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Viewing Album:  NEC Railfanning: Penn Station northwards
 
By:Jay Epstein
Dates:11/11/2013 - 2/19/2014
Album Info:Pictures of the Northeast Corridor from New York City north, mostly in Massachusetts. Nearby railroads and railroad related sites are also included.
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Almost done with the shove
Title:  Almost done with the shove
Description:  B731 is almost done backing its train in upon arrival from Framingham. Note the mismatched number boards.
Photo Date:  6/22/2017  Upload Date: 7/17/2017 9:46:33 PM
Location:  Readville (subdivisi, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6247(GP40-2)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
The new bridge over the NEC
Title:  The new bridge over the NEC
Description:  For the Fairmount Line. This bridge was installed in the last few months.
Photo Date:  6/22/2017  Upload Date: 7/17/2017 9:46:41 PM
Location:  Readville (subdivisi, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  47   Comments: 0
B731's power heads to another track to tie down
Title:  B731's power heads to another track to tie down
Description:  They had just led B731 from Framingham.
Photo Date:  6/22/2017  Upload Date: 7/17/2017 9:46:53 PM
Location:  Readville (subdivisi, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6247(GP40-2)
Views:  88   Comments: 0
Fairmount Line train arriving from Boston
Title:  Fairmount Line train arriving from Boston
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/22/2017  Upload Date: 7/17/2017 9:47:11 PM
Location:  Readville (subdivisi, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1031(F40PH-2C)
Views:  234   Comments: 0
One train leaves, another arrives
Title:  One train leaves, another arrives
Description:  A Regional departs 128 Station heading towards New York while an Acela arrives.
Photo Date:  9/25/2017  Upload Date: 9/26/2017 9:59:10 AM
Location:  Westwood, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  59   Comments: 0
Acela Train 2190 Arrives at Route 128
Title:  Acela Train 2190 Arrives at Route 128
Description:  Next and final stop: Boston!
Photo Date:  9/25/2017  Upload Date: 9/26/2017 9:59:15 AM
Location:  Westwood, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 2003(Acela Power Car)
Views:  74   Comments: 0
Power Car 2001 pushes a train towards Boston
Title:  Power Car 2001 pushes a train towards Boston
Description:  Seen at Route 128.
Photo Date:  9/25/2017  Upload Date: 9/26/2017 9:59:18 AM
Location:  Westwood, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 2001(Acela Power Car)
Views:  91   Comments: 0
Rare catch at Route 128 Station!
Title:  Rare catch at Route 128 Station!
Description:  While an Acela pulls out, B710 makes its way through the station. This is my first time seeing a freight through the station in a long time.
Photo Date:  9/25/2017  Upload Date: 9/26/2017 9:59:22 AM
Location:  Westwood, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 2001(Acela Power Car) CSX 6234(GP40-2)
Views:  112   Comments: 0
Beauty and the Beast
Title:  Beauty and the Beast
Description:  A streamlined Aceala meets the GP40-2 in charge of local B710. Seen at Route 128 Station.
Photo Date:  9/25/2017  Upload Date: 9/26/2017 9:59:26 AM
Location:  Westwood, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 2001(Acela Power Car) CSX 6234(GP40-2)
Views:  186   Comments: 0
B710 Slows to a Halt at Route 128 Station
Title:  B710 Slows to a Halt at Route 128 Station
Description:  Just beyond the end of the platform is a switch into an industrial park. The conductor will throw the switch and the train will proceed inside. I believe there is only one customer inside the industrial park: a Home Depot Distribution center.
Photo Date:  9/25/2017  Upload Date: 9/26/2017 9:59:30 AM
Location:  Westwood, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6234(GP40-2)
Views:  101   Comments: 0
B710 only as three cars today
Title:  B710 only as three cars today
Description:  Just in front of the locomotive is a switch into an industrial park. The conductor will throw the switch and the train will proceed inside. I believe there is only one customer inside the industrial park: a Home Depot Distribution center.
