GP40MC1118 wrote:Where the Saugus Branch connected to the ER mainline was known as West Lynn. When
the ER got rebuilt, Brickyard Interlocking was established.
GP40MC1118 wrote:As for Salem, prior to the establishment of "McNall Interlocking", the interlocking did
include a power switch for the wye to the Danvers Branch. The current westbound signal
at the east end of the tunnel at Salem is essentially a repeater for McNall.
Amendment #88 to H3600
Peabody-Salem Trolley Study
Mr. Walsh of Peabody moves to amend the bill in section 2, in item 7008-0900, in line 4, by inserting after the word “development;” the following: “provided further, that not less than $50,000 be expended by the City of Peabody for the study of operating a high rail trolley service on the MBTA track running from Peabody Square to the Salem Depot”.
octr202 wrote:Ahh, must be legislative silly season...
What exactly is a "high rail trolley service" anyway...one of these things:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourist_t ... us_052.jpg Crossed with one of these things?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road%E2%8 ... unimog.jpg
How does federal protection from eminent domain work?F-line to Dudley via Park wrote:It can't be light rail, because PAR has irrevocable trackage rights federally protected from local seizure.
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