Welcome to Massachusetts. The state I Grew up in. Pretty soon those MBTA or T commuter trains will serve the towns in Southern Massachusetts I grew up in. Including Fall River and New Bedford. MBTA called this project “South Coast Rail”. The Fall River and New Bedford lines split at a junction in Myrick’s MA. And there will be a transfer station in East Taunton MA. Continuing on the trains will make a left turn at a wye and join the existing Middleboro and Lakeville line. With a stop at a secondary Middleboro station on the East leg of another wye. That wye is also a transfer freight yard that transfers freight between CSX and Mass Coastal trains. This would conclude phase 1 of this South Coast Rail project. Phase 2 will be partially electrified as trains will join on the Northeast Corridor in Attleboro MA. As well as the MBTAs Providence/Stoughton line. Sometimes I like when people call these trains the T. Rather its commuter trains or Subway trains. After all T is for Train. And with these trains coming to Fall River and New Bedford, it’s a huge beneficial change. They’ve announced passenger trains coming to those parts of Massachusetts. But plans would become canceled. And now after several years of planning it’s finally happening. And it’s great for Fall River residents who will travel by plane from Bostons Logan Int Airport as when the trains arrive at South Station in Boston all they gotta do is catch a Silver line bus to the airport. And they’re good to go. And traveling from Fall River and New Bedford by train will be so much easier as they won’t need to put up with so much traffic. Boston is tricky to drive in. I can’t wait till those T commuter trains start serving FR and NB. And when I take a trip there, I can experience my first ride on a T commuter train.
Thank you for the great information. I am all in favor of expanding public transportation. You’re definitely right about Boston being a pain to drive and so anything to eliminate that drive would be a welcome.
Hi Thomas, a great video of the Cumbres & Toltec narrow gauge railway. I particularly like this railway, with its steam locomotives and the fantastic scenery. Thanks for sharing and have a nice week, best regards Wolfgang
Generally, the places where I fly the drone aren't accessible on foot, for example, Lobato Trestle. There isn't a way to get close enough to it without trespassing on private property.
Hello Thomas, a very nice video of the Georgetown Loop Railroad. This bridge and the steam train crossing it are fantastic, superbly filmed. Thanks for showing it and have a nice Sunday. Best regards, Wolfgang
Beautiful steam locomotive traversing a picturesque landscape, captured beautifully at 12:20. Exceptional black and white photography and always great aerial footage.
Nice blending of music and sound in the video work. This railroad is such a part of so many bucket lists. It never disappoints and always provides so much enjoyment to the passengers. You captured a great moment in time. Good job.
I have been on this Railroad line & it was well worth the price! The day I rode, there was a large group of Speeders traveling on that same time, just before our train pulled out!! That Club had the Most different types of Speeders I have ever seen!!!
Hello Thomas, this double traction of the K28# 473 and the K37#493 with passenger train is great. Great film, thank you for showing it and kind regards Wolfgang
No, the Laird has a BNC connector. I understand they are getting hard to find and one guy posting on TrainOrders said he got an adapter and it works fine.
I remember the last time I was on the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, it was also my first double header on this railroad with K-28’s 473 and 476, the year was 2022 and not only that, I also came across this railroad employee who works on the railroad and I learned about him that he actually likes the K-28 class locomotives better than the K-36 and K-37 class.
A steam locomotive is like a magnet when it comes to attracting interest. The sounds, the smells, and the mechanical complexity of big wheels turning have me hooked!
