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Viewing Album:  CSX Boston Line Railfanning
 
By:Jay Epstein
Dates:3/8/2006 - 2/20/2023
Album Info:Pictures along CSX's ex-B&A line through Mass. Also included associated short lines and branches.
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The Red Globe
Title:  The Red Globe
Description:  In the consist of the the Red Unit stopped in Worcester waiting for an MBTA pilot.
Photo Date:  10/10/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:39:42 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  213   Comments: 0
The Circus Train waiting to go east
Title:  The Circus Train waiting to go east
Description:  It is picking up an MBTA pilot and then will continue.
Photo Date:  10/10/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:39:46 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  299   Comments: 0
Phase !V Hertiage leads the Lake Shore Limited West
Title:  Phase !V Hertiage leads the Lake Shore Limited West
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/27/2017  Upload Date: 5/5/2017 9:38:39 PM
Location:  Wellesley Farms (subdivision), MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 184(P42DC)
Views:  228   Comments: 0
Train 1502 heads inbound
Title:  Train 1502 heads inbound
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/17/2017  Upload Date: 6/19/2017 9:59:28 PM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1067(F40PH-2C)
Views:  234   Comments: 0
Special Visitor in Nevins Yard
Title:  Special Visitor in Nevins Yard
Description:  The CSX OCS has arrived from Jacksonville empty. The plan was to send the the train to Boston on Monday and then head to Chicago on Tuesday with Hunter Harrison and the rest of the crew. That plan was cancelled, however, due to to Harrison's health issues and the train deadheaded all the way back to Jacksonville! So much for Harrison's cost savings!
Photo Date:  6/17/2017  Upload Date: 6/19/2017 9:59:43 PM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6247(GP40-2) CSX 9999(F40PH-2)
Views:  175   Comments: 2
The F40s come off the train
Title:  The F40s come off the train
Description:  They had led the train as a deadhead from Jacksonville. The plan was to send the the train to Boston on Monday with the geeps on the left and then head to Chicago on Tuesday with Hunter Harrison and the rest of the crew. That plan was cancelled, however, due to to Harrison's health issues and the train deadheaded all the way back to Jacksonville! So much for Harrison's cost savings!
Photo Date:  6/17/2017  Upload Date: 6/19/2017 9:59:56 PM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6247(GP40-2) CSX 9999(F40PH-2)
Views:  197   Comments: 2
9999 and 9998 come off the OCS
Title:  9999 and 9998 come off the OCS
Description:  They had led the train as a deadhead from Jacksonville. The plan was to send the the train to Boston on Monday with the geeps on the left and then head to Chicago on Tuesday with Hunter Harrison and the rest of the crew. That plan was cancelled, however, due to to Harrison's health issues and the train deadheaded all the way back to Jacksonville! So much for Harrison's cost savings!
Photo Date:  6/17/2017  Upload Date: 6/19/2017 10:00:25 PM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 9999(F40PH-2)
Views:  188   Comments: 2
The Geeps back on to the OCS
Title:  The Geeps back on to the OCS
Description:  Passing some yard crew and the pressure washing contractor!
Photo Date:  6/17/2017  Upload Date: 6/19/2017 10:00:39 PM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6247(GP40-2)
Views:  176   Comments: 2
Backing on to the OCS
Title:  Backing on to the OCS
Description:  The Geeps were due to lead the OCS into Boston because of worries about the F40s hitting the wires in South Station. The plan was to send the the train to Boston on Monday with the geeps on the left and then head to Chicago on Tuesday with Hunter Harrison and the rest of the crew. That plan was cancelled, however, due to to Harrison's health issues and the train deadheaded all the way back to Jacksonville! So much for Harrison's cost savings!
Photo Date:  6/17/2017  Upload Date: 6/19/2017 10:01:04 PM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6247(GP40-2)
Views:  134   Comments: 2
Passing the old B&A depot
Title:  Passing the old B&A depot
Description:  The OCS power runs light back to Worcester.
