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Pictures of MBTA 3247
 
Owner: Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority
Model:Rebuilt EMD GP40-3Built As:CO 4092 (GP40)
Serial Number:39238Order No:5811
Frame Number:5811-2Built:12/1971
Notes:GP40-2 Former OHCR 3247
Other locos with this serial:  CO 4092(GP40) CSX 6847(GP40) OHCR 3247(GP40) MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
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In the wee hours
Title:  In the wee hours
Description:  Light towers cast an eerie glow on a rainy Sunday at Boston Engine Terminal.
Photo Date:  10/2/2011  Upload Date: 10/2/2011 8:30:06 PM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  David Hutchinson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  304   Comments: 0
Thick Fog
Title:  Thick Fog
Description:  Yard floodlights at Boston Engine Terminal pierce the foggy darkness creating an almost dreamlike scene.
Photo Date:  10/3/2011  Upload Date: 10/4/2011 8:07:05 PM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  David Hutchinson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  312   Comments: 1
Tied down for the night
Title:  Tied down for the night
Description:  MBCR welded rail train is tied down for the night at the new "Macaulay Interlocking".
Photo Date:  11/5/2011  Upload Date: 11/5/2011 8:43:36 PM
Location:  Andover, MA
Author:  David Hutchinson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  302   Comments: 0
In the wee hours
Title:  In the wee hours
Description:  MBCR welded rail train idles in the early morning hours at the new "Macaulay Interlocking".
Photo Date:  11/6/2011  Upload Date: 11/6/2011 7:17:27 PM
Location:  Andover, MA
Author:  David Hutchinson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  199   Comments: 0
Separate entities
Title:  Separate entities
Description:  At one time we were one railroad, now they're differant as night and day. Pan Am local LA-1 idles at Third Avenue as the MBCR work train passes by.
Photo Date:  11/9/2011  Upload Date: 11/9/2011 5:48:29 PM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  David Hutchinson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3) MEC 382(GP40)
Views:  369   Comments: 0
To the rescue
Title:  To the rescue
Description:  MBTA light engine 3247 passes disabled Amtrak train #693.
Photo Date:  12/3/2011  Upload Date: 12/9/2011 6:39:22 PM
Location:  West Medford (subdivision), MA
Author:  David Hutchinson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 90220(NPCU) MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  500   Comments: 0
To the rescue
Title:  To the rescue
Description:  MBTA 3247 has tied-onto disabled Amtrak train #693 whose locomotive suffered a seized-up axle gear.
Photo Date:  12/3/2011  Upload Date: 12/9/2011 6:39:48 PM
Location:  West Medford (subdivision), MA
Author:  David Hutchinson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3) AMTK 16(P42DC)
Views:  390   Comments: 0
Salt extra
Title:  Salt extra
Description:  Dropping off salt at Concord.
Photo Date:  12/9/2011  Upload Date: 6/5/2012 2:22:48 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  William Sweeney
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  308   Comments: 0
From the back
Title:  From the back
Description:  A shot of 3247 from the back.
Photo Date:  12/9/2011  Upload Date: 6/5/2012 2:28:08 PM
Location:  Concord, MA
Author:  William Sweeney
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  183   Comments: 0
Almost ready to go
Title:  Almost ready to go
Description:  3247 is about to shove east out of Concord.
Photo Date:  12/9/2011  Upload Date: 6/5/2012 2:28:44 PM
Location:  Concord, MA
Author:  William Sweeney
Categories:  Station
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  287   Comments: 0
MBTA 3247 & MARC 51
Title:  MBTA 3247 & MARC 51
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/8/2012  Upload Date: 2/11/2012 11:38:16 AM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Christopher Kelliher
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3) MARC 51(GP40WH-2)
Views:  269   Comments: 0
MBTA 3247
Title:  MBTA 3247
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/8/2012  Upload Date: 2/11/2012 3:57:23 PM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Christopher Kelliher
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  502   Comments: 0
MBTA 3247
Title:  MBTA 3247
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/8/2012  Upload Date: 2/11/2012 3:59:27 PM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Christopher Kelliher
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3) MARC 51(GP40WH-2)
Views:  531   Comments: 0
MBTA 3247
Title:  MBTA 3247
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/8/2012  Upload Date: 2/11/2012 4:09:06 PM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Christopher Kelliher
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  806   Comments: 0
MBTA 3247
Title:  MBTA 3247
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/8/2012  Upload Date: 2/11/2012 4:15:05 PM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Christopher Kelliher
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3) MBTA 1120(GP40MC)
Views:  465   Comments: 0
Inbound Work Train
Title:  Inbound Work Train
Description:  at CPF-WL
Photo Date:  2/8/2012  Upload Date: 4/17/2014 12:22:39 PM
Location:  Littleton, MA
Author:  Wayne johnson
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  237   Comments: 1
MBTA Work Train
Title:  MBTA Work Train
Description:  MBTA work train heads east through Ayer on an overcast day...
