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Title: |
Not much visibility |
Description: |
While pulling its train down from Ware to the CSX/ NECR interchange MCER 1751 has also started shoving a covered hopper that was in the yard. |
Photo Date: |
8/27/2020 Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:03:19 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MCER 1751(GP38-2) |
Views: |
45 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Q426 takes the siding at Palmer |
Description: |
The train will have a large set-off to make here. Q426 is a manifest that originates in Selkirk and is handed off to Pan Am in Ayer. |
Photo Date: |
8/27/2020 Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:03:23 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
CSX 3113(ES44AC-H) |
Views: |
28 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSX 3113 leads Q426 into the siding at CP-83 |
Description: |
The train will have a large set-off to make here. Q426 is a manifest that originates in Selkirk and is handed off to Pan Am in Ayer. |
Photo Date: |
8/27/2020 Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:03:27 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
CSX 3113(ES44AC-H) CSX 233(AC44CW) |
Views: |
35 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
3 Big GE's lead Q426 onto the siding at CP-83 |
Description: |
The train will have a large set-off to make here. Q426 is a manifest that originates in Selkirk and is handed off to Pan Am in Ayer. |
Photo Date: |
8/27/2020 Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:03:30 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
CSX 3051(ES44AC-H) CSX 233(AC44CW) CSX 3113(ES44AC-H) |
Views: |
67 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Heavy Load |
Description: |
Q426 had a fair cut of flats loaded with heavy steel plates. They are likely destined to Bath Iron Works Shipyard in Bath, ME. |
Photo Date: |
8/27/2020 Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:03:34 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
39 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSX 756 brings up the rear of Q426 |
Description: |
Q426 now does the work of 2 trains so it often has a DPU. |
Photo Date: |
8/27/2020 Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:01:38 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
CSX 756(ES44AC-H) |
Views: |
43 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Almost in |
Description: |
With CSX 756 as the rear DPU a huge Q426 is almost all in the siding at Palmer. |
Photo Date: |
8/27/2020 Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:04:09 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
CSX 756(ES44AC-H) |
Views: |
34 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
As Q426 enters the Mass Central leaves |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
8/27/2020 Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:04:12 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
CSX 756(ES44AC-H) MCER 1751(GP38-2) |
Views: |
107 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
MCER 1751 pulls past Q426 |
Description: |
The Mass Central was working the interchange and Q426 was pulling in to make a set off |
Photo Date: |
8/27/2020 Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:03:59 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MCER 1751(GP38-2) CSX 756(ES44AC-H) |
Views: |
54 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
MCER 1751 pulls a cut of cars out of the NECR/ CSX interchange. |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
8/27/2020 Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:04:02 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MCER 1751(GP38-2) |
Views: |
42 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NECR Power rests in the yard |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
8/27/2020 Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:04:05 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Yard |
Locomotives: |
NECR 3477(SD40-2) |
Views: |
112 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
B740 waits at Palmer |
Description: |
Its work complete, B740 must wait for the westbound Lake Shore Limited before heading back to West Springfield Yard |
Photo Date: |
9/24/2020 Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:49:17 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
CSX 6209(GP40-2) |
Views: |
58 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Riding dirty |
Description: |
An MCER crewman guides his train back to the CSX interchange from a tank car platform. |
Photo Date: |
9/24/2020 Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:49:25 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MCER 1750(GP38-2) |
Views: |
89 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
MCER Geep Sandwich |
Description: |
Two MCER Geeps push and pull cars towards the CSX interchange. |
Photo Date: |
9/24/2020 Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:49:32 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MCER 1750(GP38-2) |
Views: |
91 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Mass Central meets CSX |
Description: |
Two MCER Geeps push and pull cars towards the CSX interchange and meet B740. |
Photo Date: |
9/24/2020 Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:49:38 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MCER 1751(GP38-2) MCER 1750(GP38-2) |
Views: |
94 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Mass Central passes B740 |
Description: |
Two MCER Geeps push and pull cars towards the CSX interchange and meet B740. |
Photo Date: |
9/24/2020 Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:49:45 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MCER 1751(GP38-2) MCER 1750(GP38-2) CSX 6209(GP40-2) |
Views: |
124 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
MCER 1750 peeks out from behind B740 |
Description: |
Two MCER Geeps brought cars to the interchange but only one was needed to do the work so the other went back to the yard. |
Photo Date: |
9/24/2020 Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:49:54 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MCER 1750(GP38-2) CSX 6209(GP40-2) |
Views: |
91 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
MCER 1750 heads back to base |
Description: |
Two MCER Geeps brought cars to the interchange but only one was needed to do the work so the other went back to the yard. |
Photo Date: |
9/24/2020 Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:50:01 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MCER 1750(GP38-2) CSX 6209(GP40-2) |
Views: |
96 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Rear quarter view of MCER 1750 |
Description: |
Seen heading back to base from the CSX interchange. |
Photo Date: |
