RIDE THE TRAIN BOSTON 4

[@Greenwings701]

Hampshire House at the end. I remember the abandoned train cars on the waterfront in the 80's.

[@ericschwartz3559]

Probably around the 2:50 mark in the video is where the present Aquarium station would be.

[@ericschwartz3559]

BOWDOIN LOOP. Thanks I’ve always wanted to see the loop from the front rail fan window. All passengers are required to get off the train because Bowdoin is the last stop and have to get back on at the Wonderland platform. We duct down low so nobody from the MBTA employees or drivers saw us and yelled at us to get off. Luckily nobody saw us and we got to stay on the train as it went through the extremely tight loop. Still remember it like it was yesterday, I had to have been 7-8 years old then, so it was probably in 2011-12.

[@michaelcoady9363]

Of all the years I grew up in Boston I never been on the Bowdoin loop. Where the motorman says thats the yard, the spur track in the loop, was once a continuation out to a portal on to Cambridge street as the now Blue line was originally a street car line

[@Skullitor]

In front of the fire station was the portal.

[@ericschwartz3559]

13:15, Suffolk Downs station was still fairly new back then, what year was this 1986-87ish? Originally opened on April 21, 1952 and renovated from September 17, 1982 to January 3, 1984, only three years old at the time of this video. Now, it’s deteriorating at a rapid pace and the pedestrian bridge that you cross in order to get to the Bowdoin-bound platform’s fare control area because the entrance is on the Wonderland-bound platform is also in a state of disrepair. The MBTA is making improvements to the station and the pedestrian bridge was in such bad condition that wooden beams had to be placed under it to keep it up so it wouldn’t crash down on the tracks in May 2022. This caused Blue Line service to be suspended and replaced by shuttle buses between Beachmont and Airport for four consecutive weekends. Listen, the station was last renovated in 1995 and that’s nearly 30 years ago and the 1984 renovation sure wore off after 40 years. Unlike most MBTA rapid transit stations, Suffolk Downs has no direct MBTA bus connections; the nearest route is the 120 about 700 feet (210 m) to the southwest. However, during the 2013 reconstruction and closure of Orient Heights, Suffolk Downs was used as the terminus of the replacement shuttle bus service. The footbridge was closed on March 22, 2021, due to structural deterioration, but the station remained open. Passengers needing to cross between platforms had to take a train one stop to Orient Heights or Beachmont. The footbridge deck was replaced during closure of the outer portion of the Blue Line from May 22 to June 8, 2022. The footbridge reopened in October 2022. Averaging just 521 daily boardings in FY 2019, Suffolk Downs is the least-used fare-controlled station on the MBTA subway system. The redevelopment of the Suffolk Downs site is expected to substantially increase ridership to Suffolk Downs and Beachmont stations. The developer, HYM Investment Group, has committed $20 million for transit projects including modifications to both stations. Reconstruction of the station is expected to begin between FY 2023 and FY 2027. Conceptual design began in mid-2022. We’re planning to improve Suffolk Downs station in East Boston. This project will improve station functionality and accessibility and include track upgrades for increased reliability, resiliency and safety. Project includes: - Reconstruct Suffolk Downs station to modernize and achieve full accessibility compliance - Upgrade sidewalk and pedestrian plaza area at Walley Street. - Support an increase in pedestrian and bike connections to the station. - Update station amenities, including station lighting and signage. Improve track drainage and resiliency. Rider Benefits include: - Improved station accessibility, walking paths and way finding. - Improved safety, reliability and rider experience - Improved connectivity to surrounding neighborhoods, including the Suffolk Downs Development. Building a Better T As part of our $9.6 billion, 5-year capital investment plan, we’re renovating stations, modernizing fare collection systems, upgrading services for our buses, subways and ferries and improving the accessibility of the entire system. Anticipated Concept Design Phase: Summer 2022 - Spring 2023 Full Design Schedule: TBD (Pending Full Design Funding) Budget: TBD Status: Concept Design

[@Madness832]

OMG! It's so funny to see the end (19:05), showing the empty right-of-way where the Blue Line could've continued to Lynn (where I live, today!).

[@jacobschwartz2158]

Government Center Station was closed for two years for a complete rebuilding and reopened on March 21, 2016. Star was renovated from 2007 to April 26, 2011. Aquarium was rebuilt between 1996-2004. Maverick was rebuilt from 2007 to 2009. Airport was rebuilt from 2000 to June 3, 2004. Orient Heights was the last station in East Boston to be completely rebuilt from March 23-November 26, 2013.

[@QuarioQuario54321]

These are the nights that never die my father told me

[@Greenwings701]

Reminds me of the old green line!

[@doctorbanger]

Great documentary Henry. Would be nice if you could film a new one. Was hoping to see the yards as well

[@zackboone15]

Why did the pantograph change move from Maverick to Airport?

[@MatthewDaSmitdog]

Probably because Airport now has a roof, and that there you can safely deploy the pantographs in case of inclement weather.

[@jrdosreis6484]

The Maverick-Bowdoin tunnels use third rail due to the height of the tunnel, and before the blue line extended north, that right away existed to wonderland for streetcars and such pantograph wires were used. When the blue line line extended north in the 50s, they decided to use the old system that was there instead of continuing with the third rail and use airport sta as the transition zone, making all subsequent blue line trains use dual power

[@MatthewDaSmitdog]

BOWDOIN LOOP! YES! :D

[@jwhynot]

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