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Boston By Rails
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The T and Beyond!
Boston By Rails brings you high-quality, educational railroading content from Eastern Massachusetts, and beyond! Who knows where the rails will take me, climb aboard to find out!
*All footage used in these videos was taken and is owned by me unless otherwise stated. No Boston By Rails footage may be reused without proper consent.*
Boston By Rails brings you high-quality, educational railroading content from Eastern Massachusetts, and beyond! Who knows where the rails will take me, climb aboard to find out!
*All footage used in these videos was taken and is owned by me unless otherwise stated. No Boston By Rails footage may be reused without proper consent.*
The Old Becomes New Again on the MBTA Commuter Rail | Boston Railroading Explained: GP40MC Rebuilds
We are living in a time where one can see the last of the old, and the first of the new here on the MBTA. Come along as we explore these two new fleets, heading in separate directions.
Shout out to my loyal patrons:
Donny Noah
John G
#mbta #historical #history #fasttrains #boston #oldisgold #gp40mc #heritageunit #oldisgold #rare #history
Clip Credits:
1: High Horses Productions
Thumbnail 1129 Photo: Taken by AJ Rod
Shout out to my loyal patrons:
Donny Noah
John G
#mbta #historical #history #fasttrains #boston #oldisgold #gp40mc #heritageunit #oldisgold #rare #history
Clip Credits:
1: High Horses Productions
Thumbnail 1129 Photo: Taken by AJ Rod
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3 Railroads on 1 Train | All About the MBTA Geometry Train
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3 Railroads...one train? Though in freight railroading this may not be unheard of, this is quite unfamiliar in a passenger railroad setting. Come along and learn why this exists and a whole lot more. Enjoy! Many thanks to those whom I borrowed footage from for this video: 1. J's Railroad Video's 2. Tyler B. Shout out to my loyal patrons: Donny Noah John G #mbta #historical #history #fasttrains ...
UNREAL Horn Show From MBTA’s Last Operating Single Level Cab Car - 3 Railroads on One Train!
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Filmed on June 25th, 2024. Seen here, MBTA’s Geometry Train heads west out of the town of Rockport, Massachusetts, on its way to Beverly Junction. Except a full length episode on this fascinating consist in the coming weeks. For now though, lets just enjoy the beauty of a CTC-1B train horn! Enjoy, Nathan Thank you to my loyal Partons: Donny Noah John G. #fasttrains #gloucester #history #mbta #t...
The MBTA’s Newest Drawbridge in America’s Oldest Fishing Port | Infrastructure on the MBTA Ep 2
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The MBTA Gloucester branch spans from Beverly MA to Rockport MA, and offers some of the T’s finest and most unique railroading: such as the operations around drawbridges. Come along and learn how the Gloucester Branch works alongside its marine friends in its namesake city. Enjoy! Shout out to my loyal patrons: Donny Noah John G #mbta #historical #history #fasttrains #gloucester #oldisgold
MBTA Stone Train Switches the Abandoned Beacon Park Yard | What Remains Episode 4
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On June 5th, 2024, an MBTA Stone Extra dropped its cars in the Abandoned Beacon Park yard. But maybe, Beacon Park isn't as abandoned as we all thought. Come along in Episode 4 of What Remains as we see how Beacon Park has been reborn in 2024! Shout out to my loyal patron(s): Donny Noah
Boston's North Side Terminal Operations, Non-Stop Rush Hour Action | Boston Railroading Explained
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Boston Terminal, out of tower A, is one of the busiest sections of track on the MBTA's system, and by far the busiest on the North Side. Come along as Boston By Rails and AJ explore the territory of the Boston Terminal Dispatcher to see just how many trains come into Terminal territory on a given afternoon! Enjoy! Shout out to my loyal patron(s): Donny Noah
The MBTA's Latest Project: Railroad Crossing Safety | Infrastructure on the MBTA
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In Spring 2023, the MBTA began implemeting flex posts at all crossings on the system. Join Bsoton By Rails, Petru and Jacklyn as they explore the crossing of the MBTA and how this new project is seen across the system! #mbta #new #future #keolis #railroad #railroading #railfan #railfanning #safetyfirst #flexposts Shout out to my loyal patron(s): Donny Noah
Not Abandoned! Night Time MBTA and Amtrak Trains in Cambridge Ma | Grand Junction After Hours
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The 2.6 mile rail line, which travels through the heart of Cambridge Massachusetts, is thought by many to be abandoned. However, at night, this dormant line comes alive with train action! #abandoned #mbta #grandjunction #rare #railfanning #fast #amtrak Shout out to my loyal patron(s): Donny Noah
Railroad Review | A Comparison of Major American Cities Railroads, and an Update
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A new era Boston By Rails is on its way. As a result of this, I have seen a whole lot of new trains and cities. Let's see what I think about all of them. Enjoy!
