Was driving on Dover Rd and I thought I’d check out 1701. Someone left the engine room door open (not me) so here’s some pictures inside:
https://imgur.com/a/wU8ftkQ
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Vandals looking for easy copper wire to sell as "scrap". time to move 1701 elsewhere NOW!
The Land of Enchantment is not Flyover country!
Railfans must be extra careful not to go inside #1701 for photos as like was stated above, should metals theft take place their fingerprints will put them suspect.
Love me or hate me.....I've kept the " Flame of Hope " lit & burning for MEC #501 since 1995. J. Smythe... Former Master Mechanic MEC #501 Project 1995-2000.
That was my first ever time climbing onto the engine. Door was wide open when I arrived so I did shut it to prevent attention being drawn.
connor4521 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 14, 2019 11:19 am Construction (excavator?) stationed outside the old train station. This line has definitely seen better days.Uh oh, excavator next to a near abandoned line, I hope no rail trail is coming
https://imgur.com/a/xxeyYTp
Yeah. Nothing good can come from that.
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Reason: Edited by an admin.
Well, good news for the rails,
the excavator has moved off the ROW.
BAD news for the old restaurant further down the end of the line.
Oh well, shame to see that go.
The station itself is safe, of course, but I noticed the Montessori School that used to be there has apparently moved on.
the excavator has moved off the ROW.
BAD news for the old restaurant further down the end of the line.
Oh well, shame to see that go.
The station itself is safe, of course, but I noticed the Montessori School that used to be there has apparently moved on.
"It belongs in a MUSEUM!"
-Indiana Jones
-Indiana Jones
Besides the move in February, has BCLR done anything on the Millis Line this year? It’s not looking good for them
This doesn't bode well..
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https://www.baycolonyrailroad.com/industrial-development
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Seen behind the motorman on the inside wall of a PCC departing "Riverside" many years ago: "Pickpockets are on duty for your convenience."
Realistically, what would be the chances of BCLR restoring service to 1073 Main Street if that property ever did find a buyer?
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1073 Main Street, Millis, Massachusetts
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Seen behind the motorman on the inside wall of a PCC departing "Riverside" many years ago: "Pickpockets are on duty for your convenience."
Back on July 01,2019, Conner4521 noted that the "warehouse was bought and is being renovated by the marijuana dispensary CommCan"
The warehouse hasn't been used since GAF stopped production at their Millis plant 10+ years ago. Some small businesses rented office space but that was about it.
After the Marijuana dispensary craze is over, it will be vacant once again.
The warehouse hasn't been used since GAF stopped production at their Millis plant 10+ years ago. Some small businesses rented office space but that was about it.
After the Marijuana dispensary craze is over, it will be vacant once again.
Connor* and yes it was bought by the dispensary and they do not plan on using the railroad. From what i’ve heard it’s been completely remodeled and should be opening within a few months.
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I'd forgotten about that! Interestingly, when you Google the address, there's no mention that it is occupied.
Seen behind the motorman on the inside wall of a PCC departing "Riverside" many years ago: "Pickpockets are on duty for your convenience."
MaineCoonCat wrote: ↑Sun Oct 13, 2019 2:21 pm This doesn't bode well..I think this is just a glitch, last I knew BCLR is still operating as normal
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https://www.baycolonyrailroad.com/indus ... evelopment