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The future Medford Branch stations on the GLX have serious potential as well once they open, specifically Ball SQ and Medford/Tufts where Lowell Line/Downeaster trains reach 75 mph regularly since the construction speed restrictions were lifted in May, one of the few areas outside of the NEC where trains reach that speed
I'm a bit late to the party, but the algorithm just barely served this great video up to me! One underrated place is North Quincy. You'll only seen MBTA trains, but they're fairly frequent as all the Old Colony lines go through there. It's halfway between JFK/UMass and Quincy Center, and the trains are going fairly fast. The red line platform has a good view. There's a foot bridge at the old Norfolk Downs station that has a fence but it's still good to look through though not great for pictures. Also, you can get some clear-view elevation overlooking a curve from the new MBTA garage on the Hancock Street side. The backdrop is just office buildings, so definitely a quantity over quality sort of place.
The Willows in Littleton os fun too. The Y for northbound CSX and southbound MBTA make it busy, and there's auto, garbage, and grain trains to the flour mill there. Its half way between Littleton and Ayer MBTA stops. Bring a bike.
Providence has this awesome spot behind the 7-Eleven on Atwells Avenue near I-95 where you can catch MBTA trains from Wickford Junction and Amtrak NEC/Acela trains at full power! Definitely an underrated spot and you'll definitely get more trains on the weekdays (MBTA Commuter Rail service south of PVD is Mon-Fri only)
That was awesome! I just found your channel last night. I just moved to Boston, so I am super pumped to check out these spots!! I'm from PA, not far from the Horseshoe Curve (we went often as kids), so I really enjoyed seeing that footage and your thoughts of my stomping grounds :D
Another good spot on the north side is Wilmington station. It’s best for spotting Amtrak Downeaster’s Southbound trains, but besides that, it’s just an ordinary commuter rail station on the Haverhill Line.
I went to Boston but not south station I went to back bay and I rode the commuter rail and the orange line and some of the stations you’ve mentioned I have been through on my recent Boston trip. Also I railfan on the south side on the Kingston, Middleboro and providence stoughten lines and I don’t see much mainly F40 rebuilts HSP-46s double deckers and maybe a mixed set sooo yeah
Best not to plan much of anything around Pan Am, seeing as that Pan Am can hardly handle their own scheduling. Great video, very helpful as I'll be headed through the area in a couple of weeks.
Nice, have fun! I always find it funny how us MA railfans all run over to layer and stuff to see trains like that when those trains are normal everywhere else besides new england lol
@@BostonByRails yea sounds about right. Today I’ve seen Amtrak, MBTA, NS, Pan Am, guilford, BNSF, CP, Union Pacific, and Providence & Worcester, and genesee & Wyoming in one day. It’s been insane here in Ayer/ Gardner.
6:07 before ACSES csx and ns were not uncommon at crossroad 8:17 i mean i went today, a sunday, and saw 5 mbta, 3 pan am, and 2 norfolk southern's there in 4 hours, so i'd say it's pretty action packed in the morning hours.
Hey man, I just gotta say that this video is helping me a lot. But I recently got kicked out of an area from North Point park. Can you tell me the exact location for spotting at north point park?
I'm glad it helps. And, I'm sorry to hear that, that stinks! The spot I have always gone at north point park is the path that leads two large jersey barriers (used to block cars), which I climb over, and then film in that dirt parking lot. I've never had anyone cause me any trouble there, or seen any signs saying it is trespassing. Let me know if this helps!
@@BostonByRailsThat’s the way I went, it seems that they have maybe closed it. The (very kind) Keolis employee in a pickup truck got out after the train went by, (he let me take pictures) and told me that the parking lot is for MBTA employees only, and which we had to get out.
Guess where I would come from on the green line and guess where I would go to and guess what station I would be at riding the mbta elevetor that is on the red line
It's a decent spot - CSX to the Fitchburg subdivision runs several garbage trains daily northbound, and you can see the Lake Shore Ltd, MBTA, and a few CSX.
@@BostonByRails Guess what. I didn't pass. Apparently, my neighbor set up a spotlight giving the illusion a train was approaching. At least I caught 100 that night.
i needed this! thanks boston :)
Thank you !!
This is the best video thank you so much
I live in brockton mass I love go to Boston on the train
Thankyou for your time today And have a wonderful day
That was a great video! I seen a lot of Canton Jct videos on YT. The North Station areas are pretty scenic and interesting.
Thank you! Im glad you enjoyed ir!
The future Medford Branch stations on the GLX have serious potential as well once they open, specifically Ball SQ and Medford/Tufts where Lowell Line/Downeaster trains reach 75 mph regularly since the construction speed restrictions were lifted in May, one of the few areas outside of the NEC where trains reach that speed
I'm a bit late to the party, but the algorithm just barely served this great video up to me! One underrated place is North Quincy. You'll only seen MBTA trains, but they're fairly frequent as all the Old Colony lines go through there. It's halfway between JFK/UMass and Quincy Center, and the trains are going fairly fast. The red line platform has a good view. There's a foot bridge at the old Norfolk Downs station that has a fence but it's still good to look through though not great for pictures. Also, you can get some clear-view elevation overlooking a curve from the new MBTA garage on the Hancock Street side. The backdrop is just office buildings, so definitely a quantity over quality sort of place.
