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Re: Rockland Branch Discussion

 by MaineCoonCat ¦  Wed Jan 24, 2024 11:33 am ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Rockland Branch Discussion ¦  Replies: 743 ¦  Views: 188007

Knowing the area since childhood, I don't see a huge tourist draw in the Rockland - Thomaston - Warren - Waldoboro area. And what there is, other than maybe the Lobster Festival, will be hampered by the good old "last mile" issue. That may prove most vexing to solve.

Re: Proposed Brunswick-Rockland excursion train would include fine-dining car-

 by MaineCoonCat ¦  Tue Jan 23, 2024 5:41 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Rockland Branch Discussion ¦  Replies: 743 ¦  Views: 188007

Company wants to begin service this May. Another company has proposed an excursion train from Brunswick to Rockland that would include a fine-dining car, marking the latest attempt to revive passenger service on the 57-mile Rockland Branch. UmmmHmmm.. Why is this flashing in my mind? bsrc logo flas...

Re: Mass Coastal Railroad (MC) Discussion

 by MaineCoonCat ¦  Fri Jan 12, 2024 9:05 am ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Mass Coastal Railroad (MC) Discussion ¦  Replies: 698 ¦  Views: 196677

Sadly, I think Millis will be abandoned.

Re: Mass Coastal Railroad (MC) Discussion

 by MaineCoonCat ¦  Fri Jan 05, 2024 3:33 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Mass Coastal Railroad (MC) Discussion ¦  Replies: 698 ¦  Views: 196677

Looks like they opened a can of worms.

Re: Boston Surface Railroad: Worcester-Providence Commuter Rail

 by MaineCoonCat ¦  Thu Jan 04, 2024 7:09 am ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Boston Surface Railroad: Worcester-Providence Commuter Rail ¦  Replies: 847 ¦  Views: 196459

No wonder I didn't see it. I looked for during the week (i.e. "commute" or business). Peter Pan 1 morning run each way Fri-Sun.

Re: Boston Surface Railroad: Worcester-Providence Commuter Rail

 by MaineCoonCat ¦  Wed Jan 03, 2024 1:31 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Boston Surface Railroad: Worcester-Providence Commuter Rail ¦  Replies: 847 ¦  Views: 196459

Were it viable, I'd think Peter Pan'd pick up the route.

Re: Franklin Line Discussion

 by MaineCoonCat ¦  Wed Dec 27, 2023 10:00 am ¦  Forum: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) ¦  Topic: Franklin Line Discussion ¦  Replies: 79 ¦  Views: 26005

Out of curiosity, how did they arrive at that name.

Re: Boston Surface Railroad: Worcester-Providence Commuter Rail

 by MaineCoonCat ¦  Wed Dec 20, 2023 2:35 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Boston Surface Railroad: Worcester-Providence Commuter Rail ¦  Replies: 847 ¦  Views: 196459

Thank you for posting that, Dogbert666.

Re: Boston Surface Railroad: Worcester-Providence Commuter Rail

 by MaineCoonCat ¦  Mon Dec 04, 2023 6:34 am ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Boston Surface Railroad: Worcester-Providence Commuter Rail ¦  Replies: 847 ¦  Views: 196459

Hope they rescued it in time..

Re: Boston Surface Railroad: Worcester-Providence Commuter Rail

 by MaineCoonCat ¦  Sun Oct 22, 2023 12:47 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Boston Surface Railroad: Worcester-Providence Commuter Rail ¦  Replies: 847 ¦  Views: 196459

So what will happen with 2027 if the storage fees aren't paid? How would that be handled?

Re: "Jewelry Exchange in Sudbury!"

 by MaineCoonCat ¦  Sun Oct 01, 2023 7:59 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: "Jewelry Exchange in Sudbury!" ¦  Replies: 107 ¦  Views: 26722

Photo I took in 2017, just east of Peakham Road in Sudbury.

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Re: Bay Colony Millis Line

 by MaineCoonCat ¦  Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:25 am ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Bay Colony Millis Line ¦  Replies: 756 ¦  Views: 216515

I don't know how much this is affecting Tresca's "supply chain".. Dragon Products owner announces plan to close Thomaston cement plant thomaston dragon plant.jpg THOMASTON — Dragon Products, a large Midcoast employer and the town's largest property taxpayer, informed its workers on Wednes...

Re: Bay Colony Millis Line

 by MaineCoonCat ¦  Fri Sep 22, 2023 2:37 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Bay Colony Millis Line ¦  Replies: 756 ¦  Views: 216515

Abandoned boxcar in the woods saved! - BCLR Millis, MA to NNB Rhode Island - 9/2023 After sitting for at least 20 years an old abandoned boxcar had to find a new home. Needing to be off the property in a timely manner the car was offered up or it would've been scrapped. Thankfully the Newport &...

Re: Boston Surface Railroad: Worcester-Providence Commuter Rail

 by MaineCoonCat ¦  Fri Sep 15, 2023 5:36 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Boston Surface Railroad: Worcester-Providence Commuter Rail ¦  Replies: 847 ¦  Views: 196459

BandA wrote: Wed Sep 13, 2023 3:16 pm Almost 120 days left to reinstate the business registration...
As it's been many months without them addressing the expired website certificate, I would counsel against holding one's breath.

Re: Boston Surface Railroad: Worcester-Providence Commuter Rail

 by MaineCoonCat ¦  Sat Sep 09, 2023 5:32 pm ¦  Forum: New England Railfan ¦  Topic: Boston Surface Railroad: Worcester-Providence Commuter Rail ¦  Replies: 847 ¦  Views: 196459

Well, looking at the Operating Report for Aug 2020, I do not see any mention of 2027 as an asset or any expenditure for it's storage. I do see an expenditure for a bus registration. I checked October, in case it would be paid quarterly but found nothing for 2027's storage nor any mention of it. Hmm...

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