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Viewing Album:  Northside of Boston Railfanning
 
By:Jay Epstein
Dates:6/29/2013 - 2/9/2014
Album Info:Pictures from railfanning trips on the north side of Boston. This album does not include major locations such as Ayer.
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POAY comes up a small hill leading to CPF-297
Title:  POAY comes up a small hill leading to CPF-297
Description:  Besides one loaded centerbeam today's POAY consists entirely of M109 self-propelled howitzers heading from Maine to California.
Photo Date:  10/23/2020  Upload Date: 10/28/2020 12:54:16 PM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
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Views:  78   Comments: 0
POAY crests a small hill at CPF-297
Title:  POAY crests a small hill at CPF-297
Description:  Besides one loaded centerbeam today's POAY consists entirely of M109 self-propelled howitzers heading from Maine to California.
Photo Date:  10/23/2020  Upload Date: 10/28/2020 12:54:18 PM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
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Views:  102   Comments: 0
MEC 7594 leads POAY west at CPF-297
Title:  MEC 7594 leads POAY west at CPF-297
Description:  Besides one loaded centerbeam today's POAY consists entirely of M109 self-propelled howitzers heading from Maine to California.
Photo Date:  10/23/2020  Upload Date: 10/28/2020 12:54:21 PM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
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Views:  101   Comments: 0
M109's ride POAY west at Wamesit
Title:  M109's ride POAY west at Wamesit
Description:  The M109s are heading from storage at the former Loring Air Force in Maine to Fort Irwin in California.
Photo Date:  10/23/2020  Upload Date: 10/28/2020 12:53:37 PM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
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Views:  36   Comments: 0
AYPO rounds the bend at Burnham Road
Title:  AYPO rounds the bend at Burnham Road
Description:  This was once the end of double track through Lowell and was known as CPF-FY (Frye).
Photo Date:  5/25/2021  Upload Date: 5/27/2021 9:30:23 PM
Location:  Andover, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7622(C40-8) MEC 7655(C40-8W)
Views:  140   Comments: 0
Amtrak 695 approaches the flagman at West Medford
Title:  Amtrak 695 approaches the flagman at West Medford
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/14/2021  Upload Date: 8/14/2021 8:51:29 PM
Location:  West Medford (subdiv, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 145(P42DC)
Views:  87   Comments: 0
Heritage at West Medford
Title:  Heritage at West Medford
Description:  The Phase III heritage unit makes a pretty sight as it leads Downeaster 695 through West Medford.
Photo Date:  8/14/2021  Upload Date: 8/14/2021 8:51:34 PM
Location:  West Medford (subdiv, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 145(P42DC)
Views:  70   Comments: 0
AMTK 145 leads Downeaster 695 through West Medford
Title:  AMTK 145 leads Downeaster 695 through West Medford
Description:  Next stop is Woburn.
Photo Date:  8/14/2021  Upload Date: 8/14/2021 8:51:38 PM
Location:  West Medford (subdiv, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 145(P42DC)
Views:  212   Comments: 0
AMTK 98 brings up the rear of Downeaster 695
Title:  AMTK 98 brings up the rear of Downeaster 695
Description:  Seen passing through the West Medford MBTA station on its way to Portland, ME.
Photo Date:  8/14/2021  Upload Date: 8/14/2021 8:51:41 PM
Location:  West Medford (subdiv, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 98(P42DC)
Views:  81   Comments: 0
Downeaster #695 glides through West Medford
Title:  Downeaster #695 glides through West Medford
Description:  The train is bound for Portland, ME. Note that the lead unit is the Phase III heritage unit #145.
Photo Date:  8/14/2021  Upload Date: 8/14/2021 8:51:45 PM
Location:  West Medford (subdiv, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 98(P42DC)
Views:  99   Comments: 0
Turntable Remnants
Title:  Turntable Remnants
Description:  The remains of a turntable can be seen by CPF-HA.
