CSX manifest train M427 is seen passing through Palmer on a perfect Spring evening. The crew is running light, as there were no freight cars to go West on this day.

NECR yard power is seen parked for the weekend in Palmer. The 417 was built for the Florida East Coast in October of 1974.

Mass Central GP38-2s 1751 and 1750 switch out the Palmer, MA yard at milepost 83 along the old B&A.

Winter of 1999 was approaching fast, and CSX ownership of Conrail's Boston Line had already reached six months. One could still set their watch to the parade of trains through the area of Palmer,... (more)

On a brisk sunny afternoon across from the Steaming Tender restaurant appeared the Mass Central job coming out of the north yard with a decent sized train. This was right after NECR was departing... (more)

NECR train 608 departing Palmer Yard while 603 waits their turn with a matching widecab

NECR train 608 departing Palmer Yard

On a perfect Autumn day, New England Central 611 is seen passing through the village of Three Rivers in Palmer. The lead locomotive is NECR 3474 which was built in January 1969 as an SD45 for the ... (more)

On a perfect Autumn day, New England Central 611 is seen passing through the village of Three Rivers in Palmer. The lead locomotive is NECR 3474 which was built in January 1969 as an SD45 for the ... (more)

In early 1971, EMD began offering the option of an AR10 alternator in place of standard D32 direct-current generator in GP38 and SD38 models, with these locomotives designated as GP38AC and SD38AC... (more)

One of 13 built, MCER NW-5 2100 receives some TLC in the form of engine work and new paint. To this day it still earns its keep in revenue

NECR 3039 lays over after its days work in Palmer MA

MCER 1751, MECR 2100, MCER 1749, & MCER 1750 Are Seen Here Sitting In Palmer, Mass Due To A Derailment On There Line And Are Waiting For The Line To Reopen So They Can Continue Moving Freight Betw... (more)

Mass Central PA2 is northbound past Forest Lake Pond with MCER 1751 and MCER 1750 on a crystal blue April morning.

West Springfield local B740 is taking the siding to connect to the Palmer CSX interchange yard. Traffic is exchanged with New England Central and Massachusetts Central railroads. The former Union ... (more)