by train2
I should have an opportunity soon to visit Boston. I would like to see the Mattapan Trolley operation. as my primary target. But that is a pretty small operation. So what else to do with some time? I know almost nothing about MBTA. Roughly how many F40 versions do they operate and are they predictable in anyway as to where they run on a given day? I know MBTA also has some rebuilds that were made the mold of the MARC GP40s, but the lacked the truly neat cab that MARC's had. Same question how many and where would I find them?
Beyond that I know MBTA got some modern things, but don't know how many or where they run? Does any of the power have cab signal/PTC/weight restrictions that keep them on certain lines?
Any line that have weekday only operations?
EDIT added the following: Any lines of MBTA more scenic or interesting that the others. And what route does the Amtrak F40 cab cars operate on? I would guess they share service with MBTA on part of the line????
Many thanks on getting me up to speed.
Beyond that I know MBTA got some modern things, but don't know how many or where they run? Does any of the power have cab signal/PTC/weight restrictions that keep them on certain lines?
Any line that have weekday only operations?
EDIT added the following: Any lines of MBTA more scenic or interesting that the others. And what route does the Amtrak F40 cab cars operate on? I would guess they share service with MBTA on part of the line????
Many thanks on getting me up to speed.