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Wakefield
The above current map shows the beginning of the Newburyport line at
Wakefield Jct. The line was last used from Danvers to Wakefield Center.
From Wakefield Junction to Wakefield Center the line is grayed out on this
map because it was abandoned first.
Newburyport line crossing Richardson St. View is looking towards Bennet
and Main St.
Looking towards the Bennet and Main St crossings.
The track goes from single to double just west of the Wakefield Center
station. This view is looking east towards the station.
Wakefield Center station coming into view.
Cuts in the tie indicate a former derailment. Not unusual on branch
lines.
Wakefield Center station still in good shape.
Nicely restored station. Bay window in good shape.
Used as a business.
Route 129 crossing of Newburyport line looking East.
Route 129 crossing looking West, Wakefield Center station on right.
Looking east towards a cement type company.
Spur that used to serve the cement company in this picture.
Track going along the back side of the cement company.
New Salem Street crossing which is just east of the route 129 crossing.
The cement company is on the right.
This is the approximate location of where the South Reading branch
diverged. It is possible that the spur going off to the left is the former
S. Reading branch. It's in the right spot.
Main St on the left. the line is crossing Bennett st.
Main St crossing.
Building near Nahant St.
Nahant St crossing. Looking towards Wakefield Jct
Boston and Maine mainline near Wakefield Jct.
Looking towards Wakefield Jct where the Newburyport line joined the
Boston and Maine.
Wakefield Jct, you can see the Newburyport line going off on the left.
Newburyport line just east of Wakefield Jct.
Newburyport line just east of Wakefield Jct.
Newburyport line just east of Wakefield Jct. Nahant St crossing.
Newburyport line just east of the junction, note the curbing for the
station platform on the left.
Just east of the jct, Wakefield Jct station platform remains.
Looking towards the jct. You can see the mainline just beyond the trees.
Station was on the right.
Commuter train on the mainline. Station platform on the right.
Unfortunately all that remains of Wakefield Jct is the station platform
and curbing.
Wakefield Jct. Newburyport line still connected.
End of the block on the Newburyport line, just beyond the jct. The
yellow paint indicates insulated joints.
Curbing for the platform, mainline can be seen on the left. Newburyport
line going straight ahead.
Newburyport line, curbing on the left.
Switch lined for the siding.
Looking back towards the jct.
Jefferson Smurfitt. Tracks lead up to garage type door.
Jefferson Smurfitt, one of te last customers on the line.
Track leading up to J.S.
Pleasure Island Spur. This track used to go over to the former Pleasure
Island Amusement park. There used to be a display of engines there. This
is how they got the equipment in and out.
P.I. Spur. J.S. spur in background.
P.I. spur, J.S. on the right.
Track going to J.S.
Spur, looking back to where it joins the Newburyport lnie. The P.I.
spur can be seen on the right.
Pleasure Island spur still in the road.
