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Viewing Album:  Palmer
 
By:Jay Epstein
Dates:7/27/2013 - 7/27/2013
Album Info:Compilation of various trips over the years to Palmer, MA.
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After the Lake Shore clears the Vermonter can continue west
Title:  After the Lake Shore clears the Vermonter can continue west
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/24/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2019 12:23:04 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 111(P42DC)
Views:  38   Comments: 0
AMTK 148 now trails on the Soutbound Vermonter
Title:  AMTK 148 now trails on the Soutbound Vermonter
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/24/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2019 12:23:08 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 148(P42DC)
Views:  29   Comments: 0
The Vermonter heads for Springfield
Title:  The Vermonter heads for Springfield
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/24/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2019 12:23:12 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 148(P42DC)
Views:  25   Comments: 0
Ghosts of the Illinois Terminal
Title:  Ghosts of the Illinois Terminal
Description:  On a covered hopper at the NECR interchange.
Photo Date:  4/24/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2019 12:23:16 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  11   Comments: 0
GMTX 2199 and NECR 3857 work the CSX interchange
Title:  GMTX 2199 and NECR 3857 work the CSX interchange
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/24/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2019 12:23:20 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  GMTX 2199(GP38-2) NECR 3857(GP38AC)
Views:  153   Comments: 1
GMTX 2199 roster shot
Title:  GMTX 2199 roster shot
Description:  Seen on the NECR working the CSX interchange.
Photo Date:  4/24/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2019 12:23:24 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  GMTX 2199(GP38-2)
Views:  140   Comments: 1
Two guys chat as the NECR works the CSX interchange
Title:  Two guys chat as the NECR works the CSX interchange
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/24/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2019 12:23:29 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  GMTX 2199(GP38-2) NECR 3857(GP38AC)
Views:  67   Comments: 1
An NECR local pushes a cut of cars towards the CSX interchange
Title:  An NECR local pushes a cut of cars towards the CSX interchange
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/24/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2019 12:23:37 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  GMTX 2199(GP38-2)
Views:  54   Comments: 1
As the NECR works the CSX interchange a CSX westbound approaches
Title:  As the NECR works the CSX interchange a CSX westbound approaches
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/24/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2019 12:23:43 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  19   Comments: 0
A CSX westbound passes an NECR train working the interchange
Title:  A CSX westbound passes an NECR train working the interchange
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/24/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2019 12:23:48 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  16   Comments: 1
A westbound manifest splits the signals at CP-83
Title:  A westbound manifest splits the signals at CP-83
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/24/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2019 1:01:13 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 928(ES44AC-H)
Views:  25   Comments: 0
CSX 928 leads a manifest west
Title:  CSX 928 leads a manifest west
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/24/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2019 1:01:18 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 928(ES44AC-H)
Views:  27   Comments: 0
The northbound Vermonter arrives
Title:  The northbound Vermonter arrives
Description:  Here he will come off CSX and reverse direction to head north on the NECR. The practice ended a little over year from when this picture was taken when the Vermonter was re-routed to the Connecticut River Line.
Photo Date:  4/24/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2019 1:01:23 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  32   Comments: 0
GMTX 2199 and its buddy work the NECR Yard
Title:  GMTX 2199 and its buddy work the NECR Yard
Description:  This trackage is ex-Central Vermont.
Photo Date:  4/24/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2019 1:00:08 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  GMTX 2199(GP38-2)
Views:  41   Comments: 0
Looking towards the small NECR Yard in Palmer
Title:  Looking towards the small NECR Yard in Palmer
Description:  This trackage is ex-Central Vermont.
Photo Date:  4/24/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2019 1:00:13 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  GMTX 2199(GP38-2)
Views:  46   Comments: 0
Riding the steps
Title:  Riding the steps
Description:  The NECR conductor guides his train forward.
Photo Date:  4/24/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2019 1:00:17 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  GMTX 2199(GP38-2)
Views:  79   Comments: 0
The northbound Vemonter diverges off the CSX main at CP-83
Title:  The northbound Vemonter diverges off the CSX main at CP-83
Description:  He is coming off the CSX main to reverse direction and head north on the NECR. The practice ended a little over year from when this picture was taken when the Vermonter was re-routed to the Connecticut River Line.
