@tormax38 I agree it would look better, but it's done to make sure there is at least one handicapped accessible low floor car in every train. If they ran trains of all Type 7s and all Type 8s, there would be no handicapped access in the type 7 trains.
@jdgator95 Im guessing the type 7 cars are the ones that look like they've been through hell and back and the type 8 cars are the ones that look Italian or french like. If that's the case then why not just run the type 8 units full time? Or make platforms that have handicap devices. From the video, it would seem that the type 8 units are a little longer. If thats true then you can always run a double or triple unit ( around rush hours) to handle the massive crowds. Just brainstorming here..
@tormax38 Yes you're right the Type 8s are new and made by an Italian company called Breda. They don't have enough Type 8s to run full time is the problem, the fleet is about half and half. Handicapped accessible platforms would be nice but difficult due to the line's street running portions (where stops are in the middle of the street with no platforms at all), along with the factor of cost, with the MBTA being in severe debt. Type 8s and 7s are actually the same size roughly.
@jdgator95 Important to note that the Type 7s are technically ADA compliant as they have no doorway obstructions for the handi-cap, and have a designated handicap zone. The T runs the 8s in the mixed consist because they are easier for handicapped passengers to board. For a handicap person to board a Type 7 they require an external wheelchair lift or a handicap ramp (all platforms have one or the other (or both)).
The last itme I was there, we were riding PCCs, there was nothing on the other side of the viaduct, except desolation. Don't know that the clutter of new buildings is any better.
I really would like to visit Lechmere station and document it, before it is gone.
2012alexg is right. When I was watching it on my iPod touch (3rd gen.) the video pause because of an installment of an elevator at science park. On the bright side when I go to the museum of science I'll hear a lot less screatching because they have bus service from North Station - Lechmere.
@2012alexg They're still running the Lechmere trains, but they get out of service at North Station. I had to learn about Science Park being closed the hard way! I ended up walking form North Station to MoS yesterday.
Nice looking trolley trains but why miss match them? It would look better if they all were one type i think.
tormax38 6 months ago
@tormax38 I agree it would look better, but it's done to make sure there is at least one handicapped accessible low floor car in every train. If they ran trains of all Type 7s and all Type 8s, there would be no handicapped access in the type 7 trains.
jdgator95 6 months ago
@jdgator95 Im guessing the type 7 cars are the ones that look like they've been through hell and back and the type 8 cars are the ones that look Italian or french like. If that's the case then why not just run the type 8 units full time? Or make platforms that have handicap devices. From the video, it would seem that the type 8 units are a little longer. If thats true then you can always run a double or triple unit ( around rush hours) to handle the massive crowds. Just brainstorming here..
tormax38 6 months ago
@tormax38 Yes you're right the Type 8s are new and made by an Italian company called Breda. They don't have enough Type 8s to run full time is the problem, the fleet is about half and half. Handicapped accessible platforms would be nice but difficult due to the line's street running portions (where stops are in the middle of the street with no platforms at all), along with the factor of cost, with the MBTA being in severe debt. Type 8s and 7s are actually the same size roughly.
jdgator95 6 months ago
@jdgator95 Important to note that the Type 7s are technically ADA compliant as they have no doorway obstructions for the handi-cap, and have a designated handicap zone. The T runs the 8s in the mixed consist because they are easier for handicapped passengers to board. For a handicap person to board a Type 7 they require an external wheelchair lift or a handicap ramp (all platforms have one or the other (or both)).
mbta0293 4 months ago
where were u shooting from?
redsoxguy617 7 months ago
@redsoxguy617 science museum parking garage
jdgator95 7 months ago
The last itme I was there, we were riding PCCs, there was nothing on the other side of the viaduct, except desolation. Don't know that the clutter of new buildings is any better.
I really would like to visit Lechmere station and document it, before it is gone.
jdgator95, I enjoy your videos.
zyzlnwh 9 months ago
@zyzlnwh Thanks, and yes I will be sure to get plenty of footage at Lechmere before it's gone.
jdgator95 9 months ago
LOL, typical Boston drivers at 3:45!
skidv25 10 months ago
sounds like it was filmed yesterday. we visited boston this week and yesterday was really windy
redsoxguy617 10 months ago
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skidv25 10 months ago
@redsoxguy617 Nearly any day in Boston in a windy day!
skidv25 10 months ago
Great work!! I filmed that section back in 2003-04 when everyone thought it was as good as gone.
ck1649 10 months ago
2012alexg is right. When I was watching it on my iPod touch (3rd gen.) the video pause because of an installment of an elevator at science park. On the bright side when I go to the museum of science I'll hear a lot less screatching because they have bus service from North Station - Lechmere.
blarization 10 months ago
I'm gonna miss riding on the Viaduct.
2012alexg 10 months ago
@2012alexg its not going anywhere any time soon
jdgator95 10 months ago
@jdgator95 @parejopinto They're closing it on April 30th until December 31st due the reconstruction of Science Park.
2012alexg 10 months ago
@2012alexg They're still running the Lechmere trains, but they get out of service at North Station. I had to learn about Science Park being closed the hard way! I ended up walking form North Station to MoS yesterday.
CanobieFanatic 8 months ago
@CanobieFanatic Yes, because very few MBTA operators remember it's closed and forget to set it to "North Station"
2012alexg 7 months ago
@2012alexg are they tearing it down?
parejopinto 10 months ago