Photo Date:  2/16/2012  Upload Date: 2/19/2012 4:33:50 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jonelle DeFelice
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  278   Comments: 2
MBTA 3247 at BET
Title:  MBTA 3247 at BET
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/18/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 7:51:44 PM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Christopher Kelliher
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  321   Comments: 0
MBTA 3247
Title:  MBTA 3247
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/18/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 9:30:09 PM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Christopher Kelliher
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  390   Comments: 0
MBTA 3247
Title:  MBTA 3247
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/18/2012  Upload Date: 3/23/2012 9:37:02 PM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Christopher Kelliher
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  693   Comments: 0
MBTA 3247
Title:  MBTA 3247
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/8/2012  Upload Date: 4/27/2012 3:37:58 PM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Christopher Kelliher
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  577   Comments: 0
MBTA 904, 1122 & 3247
Title:  MBTA 904, 1122 & 3247
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/22/2012  Upload Date: 4/26/2012 9:58:02 PM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Christopher Kelliher
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 904(GP18) MBTA 1122(GP40MC) MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  527   Comments: 0
MBTA Work Caboose
Title:  MBTA Work Caboose
Description:  MBTA work caboose waits with diesel #3247 for traffic to pass on the Fitchburg main in Ayer MA
Photo Date:  6/28/2012  Upload Date: 7/10/2012 9:35:27 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jonelle DeFelice
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  288   Comments: 0
MBTA 3247
Title:  MBTA 3247
Description:  Heading down the siding to get empty gons.
Photo Date:  7/23/2012  Upload Date: 11/28/2013 4:23:57 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  William Sweeney
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  188   Comments: 0
MBTA 3247
Title:  MBTA 3247
Description:  Heading down the siding.
Photo Date:  7/23/2012  Upload Date: 11/28/2013 4:23:59 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  William Sweeney
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  207   Comments: 0
MBTA 3247
Title:  MBTA 3247
Description:  Coming down the siding with empty gons.
Photo Date:  7/23/2012  Upload Date: 11/28/2013 4:24:00 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  William Sweeney
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  167   Comments: 0
MBTA 3247
Title:  MBTA 3247
Description:  After holding for traffic, 3247 heads for Boston with empty tie gons.
Photo Date:  7/23/2012  Upload Date: 11/28/2013 4:24:01 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  William Sweeney
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  157   Comments: 0
MBTA 3247
Title:  MBTA 3247
Description:  Heading for Boston passing Snake Hill Rd.
Photo Date:  7/23/2012  Upload Date: 11/28/2013 4:24:09 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  William Sweeney
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  203   Comments: 0
MBTA #3247 With Hoppers...
Title:  MBTA #3247 With Hoppers...
Description:  A T work train waits its turn onto the main line. The hoppers were marked for the B&M and MEC
Photo Date:  7/30/2012  Upload Date: 8/1/2012 4:38:09 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jonelle DeFelice
Categories:  Roster,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  327   Comments: 0
ROSTER SHOT: MBTA #3247
Title:  ROSTER SHOT: MBTA #3247
Description:  ROSTER SHOT: MBTA #3247, assigned work to duties
Photo Date:  7/30/2012  Upload Date: 8/1/2012 4:37:29 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jonelle DeFelice
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  525   Comments: 0
MBTA 3247
Title:  MBTA 3247
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/30/2012  Upload Date: 2/19/2013 1:50:25 PM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Christopher Kelliher
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  430   Comments: 0
MBTA 3247
Title:  MBTA 3247
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/6/2013  Upload Date: 2/18/2013 8:57:57 PM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Christopher Kelliher
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  381   Comments: 0
MARC 51
Title:  MARC 51
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/13/2013  Upload Date: 2/18/2013 8:49:53 PM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Christopher Kelliher
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MARC 51(GP40WH-2) MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  309   Comments: 0
MBTA 3247
Title:  MBTA 3247
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/13/2013  Upload Date: 2/18/2013 8:49:22 PM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Christopher Kelliher
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  515   Comments: 0
MARC 51
Title:  MARC 51
Description: 
Photo Date:  2/3/2013  Upload Date: 2/18/2013 7:57:31 PM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Christopher Kelliher
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MARC 51(GP40WH-2) MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  378   Comments: 0
MBTA 3247
Title:  MBTA 3247
Description:  Arriving at Ayer with gondolas for Pan Am.