Photo Date:  4/24/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2019 1:00:22 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 207(P42DC)
Views:  39   Comments: 0
AMTK 207 leads the northbound Vermonter onto the NECR
Title:  AMTK 207 leads the northbound Vermonter onto the NECR
Description:  He is coming off the CSX main to reverse direction and head north on the NECR. The practice ended a little over year from when this picture was taken when the Vermonter was re-routed to the Connecticut River Line.
Photo Date:  4/24/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2019 1:00:27 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 207(F40PH)
Views:  160   Comments: 0
AMTK 207 needs a bath
Title:  AMTK 207 needs a bath
Description:  Seen leading the Vermonter north.
Photo Date:  4/24/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2019 1:00:33 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 207(P42DC)
Views:  37   Comments: 0
Cab Car #9634 now trails on the northbound Vermonter
Title:  Cab Car #9634 now trails on the northbound Vermonter
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/24/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2019 1:00:38 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  27   Comments: 0
An NECR crewman looks on as the Vermonter heads north
Title:  An NECR crewman looks on as the Vermonter heads north
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/24/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2019 1:00:43 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  24   Comments: 0
GMTX 2199 clatters across the CSX diamonds
Title:  GMTX 2199 clatters across the CSX diamonds
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/24/2014  Upload Date: 7/2/2019 1:01:02 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  GMTX 2199(GP38-2)
Views:  50   Comments: 0
All is quiet in Palmer
Title:  All is quiet in Palmer
Description:  Nothing moving on a mid-October afternoon.
Photo Date:  10/14/2017  Upload Date: 10/24/2017 10:01:30 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  42   Comments: 0
CSOR 2021 waits for its next assignment
Title:  CSOR 2021 waits for its next assignment
Description:  Nothing doing on a mid-October afternoon.
Photo Date:  10/14/2017  Upload Date: 10/24/2017 10:01:24 AM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  CSOR 2021(GP38)
Views:  122   Comments: 0
NECR 3039 switches the CSX interchange
Title:  NECR 3039 switches the CSX interchange
Description:  Note that the unit is still in Rail America paint
Photo Date:  1/20/2018  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 3:36:35 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NECR 3039(GP40-2LW)
Views:  62   Comments: 0
Another shot of NECR 3039 switching the CSX interchange
Title:  Another shot of NECR 3039 switching the CSX interchange
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/20/2018  Upload Date: 1/23/2018 3:36:39 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NECR 3039(GP40-2LW)
Views:  61   Comments: 0
Two Geeps begin to pull a cut of cars out of the NECR Yard
Title:  Two Geeps begin to pull a cut of cars out of the NECR Yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:01:44 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BPRR 3000(GP40)
Views:  37   Comments: 0
G&W Team Up
Title:  G&W Team Up
Description:  Buffalo and Pittsburgh and NECR Geeps move cut of cars in the yard.
Photo Date:  8/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:01:48 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  BPRR 3000(GP40) NECR 2151(GP38-2)
Views:  94   Comments: 0
An eastbound CSX intermodal pounds the diamonds
Title:  An eastbound CSX intermodal pounds the diamonds
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:01:52 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 773(ES44AC-H)
Views:  37   Comments: 0
CSX 773 leads an intermodal east
Title:  CSX 773 leads an intermodal east
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:01:57 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 773(ES44AC-H)
Views:  51   Comments: 0
Two Geeps start to pull across the CSX diamonds
Title:  Two Geeps start to pull across the CSX diamonds
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:02:01 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NECR 2151(GP38-2) BPRR 3000(GP40)
Views:  104   Comments: 0
G&W Geeps shove a cut of cars into the yard
Title:  G&W Geeps shove a cut of cars into the yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:02:05 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  NECR 2151(GP38-2) BPRR 3000(GP40)
Views:  112   Comments: 0
NECR 3476 and 3845 pull a cut of cars from the CSX interchange
Title:  NECR 3476 and 3845 pull a cut of cars from the CSX interchange
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:02:09 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NECR 3476(SD40M-2) NECR 3845(GP38)
Views:  75   Comments: 0
NECR 3476 Roster Shot
Title:  NECR 3476 Roster Shot
Description:  It's not really an SD45 but I still love the body style.