What is a Cab Car and Their Future on the MBTA | MBTA Rolling Stock Explained
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What is a Cab Car and Their Future on the MBTA | MBTA Rolling Stock Explained
History in Motion on the MBTA | Boston Railroading Explained: Budd RDC
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History in Motion on the MBTA | Boston Railroading Explained: Budd RDC
Rare Trains and Weird Stations | Fast MBTA Action in Metro Boston
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Rare Trains and Weird Stations | Fast MBTA Action in Metro Boston
The Boston By Rails 2023 Year In Review | Turn To Stone Railfanning Music Video
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The Boston By Rails 2023 Year In Review | Turn To Stone Railfanning Music Video
The MBTA's Response to Hurricane Lee | Hurricane Madness on the MBTA
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The MBTA's Response to Hurricane Lee | Hurricane Madness on the MBTA
2 Hours of Non-Stop Train Action in Montreal | Boston By Rails Over the Border
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2 Hours of Non-Stop Train Action in Montreal | Boston By Rails Over the Border
An Up-Close Look At the MBTA's Newest Project | Boston Railroading Explained: The Fiber Train
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An Up-Close Look At the MBTA's Newest Project | Boston Railroading Explained: The Fiber Train
Ayer: The Home of Boston's Freight Rail Yard, 35 Miles West | What Remains Ep 3
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Ayer: The Home of Boston's Freight Rail Yard, 35 Miles West | What Remains Ep 3
The End of Rail Service in Salem | What Remains Ep 2
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The End of Rail Service in Salem | What Remains Ep 2
Where Did All the Freight Trains Go? | What Remains Episode 1
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Where Did All the Freight Trains Go? | What Remains Episode 1
Railfanning Remembered: The Old Trains of Rockport Massachusetts
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Railfanning Remembered: The Old Trains of Rockport Massachusetts
Catching Up With the Grand Junction | Rare Trains in Cambridge
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Catching Up With the Grand Junction | Rare Trains in Cambridge
Where Do Trains Sleep at Night? | The Layover Yard Operations of the MBTA
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Where Do Trains Sleep at Night? | The Layover Yard Operations of the MBTA
The MBTA's Newest Locomotives! | Boston Railroading Explained
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The MBTA's Newest Locomotives! | Boston Railroading Explained
A Day Trip on the MBTA’s Cape Flyer | Boston By Vlog Episode 1
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A Day Trip on the MBTA’s Cape Flyer | Boston By Vlog Episode 1
A Fond Farewell to Folkston | The Ultimate Railfanning Vacation Episode 3
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A Fond Farewell to Folkston | The Ultimate Railfanning Vacation Episode 3
Folkston Under the Stars | The Ultimate Railfanning Vacation Episode 2
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Folkston Under the Stars | The Ultimate Railfanning Vacation Episode 2
Finding Folkston | The Ultimate Railfanning Vacation Episode 1
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Finding Folkston | The Ultimate Railfanning Vacation Episode 1
History of the Boston’s Green Line | The MBTA D-Branch
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History of the Boston’s Green Line | The MBTA D-Branch
How Do Train Yards Work? | MBTA Edition
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How Do Train Yards Work? | MBTA Edition
They don't have any signals there?
