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By:Jay Epstein
Dates:2/20/2017 - 8/5/2018
Album Info:Photos on Pan Am west of Gardner including East Deerfield Yard.
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EDPL's power returns to the yard
Title:  EDPL's power returns to the yard
Description:  He had gone to retrieve the FRED from the rear of thhe previous day's 14R. Apparently Pan Am had shortage of FREDs.
Photo Date:  2/20/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:48:24 PM
Location:  Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 351(GP40)
Views:  272   Comments: 0
EDPL's power shoves onto its assigned yard track
Title:  EDPL's power shoves onto its assigned yard track
Description:  The P&W is leased due to Pan Am not having enough cab signal equipped engines for the run over Amtrak's Springfield Line.
Photo Date:  2/20/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:48:28 PM
Location:  Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  PW 2009(GP38-2)
Views:  283   Comments: 1
28N enters from the west
Title:  28N enters from the west
Description:  Led by a nice standard cab leader.
Photo Date:  2/20/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:48:31 PM
Location:  Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  NS 2552(SD70)
Views:  305   Comments: 1
28N and the old B&M buggy
Title:  28N and the old B&M buggy
Description:  Entering East Deerfield Yard. 28N will go straight through on the way to Gardner and Ayer.
Photo Date:  2/20/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:48:35 PM
Location:  Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  NS 2552(SD70)
Views:  252   Comments: 0
The southbound Vermonter tip toes across the Deerfield River
Title:  The southbound Vermonter tip toes across the Deerfield River
Description:  Soon after departing Greenfield. Apologies for the photo being somewhat out of focus.
Photo Date:  2/20/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:48:39 PM
Location:  Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Winter,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 100(P42DC)
Views:  297   Comments: 2
The southbound Vermonter slowly crosses the Deerfield River
Title:  The southbound Vermonter slowly crosses the Deerfield River
Description:  Soon after departing Greenfield. Apologies for the photo being somewhat out of focus.
Photo Date:  2/20/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:48:42 PM
Location:  Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Winter,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 100(P42DC)
Views:  300   Comments: 2
EDPL smokes it up as it enters the Connecticut River Line
Title:  EDPL smokes it up as it enters the Connecticut River Line
Description:  The train is on its way to Plainville, CT. The P&W is a leased unit due to Pan Am not having enough cab signal equipped engines for running on Amtrak's Springfield Line.
Photo Date:  2/20/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:48:46 PM
Location:  Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  PW 2009(GP38-2)
Views:  283   Comments: 1
Smokin!
Title:  Smokin!
Description:  One of the units on EDPL is a bit smoky as it enters the Connecticut River Line. The train is on its way to Plainville, CT. The P&W is a leased unit due to Pan Am not having enough cab signal equipped engines for running on Amtrak's Springfield Line.
Photo Date:  2/20/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:48:50 PM
Location:  Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  PW 2009(GP38-2)
Views:  228   Comments: 1
EDPL rounds a broad curve soon after departing East Deerfield
Title:  EDPL rounds a broad curve soon after departing East Deerfield
Description:  The train is on its way to Plainville, CT. The P&W is a leased unit due to Pan Am not having enough cab signal equipped engines for running on Amtrak's Springfield Line. You can see evidence of recent brush cutting which has really opened this view up.
Photo Date:  2/20/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:48:53 PM
Location:  Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  PW 2009(GP38-2)
Views:  266   Comments: 3
Looking at the east portal of the Hoosac Tunnel
Title:  Looking at the east portal of the Hoosac Tunnel
Description:  My first time visiting the tunnel.
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:04:00 AM
Location:  Florida, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Tunnel
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Views:  179   Comments: 0
East Portal of the Hoosac Tunnel
Title:  East Portal of the Hoosac Tunnel
Description:  It really blends in to the surrounding scenery.
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:04:19 AM
Location:  Florida, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Tunnel
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Views:  165   Comments: 0
Closer shot of the east portal of the Hoosac Tunnel
Title:  Closer shot of the east portal of the Hoosac Tunnel
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:04:34 AM
Location:  Florida, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Tunnel
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Views:  145   Comments: 0
Looking into the abyss
Title:  Looking into the abyss
Description:  A view into the 4.5 mile long Hoosac Tunnel. I am not ashamed to admit I inspected this photo for ghosts! It certainly looks haunted!
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:04:56 AM
Location:  Florida, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Tunnel
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Views:  178   Comments: 2
Track and an old catenary support
Title:  Track and an old catenary support
Description:  The line through the tunnel was once electrified due to the amount of smoke the steam engines were making.
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:05:17 AM
Location:  Florida, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Track
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Views:  175   Comments: 0
CPF-415 is dark
Title:  CPF-415 is dark
Description:  In the middle of the picture is the bridge across the Deerfield River.
