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 #1491398  by Type 7 3684
 
According to NETransit, 3630, 3650, and 3693 have been shipped to Alstom to be used for parts. The cars are going to be scrapped there when the program is complete.

3602, 3703, 3711, and 3719 still remain at Riverside. It's been decided that 3719A/3711B may be overhauled at some point at Alstom, but it doesn't look like it's guaranteed to happen anymore. This means that 3602, 3703, and 3711A/3719B will probably be scrapped at Riverside soon.
 #1493483  by Type 7 3684
 
Per NETtransit, 3707 has been taken out of storage at Alstom and is going to be overhauled. 3711/3719 is no longer a candidate for overhaul and will be scrapped eventually.
 #1500639  by Type 7 3684
 
3609 has entered service, meaning that the 3600 series rebuild program is finally complete. After the remaining 8 3700s at Alstom enter service, the entire program will finally be complete.

Additionally, 3602, 3630, 3650, 3679A/3636B, and 3693 have been scrapped at Alstom.
 #1503018  by MBTA1052
 
How bad are the car bodies of 3711/3719 or is the T isn't trying to dump more money into the rebuild program?
 #1503049  by Type 7 3684
 
3711 has a large dent in its roof and 3719 has significant frame damage. The cars were probably repairable, but it was decided that 3707 would be the best candidate for rebuild instead.
 #1504275  by johnpbarlow
 
Caught recent rebuild 3709 leading a type 8 heading west on the Riverside line at Longwood in great lighting yesterday, Monday 3/25/19. And no ads have yet been applied! And moments later a Type 9 "Test Train" scooted east here but I wasn't in position to grab a photo unfortunately.
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 #1504573  by KevinSun242
 
Looks like the 3706 was involved in a rear end collision where it struck another vehicle in front of it last night... I saw a video that posted on Twitter that showed the involved cars.
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