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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 |
Locomotives: |
MEC 7594(C40-8) |
Views: |
91 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
Locomotives: |
MEC 7594(C40-8) |
Views: |
92 Comments: 0 |
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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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32 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
AYPO tiptoes across the Concord River |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
3/11/2021 Upload Date: 3/12/2021 1:37:30 PM |
Location: |
Lowell, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Bridge,Action |
Locomotives: |
MEC 7585(C40-8) MEC 7534(C40-8) |
Views: |
49 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Blue Dips across the Concord River |
Description: |
Two nicely painted ex-CSX C40-8's lead AYPO across the Concord River. |
Photo Date: |
3/11/2021 Upload Date: 3/12/2021 1:38:18 PM |
Location: |
Lowell, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Bridge,Action |
Locomotives: |
MEC 7585(C40-8) MEC 7534(C40-8) |
Views: |
49 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
AYPO rounds the bend at CPF-297 |
Description: |
The bridge in the background is Route 38 |
Photo Date: |
3/11/2021 Upload Date: 3/12/2021 1:38:23 PM |
Location: |
Tewksbury, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MEC 7585(C40-8) |
Views: |
36 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
New switch, same signal |
Description: |
A brand new switch has been put in at CPF-297 but the ancient, rusty searchlight signal remains. AYPO is seen passing on its eastbound run from Ayer to Portland. |
Photo Date: |
3/11/2021 Upload Date: 3/12/2021 1:38:28 PM |
Location: |
Tewksbury, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Signal,Action |
Locomotives: |
MEC 7585(C40-8) |
Views: |
46 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
AYPO rounds the bend at Ballardvale |
Description: |
To the left is the new second main track which has been waiting for many years to be completed. |
Photo Date: |
3/11/2021 Upload Date: 3/12/2021 1:38:31 PM |
Location: |
Ballardvale, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MEC 7585(C40-8) |
Views: |
46 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
MEC 7585 leads POAY past the "new" double track at Ballardvale |
Description: |
Double track has been put in on either side of the Ballardvale Station but yet connected. It has been this way for many years as a design for a double track Ballardvale station has yet to materialize. |
Photo Date: |
3/11/2021 Upload Date: 3/12/2021 1:38:34 PM |
Location: |
Ballardvale, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MEC 7585(C40-8) |
Views: |
56 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
AYPO slowly crosses the Merrimack |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
3/11/2021 Upload Date: 3/12/2021 1:38:37 PM |
Location: |
Haverhill, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Bridge,Action |
Locomotives: |
MEC 7585(C40-8) MEC 7534(C40-8) |
Views: |
69 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
AYPO passes some of the never ending construction on the Merrimack River Bridge |
Description: |
Work started to rebuild the crumbling ex-B&M bridge a while back but is still ongoing and trains must still cross the bridge at restricted speed. |
Photo Date: |
3/11/2021 Upload Date: 3/12/2021 1:38:40 PM |
Location: |
Haverhill, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Bridge,Action |
Locomotives: |
MEC 7585(C40-8) MEC 7534(C40-8) |
Views: |
70 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
AYPO crosses from Bradford to Haverhill over the Merrimack |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
3/11/2021 Upload Date: 3/12/2021 1:38:43 PM |
Location: |
Haverhill, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Bridge,Action |
Locomotives: |
MEC 7534(C40-8) MEC 7585(C40-8) |
Views: |
107 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Amtrak 683 arrives at Haverhill |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
3/11/2021 Upload Date: 3/12/2021 1:38:46 PM |
Location: |
Haverhill, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Station,Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
AMTK 98(P42DC) |
Views: |
53 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
No Cabbage today |
Description: |
Amtrak 113 brings up the rear of train 683 instead of the usual Cabbage. |
Photo Date: |
3/11/2021 Upload Date: 3/12/2021 1:38:49 PM |
Location: |
Haverhill, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Station,Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
AMTK 113(P42DC) |
Views: |
42 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Modern passenger trains, classic buidings |
Description: |
Amtrak 683 makes its station stop amid the many classic mill building of Haverhill. |
Photo Date: |
3/11/2021 Upload Date: 3/12/2021 1:38:52 PM |
Location: |
Haverhill, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Station,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
AMTK 113(P42DC) |
Views: |
44 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
AMTK 113 brings up the rear of train 683 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
3/11/2021 Upload Date: 3/12/2021 1:38:55 PM |
Location: |
Haverhill, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Station,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
AMTK 113(P42DC) |
Views: |
70 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
POAY rounds the bend at Sutton Street |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
3/11/2021 Upload Date: 3/12/2021 1:38:59 PM |
Location: |
North Andover, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MEC 7523(C40-8) |
Views: |
84 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Shooting POAY |
Description: |
A fellow railfan gets his shots of POAY at Sutton Street |
Photo Date: |
3/11/2021 Upload Date: 3/12/2021 1:39:02 PM |
Location: |
North Andover, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MEC 7523(C40-8) |
Views: |
72 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Giving POAY a Wave |
Description: |
A fellow railfan gives the crew of POAY a wave at Sutton Street. |
Photo Date: |
3/11/2021 Upload Date: 3/12/2021 1:39:05 PM |
Location: |
North Andover, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MEC 7523(C40-8) |
Views: |
80 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
POAY at CPF-VALE |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
3/11/2021 Upload Date: 3/12/2021 1:39:08 PM |
Location: |
Andover, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MEC 7523(C40-8) |
Views: |
126 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Medium Approach Medium at CPF-Vale |
Description: |
POAY has a Medium Approach Medium indication as it crosses over at CPF-Vale. |