Photo Date:  10/7/2021  Upload Date: 10/9/2021 6:11:14 PM
Location:  Haverhill, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
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Views:  34   Comments: 0
Downeaster 685 accelerates out of Haverhill
Title:  Downeaster 685 accelerates out of Haverhill
Description:  The train is bound for Portland.
Photo Date:  10/7/2021  Upload Date: 10/9/2021 6:11:17 PM
Location:  Haverhill, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 87(P42DC)
Views:  58   Comments: 0
Limited Clear at CPF-HA
Title:  Limited Clear at CPF-HA
Description:  Downeaster #685 has a limited clear signal crossing over at CPF-HA.
Photo Date:  10/7/2021  Upload Date: 10/9/2021 6:11:20 PM
Location:  Haverhill, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 87(P42DC)
Views:  52   Comments: 0
AMTK 106 brings up the rear of train #685
Title:  AMTK 106 brings up the rear of train #685
Description:  The train is crossing over at CPF-HA on its way to Portland.
Photo Date:  10/7/2021  Upload Date: 10/9/2021 6:11:22 PM
Location:  Haverhill, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 106(P42DC)
Views:  72   Comments: 0
Through the Thru-Truss
Title:  Through the Thru-Truss
Description:  MEC 7489 leads POAY through the thru-truss span on the Merrimack River Bridge. On the left is AYPO waiting for clearance east.
Photo Date:  10/7/2021  Upload Date: 10/9/2021 6:11:24 PM
Location:  Haverhill, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7489(C40-8)
Views:  57   Comments: 0
POAY Reflections
Title:  POAY Reflections
Description:  POAY is reflected in the waters of the Merrimack on a gorgeous October day in Massachusetts.
Photo Date:  10/7/2021  Upload Date: 10/9/2021 6:11:27 PM
Location:  Haverhill, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7489(C40-8) MEC 7605(C40-8)
Views:  66   Comments: 0
Two ratty ex-CSX GE's power POAY across the Merrimack
Title:  Two ratty ex-CSX GE's power POAY across the Merrimack
Description:  On the left is AYPO waiting for clearance east.
Photo Date:  10/7/2021  Upload Date: 10/9/2021 6:11:30 PM
Location:  Haverhill, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7489(C40-8) MEC 7605(C40-8)
Views:  78   Comments: 0
MEC 7489 and 7605 pull POAY over the Merrimack
Title:  MEC 7489 and 7605 pull POAY over the Merrimack
Description:  Why couldn't these have been in full Pan Am paint??
Photo Date:  10/7/2021  Upload Date: 10/9/2021 6:11:33 PM
Location:  Haverhill, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7489(C40-8) MEC 7605(C40-8)
Views:  129   Comments: 0
Untitled
Title:  Untitled
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2021  Upload Date: 10/9/2021 6:11:35 PM
Location:  Haverhill, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
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Views:  26   Comments: 0
Reflected in the Merrimack
Title:  Reflected in the Merrimack
Description:  Some of POAY's cars are seen reflected in the Merrimack River.
Photo Date:  10/7/2021  Upload Date: 10/9/2021 6:11:38 PM
Location:  Haverhill, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  29   Comments: 0
Boxcar Reflections
Title:  Boxcar Reflections
Description:  A cut of boxcars on POAY are see reflected in the Merrimack River.
Photo Date:  10/7/2021  Upload Date: 10/9/2021 6:11:40 PM
Location:  Haverhill, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  28   Comments: 0
MEC 7489 leads POAY down the Lowell Branch
Title:  MEC 7489 leads POAY down the Lowell Branch
Description:  The train is approaching East Street.
Photo Date:  10/7/2021  Upload Date: 10/9/2021 6:11:43 PM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7489(C40-8)
Views:  50   Comments: 0
Late afternoon POAY on the Lowell Branch
Title:  Late afternoon POAY on the Lowell Branch
Description:  POAY heads down the Lowell Branch on a gorgeous late afternoon in October.