Photo Date:  6/17/2017  Upload Date: 6/19/2017 10:01:22 PM
Location:  Ashland, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 9998(F40PH-2)
Views:  178   Comments: 2
Cruising light back to Worcester
Title:  Cruising light back to Worcester
Description:  They had led the OCS to Framingham as a deadhead from Jacksonville. The plan was to send the the train to Boston on Monday with the geeps on the left and then head to Chicago on Tuesday with Hunter Harrison and the rest of the crew. That plan was cancelled, however, due to to Harrison's health issues and the train deadheaded all the way back to Jacksonville! So much for Harrison's cost savings!
Photo Date:  6/17/2017  Upload Date: 6/19/2017 10:01:36 PM
Location:  Ashland, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 9998(F40PH-2)
Views:  336   Comments: 2
Business Car "Pennsylvania"
Title:  Business Car "Pennsylvania"
Description:  Sitting in Nevins Yard as part of the CSX OCS consist.
Photo Date:  6/17/2017  Upload Date: 6/19/2017 10:01:54 PM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  748   Comments: 0
Rear portion of the CSX OCS
Title:  Rear portion of the CSX OCS
Description:  Sitting in Nevins Yard.
Photo Date:  6/17/2017  Upload Date: 6/19/2017 10:02:11 PM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  59   Comments: 0
Front portion of the CSX OCS
Title:  Front portion of the CSX OCS
Description:  The Geeps were in the lead because of worries about the F40s hitting the wires in South Station. The plan was to send the the train to Boston on Monday with the geeps on the left and then head to Chicago on Tuesday with Hunter Harrison and the rest of the crew. That plan was cancelled, however, due to to Harrison's health issues and the train deadheaded all the way back to Jacksonville! So much for Harrison's cost savings!
Photo Date:  6/17/2017  Upload Date: 6/19/2017 10:02:22 PM
Location:  Framingham, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:  CSX 6247(GP40-2)
Views:  80   Comments: 0
CSX 5299 is today's yard switcher
Title:  CSX 5299 is today's yard switcher
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/17/2017  Upload Date: 6/19/2017 10:02:33 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  CSX 5299(ES40DC)
Views:  118   Comments: 2
The usual suspects plus a couple visitors
Title:  The usual suspects plus a couple visitors
Description:  The F40's had brought the OCS into Framingham from Jacksonville. They had ran light to Worcester.
Photo Date:  6/17/2017  Upload Date: 6/19/2017 10:03:10 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  CSX 3309(ET44AH) CSX 9999(F40PH-2) CSX 9998(F40PH-2)
Views:  375   Comments: 2
Q436 glides downhill
Title:  Q436 glides downhill
Description:  Q436 is a Selkirk to Framingham mixed freight.
Photo Date:  10/14/2017  Upload Date: 10/24/2017 10:07:38 AM
Location:  Huntington, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3137(ES44AC-H)
Views:  74   Comments: 0
CSX 3137 leads Q436 eastbound
Title:  CSX 3137 leads Q436 eastbound
Description:  Q436 is a Selkirk to Framingham mixed freight.
Photo Date:  10/14/2017  Upload Date: 10/24/2017 10:07:45 AM
Location:  Huntington, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3137(ES44AC-H) CSX 409(AC44CW)
Views:  92   Comments: 0
G&W power sits in West Springfield Yard
Title:  G&W power sits in West Springfield Yard
Description:  Waiting for their next trip to Connecticut.
Photo Date:  10/14/2017  Upload Date: 10/24/2017 10:08:45 AM
Location:  West Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  NECR 2048(GP38-2)
Views:  182   Comments: 0
A closer shot of the G&W power in West Springfield Yard
Title:  A closer shot of the G&W power in West Springfield Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/14/2017  Upload Date: 10/24/2017 10:09:16 AM
Location:  West Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  NECR 2048(GP38-2)
Views:  247   Comments: 2
A "Springfield Shuttle" waits for its next run
Title:  A "Springfield Shuttle" waits for its next run
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/14/2017  Upload Date: 10/24/2017 10:09:22 AM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  47   Comments: 0
AMTK 111 waits to lead the next run to New Haven
Title:  AMTK 111 waits to lead the next run to New Haven
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/14/2017  Upload Date: 10/24/2017 10:09:27 AM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 111(P42DC)
Views:  77   Comments: 0
Another shot of Amtrak 111
Title:  Another shot of Amtrak 111
Description:  Waiting to lead the next "Springfield Shuttle" to New Haven.