Photo Date: |
3/11/2021 Upload Date: 3/12/2021 1:39:11 PM |
Location: |
Andover, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Signal,Action |
Locomotives: |
MEC 7523(C40-8) |
Views: |
89 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
POAY crosses over at CPF-Vale |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
3/11/2021 Upload Date: 3/12/2021 1:39:14 PM |
Location: |
Andover, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Signal,Action |
Locomotives: |
MEC 7620(C40-8) |
Views: |
52 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
POAY passses the switch for Praxair |
Description: |
Seen heading towards Lowell on the Lowell Branch. |
Photo Date: |
3/11/2021 Upload Date: 3/12/2021 1:39:17 PM |
Location: |
Tewksbury, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MEC 7523(C40-8) |
Views: |
66 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
POAY approaches Shawsheen Street |
Description: |
The train is heading west on the Lowell Branch |
Photo Date: |
3/11/2021 Upload Date: 3/12/2021 1:39:20 PM |
Location: |
Tewksbury, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MEC 7523(C40-8) |
Views: |
88 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
The afternoon sun glints off POAY at Shawsheen Street |
Description: |
Up ahead a clear signal at East Street can be seen |
Photo Date: |
3/11/2021 Upload Date: 3/12/2021 1:39:23 PM |
Location: |
Tewksbury, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
RollingStock,Action |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
21 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Telephoto shot of POAY coming up the hill at CPF-297 |
Description: |
In the background the signal at North Street can be seen. |
Photo Date: |
3/11/2021 Upload Date: 3/12/2021 1:39:26 PM |
Location: |
Tewksbury, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MEC 7523(C40-8) |
Views: |
80 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
POAY approaches CPF-297 in the late afternoon light |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
3/11/2021 Upload Date: 3/12/2021 1:39:29 PM |
Location: |
Tewksbury, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MEC 7523(C40-8) |
Views: |
94 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Meet at Meadowcroft Street |
Description: |
As POAY pulled ahead to make set-off LA-3 passed running light engine towards Lawrence. |
Photo Date: |
3/11/2021 Upload Date: 3/12/2021 1:39:32 PM |
Location: |
Lowell, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MEC 505(GP40-2LW) |
Views: |
51 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Yes, we're on Pan Am |
Description: |
MEC 505 passes a company boxcar on POAY at Meadowcroft Street. |
Photo Date: |
3/11/2021 Upload Date: 3/12/2021 1:39:35 PM |
Location: |
Lowell, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MEC 505(GP40-2LW) |
Views: |
39 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
The Pan Am Globe lives |
Description: |
Both a boxcar and a locomotive wear the an Am globe proudly. MEC 505 is seen passing POAY at Meadowcroft Street. |
Photo Date: |
3/11/2021 Upload Date: 3/12/2021 1:39:38 PM |
Location: |
Lowell, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MEC 505(GP40-2LW) |
Views: |
50 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
LA-3 passes POAY at Meadowcroft Street |
Description: |
The train is heading back to Lawrence light. |
Photo Date: |
3/11/2021 Upload Date: 3/12/2021 1:39:41 PM |
Location: |
Lowell, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MEC 505(GP40-2LW) |
Views: |
49 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Heading for Lawrence |
Description: |
LA-3 heads for Lawrence light engine. On the left is POAY making a set-off. |
Photo Date: |
3/11/2021 Upload Date: 3/12/2021 1:39:44 PM |
Location: |
Lowell, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MEC 505(GP40-2LW) |
Views: |
58 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
A railfan shoots AYPO as it 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 9:30:14 PM |
Location: |
Andover, MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Action |
Locomotives: |
MEC 7622(C40-8) |
Views: |
43 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
117 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Amtrak 695 approaches the flagman at West Medford |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
8/14/2021 Upload Date: 8/14/2021 8:51:29 PM |
Location: |
West Medford (subdivision), MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
AMTK 145(P42DC) |
Views: |
70 Comments: 0 |
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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 (subdivision), MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
AMTK 145(P42DC) |
Views: |
64 Comments: 0 |
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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 (subdivision), MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
AMTK 145(P42DC) |
Views: |
202 Comments: 0 |
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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 (subdivision), MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Station,Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
AMTK 98(P42DC) |
Views: |
75 Comments: 0 |
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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 (subdivision), MA |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Station,Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
AMTK 98(P42DC) |
Views: |
93 Comments: 0 |
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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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Locomotives: |
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Views: |
31 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
52 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
46 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
69 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
48 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
55 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
65 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
109 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Untitled |
Description: |
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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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Locomotives: |
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Views: |
25 Comments: 0 |
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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 |
Locomotives: |
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Views: |
28 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
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Views: |
24 Comments: 0 |
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