I remember when the PRLX pair first came a year or so back, they first arrived on the G+U and I read that one was Caterpillar powered, I was like WOW! NEATO but it was like no it looks pretty normal.....
That was a really nice train chase you and your friends made. You made the right move to call and report the RR crossing malfunction. My Dad and I came across a malfunctioning RR crossing in Newfields a few years ago.
As a railfan from San Diego, California, I found this an interesting video! I didn't know MBTA are leasing some new locomotives, nor did I know what a "cable train" is. Now, I learned a new railroad term, and I know about the two newest locomotives on the MBTA work fleet. Thanks for the video! I'll subscribe!
The filming of the ancient coaches with a completely deteriorated highway overpass as the backdrop seems to perfectly sum up Massachusetts’ management of its infrastructure
You should make a video on how railroad crossings work, it would be nice if you also got extreme close ups of the railroad crossings while they were in action.
No schedule, but based off all my years seeing trains here, youre most likley to see a train on a sunday. The time range could be anywhere from 11:30-3
@derekdestefano5809 ahhh nice. They dont run every sunday, but most of them. If you have a scanner thats really helpful for knowing when they are nearby
@derekdestefano5809 no worries! The frequency for the grand junction and north station operations is 161.415. This one will have alot of chatter from trains going in and out of north, so listen specifically for the words “readville switcher”. The worcester line is also helpful to have, and that frequency is 160.410. Same applies to this channel as the last. Let me know if you have any more questions, im always happy to answer!
Wow new Locomotives! I saw yesterday (7/29/2023) a MBTA train either pulling or getting pushed by a Amtrak downeaster. Do you know anything about that?
Why did they need to send a whole empty Commuter Rail train to get the locomotives? Why not just drive them to Boston Engine Terminal under their own power? If they needed signaling equipment installed, do it after the end of service hours so that they would have nothing to collide with, and drive them under continuous direct communications with whoever is in the control center to warn them in case of something wrong up ahead.
I agree, it feels stupid. However, all moves like this are performed with the pickup DIT (dead in tow) because its not worth risking them not starting up the day of the move, when you could just pull a locomotive or set that is known to be working to grab them. Also, lucky for the MBTA, they have the right PTC already!
@@BostonByRails If they do have to send a locomotive to pick them up for that reason, why not just send a locomotive (could be one of their work units) instead of a whole train?
@@Lucius_Chiaraviglio yep, I was quite surprised they sent a set, and they 99.99% of the time send a loco. However something clearly prevented them from doing so here, I wish I knew what!
2107 is not a GP38, it's an MP20GP, has a 3516 Cat instead of an EMD for power
Thank you for the correction ! I’ll pin your comment so people know
Now, I know what an MP20GP (MotivePower rebuild?) looks like. Thanks for the information!
So it was ruined
I remember when the PRLX pair first came a year or so back, they first arrived on the G+U and I read that one was Caterpillar powered, I was like WOW! NEATO but it was like no it looks pretty normal.....
That was a really nice train chase you and your friends made.
You made the right move to call and report the RR crossing malfunction.
My Dad and I came across a malfunctioning RR crossing in Newfields a few years ago.
As a railfan from San Diego, California, I found this an interesting video! I didn't know MBTA are leasing some new locomotives, nor did I know what a "cable train" is. Now, I learned a new railroad term, and I know about the two newest locomotives on the MBTA work fleet.
Thanks for the video! I'll subscribe!
Im so glad you enjoyed, and learned something new! Thats always my goal when making these lol
@@BostonByRails Thanks! I'm glad you liked my comment!
Both of these locomotives look spectacular in the orange and black!👍 Thanks for posting.
I agree!
I had no idea that crossing malfunctions could last that long or that theres a number you can call, good to know!
The filming of the ancient coaches with a completely deteriorated highway overpass as the backdrop seems to perfectly sum up Massachusetts’ management of its infrastructure
I had those same locomotives we used them on a work train digging a trench for fiber optics on the Hudson line
Nice!!
