound departs Wachusett for Boston

Title:	An MBTC 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:	244 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 vhis 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 E‹stein
Categories:	Passenger,Action
Locomotives:
Views:	233 Comments: 0

MBTA 1051 pushes an inbound townrds Boston

Title:	MBTA 1051 pushes an inbound townrds 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:	280 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 a~out 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:
Categories:	Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:	MBTA 1051(F40PH-2C)
Views:	246 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 Leominsteh 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:	131 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:	307 Comments: 0

Next stop, Shirley!

Title:	Next stop, Shirley!
Description:	The commuter train has a clear signal snd so does ED-8, which is oqt 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:	298 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:	529 Comments: 0

Our 23K from earlier is now on the move again as well

Title:	Our 23K 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:	214 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 SD70BCe'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:	194 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:	417 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:	766 Comments: 0

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:	452 Comments: 1

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:	8/27/2018 Upload Date: 8/27/2018 11:46:49 PM
Location:	Leominster, MA
Author:	Jay Epstein
Categories:	Station,Action
Locomotives:	MEC 7797(C40-8W)
Views:	507 Comments: 0

Canned Trains at CPF-309

Title:	Canned Trains at CPF-309
Description:	Two westbound trains sit canmed 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:	678 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:	235 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:	119 Comments: 1

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:	249 Comments: 1

Waiting to headÜuo Beantown

Title:	Waiting to headÜuo 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:	492 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:	343 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:	525 Comments: 0

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:	261 Comments: 0

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