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.
Mass Coastal 2026 (ex-NH FL9M) is in the hole at Sagamore as MBTA 2013 (HSP-46) rolls by with the southbound Cape Flyer. Meets like this aren't common, but with the Cape Flyer running on a holiday... (more)
Waiting for their next assignment back to Boston during COVID-19 induced service reductions.
Inbound Train 420 to Boston, with HSP-46 2009 at the low level platform at Shirley Station.
2009 passing the Davis Street Apts in Shirley.
A Westbound Fitchburg commuter rail train pulls into the station in Ayer on a beautiful Columbus Day afternoon. ... (more)
Outbound train 411 slowing for its station stop at Ayer.
Train 417 passing thru the Phoenix Street RR Crossing about stop for the Shirley Station.