The regular MBTA commuter train rolls into Shirley, MA on a crisp October day

Train 415 with 2008 and six cars stopped at Ayer Station. Train to Watchusett.

MPI HSP-46 2008 and six cars passing the former Boston and Maine Tower as leaving Ayer Station.

MPI HSP-46 2008 and six cars passing the signals entering Ayer Station on Track 1.

HSP-46 2008 passing the Apartments at 4 Davis Street and Ayer Road in Shirley.

MBTA train 813 is seen blasting through Sharon on Halloween along the Northeast Corridor. Although much of the foliage is gone in Northern New England, it is still hanging on in some parts of Sout... (more)

Train 514 leaving behind the businesses on the east of Framingham. MPI HSP-46 2014 heading to its next stop in West Natick seen in the distance on the north side of tracks.

A Stoughton-bound MBTA train arrives at Canton Junction, MA with a consist of matching cars. I believe the MPI HSP-46 is the only commuter locomotive in the US powered by a GEVO prime mover.

At sunset, a southbound MBTA navigates the curvy railroad towards Providence passing under the old Pawtucket Depot which still stands above the current mainline

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

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.

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.

Amtrak's 185-year-old Canton Viaduct still gets the job done, hosting trains ranging from this northbound MBTA local all the way to the fastest train in the Americas, Amtrak's Acela.