9/24/2020 Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:50:08 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Roster,Action |
Locomotives: |
MCER 1750(GP38-2) |
Views: |
83 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
MCER 1750 trundles back to base |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
9/24/2020 Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:50:14 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MCER 1750(GP38-2) |
Views: |
147 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Front quarter view of MCER 1750 |
Description: |
Seen heading back to base from the CSX interchange. |
Photo Date: |
9/24/2020 Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:50:21 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MCER 1750(GP38-2) |
Views: |
134 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
MCER 1751 passes B740 |
Description: |
Its pick-up complete, MCER 1751 heads back to their yard. |
Photo Date: |
9/24/2020 Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:50:27 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MCER 1751(GP38-2) CSX 6209(GP40-2) |
Views: |
71 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Triple meet at Palmer |
Description: |
As MCER 1751 leaves the CSX interchange and passes B740, the lights of the westbound Lake Shore Limited appear. |
Photo Date: |
9/24/2020 Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:50:33 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MCER 1751(GP38-2) CSX 6209(GP40-2) |
Views: |
77 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
MCER 1751 departs the CSX interchange |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
9/24/2020 Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:50:45 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MCER 1751(GP38-2) |
Views: |
61 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
B740 meets 449 |
Description: |
Amtrak's westbound Lake Shore Limited speeds by CSX local B740 |
Photo Date: |
9/24/2020 Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:50:52 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
CSX 6209(GP40-2) AMTK 124(P42DC) |
Views: |
82 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Amtrak 449 speeds by B740 |
Description: |
Once Amtrak clears B740 will follow him to Springfield. |
Photo Date: |
9/24/2020 Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:51:00 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
CSX 6209(GP40-2) AMTK 124(P42DC) |
Views: |
75 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Amtrak 449 splits the signals at CP-83 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
9/24/2020 Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:51:07 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
AMTK 124(P42DC) |
Views: |
40 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
The Lake Shore Limited blows through Palmer |
Description: |
The train is heading for Springfield, Albany and eventually Chicago. |
Photo Date: |
9/24/2020 Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:51:13 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
AMTK 124(P42DC) AMTK 101(P42DC) |
Views: |
101 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
With Amtrak clear, B740 departs |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
9/24/2020 Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:51:19 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
CSX 6209(GP40-2) |
Views: |
46 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
B740 heads for West Springfield |
Description: |
Once Amtrak cleared B740 got the signal and headed west. |
Photo Date: |
9/24/2020 Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:51:25 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
CSX 6209(GP40-2) |
Views: |
49 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
CSX 6234 trails on B740 |
Description: |
Seen departing Palmer for West Springfield. |
Photo Date: |
9/24/2020 Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:51:39 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
CSX 6234(GP38-2S) |
Views: |
94 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Signal Request Box |
Description: |
Used by NECR to gain permission to cross the CSX diamonds. |
Photo Date: |
9/24/2020 Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:51:46 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
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Views: |
34 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
NECR 3040 and another Geep shove across the CSX diamond |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
9/24/2020 Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:51:52 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
NECR 3040(GP40-2LW) |
Views: |
72 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Back it up |
Description: |
NECR 3040 and another Geep bring a single covered hopper to the MCER interchange. |
Photo Date: |
9/24/2020 Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:52:00 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
NECR 3040(GP40-2LW) |
Views: |
55 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Ahead we go |
Description: |
With the switch thrown, NECR 3040 pulls ahead. |
Photo Date: |
9/24/2020 Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:52:11 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Yard,Action |
Locomotives: |
NECR 3040(GP40-2LW) |
Views: |
44 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
NECR 3040 and another Geep bring a single covered hopper to the MCER interchange |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
9/24/2020 Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:52:18 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
NECR 3040(GP40-2LW) |
Views: |
91 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
NECR 3850 roster shot |
Description: |
Seen working the MCER interchange. |
Photo Date: |
9/24/2020 Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:52:26 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Roster,Action |
Locomotives: |
NECR 3850(GP38) |
Views: |
43 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
NECR 3040 is still in faded Rail America paint |
Description: |
Seen working the MCER interchange. |
Photo Date: |
9/24/2020 Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:52:35 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
NECR 3040(GP40-2LW) |
Views: |
160 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
NECR 3850 backs past the old B&A/ CV Union Station |
Description: |
The station is now the excellent Steaming Tender Restaurant. |
Photo Date: |
9/24/2020 Upload Date: 9/30/2020 12:52:42 PM |
Location: |
Palmer, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Station,Action |
Locomotives: |
NECR 3850(GP38) |
Views: |
48 Comments: 1 |
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