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4/23/2024
 
 
 
 
 
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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CSX 806 in Worcester
Title:  CSX 806 in Worcester
Description:  Seen in the consist of a yard move.
Photo Date:  6/12/2020  Upload Date: 6/16/2020 11:54:10 AM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 806(ES44AC-H)
Views:  34   Comments: 0
At rest
Title:  At rest
Description:  Two trains wait in the Worcester Layover Yard for their next runs.
Photo Date:  7/11/2020  Upload Date: 7/14/2020 11:25:14 AM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:  MBTA 1063(F40PH-2C) MBTA 1029(F40PH-2C)
Views:  121   Comments: 0
MBTA 1063 rests on the head of a train in the Worcester Layover Yard
Title:  MBTA 1063 rests on the head of a train in the Worcester Layover Yard
Description:  This is my first time seeing one of the MBTA F40PH-2C rebuilds/ repaints. I think it looks pretty good.
Photo Date:  7/11/2020  Upload Date: 7/14/2020 11:25:17 AM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:  MBTA 1063(F40PH-2C)
Views:  96   Comments: 0
The usual scene
Title:  The usual scene
Description:  The usual scene plays out in the Worcester yard with various engines waiting for nighttime westbound runs and intermodal cars being loaded/ unloaded.
Photo Date:  7/11/2020  Upload Date: 7/14/2020 11:25:11 AM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  CSX 3210(ES44AC-H) CSX 3244(ES44AC-H) CSX 5398(ES44DC)
Views:  58   Comments: 0
Q426 rounds the bend at West Warren
Title:  Q426 rounds the bend at West Warren
Description:  After setting off a large cut at Palmer, we catch Q426 again at Waest Warren.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:20:04 PM
Location:  West Warren, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3113(ES44AC-H)
Views:  25   Comments: 0
CSX 3113 leads Q426 through West Warren
Title:  CSX 3113 leads Q426 through West Warren
Description:  After setting off a large cut at Palmer, we catch Q426 again at West Warren.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:20:07 PM
Location:  West Warren, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3113(ES44AC-H)
Views:  34   Comments: 0
Future Destroyers
Title:  Future Destroyers
Description:  These large steel plates in tow on Q426 are likely destined for Bath Iron Works in Bath, ME.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:20:15 PM
Location:  West Warren, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  23   Comments: 0
Q426 passes the iconic mill and waterfall in West Warren
Title:  Q426 passes the iconic mill and waterfall in West Warren
Description:  CSX 756 is the rear DPU of this Worcester/ Ayer bound train.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:20:19 PM
Location:  West Warren, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 756(ES44AC-H)
Views:  43   Comments: 1
CSX 756 pushes hard on the rear of Q427
Title:  CSX 756 pushes hard on the rear of Q427
Description:  The train is passing the iconic mill and waterfall in West Warren.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:20:23 PM
Location:  West Warren, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 756(ES44AC-H)
Views:  33   Comments: 0
An MBTA train heads for the layover yard
Title:  An MBTA train heads for the layover yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:20:27 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  76   Comments: 0
MBTA 2000 shoves its train towards the layover yard
Title:  MBTA 2000 shoves its train towards the layover yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:20:31 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 2000(MP40PH-3C)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
Into the fog
Title:  Into the fog
Description:  An MBTA train heads for the layover yard and into some thick fog.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:20:35 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 2000(MP40PH-3C)
Views:  79   Comments: 0
Q426 navigates CP-45
Title:  Q426 navigates CP-45
Description:  In an unusual move the dispatcher brough Q426 all the into the Worcester Intermodal Yard rather than leaving him west of CP-46. The autoracks came down from Gardner on the P&W and are destined for Davisville, RI.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:20:38 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3113(ES44AC-H)
Views:  29   Comments: 0
CSX 3113 leads Q426 through CP-45
Title:  CSX 3113 leads Q426 through CP-45
Description:  In an unusual move the dispatcher brough Q426 all the into the Worcester Intermodal Yard rather than leaving him west of CP-46. The autoracks came down from Gardner on the P&W and are destined for Davisville, RI.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:20:42 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3113(ES44AC-H)
Views:  23   Comments: 0
Q426 ducks under the signal bridge at CP-45
Title:  Q426 ducks under the signal bridge at CP-45
Description:  In an unusual move the dispatcher brough Q426 all the into the Worcester Intermodal Yard rather than leaving him west of CP-46.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:20:46 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Track,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3113(ES44AC-H) CSX 233(AC44CW) CSX 3051(ES44AC-H)
Views:  32   Comments: 0
CSX 3113 is in charge of today's Q426
