MBTA 1031 leads an outbound train through the town of Shirley making its way west to Wachusett

As clouds fill the sky the sun managed to partially light up the Canton Viaduct as a Providence bound MBTA train crosses.

The meet at the Framingham Station Platform. Train 517 to Worcester on the left with F40PH-3C 1064 on Track 1. To the right is HSP-46 2016 on Track 2 with Train 518 to Boston.

MBTA F40PHM-2C 1036 slowing for its station stop at Shirley. Since my last visit the signal tower just east of the station has been removed.

F40PH-3C 1064 at Framingham Station on outbound Track 1 with train 517 South Station to Worcester.

F40PH-2C 1071 passing former Ayer Tower after it’s station stop. Always wanted this view of the tower with an F40 passing. Mission accomplished.

Trip to Framingham/ Ashland in search of snow. Was also hoping for a couple F40’s on the Worcester Line. Up to this point only saw MPI HSP-46’s on the line. In front of the train the fence has... (more)

Train 519 to Worcester lensed on the low level platform portion of Ashland Station. First trip back since 2005. Was here for my son’s hockey tournament on March 5, 2005.

F40 1071 needs a bath and rebuild. Train 419 from North Station to Wachusett arrival at Ayer Station.

Train 413 from North Station to Watchusett approaching Walker Road RR crossing in Shirley.

Train 415 from North Station to Wachusett approaching Patterson Road RR Crossing in Shirley. GP40MC 1126 had LED lights installed for both the headlight and ditch lights.

Passing the former Avery Dennison Corporation Building and approaching the Bishop Street RR Crossing in Framingham.

Wrong way running. Train 521 to Worcester is entering the station on the Inbound Track 2. Train 522 to South Station used the outbound Track 1 for the 3:40 PM meet.

Soldiering On MBTA 1309 notches it up at Tower A with a thoroughly-rusted GP40MC leader. This geep was built almost 50 years ago as a CN GP40LW, and ever since its overhaul to passenger sp... (more)

An outbound MBTA Commuter Train to Haverhill starts up again as it departs Melrose/Cedar Park. The scene here has not changed much in 12 and a half years, but the F40 hauling this train is no long... (more)