Photo Date:  10/7/2021  Upload Date: 10/9/2021 6:11:45 PM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7489(C40-8)
Views:  108   Comments: 0
Clear Signal at East Street
Title:  Clear Signal at East Street
Description:  POAY has a clear signal at the East Street automatic signal on the Lowell Branch.
Photo Date:  10/7/2021  Upload Date: 10/9/2021 6:11:48 PM
Location:  Tewksbury, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7489(C40-8)
Views:  58   Comments: 0
MBTA's new Union Square Station
Title:  MBTA's new Union Square Station
Description:  The station opened on March 21, 2022.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/15/2022 11:42:03 AM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Transit,Passenger
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Views:  84   Comments: 0
Trains rest at the new Union Square Station
Title:  Trains rest at the new Union Square Station
Description:  The station opened on March 21, 2022.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/15/2022 11:42:12 AM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Transit,Passenger
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Views:  69   Comments: 0
A refurbished Type 7 loads passengers at Union Square
Title:  A refurbished Type 7 loads passengers at Union Square
Description:  The station opened on March 21, 2022.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/15/2022 11:42:18 AM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Transit,Passenger
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Views:  71   Comments: 0
A maze of tracks
Title:  A maze of tracks
Description:  At the top is the yet to open green line branch to Medford/Tufts station. In the middle are the leads to the maintenance facility. The ramp coming up from the middle is the outbound track to Union Square.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/15/2022 11:42:25 AM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Transit,Track
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Views:  70   Comments: 0
Midnight Blue at North Station
Title:  Midnight Blue at North Station
Description:  Amtrak's "midnight blue" commemorative unit waits to lead a northbound Downeaster at North Station. The "midnight blue" commemorative unit is meant to recognize the Amtrak employees who work overnight on the long distance trains.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/15/2022 11:42:33 AM
Location:  Boston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 100(P42DC)
Views:  64   Comments: 0
Midnight Blue Nose Detail
Title:  Midnight Blue Nose Detail
Description:  Amtrak's "midnight blue" commemorative unit waits to lead a northbound Downeaster at North Station. The "midnight blue" commemorative unit is meant to recognize the Amtrak employees who work overnight on the long distance trains.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/15/2022 11:42:48 AM
Location:  Boston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 100(P42DC)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
Midnight Blue engineer side
Title:  Midnight Blue engineer side
Description:  Amtrak's "midnight blue" commemorative unit waits to lead a northbound Downeaster at North Station. The "midnight blue" commemorative unit is meant to recognize the Amtrak employees who work overnight on the long distance trains.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/15/2022 11:42:55 AM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 100(P42DC)
Views:  102   Comments: 0
New Orange Line train at North Station
Title:  New Orange Line train at North Station
Description:  An outbound Orange Line train comprised of the new, Chinese made equipment stops at North Station.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/15/2022 11:43:03 AM
Location:  Boston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Transit,Passenger
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Views:  26   Comments: 0
An outbound Green Line train pulls into North Station
Title:  An outbound Green Line train pulls into North Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/15/2022 11:43:09 AM
Location:  Boston, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Transit,Passenger,Action
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Views:  39   Comments: 0
Lechmere looking outbound
Title:  Lechmere looking outbound
Description:  This is at the new Lechmere station which opened on March 21, 2022.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/15/2022 11:43:16 AM
Location:  Cambridge, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit,Track
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Views:  18   Comments: 0
Shiny, new track
Title:  Shiny, new track
Description:  This is the inbound track coming from Union Square.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/15/2022 11:43:33 AM
Location:  Cambridge, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit,Track
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Views:  20   Comments: 0
Catenary and a Skycrane
Title:  Catenary and a Skycrane
Description:  Above the catenary at Lechmere station a rare Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane can be seen working on a construction project.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/15/2022 11:43:46 AM
