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As an update, the Safety Car Air Conditioning System has been restored to service with minimal work needed. Another testament to the way this Country used to build things. The system works well, but does have a tendency to get overwhelmed in the afternoon sun with heat load on the car.

Mr. Maggi: First, let me thank you for your feedback. It is appreciated and as with any new operations, feedback from our guests is vital to improving the quality of it. Second, let me address your concerns: Time and weather were not fully cooperative for launching this new tourist train ride experi...

Until the Surface Transportation Board publishes its decision on the transfer of ownership from Pan Am to the Commonwealth, Pan Am retains ownership and retains control of the track. Other than our successful Columbus Day weekend, Pan Am has chosen not to permit access. Although MassDOT respectfully...

That is correct. The agreement needs to be renewed weekly, post Columbus Day pending STB decision being issued. It just didn't happen in time for this weekend. Last weekend's operation was a success and provided BSRM & our project partners with important operational, marketing and other needed d...

Train Operations Schedule through end of OCT: SAT/SUN: 10A, 1130A, 1P, 2:30P All Trains Depart from Renfrew/Adams. Follow signs and detour signs for parking lot coming from north or south on RTE 8. Above is subject to change (but not anticipated); check Facebook. (Sorry, but that's the way it is as ...

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We commenced a soft opening today. Operating tomorrow and Monday; Saturdays & Sundays for the balance of October.

Track rehabilitation begins. There is a photo essay also available on the Berkshire Eagle site.


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Latest media coverage on the project to restore tourist passenger service to the Berkshires over the former NYC(B&A) North Adams Branch. Berkshire Eagle Admin Note: added a brief, fair-use quote: Hoosac Valley Service: Work set to begin on Berkshire Scenic Railway in Northern Berkshire ... "...

Speaking for myself and not for BSRM in any capacity , to add some interesting history to the conversation and for the "intellectual exercise of what might have been:" when the Massachusetts portion of the Berkshire Line was owned by Boston & Maine proper in 1984, BSRM began tourist pa...

BSRM equipment will be moving on Sunday, November 16th over the B&A to SPG then handed off to Pan Am at SPG and up the Connecticut River Line. Follow the move on BSRM's Facebook Page and get your cameras ready.

Yes, ex-PRR B-60 Baggage Car #9034 has been generously donated by CSX Transportation to BSRM. More details will be announced in the future via BSRM's Facebook Page(s). If anyone can catch photos of 9034 or RDC 6126 in transit, BSRM would appreciate it.

Does anyone know what happened to this rdc?

It's in solid shape. We removed all the brake system valves and cylinders for rebuild. We also removed the drive shafts for transit. Next step is to re-install the rebuilt brake components and perform a brake test. The car will then be ready for inspection by the carrier and hopefully scheduled for ...

At this time the plan is to operate the car on the Adams Branch as part of the new Hoosac Valley Service. No scheduled date for movement yet.

Berkshire Scenic is pleased to announce that it has acquired ex-Boston & Maine Budd RDC #6126. BSRM has been seeking an RDC to operate as part of its fleet as they were used heavily by the B&M, NYC and NH - all of which served the Berkshires. BSRM believes that RDC's are an important part of...