Title:  CSX 3113 is in charge of today's Q426
Description:  Seen entering the Worcester Yard.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:20:54 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3113(ES44AC-H)
Views:  24   Comments: 0
CSX 233 trails on Q426
Title:  CSX 233 trails on Q426
Description:  Seen entering the Worcester Yard.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:20:58 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 233(AC44CW)
Views:  26   Comments: 0
CSX 3051 is third out on Q426
Title:  CSX 3051 is third out on Q426
Description:  Seen entering the Worcester Yard.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:21:01 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3051(ES44AC-H)
Views:  35   Comments: 0
On the way to defend America
Title:  On the way to defend America
Description:  Part of large cut of cars loaded with steel plates on Q426, this load is likely destined for Bath Iron Works in Bath. ME to be part of US Navy destroyer.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:21:05 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  33   Comments: 0
Freight east, passenger west
Title:  Freight east, passenger west
Description:  As Q426 enters the Worcester yard an outbound MBTA train arrives.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:21:09 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 2011(MP40PH-3C)
Views:  54   Comments: 0
Cab car #1825 brings up the rear
Title:  Cab car #1825 brings up the rear
Description:  Seen offloading at Worcester Station.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:21:13 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  43   Comments: 0
MBTA 2011 pushes its train to the layover yard
Title:  MBTA 2011 pushes its train to the layover yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:21:16 PM
Location:  Worcester, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 2011(MP40PH-3C)
Views:  49   Comments: 0
Amtrak meets CSX
Title:  Amtrak meets CSX
Description:  Q426 passes through Springfield Union Station on its way to Worcester and Ayer.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:21:20 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3159(ES44AC-H)
Views:  41   Comments: 0
CSX 3159 leads Q426 through Springfield Union Station
Title:  CSX 3159 leads Q426 through Springfield Union Station
Description:  Q426 passes through Springfield Union Station on its way to Worcester and Ayer.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:21:24 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3159(ES44AC-H) CSX 3042(ES44AC-H)
Views:  37   Comments: 0
Heading for Worcester
Title:  Heading for Worcester
Description:  Q426 passes through Springfield Union Station on its way to Worcester and Ayer.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:21:28 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 3042(ES44AC-H) CSX 3159(ES44AC-H)
Views:  37   Comments: 0
CSX 712 brings up the rear of Q426
Title:  CSX 712 brings up the rear of Q426
Description:  Seen passing through Springfield Union Station on its way to Worcester and Ayer.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:21:31 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 712(ES44AC-H)
Views:  37   Comments: 0
CSX 712 shoves Q426 through CP-97
Title:  CSX 712 shoves Q426 through CP-97
Description:  The train is bound for Worcester and Ayer.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:21:35 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 712(ES44AC-H)
Views:  40   Comments: 0
Train #475 waits for departure time
Title:  Train #475 waits for departure time
Description:  This is Springfield Shuttle bound for New Haven.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:21:39 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  43   Comments: 0
Amtrak 85 will lead today's train #475
Title:  Amtrak 85 will lead today's train #475
Description:  This is a Springfield Shuttle bound for New Haven.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:21:44 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 85(P42DC)
Views:  47   Comments: 0
B740 approaches Union Station
Title:  B740 approaches Union Station
Description:  the train is returning to West Springfield Yard from Palmer.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:21:47 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6206(GP40-2)
Views:  26   Comments: 0
CSX 6206 leads B740 through Union Station
Title:  CSX 6206 leads B740 through Union Station
Description:  The train is returning to West Springfield Yard from Palmer.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:21:51 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6206(GP40-2) CSX 6233(GP40-2)
Views:  49   Comments: 0
NECR 2151 is third out on B740
Title:  NECR 2151 is third out on B740
Description:  The unit is being transferred to the Connecticut Southern, another G&W property.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:19:59 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NECR 2151(GP38-2)
Views:  70   Comments: 0
Lake Shore Arriving
Title:  Lake Shore Arriving
Description:  The Lake Shore Limited arrives in Springfield.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:23:28 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 124(P42DC)
Views:  41   Comments: 0
AMTK 124 leads the Lake Shore Limited into Springfield
Title:  AMTK 124 leads the Lake Shore Limited into Springfield