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:05:37 AM
Location:  Florida, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
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Views:  160   Comments: 0
Deerfield River from the bridge
Title:  Deerfield River from the bridge
Description:  Yes I was trespassing by standing on the bridge.
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:05:57 AM
Location:  Florida, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge
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Views:  149   Comments: 0
Our long wait is rewarded
Title:  Our long wait is rewarded
Description:  After waiting almost 2 hours a train finally shows up. I was hoping for an eastbound to come out of the tunnel but this westbound would have to do.
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:06:18 AM
Location:  Florida, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
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Views:  144   Comments: 0
NS 9361 leads 287 west
Title:  NS 9361 leads 287 west
Description:  The train is crossing the Deerfield River and in about 700 feet it will enter the Hoosac Tunnel.
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:06:43 AM
Location:  Florida, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9361(C44-9W)
Views:  215   Comments: 0
287 heads west with a very short train
Title:  287 heads west with a very short train
Description:  The train is crossing the Deerfield River and in about 700 feet it will enter the Hoosac Tunnel.
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:07:13 AM
Location:  Florida, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9361(C44-9W)
Views:  285   Comments: 0
287's tail end
Title:  287's tail end
Description:  It will soon enter the Hoosac Tunnel.
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:07:38 AM
Location:  Florida, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
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Views:  163   Comments: 0
Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum
Title:  Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum
Description:  An overview of the grounds with the trolley departing in the middle.
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:07:58 AM
Location:  Shelburne Falls, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
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Views:  169   Comments: 0
Car Number 10 and an old MBTA PCC
Title:  Car Number 10 and an old MBTA PCC
Description:  At the Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:08:16 AM
Location:  Shelburne Falls, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit,Action
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Views:  187   Comments: 0
Car Number 10 trundles along the Right of Way
Title:  Car Number 10 trundles along the Right of Way
Description:  At the Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum. Car Number 10 was built in 1896.
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:08:38 AM
Location:  Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
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Views:  163   Comments: 0
Wedge shot of Car Number 10
Title:  Wedge shot of Car Number 10
Description:  At the Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum. Car Number 10 was built in 1896.
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:08:59 AM
Location:  Shelburne Falls, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit,Action
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Views:  155   Comments: 0
Rear of Car Number 10
Title:  Rear of Car Number 10
Description:  At the Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum. Car Number 10 was built in 1896.
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:09:19 AM
Location:  Shelburne Falls, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  176   Comments: 0
Going away shot of Car Number 10
Title:  Going away shot of Car Number 10
Description:  At the Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum. Car Number 10 was built in 1896. The run goes only about a thousand feet!
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:09:42 AM
Location:  Shelburne Falls, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  178   Comments: 0
Bangor and Aroostook Coach #230
Title:  Bangor and Aroostook Coach #230
Description:  At the Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum. It was built in 1934 by the Osgood-Bradley Company of Worcester, MA.
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:10:01 AM
Location:  Shelburne Falls, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  278   Comments: 0
This old MBTA PCC is in rough shape
Title:  This old MBTA PCC is in rough shape
Description:  At the Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum. This car was built in 1951.
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:10:20 AM
Location:  Shelburne Falls, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit
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Views:  259   Comments: 0
The southbound Vermonter starts across the Deerfield River
Title:  The southbound Vermonter starts across the Deerfield River
Description:  He departed Greenfield a few minutes ago.
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:10:35 AM
Location:  Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 101(P42DC)
Views:  186   Comments: 0
Amtrak 101 leads the Vermonter south across the Deerfield River
Title:  Amtrak 101 leads the Vermonter south across the Deerfield River
Description:  He departed Greenfield a few minutes ago.
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:10:52 AM
Location:  Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 101(P42DC)
Views:  150   Comments: 0
The southbound Vermonter tip toes across the Deerfield River Bridge
Title:  The southbound Vermonter tip toes across the Deerfield River Bridge
Description:  He departed Greenfield a few minutes ago.
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:11:08 AM
Location:  Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 101(P42DC)
Views:  192   Comments: 0
Birds flee as the Vermonter crosses the Deerfield River
Title:  Birds flee as the Vermonter crosses the Deerfield River
Description:  He departed Greenfield a few minutes ago and is heading south.
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:11:21 AM
Location:  Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  AMTK 101(P42DC)
Views:  194   Comments: 0
Training Train
Title:  Training Train
Description:  An ex-C40-8 sits with a boxcar, tank car and an MBTA coach to train first responders at East Deerfield Yard.
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:11:43 AM
Location:  Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MEC 7575(C40-8)
Views:  490   Comments: 0
Old B&M boxcar in the consist of the "training train"
Title:  Old B&M boxcar in the consist of the "training train"
Description:  Being used to train first responders at East Deerfield Yard.