I probably worked with you on that. 😊
These locomotives are parked in Littleton MA right now with the fiber optic train and that sharp CV caboose
Exciting to see some new power on the mbta, also excited that 1013 is going to be preserved
Not to disappoint you but It may be fake
@@southmassrailfan well that could be true I do believe that the plan to cosmetically restore it will be followed through
You should make a video on how railroad crossings work, it would be nice if you also got extreme close ups of the railroad crossings while they were in action.
I love this idea! Ill definitely look into it!
@@BostonByRailscan I help with that video if you do it 😅
Crazy drivers for ignoring the blinking lights and train horn at the MIT building.
It’s even crazier that all but one of the grade crossings on this branch lack gates.
Great catches awesome chase and fantastic video
Very cool! I like the colors.
Is there a schedule of when the MBTA uses grant junction? I would love to see trains from the BU bridge in person
😁
No schedule, but based off all my years seeing trains here, youre most likley to see a train on a sunday. The time range could be anywhere from 11:30-3
@@BostonByRails I was there this past Sunday but didn't stay long because of the rain.
@derekdestefano5809 ahhh nice. They dont run every sunday, but most of them. If you have a scanner thats really helpful for knowing when they are nearby
@@BostonByRails I do but unsure what channel/frequency to listen on. Very new to all this.
@derekdestefano5809 no worries! The frequency for the grand junction and north station operations is 161.415. This one will have alot of chatter from trains going in and out of north, so listen specifically for the words “readville switcher”.
The worcester line is also helpful to have, and that frequency is 160.410. Same applies to this channel as the last. Let me know if you have any more questions, im always happy to answer!
Wow new Locomotives! I saw yesterday (7/29/2023) a MBTA train either pulling or getting pushed by a Amtrak downeaster. Do you know anything about that?
Indeed! Yetserday 696’s HEP died so it had to be pulled by MBTA 1028 to maine and back
@@BostonByRails Ah! Thanks so much!
@@BostonByRails wait to Maine and back???
Ya! Crazy!
My mom used to work at MIT
Hey, my office! :)
They got a CV Caboose as well :)
Indeed!! Didnt get to see that sadly :)
Bruh, when will MBTA get a steam locomotive?
Before they electrify the Providence line, probably
Btw I saw this train running today heading back to the siding north of littleton station.
What happened to locomotives 010 & 011and are we ever going to see them again
Their off bring rebuilt at the Erie wabtec locomotive shops, and should be ready in the next year
I'm confused as to why mbta used a full on passenger consist as their "work train." Shouldn't an engine and one shoving platform suffice?
Not every consist is used in revenue service daily. There's spare sets and layover sets on off peak times
Funny enough, this set was used in revenue service 1 hour before the move was performed
Looks like Wheeling and Erie lines
It's like Rio Grande in Boston.
0:03 it’s more like new toys
Yep
Thats new.
You don’t see new locos that very much
Edit: 7:25 oh also here. Pretty cool ani’t it?
so will they use these for readville switchers
I assume not, they should primarily be for northside moves from what I know
@@BostonByRails o ok
I absolutely hate to be that guy but at 12:02 *Medofrd*
DANG IT! I even proof read the video, those things slip by. Thanks for pointing out
@@BostonByRails haha its all good.
That's where Tfuts is
I was there
Why did they need to send a whole empty Commuter Rail train to get the locomotives? Why not just drive them to Boston Engine Terminal under their own power? If they needed signaling equipment installed, do it after the end of service hours so that they would have nothing to collide with, and drive them under continuous direct communications with whoever is in the control center to warn them in case of something wrong up ahead.
I agree, it feels stupid. However, all moves like this are performed with the pickup DIT (dead in tow) because its not worth risking them not starting up the day of the move, when you could just pull a locomotive or set that is known to be working to grab them. Also, lucky for the MBTA, they have the right PTC already!
@@BostonByRails If they do have to send a locomotive to pick them up for that reason, why not just send a locomotive (could be one of their work units) instead of a whole train?
@@cw9734 . . . And we wonder why they are in a financial hole . . . .
@@Lucius_Chiaraviglio yep, I was quite surprised they sent a set, and they 99.99% of the time send a loco. However something clearly prevented them from doing so here, I wish I knew what!
Gates down and bridge strikes, happens way too often
Yeppp
Yay
Where are you from
MBTA Buy 2 Locomotive