Photo Date:  4/12/2013  Upload Date: 12/25/2014 6:49:55 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  William Sweeney
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  185   Comments: 0
MBTA C-1
Title:  MBTA C-1
Description:  A closer shot of the work train duo.
Photo Date:  4/12/2013  Upload Date: 12/25/2014 6:49:56 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  William Sweeney
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  214   Comments: 0
MBTA 3247
Title:  MBTA 3247
Description:  Another shot of the work train duo.
Photo Date:  4/12/2013  Upload Date: 12/25/2014 6:49:56 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  William Sweeney
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  182   Comments: 0
The meet
Title:  The meet
Description:  1003 heads west on 1 while the work extra holds in the clear on West Main St. siding.
Photo Date:  4/12/2013  Upload Date: 12/25/2014 6:49:56 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  William Sweeney
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 1003(F40PH) MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  179   Comments: 0
MBTA 3247
Title:  MBTA 3247
Description:  Work Extra
Photo Date:  4/12/2013  Upload Date: 4/12/2013 8:56:50 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Ted Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  972   Comments: 1
MBTA 3247 passing NS 9812
Title:  MBTA 3247 passing NS 9812
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/12/2013  Upload Date: 4/12/2013 8:57:21 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Ted Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3) NS 9812(C40-9W)
Views:  887   Comments: 0
MBTA 3247
Title:  MBTA 3247
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/1/2013  Upload Date: 1/20/2014 10:01:09 AM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Christopher Kelliher
Categories:  Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3) MARC 66(GP40WH-2)
Views:  871   Comments: 0
The edge of night
Title:  The edge of night
Description:  We're 3 hours into the second trick at Boston Engine Terminal as darkness begins to descend.
Photo Date:  11/13/2013  Upload Date: 11/18/2013 8:55:54 PM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  David Hutchinson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 2001(MP40PH-3C) MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  505   Comments: 0
Boston Bound Deadhead
Title:  Boston Bound Deadhead
Description:  Disabled MBTA commuter train heading back to Boston Engine Terminal.
Photo Date:  12/9/2013  Upload Date: 2/11/2014 12:51:18 AM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jeremiah Cahill
Categories:  Winter,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 1134(GP40MC) MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  292   Comments: 0
Third Avenue
Title:  Third Avenue
Description:  MBCR work train rumbles down the "B&A Westbound", passing alongside Pan Am LA-4, waiting for its on duty time.
Photo Date:  1/15/2014  Upload Date: 1/15/2014 6:39:34 PM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  David Hutchinson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MEC 502(GP40-2LW) MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  240   Comments: 1
GMTX 3005
Title:  GMTX 3005
Description:  MBTA 3247 works in the background as well
Photo Date:  2/10/2014  Upload Date: 2/10/2014 10:02:51 PM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Ted Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  GMTX 3005(GP40) MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  413   Comments: 1
Work Train
Title:  Work Train
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/2/2014  Upload Date: 3/4/2014 6:06:04 PM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  Wayne johnson
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Yard
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  215   Comments: 0
MBTA 3247
Title:  MBTA 3247
Description:  Passing through Lowell Junction earlier this day the work train's load caught fire and had to be parked here.
Photo Date:  4/21/2014  Upload Date: 5/2/2014 4:07:17 PM
Location:  Andover, MA
Author:  Devin Afshin
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  381   Comments: 0
MBTA 3247
Title:  MBTA 3247
Description:  Parked after load caught fire.
Photo Date:  4/21/2014  Upload Date: 5/2/2014 4:07:25 PM
Location:  Andover, MA
Author:  Devin Afshin
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  172   Comments: 0
Work Train
Title:  Work Train
Description:  MBTA 3247 crosses from the 3rd Iron to the 4th Iron at Third Avenue.
Photo Date:  5/2/2014  Upload Date: 5/3/2014 6:23:14 PM
Location:  Somerville, MA
Author:  David Hutchinson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MBTA 3247(GP40-3)
Views:  150   Comments: 0

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