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Re: Remembering Paul Joyce (3rd Rail)

 by StevieC48 ¦  Thu Sep 19, 2013 10:19 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Remembering Paul Joyce (3rd Rail) ¦  Replies: 116 ¦  Views: 100643

Sgt. Paul Joyce BPD Ret. It was a pleasure to know you and to learn so many interesting facts about the transit and your many photos. Thank you . You will be missed

Re: Red Line Train *Bangs*

 by StevieC48 ¦  Thu Sep 19, 2013 10:04 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Red Line Train *Bangs* ¦  Replies: 10 ¦  Views: 5181

Also low airbags "suspension" can cause banging up and down, usually on the 15,16 and 1700s

Re: Remembering avid contributor, friend, and fellow enthusi

 by StevieC48 ¦  Thu Aug 22, 2013 10:43 am ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Remembering Paul Joyce (3rd Rail) ¦  Replies: 116 ¦  Views: 100643

Sgt Paul Joyce (3rdRail) was ga great historian who was up there with
The late George Sanborn on his vast knowledge of history. Paul won't
Be the same wih you. Eternal Rest be granted to your son Paul Joyce

Trespasser struck in Taunton MA

 by StevieC48 ¦  Fri Jun 28, 2013 2:26 am ¦  Forum: CSX Transportation including Pan Am ¦  Topic: Trespasser struck in Taunton MA ¦  Replies: 1 ¦  Views: 1953

At approximately 2 am a train coming through the area, struck a 30 year old person at Hart St and Ingell St. Person was still alive and was transported to a Ri hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Re: Tunnel Turned Into Safety Training Facility

 by StevieC48 ¦  Thu Jun 13, 2013 4:09 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Tunnel Turned Into Safety Training Facility ¦  Replies: 76 ¦  Views: 29977

They opend the facility today and from the photos looks great.

Re: Subway Delay Reports and Discussion

 by StevieC48 ¦  Fri May 31, 2013 3:20 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Subway Delay Reports and Discussion (2011-2017) ¦  Replies: 1203 ¦  Views: 359714

Blue Line has shuttle in place between Suffolk Downs and Wonderland after 9 on evenings and some weekends. Due to State Rd bridge maintenance. Which is between Beachmont and Revere Beach.

Re: SFO Boston Elevated Railway Livery PCC

 by StevieC48 ¦  Fri May 10, 2013 9:45 am ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: SFO Boston Elevated Railway Livery PCC ¦  Replies: 26 ¦  Views: 4663

Besides SF and Boston Phillys PCC did not have a rear back up controller. The operator would sit up front and the reverser had a reverse notch. Unless 2709 at Seashore is different there is no reverser at the back of the car. Unless which might be is that SF added the reverser to the rear of their P...

Re: Interesting Green Line Trolley Pictures

 by StevieC48 ¦  Tue Apr 30, 2013 2:32 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Interesting Green Line Trolley Pictures ¦  Replies: 45 ¦  Views: 10603

Not sure but CRail might chime in. The LRV could be 3424 going to Seashore.

Re: Red Line door open while in service.

 by StevieC48 ¦  Fri Apr 05, 2013 6:40 am ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Red Line Door Open While in Operation ¦  Replies: 57 ¦  Views: 8665

Isolate the car and run it as a 5 car train, unless it affects the operation of the train, then get everyone off and go the shop.

Re: Red Line door open while in service.

 by StevieC48 ¦  Thu Apr 04, 2013 4:18 am ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Red Line Door Open While in Operation ¦  Replies: 57 ¦  Views: 8665

Joe D the news reported speaking with the person who took the video. She said she tried to tell the motorperson and they ignored her, so she had told a transit officer where they related the issue to the OCC.

Re: Red Line door open while in service.

 by StevieC48 ¦  Wed Apr 03, 2013 4:27 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Red Line Door Open While in Operation ¦  Replies: 57 ¦  Views: 8665

Well it seems like the train was on door by pass or the no motion reset was used. Looks like a 15-1700 series car.

Red Line Door Open While in Operation

 by StevieC48 ¦  Wed Apr 03, 2013 12:04 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Red Line Door Open While in Operation ¦  Replies: 57 ¦  Views: 8665

Re: Orange Line Cross Over At Ruggles

 by StevieC48 ¦  Fri Mar 22, 2013 2:13 am ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Orange Line Cross Over At Ruggles ¦  Replies: 13 ¦  Views: 3221

Ashmont has crossovers they use all the time. They use the loop once in a while when they use the wash track.

Re: Favorite Restaurants for Metropolitan Boston Buffs

 by StevieC48 ¦  Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:58 am ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Favorite Restaurants for Metropolitan Boston Buffs ¦  Replies: 6 ¦  Views: 1761

On the Blue Line there are many. I will list the station and then list the eateries; Wonderland: Kelly's on the beach. Its a small walk from the station on the beach Beachmont: Dominios: Great subs. Louigis: Pizza and Subs. Beachmont Roast Beef: Roast Beef Sandwiches etc. Torettas: Bakery and Ice cr...

Re: Winter St Concourse

 by StevieC48 ¦  Sun Feb 24, 2013 3:42 pm ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Winter St Concourse ¦  Replies: 72 ¦  Views: 14954

Mikes in Everett for Roast Beef 104 or 109 cant think of other routes off the top of my head. I know it is a popular with the late night T employees.

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