"They Grow Up so Fast" MBTA 7617, a COVID-era modified schedule Needham Line train, coasts into Hersey Station. In the lead is HSP-46 #2017, a "High Speed Passenger" lo... (more)

"Easter Egg" MBTA GP40MC-3 #1130, the most recent unit overhauled by Drummac at the MBTA's Rochester Contractor shops, pulls an outbound through South Acton. 1130, dubbed the &qu... (more)

Stealth at CP-11 MBTA 1072, the 37th and final F40PH-3C rebuilt for the MBTA, came back unpainted as one of 4 units planned to receive special paint. Due to 1071 and 1036, the two units ah... (more)

"McGinnis" Following its overhaul by Wabtec in late 2025, MBTA F40PH-3C #1071 was turned into a heritage unit for the New Haven Railroad, the former owner of all south side lines... (more)

"Minuteman" MBTA F40PH-3C #1030 shoves an inbound Fitchburg Line train to Boston. 1030 is the first of 3 F40 heritage units released so far by the MBTA. This one wears the Boston... (more)

"The Central" MBTA F40PH-3C #1036 is the latest installment in their recent heritage program. 1036, a recently-rebuilt F40 wears the New York Central's "Lighting Stripe"... (more)

Outbound commuter rail 5417 to Wachusett is seen just around the corner from its destination at CP-333 in Fitchburg with heritage unit 1130 in the "Easter Egg" scheme in charge.

Outbound commuter rail 5417 to Wachusett is seen doing track speed into Shirley with heritage unit 1130 in charge.

Inbound Rockport to Boston commuter train 5032 is seen crossing the Annisquam River in Gloucester on a cold Sunday morning.

Readville Switcher MBTA GP40MC-3 #1129 switches out the Readville layover facility in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Boston.

Blank Canvas MBTA 1072, the final of 37 F40 rebuilds for the MBTA, rests in Framingham after a trip from Wabtec's Erie, PA, plant. The final 4 units all arrived on property in an all-black... (more)

Minuteman in New Haven Territory An MBTA OCS is seen looping before shoving into South Station, such that the locomotive, B&M "Minuteman" heritage F40PH-3C #1030, will be leading... (more)

Theatre Car... On a Commuter Rail? After pausing for some train traffic, the MBTA's new theatre car continues leading the Office Car Special's shove to South Station, where it'll head to R... (more)

The Graveyard Shift In the fall months, when falling leaves cause wheel slips, the MBTA runs special trains to remove them from the rails. In recent years, this has meant a laser train on ... (more)

Catch it While You Can MBTA heritage F40 #1030 shoves the Office Car Special over the Dry Loop at Widett Circle. At one point, this site was a common place for truckers to park to rest, bu... (more)