Eastern Railroad Discussion > A Pretty Good Day on the B&A

Date: 03/04/26 20:16
A Pretty Good Day on the B&A
Author: jlamd11

I had this past Presidents' Day (Feb 16th) off so I decided to head to CSX's ex-B&A main in Massachusetts to see some action. I had quite a good day seeing 6 trains from 9:30 AM to 4 PM. Shots are all between Worcester and Springfield. Enjoy!

1. I022 (Syracuse to Worcester) rolls around the bend at CP-60 in Spencer, MA about 20 miles west of Worcester
2. Same
3. About 15 minutes later the latest addition to the B&A, NS 264, rounds the bend at CP-60. Running as Z264, this Chicago to Ayer intermodal was rerouted on to the former B&A from the former B&M as part of CSX taking over Pan Am.

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Date: 03/04/26 20:19
Re: A Pretty Good Day on the B&A
Author: jlamd11

4. Same
5. Now in Wilbraham at Railroad Ave we see Springfield-Palmer local L012 getting back on the move after working Holcim Cement.
6. Same

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Date: 03/04/26 20:23
Re: A Pretty Good Day on the B&A
Author: jlamd11

7. Going away shot of L012
8. About an hour later Selkirk to Portland, ME manifest M426 rumbles through Wilbraham
9. Westbound Lake Shore Limtied with Phase III heritage in charge

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Date: 03/04/26 20:26
Re: A Pretty Good Day on the B&A
Author: jlamd11

10. And finally the highlight if the day: manifest M436 (Selkirk to Worcester/ Framingham) with a nice lash-up including...
11. ...the Family Lines Heritage unit...
12. ...and an SD40-2 and Geep trailing. Hope you enjoyed this visit to the B&A!