Old Trams (WWII Era) in the Winter in Boston - Ashmont-Mattapan High Speed Line

The rolling stock of the Ashmont--Mattapan Line consists of rebuilt PCC streetcars that formerly ran on the Green Line. A similar streetcar can be seen in a side tunnel at Boylston station on the Green Line.
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Similar tram model but in PHILADELPHIA! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPomGTc7YxY
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The Ashmont--Mattapan High Speed Line or also known as the "M-Line" in Boston and Milton, Massachusetts is considered to be part of the MBTA's Red Line, even though it uses different equipment (streetcars) and passengers have to change at Ashmont. The only MBTA line to run through a cemetery, the line opened on August 26, 1929. The term 'high speed line' is vestigial, as the route is neither characterized by a fully dedicated, grade separated right-of-way, nor by high-speed rolling stock.

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[Betamas]

Great video, I didn't know that they have doors on the left side.

Are they used in normal service?

[timosha21]

@Betamas these are used as normal service! When you ride the subway line to the end (on one of the end on the red line) the extension of the subway line is replaced by this meaning the subway line ends but this tram picks up from where the subway ends! During rush hour it is really full... Some Platforms are island while other stations are not island so both sided doors are needed

[pryncessable]

Hmm had no idea Boston had working trams. Nice antique orange color, seems to be from the 50's-60's. I would love to get a ride, go back in time. thanks Tim.

[poopybooyah]

cool tram