Great video, and I must say I like both the old and new, and hope they remain in service for a very long time !
I hope the version coming to train sim world has that same suspension movement.
How do these engines and cars get cleaned? Does the MBTA have a drive-though wash for them or is it done by hand? I think all the engines and cars would look terrific if kept clean.
Be sure to do a video about test trains on the South Coast Rail Project between Middleborough, Fall River, and New Bedford.
I'm honestly really going to miss the old equipment on MBTA, especially on the south side like the MBB cab cars, F40ph 2cs, and yes the older Gp40mcs because they were a huge part of my childhood
The engineers had to be on high foamer watch with that consist! Great video, and great editing.
WTF?
Last I checked KFC and Taco Bell were owned by the same company so they have had those combined locations, and also some with Pizza Hut
Nice video. I really hope 1135 gets an NHRR paint scheme, that unit has been my favorite since childhood.
8:18 that horn is amazing. Reminds me of the Go transit bilevel cab cars back when they had K5LAs
good to know I'm not going crazy because I stumbled upon the Geometry Train as I was working my last two weeks at my old job in Boston, I was walking by Track 4 at Readville on my way to the Providence Line on Track 3 and saw this weird consist of MBTA, Amtrak and CTrail cars going through the station and thought it was an oddball set of cars. Now I understand why it exists.
it's not a Boston By Rails video without a special guest appearance from the Readville Switcher, and it's looking great in that fresh MBTA purple!
So frantic, wth
Quality is perfection. By the way did you see the Avelia test train today?
1:03 did you take that video yesterday? i saw a dude in ruggles station filming my commuter train on an iphone :D
Cool! Wouldntve been me, all the footage in my videos is from 3-4 months before theyre posted. I have a large backlog
@@BostonByRails tbh i am not totally sure if that's even ruggles as idk what the station looks like from .. outside a train .. rarely get off there. but i was wondering. ;)
Ah yes, the clip youre talking about is south station. Np!
awesome also me & friends we rebuilding 04 chevy impala
About 1136, It still has an mechanical bell. I'm sure it along with 1127 and 1134 needs an e bell soon along with 1118, 1119, 1128, 1130, 1131, 1132.
The E branch history
I will miss the old jeeps but I ride the Lowell line for college so I’ll probably still see them. I used to see the 2C and GP40s on the south side in the 2010s as a kid so I can’t wait for the rebuilds and hopefully they come back south!
keep the geeps old bells
Curious on the history of the bridge. Did it ever have a second line on it? Or just built for future possibilities? Nice video. Cheers - Bob
I grew up in that area always heard about the train guy in that building but thought it was just someone with a small layout. Never knew how big it was. Now I’m gonna have to go see it. Thanks
I've been a Railfan in New England since the late 1960s starting with my older Brother and Father in the Boston area and seen all the greal RRs NH, NYC, (PC), B&M, and north, south & west to the DH, MEC, BAR, CV, CP, GM, CN, PW into Guilford to Pan Am. I Never got excited about the MBTA at all, except when they got rebuilt F3/F7s (FP10) from GM&O I took photos of them in 1978', but I never like the MBTAs Purple paint !! 👎 I do feel bad for today's Railfans though, my time in the hobby was the very best with all the Fallen Flags still running with 1st, 2nd Gen power 3-5 builders and great paint schemes with No freak'n crap Graffiti right up in the 1980s !! 👍 I've lived in Exeter, NH 50ft from the mainline on Main St the last 30 years moving here because of the location and seeing Everything go by !
For a young man you do a great job explaining what’s going on You a good narrator for the videos. Thanks for making them
Mechanical bells > e-bells.
Amtrak 100 is in the clip or MBTA 1120 passes MBTA 1134 on the left side
Can you find the word MBTA in this?mjfesgjyemrfugjref,jugrefugrgejjug,dvdukzdgkubdgxbujdgxmbtajfehfhjhjhibjjbjbhfddxfhkbv
Did you notice Amtrak 100 the dark the navy blue unit in the background?
