Visitor Comments about this Photo:

Just a guess, but it looks like it could be the girder bridge on the former NH Fitchburg/Leominster branch that is adjacent to and south of the Mass Pike just east of the Route 9 exit. But then this would have to be a view from the north side of the railroad bridge, and I don't know if the body of water on the opposite side is big enough to be that spot

Posted by Tom Nelligan on 2017-03-28 14:08:38

The Agriculture Branch girder bridge that parallels the Pike spans the north end of Foss Reservoir, bigger body of water than is shown here. Plus that Ag Br bridge's abutments supported two tracks. Having said that, the Tenneco Plastics ACF cylindrical covered hopper could be headed to Northborough/Leominster. Could this be the B&A Saxonville branch bridge over the Sudbury River?

Posted by John Barlow on 2017-03-29 06:42:05

Agree with your update. Here's a view of BCLR #1061, traveling in the same direction, shot from the other side of the bridge.

http://www.capecodrails.com/millis/Needham_MA_5-8-85_SB_freight_crossing_Charles_River.jpg

JAJ

Posted by John Joyce on 2017-03-29 10:53:59

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