Photo Date:  8/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:02:13 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  NECR 3476(SD40M-2)
Views:  76   Comments: 0
NECR action in Palmer
Title:  NECR action in Palmer
Description:  One NECR train working the CSX interchange meets another pulling across the CSX diamonds from the yard.
Photo Date:  8/24/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:02:16 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NECR 2151(GP38-2) BPRR 3000(GP40) NECR 3845(GP38) NECR 3476(SD40M-2)
Views:  112   Comments: 0
CSX PTC test train at Palmer
Title:  CSX PTC test train at Palmer
Description:  This train had been testing PTC equipment on CSX trackage in Massachusetts.
Photo Date:  8/25/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:02:20 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 468(AC44CW)
Views:  83   Comments: 0
CSX Technical Research Car at Palmer
Title:  CSX Technical Research Car at Palmer
Description:  This train had been testing PTC equipment on CSX trackage in Massachusetts.
Photo Date:  8/25/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:02:24 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  15   Comments: 0
CSX 8857 brings up the rear of the PTC Test Train
Title:  CSX 8857 brings up the rear of the PTC Test Train
Description:  This train had been testing PTC equipment on CSX trackage in Massachusetts.
Photo Date:  8/25/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:02:28 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 8857(SD40-2)
Views:  49   Comments: 1
The CSX PTC Test Train pounds the NECR diamonds
Title:  The CSX PTC Test Train pounds the NECR diamonds
Description:  This train had been testing PTC equipment on CSX trackage in Massachusetts.
Photo Date:  8/25/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:02:32 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 8857(SD40-2)
Views:  56   Comments: 1
Looks Crowded in the Year
Title:  Looks Crowded in the Year
Description:  The NECR Palmer yard gets very crowded at times.
Photo Date:  8/25/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:02:36 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  NECR 3845(GP38) NECR 3476(SD40M-2)
Views:  101   Comments: 0
NECR 3845 pulls across the CSX diamonds
Title:  NECR 3845 pulls across the CSX diamonds
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/25/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:02:40 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NECR 3845(GP38)
Views:  38   Comments: 0
NECR 3845 pulls 611's consist across the CSX diamonds
Title:  NECR 3845 pulls 611's consist across the CSX diamonds
Description:  Once in the yard the train will be classified.
Photo Date:  8/25/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:02:43 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NECR 3845(GP38)
Views:  33   Comments: 0
The Lake Shore Limited speeds west past the Steaming Tender
Title:  The Lake Shore Limited speeds west past the Steaming Tender
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:02:48 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 101(P42DC)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
The Mass Central heads back to the CSX/ NECR interchange
Title:  The Mass Central heads back to the CSX/ NECR interchange
Description:  The train is crossing Main Street on the north side of town.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:02:52 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MCER 1751(GP38-2)
Views:  142   Comments: 0
The Mass Central crosses Main Street
Title:  The Mass Central crosses Main Street
Description:  The train is heading towards the CSX/ NECR interchange.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:02:56 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MCER 1751(GP38-2)
Views:  141   Comments: 0
MCER 1751 and its train winds along Route 181
Title:  MCER 1751 and its train winds along Route 181
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:03:00 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MCER 1751(GP38-2)
Views:  73   Comments: 0
MCER 1751 blows for Route 181
Title:  MCER 1751 blows for Route 181
Description:  The train is nearing the CSX/ NECR interchange.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:03:04 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MCER 1751(GP38-2)
Views:  68   Comments: 0
Looking good in blue
Title:  Looking good in blue
Description:  While Mass Central older Geeps and NW5 will be missed their new GP38-2 look very good in their B&M inspired paint scheme.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:03:08 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MCER 1751(GP38-2)
Views:  85   Comments: 0
Geep Sandwich
Title:  Geep Sandwich
Description:  While pulling its train down from Ware to the CSX/ NECR interchange it has also started shoving a covered hopper that was in the yard.
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:03:11 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MCER 1751(GP38-2)
Views:  79   Comments: 0
The Ware River Route
Title:  The Ware River Route
Description:  Logo on the side of MCER 1751
Photo Date:  8/27/2020  Upload Date: 9/1/2020 3:03:15 PM
Location:  Palmer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MCER 1751(GP38-2)
Views:  103   Comments: 0

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