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:23:33 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 124(P42DC)
Views:  46   Comments: 0
Off to Chicago
Title:  Off to Chicago
Description:  The Lake Shore Limited departs Springfield for Albany and eventually Chicago.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:23:38 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 124(P42DC) AMTK 109(P42DC)
Views:  122   Comments: 0
The new platform B
Title:  The new platform B
Description:  This new high-level platform had been opened a few months prior.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:22:51 PM
Location:  Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  21   Comments: 0
CSX and G&W power rest at the west end of the yard
Title:  CSX and G&W power rest at the west end of the yard
Description:  It's rather unusual to see CSX road power here. They might be for a ballast train originating at the quarry in Westfield.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:22:56 PM
Location:  West Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  CSX 5465(ES44DC) NECR 2151(GP38-2)
Views:  85   Comments: 0
A trio of G&W power rest at the west end of the yard
Title:  A trio of G&W power rest at the west end of the yard
Description:  B740's power can be seen to the right.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:23:00 PM
Location:  West Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  NECR 2151(GP38-2)
Views:  78   Comments: 0
CSX 5465 and another GEVO rest next to an industrial building
Title:  CSX 5465 and another GEVO rest next to an industrial building
Description:  It's rather unusual to see CSX road power here. They might be for a ballast train originating at the quarry in Westfield.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:23:04 PM
Location:  West Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  CSX 5465(ES44DC) CSX 5446(ES44DC)
Views:  38   Comments: 0
NECR 2151 rests at the west end of the yard
Title:  NECR 2151 rests at the west end of the yard
Description:  The unit is being transferred to the Connecticut Southern, another G&W property.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:23:08 PM
Location:  West Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  NECR 2151(GP38-2)
Views:  91   Comments: 0
CSOR 3398 rests at the west end of the yard
Title:  CSOR 3398 rests at the west end of the yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:23:12 PM
Location:  West Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  CSOR 3398(SD40-2)
Views:  92   Comments: 0
PW 2215 rests at the west end of the yard
Title:  PW 2215 rests at the west end of the yard
Description:  I think this is my first time seeing a Super 7.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:23:16 PM
Location:  West Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  61   Comments: 0
Super 7 at West Springfield
Title:  Super 7 at West Springfield
Description:  I think this is my first time seeing a Super 7.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:23:20 PM
Location:  West Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  PW 2215(B23-7R)
Views:  206   Comments: 1
CSX 5446 and another GEVO rest next to an industrial building
Title:  CSX 5446 and another GEVO rest next to an industrial building
Description:  It's rather unusual to see CSX road power here. They might be for a ballast train originating at the quarry in Westfield.
Photo Date:  8/28/2020  Upload Date: 9/2/2020 9:23:24 PM
Location:  West Springfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  CSX 5446(ES44DC)
Views:  44   Comments: 0
Looking into the G&U's North Grafton Yard
Title:  Looking into the G&U's North Grafton Yard
Description:  Two switchers can be seen making up a train.
Photo Date:  9/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:03:35 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  24   Comments: 0
GU 1160 and another MP15 work the yard
Title:  GU 1160 and another MP15 work the yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:03:43 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  GU 1160(MP15AC)
Views:  65   Comments: 0
Waiting on a switch
Title:  Waiting on a switch
Description:  GU 1160 and another MP15 wait for a switch to be thrown.
Photo Date:  9/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:03:52 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  GU 1160(MP15AC) GU 1191(MP15AC)
Views:  76   Comments: 0
GU 1160 shove onto another cut of cars
Title:  GU 1160 shove onto another cut of cars
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:03:59 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  GU 1160(MP15AC)
Views:  50   Comments: 0
GU 1160 and 1191 work the North Grafton Yard
Title:  GU 1160 and 1191 work the North Grafton Yard
Description:  They are making up a train for Upton.
Photo Date:  9/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:04:08 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  GU 1160(MP15AC) GU 1191(MP15AC)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
GU 1160 roster shot
Title:  GU 1160 roster shot
Description:  Seen working the North Grafton Yard.
Photo Date:  9/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:04:16 PM
Location:  North Grafton, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  GU 1160(MP15AC)
Views:  86   Comments: 0


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