Photo Date:  9/25/2017  Upload Date: 9/26/2017 9:59:34 AM
Location:  Westwood, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  CSX 6234(GP40-2)
Views:  135   Comments: 0
An Outbound arrives at Route 128 Station
Title:  An Outbound arrives at Route 128 Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/25/2017  Upload Date: 9/26/2017 9:59:37 AM
Location:  Westwood, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1026(F40PH-2C)
Views:  258   Comments: 0
Amtrak Police Ford Explorer
Title:  Amtrak Police Ford Explorer
Description:  Seen at Route 128 Station.
Photo Date:  9/25/2017  Upload Date: 9/26/2017 9:59:41 AM
Location:  Westwood, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  77   Comments: 0
An Acela Jets through Canton Jct
Title:  An Acela Jets through Canton Jct
Description:  Heading towards Boston.
Photo Date:  9/25/2017  Upload Date: 9/26/2017 10:00:10 AM
Location:  Canton Junction, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 2028(Acela Power Car)
Views:  63   Comments: 0
An inbound clatters through Readville
Title:  An inbound clatters through Readville
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2018  Upload Date: 5/8/2018 11:36:47 AM
Location:  Readville (subdivisi, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  139   Comments: 0
MBTA 1065 pushes an inbound towards South Station
Title:  MBTA 1065 pushes an inbound towards South Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2018  Upload Date: 5/8/2018 11:36:55 AM
Location:  Readville (subdivisi, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1065(F40PH-2C)
Views:  168   Comments: 0
An Acela cruises through Readville on the middle track
Title:  An Acela cruises through Readville on the middle track
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2018  Upload Date: 5/8/2018 11:36:59 AM
Location:  Readville (subdivisi, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 2026(Acela Power Car)
Views:  71   Comments: 0
Next stop, Route 128
Title:  Next stop, Route 128
Description:  A southbound Acela speeds through Readville.
Photo Date:  5/6/2018  Upload Date: 5/8/2018 11:37:05 AM
Location:  Readville (subdivisi, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 2029(Acela Power Car)
Views:  62   Comments: 0
An inbound Franklin train starts down the ramp towards the NEC
Title:  An inbound Franklin train starts down the ramp towards the NEC
Description:  This train originated here since they were busing beyond Readville due to PTC work.
Photo Date:  5/6/2018  Upload Date: 5/8/2018 11:37:10 AM
Location:  Readville (subdivisi, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  93   Comments: 0
MBTA 1131 pushes its {rain towards Boston
Title:  MBTA 1131 pushes its {rain towards Boston
Description:  This train is descending the ramp from the Franklin Line to the NEC.
Photo Date:  5/6/2018  Upload Date: 5/8/2018 11:37:16 AM
Location:  Readville (subdivisi, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1131(GP40MC)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
AMTK 637 leads today's southbound train #149
Title:  AMTK 637 leads today's southbound train #149
Description:  With two surprises on the rear...
Photo Date:  5/6/2018  Upload Date: 5/8/2018 11:37:19 AM
Location:  Readville (subdivisi, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 637(ACS-64)
Views:  105   Comments: 0
PRR "Colonial Crafts" and B&M "Salisbury Beach" bring up the rear of train #149
Title:  PRR "Colonial Crafts" and B&M "Salisbury Beach" bring up the rear of train #149
Description:  Seen speeding touth through Readville
Photo Date:  5/6/2018  Upload Date: 5/8/2018 11:37:23 AM
Location:  Readville (subdivisi, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  52   Comments: 0
Two old relics sit by the station
Title:  Two old relics sit by the station
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/6/2018  Upload Date: 5/8/2018 11:37:27 AM
Location:  Readville (subdivisi, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SRS 125(Doodlebug)
Views:  201   Comments: 0
Roster shot of SRS 125
Title:  Roster shot of SRS 125
Description:  Seen sitting next to the MBTA Readville Station.
