Medford/Malden

[rb]

Went for a big bike ride last night. No cars on the Piantedosi spur, though it seems to have been cleaned up a bit. The Medford Industrial track was totally rusted over and overgrown, with no cars to be seen behind Crystal.

Are these tracks finally dead?

[ProRail]

You won't find ANY freight cars in the northern part of the Boston area this week, neither on GRS or CSXT. Everything was pulled out of the immediate area per the U.S. Secret Service as part of the Democratic National Interruption.

No Sand Train, no local freights to Salem and Peabody, nothing, nada, zilch. Closest place would be Beacon Park on the other side of town.

Glad I don't live near Beantown. From what I have read and heard none of the local shops or restaurants made any money this week. That despite all of the hoopla and promises the politicians made.
Thanks Mayor Menino and the Boston City Council - way to go!!!

I guess the only way the city fathers will ever live this down is if the same thing happens in New York next month during the Republic National Irritation. Yeah - like that will ever happen.

[eotd]

It seems like Piantedosi hasn't gotten rail in at least 18 months, but I guess I'm glad that someone is looking once in a while.

[FatNoah]

Glad I don't live near Beantown.

Hah! This has been the best week to be in Beantown. My wife and I have gone out to eat three times. No lines and great service. We went out in the North End and shared a restaurant with one other couple. Oh yeah!

[CSX Conductor]

However, CSXT's B721 ran as normal between the NEP and Beacon Park Yard.........with a CSXT cop (only visiting if course) on the engine with the crew for the trip.