The classic flat face of Delaware & Hudson PA 18 looks out from an unfamiliar location, Boston's South Station, as sister 16 lurks in the background. The big Alcos had just begun a new assignment as commuter train power on a one-year lease to the MBTA, helping out with a locomotive shortage in Boston.
The 70's and 80's were a transition period for the MBTA characterized by an eclectic mix of equipment including Budd RDC's, ex-New Haven stainless steel coaches, and a mix of motive power acquired from various railroads.
