How Do Train Yards Work? | MBTA Edition

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[@tonymento7460]

The MBTA need to bring back engine # 3247 from dead storage clean it up and use it as a shop engine

[@syeet1234]

0:59 not even a minute in and this man already mentioned the Readville switcher

[@BostonByRails]

You know it

[@NorthSanman]

I remember the time I was riding an MBTA train from Fitchburg to North Station, the train was moving slowly from the Green Line Union Square station, past the Boston Engine Terminal, to Boston North Station. From there, I got to see that rail yard in its full detail. Let me know if you would like video proof.

[@BostonByRails]

Very cool!

[@JaredBallou]

What's the deal with the MassDOT blue unit around 6:40 versus normal MBTA purple livery power?

[@BostonByRails]

Those are owned by massdot because MBTA used massdot to rebuild them, but MBTA operates them in all their service

[@TrainiacTed]

I live in Somerville, which I think you got the shots from, and I pass by here all the time always in the day, I always wondered why there was almost no activity. I would love to learn more about the MBTA, I feel like I know a lot but then I watch you videos and I am like "I do not know as much as others".

[@BostonByRails]

Haha, im sure you know alot! Im just crazy lol

[@TrainiacTed]

@@BostonByRails Thanks!

[@modelrailscenes]

You Do a great job with the Videos really enjoy all the info keep it up

[@BostonByRails]

Thanks! Glad you enjoy!

[@paulbergen9114]

Some tight interesting photo locations. Makes some chicago-area Metra work sites look like a Snap

[@southmassrailfan]

When was this taken? I noticed a 2c sitting with C-1 and 2019 and 1054 aren’t there.

[@BostonByRails]

January 23’

[@southmassrailfan]

@@BostonByRails 👍🏻

[@MBTAAmtrakProductions14]

9:41 they forgot a 2C

[@patricksimon8307]

Talk about red line

[@zostrelling_]

Where is this spot?

[@nathantzhang]

3rd