Location:  Cambridge, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
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Views:  23   Comments: 0
An outbound train arrives at the new Lechmere Station
Title:  An outbound train arrives at the new Lechmere Station
Description:  The new station opened on March 21, 2022 which replaced the old station dating from 1922.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/15/2022 11:43:55 AM
Location:  Cambridge, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Transit,Passenger,Action
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Views:  21   Comments: 0
Type 8 at the new Lechmere Station
Title:  Type 8 at the new Lechmere Station
Description:  The new station opened on March 21, 2022 which replaced the old station dating from 1922.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/15/2022 11:44:03 AM
Location:  Cambridge, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Transit,Passenger,Action
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Views:  28   Comments: 0
Looking into BET from the Green Line Extension
Title:  Looking into BET from the Green Line Extension
Description:  The purplish tint is from the window of the trolley.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/15/2022 11:44:11 AM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  MBTA 1131(GP40MC) MBTA 2004(MP36PH-3C) MBTA 1117(GP40MC)
Views:  170   Comments: 0
The west end of of BET from the Green Line Extension
Title:  The west end of of BET from the Green Line Extension
Description:  The purplish tint is from the window of the trolley.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/15/2022 11:44:18 AM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  MBTA 1131(GP40MC) MBTA 2004(MP36PH-3C)
Views:  121   Comments: 0
Lots of equipment sits in from of the BET
Title:  Lots of equipment sits in from of the BET
Description:  Seen from the Green Line Extension. The purplish tint is from the window of the trolley.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/15/2022 11:44:26 AM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  MBTA 1131(GP40MC) MBTA 1138(GP40MC) MBTA 2004(MP36PH-3C) MBTA 1134(GP40MC)
Views:  230   Comments: 0
The new MBTA Lechmere Carhouse
Title:  The new MBTA Lechmere Carhouse
Description:  Seen from the Green Line Extension. The purplish tint is from the window of the trolley.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/15/2022 11:44:33 AM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Transit
Locomotives: 
Views:  68   Comments: 0
New Trolleys at the new Yard
Title:  New Trolleys at the new Yard
Description:  New Type 9 trolleys made by CF sit in front of the new MBTA Lechmere Carhouse.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/15/2022 11:44:42 AM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Transit
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Views:  62   Comments: 0
Don't hit the Cone
Title:  Don't hit the Cone
Description:  A Type 8 trolley has arrived at the end of the line at Union Square.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/15/2022 11:44:50 AM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Transit
Locomotives: 
Views:  91   Comments: 0
Local at the Tower
Title:  Local at the Tower
Description:  MEC 345 stands next to the tower at CPF-BY
Photo Date:  6/12/2022  Upload Date: 6/21/2022 9:47:47 PM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Track
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Views:  40   Comments: 0
MEC 345 sits at CPF-BY
Title:  MEC 345 sits at CPF-BY
Description:  Note the "Do Not Enter" sign on the numberboard.
Photo Date:  6/12/2022  Upload Date: 6/21/2022 9:47:50 PM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
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Views:  40   Comments: 0
An outbound commuter navigates CPF-BY
Title:  An outbound commuter navigates CPF-BY
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2022  Upload Date: 6/21/2022 9:47:52 PM
Location:  Lowell, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Views:  47   Comments: 0
Keolis 2210 whips around the bend at Burnham Road
Title:  Keolis 2210 whips around the bend at Burnham Road
Description:  The train is heading inbound towards Boston
Photo Date:  7/30/2022  Upload Date: 8/1/2022 8:20:23 PM
Location:  Andover, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  50   Comments: 0
MBTA 1115 brngs up the rear of train 2210
Title:  MBTA 1115 brngs up the rear of train 2210
Description:  The train is heading inbound towards Boston
Photo Date:  7/30/2022  Upload Date: 8/1/2022 8:20:27 PM
Location:  Andover, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1115(GP40MC)
Views:  42   Comments: 0
Rushing towards Boston
Title:  Rushing towards Boston
Description:  Keolis 2210 speeds around the curve at Burnham road heading inbound towards Boston.
Photo Date:  7/30/2022  Upload Date: 8/1/2022 8:20:31 PM
Location:  Andover, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1115(GP40MC)
Views:  34   Comments: 0

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