Gilbert B Norman wrote: ↑Mon May 22, 2023 12:12 pm By the way, on my listening to the music comment, I know a fellow who lives along the B&A, not all that much of a railfan, but for whatever his reasons is afraid of flying, and who regularly uses 448-9. He has no use for the music, so he rides Coach to and from ALB and boards or alights his Sleeper there.Hmmm this fellow sounds familiar Mr. Norman.
It will be interesting to see what 448/449 looks like if the state succeeds with more passenger service on the B&A. Right now though that effort remains focused on the inland route so 448/449 would remain the sole trains west of SPG. Later plans also include additional ALB - BOS frequencies. Given Railjunkie’s comments on how 448/449 are crewed am curious how Springfield - Boston would be crewed for the potential inland service.