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:11:55 AM
Location:  Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  222   Comments: 0
Boston and Maine Blue
Title:  Boston and Maine Blue
Description:  An old boxcar being used to train first responders at East Deerfield Yard.
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:12:18 AM
Location:  Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  165   Comments: 0
Old tower and some track equipment
Title:  Old tower and some track equipment
Description:  At the west end of East Deerfield Yard. A new signal waiting to be activated can be seen on the left.
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:12:34 AM
Location:  Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
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Views:  139   Comments: 0
MBTA 532 at East Deerfield Yard
Title:  MBTA 532 at East Deerfield Yard
Description:  Being used to train first responders at East Deerfield Yard.
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:12:54 AM
Location:  Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger
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Views:  297   Comments: 0
East Deerfield Yard Overview
Title:  East Deerfield Yard Overview
Description:  Absolutely dead on a Saturday afternoon.
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:13:12 AM
Location:  Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
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Views:  152   Comments: 0
Looking into East Deerfield Yard from the west end
Title:  Looking into East Deerfield Yard from the west end
Description:  A line of "new" engines for Pan Am can be seen waiting to be activated.
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:13:32 AM
Location:  Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  165   Comments: 0
All is quiet at the East Deerfield Engine Terminal
Title:  All is quiet at the East Deerfield Engine Terminal
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:13:49 AM
Location:  Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  MEC 7518(C40-8)
Views:  311   Comments: 0
"New" GE's for Pan Am wait to be put into service
Title:  "New" GE's for Pan Am wait to be put into service
Description:  Soon Pan Am will be an all GE railroad. Seen at East Deerfield Yard.
Photo Date:  8/12/2017  Upload Date: 8/15/2017 11:14:07 AM
Location:  Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  192   Comments: 2
NS 8111 leads I2K into East Deerfield Yard
Title:  NS 8111 leads I2K into East Deerfield Yard
Description:  I2K= an extra section of 22K
Photo Date:  2/19/2018  Upload Date: 3/1/2018 2:47:00 PM
Location:  Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8111(ES44AC)
Views:  171   Comments: 1
I2K prepares to duck under the railfan bridge
Title:  I2K prepares to duck under the railfan bridge
Description:  You can see some of the ongoing construction for the new bridge.
Photo Date:  2/19/2018  Upload Date: 3/1/2018 2:47:08 PM
Location:  Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8111(ES44AC)
Views:  163   Comments: 1
I2K enters the East Deerfield Yard area
Title:  I2K enters the East Deerfield Yard area
Description:  He will be passing straight through on the main.
Photo Date:  2/19/2018  Upload Date: 3/1/2018 2:47:15 PM
Location:  Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Station,Steam,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  NS 8157(ES44AC)
Views:  151   Comments: 1
I2K passes by the old yard tower
Title:  I2K passes by the old yard tower
Description:  I2K= an extra section of 22K.
Photo Date:  2/19/2018  Upload Date: 3/1/2018 2:47:21 PM
Location:  Deerfield, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  NS 8157(ES44AC)
Views:  153   Comments: 0
I2K crosses the Millers River
Title:  I2K crosses the Millers River
Description:  I2K= an extra section of 22K.
Photo Date:  2/19/2018  Upload Date: 3/1/2018 2:47:27 PM
Location:  Erving, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Winter,Action
Locomotives:  NS 8111(ES44AC) NS 8157(ES44AC)
Views:  171   Comments: 1
MEC 7605 leads EDPO east
Title:  MEC 7605 leads EDPO east
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/19/2018  Upload Date: 3/1/2018 2:47:34 PM
Location:  Wendell Depot, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MEC 7605(C40-8)
Views:  192   Comments: 1
EDPO rounds the curve at Wendell Depot
Title:  EDPO rounds the curve at Wendell Depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/19/2018  Upload Date: 3/1/2018 2:47:40 PM
Location:  Wendell Depot, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7605(C40-8)
Views:  214   Comments: 1
Fresh out of the paint shop
Title:  Fresh out of the paint shop
Description:  MEC 7635 is the second of Pan Am's "new" C40-8's to be repainted into the corporate scheme.
Photo Date:  2/19/2018  Upload Date: 3/1/2018 2:47:48 PM
Location:  Wendell Depot, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7635(C40-8)
Views:  343   Comments: 1
MEC 351 trails on EDPO
Title:  MEC 351 trails on EDPO
Description:  Dead in tow.
Photo Date:  2/19/2018  Upload Date: 3/1/2018 2:47:54 PM
Location:  Wendell Depot, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 351(GP40)
Views:  188   Comments: 1


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