Photo Date:  10/14/2017  Upload Date: 10/24/2017 10:09:33 AM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 111(P42DC)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
The Vermonter approaches Wason Ave
Title:  The Vermonter approaches Wason Ave
Description:  He is still on the ex-B&M Connecticut River Line at this point.
Photo Date:  10/14/2017  Upload Date: 10/24/2017 10:09:41 AM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 81(P42DC)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
2 Miles from Springfield
Title:  2 Miles from Springfield
Description:  It may only be 2 miles to the station, but a lengthy and complicated reverse move makes it take a long time to arrive.
Photo Date:  10/14/2017  Upload Date: 10/24/2017 10:09:47 AM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 81(P42DC)
Views:  51   Comments: 0
Amtrak 81 leads the southbound Vermonter towards Springfield
Title:  Amtrak 81 leads the southbound Vermonter towards Springfield
Description:  He is still on the ex-B&M Connecticut River Line at this point.
Photo Date:  10/14/2017  Upload Date: 10/24/2017 10:09:59 AM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 81(P42DC)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
Overhead view of Springfield Station
Title:  Overhead view of Springfield Station
Description:  This was shot from a new parking garage built as part of the Union Station rebuild. In the background you can see the Vermonter backing in.
Photo Date:  10/14/2017  Upload Date: 10/24/2017 10:10:11 AM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 111(P42DC)
Views:  58   Comments: 0
The westbound Lake Shore Limited approaches
Title:  The westbound Lake Shore Limited approaches
Description:  This was shot from a new parking garage built as part of the Union Station rebuild.
Photo Date:  10/14/2017  Upload Date: 10/24/2017 10:10:18 AM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 111(P42DC)
Views:  97   Comments: 0
Now arriving, the Chicago-bound Lake Shore Limited!
Title:  Now arriving, the Chicago-bound Lake Shore Limited!
Description:  This was shot from a new parking garage built as part of the Union Station rebuild.
Photo Date:  10/14/2017  Upload Date: 10/24/2017 10:10:23 AM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 111(P42DC) AMTK 106(P42DC)
Views:  85   Comments: 0
Amtrak action in Springfield
Title:  Amtrak action in Springfield
Description:  At the bottom the westbound Lake Shore Limited is arriving.
Photo Date:  10/14/2017  Upload Date: 10/24/2017 10:10:28 AM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 111(P42DC) AMTK 106(P42DC) AMTK 138(P42DC)
Views:  101   Comments: 0
The westbound Lake Shore has arrived
Title:  The westbound Lake Shore has arrived
Description:  This was shot from a new parking garage built as part of the Union Station rebuild.
Photo Date:  10/14/2017  Upload Date: 10/24/2017 10:10:34 AM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 106(P42DC) AMTK 138(P42DC) AMTK 111(P42DC)
Views:  83   Comments: 0
Rarely seen view of a P42
Title:  Rarely seen view of a P42
Description:  Lead unit on today's westbound Lake Shore Limited
Photo Date:  10/14/2017  Upload Date: 10/24/2017 10:10:40 AM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 106(P42DC)
Views:  65   Comments: 0
The Lake Shore Limited departs west into the setting sun
Title:  The Lake Shore Limited departs west into the setting sun
Description:  3 engines for just 5 cars. This was shot from a new parking garage built as part of the Union Station rebuild.
Photo Date:  10/14/2017  Upload Date: 10/24/2017 10:10:45 AM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 106(P42DC) AMTK 138(P42DC) AMTK 74(P42DC)
Views:  94   Comments: 0
The Lake Shore Limited accelerates west
Title:  The Lake Shore Limited accelerates west
Description:  This was shot from a new parking garage built as part of the Union Station rebuild.