Did you notice Amtrak 100 the dark the navy blue unit in the background?
Like the new paint schemes love the old bell Like the mass DOT blue and cranberry color I hate the purple
I used to remember when GP40MC 1131 and 1133 as non rebuilds. 2 years later, went into BET and came out with e-bells. I was like “damn 2 years later? Felt like 5 weeks” but over all i prefer both old and new. No matter how much 1134, 1127, gets older. Someday rebuild is going to happen. And i hope that they will have there original purple color scheme
Great thing is on Pittsburgh, they are going through purchasing all new light rail cars (84 total) as the current ones are way too old. This past budget cycle they put in 1 million dollars for design stage and such. They are submitting grants upwards to 100 million dollars to aide in the purchase as the total cost is expected to be 500 million.
Awesome video!
The MBTA sucks triple d
Have you seen any graffiti of the bluejay and racoon cartoon Mordecai and Rigby? On the tracks near Blackburn circle in Gloucester
Have you guys seen any graffiti of Mordecai and Rigby ANYWHERE in Gloucester near the tracks?
Where is the graffiti of Mordecai and Rigby that’s by train tracks any help is appreciated 😅
I’m going to miss the old Geeps. The new ones are still awesome. How would you feel if Amtrak rebuilt the AEM7s?
saw 1127 in a line of dead equipment at BET with 1125 last week. Looks like 1134s the only original left in service.
Long Live EMD! Long Live the GP40MC!
1127 is dead. 1134 is the last one kicking. It’s a fantastic pulling engine, it’s gonna be a sad day when it gets rebuilt
Yeaaaa so ive heard. Wild that all it took for me was to delay this video a month and the locos im talking about are cooked. Oh well!
1127 is still in service? Or dead?
My guess 1134 will have 2-5 more years. Before rebuild.
@@samstranghorwitz probably less than a year. 1127 is already dead and ready for rebuild. Once the next few geeps are released from BET theyll be ready to take on new ones like 1127 and 1134
More 1100 rebuilds to come as 1118, 1127 and 1132 are down in Rochester. The automatic door system is called "Traction Interlock"
1117 also has ran the NEC in revenue I believe so that leaves 1125
Always will have 1134 as a favorite but I also enjoyed filming 1137 and 1138 in Rhode Island. Also eager to see 1129.
GP40s are my favorite MBTA locomotives. F40s my 2nd favorite. Not really a fan of the new round nosed locomotives whatever they’re called. HSP46s I think
Awesome video. The Heritage unit was on display at the Railfan day yesterday in Hyannis Being close to Rochester, I’m going to have to take a ride over. Thanks again
Yes! It's a very neat area. Just make sure you do not go onto the property of the shops, they are extremely strict on trespassing. Have fun!
There’s an MBTA heritage unit?
Great video well presented with excellent facts ......keep up the great work for to view
I found this quite an informative video! I've noticed that while some of the GP40MCs have e-bells _and_ LED lighting, others have only e-bells (but regular lighting), and still others retain their mechanical bells. Now, I know why: some were rebuilt at BET, others were sent to Rochester (I didn't know about that facility), and still others haven't been rebuilt yet. Thanks for the video!
Indeed! Glad you enjoyed it. There are also a good bunch of geeps rebuilt at BET with Ebells AND LED's. The first 5 or so were given LEDs, but then Keolis decided to just keep the normal headlights for some reason. So, the paint scheme is really the biggest giveaway
@@BostonByRails, you make a good point! Hence, I'll remember: if it's fresh on top and unrepainted on the bottom, it's BET-rebuilt; if it's a heritage unit, a MassDOT unit, or super-fresh, it's a Rochester unit; and if it's not repainted at all, it's an unrebuilt unit. Thanks for the comment!
I hope 1129 will be on the south side. Great video!