Very cool! Ill have to check it out, glad you enjoyed!
Nice job on the chapter marks embedded.
The Willows in Littleton os fun too. The Y for northbound CSX and southbound MBTA make it busy, and there's auto, garbage, and grain trains to the flour mill there. Its half way between Littleton and Ayer MBTA stops. Bring a bike.
8:00 I used to live right near Shirley Station. I lived in an apartment building right next to the tracks!
Providence has this awesome spot behind the 7-Eleven on Atwells Avenue near I-95 where you can catch MBTA trains from Wickford Junction and Amtrak NEC/Acela trains at full power! Definitely an underrated spot and you'll definitely get more trains on the weekdays (MBTA Commuter Rail service south of PVD is Mon-Fri only)
Great video Boston!! My Friends That do not know MBTA, This will be very useful for them!! Great Vid!!
Thank you! Im glad!
@@BostonByRails No Problem!
That was awesome! I just found your channel last night. I just moved to Boston, so I am super pumped to check out these spots!! I'm from PA, not far from the Horseshoe Curve (we went often as kids), so I really enjoyed seeing that footage and your thoughts of my stomping grounds :D
Im glad you enjoyed! If you ever have any questions about trains potting here, im happy to help!
Another good spot on the north side is Wilmington station. It’s best for spotting Amtrak Downeaster’s Southbound trains, but besides that, it’s just an ordinary commuter rail station on the Haverhill Line.
Oh man I am so excited for this as I do want to go to Boston someday!
Cool!
I went to Boston but not south station I went to back bay and I rode the commuter rail and the orange line and some of the stations you’ve mentioned I have been through on my recent Boston trip. Also I railfan on the south side on the Kingston, Middleboro and providence stoughten lines and I don’t see much mainly F40 rebuilts HSP-46s double deckers and maybe a mixed set sooo yeah
Awesome video!
Thank!
Might do this with NJT
Best not to plan much of anything around Pan Am, seeing as that Pan Am can hardly handle their own scheduling. Great video, very helpful as I'll be headed through the area in a couple of weeks.
Cool! Glad you enjoyed it!
very informative!
2:38 my home lmao
i'm gonna be in ayer seeing bnsf and cp in ayer hen this comes out tommorow
Nice, have fun! I always find it funny how us MA railfans all run over to layer and stuff to see trains like that when those trains are normal everywhere else besides new england lol
@@BostonByRails yea sounds about right. Today I’ve seen Amtrak, MBTA, NS, Pan Am, guilford, BNSF, CP, Union Pacific, and Providence & Worcester, and genesee & Wyoming in one day. It’s been insane here in Ayer/ Gardner.
Cool
I think Forest Hills is best for me
Nice!
6:07 before ACSES csx and ns were not uncommon at crossroad
8:17 i mean i went today, a sunday, and saw 5 mbta, 3 pan am, and 2 norfolk southern's there in 4 hours, so i'd say it's pretty action packed in the morning hours.
Well yea, but ive been there in the morning plenty and seen barely anything, hence why i said it varys
Cool!
Thanks tru
Hey man, I just gotta say that this video is helping me a lot. But I recently got kicked out of an area from North Point park. Can you tell me the exact location for spotting at north point park?
I'm glad it helps. And, I'm sorry to hear that, that stinks! The spot I have always gone at north point park is the path that leads two large jersey barriers (used to block cars), which I climb over, and then film in that dirt parking lot. I've never had anyone cause me any trouble there, or seen any signs saying it is trespassing. Let me know if this helps!
@@BostonByRailsThat’s the way I went, it seems that they have maybe closed it. The (very kind) Keolis employee in a pickup truck got out after the train went by, (he let me take pictures) and told me that the parking lot is for MBTA employees only, and which we had to get out.
Damnit I had this video idea for like a year now lol
Lol, i made this about 6 monhts ago but saved it cus i had other stuff
Cross road!!! Great video but just to let you know NHN does run through cross road
Yea I didnt include it because I forgot !
I think I might make something like this
Neat!
I don't live in Boston, but never have seen a fast train before in real life.
Its so awesome!
Guess where I would come from on the green line and guess where I would go to and guess what station I would be at riding the mbta elevetor that is on the red line
What about Framingham station? Not good anymore?
Freight action has gotten much more spotty and less reliable than it used to be there (railfanning wise)
It's a decent spot - CSX to the Fitchburg subdivision runs several garbage trains daily northbound, and you can see the Lake Shore Ltd, MBTA, and a few CSX.
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U mean the move when they picked up st100?
Pan am never went to south station
@@BostonByRails Yes, i wish i caught that
@@Grandjunction it has
lmfao D0BO was supposed to pass my house and it's stupid headlight has been showing for an hour.
Wow
@@BostonByRails Guess what. I didn't pass. Apparently, my neighbor set up a spotlight giving the illusion a train was approaching. At least I caught 100 that night.