Photo Date:  10/14/2017  Upload Date: 10/24/2017 10:10:50 AM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 106(P42DC) AMTK 138(P42DC) AMTK 74(P42DC)
Views:  92   Comments: 0
As soon as the Lake Shore clears, the Vermonter departs
Title:  As soon as the Lake Shore clears, the Vermonter departs
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/14/2017  Upload Date: 10/24/2017 10:10:56 AM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 111(P42DC)
Views:  63   Comments: 0
A Springfield Shuttle looks on as the southbound Vermonter departs
Title:  A Springfield Shuttle looks on as the southbound Vermonter departs
Description:  This was shot from a new parking garage built as part of the Union Station rebuild.
Photo Date:  10/14/2017  Upload Date: 10/24/2017 10:11:02 AM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 111(P42DC) AMTK 81(P42DC)
Views:  81   Comments: 0
The Hippodrome and the Vermonter
Title:  The Hippodrome and the Vermonter
Description:  The southbound Vermonter passes an old theater as it departs Springfield.
Photo Date:  10/14/2017  Upload Date: 10/24/2017 10:11:06 AM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 81(P42DC)
Views:  48   Comments: 0
Amtrak 81 backs the southbound Vermonter into the setting sun
Title:  Amtrak 81 backs the southbound Vermonter into the setting sun
Description:  This was shot from a new parking garage built as part of the Union Station rebuild.
Photo Date:  10/14/2017  Upload Date: 10/24/2017 10:11:11 AM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 81(P42DC)
Views:  50   Comments: 0
An outbound rounds the curve
Title:  An outbound rounds the curve
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:21:27 PM
Location:  Weston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 2031(MP40PH-3C)
Views:  105   Comments: 0
MBTA 2031 rounds the curve by Recreation Road
Title:  MBTA 2031 rounds the curve by Recreation Road
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:21:31 PM
Location:  Weston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 2031(MP40PH-3C)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
An outbound crosses I-95
Title:  An outbound crosses I-95
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:21:35 PM
Location:  Weston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 2031(MP40PH-3C)
Views:  112   Comments: 0
Crossing over
Title:  Crossing over
Description:  The outbound has a limited clear as it prepares to cross over to other track.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:21:40 PM
Location:  Weston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 2031(MP40PH-3C)
Views:  92   Comments: 0
Here comes my birthday present from Amtrak!
Title:  Here comes my birthday present from Amtrak!
Description:  Amtrak 449 rounds the curve with the Phase I heritage unit in charge.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:21:44 PM
Location:  Weston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:  49   Comments: 0
AMTK 156 leads today's 449
Title:  AMTK 156 leads today's 449
Description:  The green bridge is over I-95.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:21:49 PM
Location:  Weston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:  42   Comments: 0
The Lake Shore Limited passes over I-95
Title:  The Lake Shore Limited passes over I-95
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:20:09 PM
Location:  Weston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:  40   Comments: 1
AMTK 156 needs some new paint on the nose
Title:  AMTK 156 needs some new paint on the nose
Description:  Still a good catch.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:20:12 PM
Location:  Weston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:  93   Comments: 0
449 has a limited clear at CP-11
Title:  449 has a limited clear at CP-11
Description:  449 is crossing over to overtake a commuter train that ran ahead of him.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:20:16 PM
Location:  Weston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 156(P42DC)
Views:  37   Comments: 0
A quartet of P42's pull 449 west
Title:  A quartet of P42's pull 449 west
Description:  The signal in the background is CP-11/
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:20:19 PM
Location:  Weston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  25   Comments: 0
449 heads towards points west
Title:  449 heads towards points west
Description:  The signal in the background is CP-11.
Photo Date:  12/10/2017  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:20:23 PM
Location:  Weston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  20   Comments: 0
Q425 rounds the bend
Title:  Q425 rounds the bend
Description:  Not the milepost on the left.
Photo Date:  1/20/2018  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 12:20:27 PM
Location:  Westfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3242(ES44AC-H)
Views:  54   Comments: 0

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