Photo Date:  5/6/2018  Upload Date: 5/8/2018 11:37:31 AM
Location:  Readville (subdivisi, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SRS 125(Doodlebug)
Views:  242   Comments: 0
Amtrak Crane rear-view
Title:  Amtrak Crane rear-view
Description:  Seen sitting next to the MBTA Readville Station.
Photo Date:  5/6/2018  Upload Date: 5/8/2018 11:37:38 AM
Location:  Readville (subdivisi, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  54   Comments: 0
New London Station
Title:  New London Station
Description:  Served by Amtrak and CDOT's Shore Line East.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 11:12:19 AM
Location:  New London, CT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  44   Comments: 0
The eastbound to New Haven pulls into the platform
Title:  The eastbound to New Haven pulls into the platform
Description:  A decent number of people were waiting for this train in the midst of the pandemic.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 11:12:22 AM
Location:  New London, CT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  168   Comments: 0
Shore Line East train meets the USCG Eagle
Title:  Shore Line East train meets the USCG Eagle
Description:  A westbound Shore Line East train waiting to head to New Haven poses with the USCG Eagle training ship. The ship was built as the German sail training ship Horst Wessel in 1936; it served to train German sailors in sail techniques until decommissioned at the start of World War II. The vessel was given anti-aircraft armament and re-commissioned in 1942. At the end of the war, Horst Wessel was taken by the U.S. as war reparations.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 11:12:26 AM
Location:  New London, CT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  126   Comments: 0
A Shore Line East train departs for New Haven
Title:  A Shore Line East train departs for New Haven
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 11:12:30 AM
Location:  New London, CT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  146   Comments: 0
Passenger Train Veteran
Title:  Passenger Train Veteran
Description:  This ex-Amtrak P40 still serves CDOT's Shore Line East trains.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 11:12:35 AM
Location:  New London, CT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  475   Comments: 1
CDOT 1717 is the cab car on this Shore Line East train
Title:  CDOT 1717 is the cab car on this Shore Line East train
Description:  The train is departing New London for New Haven.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 11:12:38 AM
Location:  New London, CT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  51   Comments: 0
A Shore Line East train crosses the Shaw Cove Swing Bridge
Title:  A Shore Line East train crosses the Shaw Cove Swing Bridge
Description:  The train is heading to New Haven.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 11:12:42 AM
Location:  New London, CT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  180   Comments: 0
Surprise Acela
Title:  Surprise Acela
Description:  While heading back to the car after no more train were scheduled a horn was heard so I rushed back to the tracks. Soon this eastbound Acela rushed through.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 11:12:46 AM
Location:  New London, CT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  71   Comments: 0
A westbound Acela crosses the Shaw Cove Swing Bridge
Title:  A westbound Acela crosses the Shaw Cove Swing Bridge
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 11:12:15 AM
Location:  New London, CT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  77   Comments: 0
Ancient Relics
Title:  Ancient Relics
Description:  A brick water tower and engine house from the 19th century still stand next the modern NEC at Guilford.
Photo Date:  9/2/2023  Upload Date: 9/10/2023 2:24:08 PM
Location:  Guilford, CT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  30   Comments: 0
Looking towards Boston
Title:  Looking towards Boston
Description:  Looking towards Boston from the Guilford station platforms.
Photo Date:  9/2/2023  Upload Date: 9/10/2023 2:24:11 PM
Location:  Guilford, CT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  30   Comments: 0
ACS-64 622 speeds south with a Regional
Title:  ACS-64 622 speeds south with a Regional
Description:  We saw this train earlier in the day at Readville
Photo Date:  7/2/2015  Upload Date: 8/9/2015 12:28:34 PM
Location:  Canton Junction, MA
Author:  Jay Epstehn
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 622(ACS-64)
Views:  782   Comments: 0

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