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Two of the historic Pullman-Standard PCC cars in service for the MBTA are seen arriving and departing Milton Station. These wartime PCCs were built in 1945-1946 and are in service on a section of track known as the Mattapan High-Speed Line. The 2.54 Mile loop connects the Ashmont and Mattapan neighborhoods of Boston cutting through the neighboring community of Milton. There was talk of replacing these antique cars with newer trolleys or electric busses, however, community leaders stepped in and convinced the MBTA to refurbish the existing historic cars. There are five active PCCs on the roster and five inactive units. Two of those units were damaged beyond repair in a 2017 accident. Car 3265 was recently refurbished and was the first to undergo such work, 10-13-22.
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Two of the historic Pullman-Standard PCC cars in service for the MBTA are seen arriving and departing Milton Station. These wartime PCCs were built in 1945-1946 and are in service on a section of track known as the Mattapan High-Speed Line. The 2.54 Mile loop connects the Ashmont and Mattapan neighborhoods of Boston cutting through the neighboring community of Milton. There was talk of replacing these antique cars with newer trolleys or electric busses, however, community leaders stepped in and convinced the MBTA to refurbish the existing historic cars. There are five active PCCs on the roster and five inactive units. Two of those units were damaged beyond repair in a 2017 accident. Car 3265 was recently refurbished and was the first to undergo such work, 10-13-22.

  • Although it was the first day of 2023, it was the last day of the season for Edaville USA. 2022 marked the first season under the new management of Shervin B. Hawley and Brian Fanslau. Steam engine #11 is seen rounding the pond and entering the station. The vegetation around this area makes a clean, wide shot difficult.<br /> <br /> Ellis D Atwood first opened Edaville Railroad in 1947 in the cranberry bogs of South Carver, Massachusetts. The original collection included most of the surviving Maine 2-foot gauge locomotives and rolling stock. Although Edaville is one of the oldest heritage railroads operating in the United States, the original park closed in 1991. At that time the collection was relocated to Portland at the Maine Narrow Gauge Museum. In 1999 the park was reopened but in 2005 the nearly 6-mile route was shortened to 2.5 miles. <br /> <br /> The railroad owns two operating steam locomotives although one of them, #21 is undergoing repairs at Maine Locomotive & Machine Works in Alna, Maine. Seen here is #11, built by the Boothbay Railway Village in Boothbay Maine. It is a combination of two 1925 Porter locomotives, #10 and #11 that were longtime display pieces on the Edaville property.<br /> <br /> Edaville USA is the only railroad with operating steam locomotives in Massachusetts, 1-1-23.
  • Locomotive #2 is seen coming around the main pond at Edaville, USA. This engine was built by General Electric in 1949 and is classified as a 23-ton switcher. It was part of an order of three units for the Whitin Machine Works in Whitinsville, Mass.<br /> Although it was the first day of 2023, it was the last day of the season for Edaville USA. 2022 marked the first season under the new management of Shervin B. Hawley and Brian Fanslau.<br /> <br /> Ellis D Atwood first opened Edaville Railroad in 1947 in the cranberry bogs of South Carver, Massachusetts. The original collection included most of the surviving Maine 2-foot gauge locomotives and rolling stock. Although Edaville is one of the oldest heritage railroads operating in the United States, the original park closed in 1991. At that time the collection was relocated to Portland at the Maine Narrow Gauge Museum. In 1999 the park was reopened but in 2005 the nearly 6-mile route was shortened to 2.5 miles. <br /> <br /> The railroad owns two operating steam locomotives although one of them, #21 is undergoing repairs at Maine Locomotive & Machine Works in Alna, Maine. Seen here is #11, built by the Boothbay Railway Village in Boothbay Maine. It is a combination of two 1925 Porter locomotives, #10 and #11 that were longtime display pieces on the Edaville property.<br /> <br /> Edaville USA is the only railroad with operating steam locomotives in Massachusetts, 1-1-23.
  • Although it was the first day of 2023, it was the last day of the season for Edaville USA. 2022 marked the first season under the new management of Shervin B. Hawley and Brian Fanslau.<br /> <br /> Ellis D Atwood first opened Edaville Railroad in 1947 in the cranberry bogs of South Carver, Massachusetts. The original collection included most of the surviving Maine 2-foot gauge locomotives and rolling stock. Although Edaville is one of the oldest heritage railroads operating in the United States, the original park closed in 1991. At that time the collection was relocated to Portland at the Maine Narrow Gauge Museum. In 1999 the park was reopened but in 2005 the nearly 6-mile route was shortened to 2.5 miles. <br /> <br /> The railroad owns two operating steam locomotives although one of them, #21 is undergoing repairs at Maine Locomotive & Machine Works in Alna, Maine. Seen here is #11, built by the Boothbay Railway Village in Boothbay Maine. It is a combination of two 1925 Porter locomotives, #10 and #11 that were longtime display pieces on the Edaville property.<br /> <br /> Edaville USA is the only railroad with operating steam locomotives in Massachusetts, 1-1-23.
  • Edaville Locomotive 2 is seen pulling into the station getting ready to load the second train (after the steam pulled the first train) of the day.<br /> <br /> Although it was the first day of 2023, it was the last day of the season for Edaville USA. 2022 marked the first season under the new management of Shervin B. Hawley and Brian Fanslau.<br /> <br /> Ellis D Atwood first opened Edaville Railroad in 1947 in the cranberry bogs of South Carver, Massachusetts. The original collection included most of the surviving Maine 2-foot gauge locomotives and rolling stock. Although Edaville is one of the oldest heritage railroads operating in the United States, the original park closed in 1991. At that time the collection was relocated to Portland at the Maine Narrow Gauge Museum. In 1999 the park was reopened but in 2005 the nearly 6-mile route was shortened to 2.5 miles. <br /> <br /> The railroad owns two operating steam locomotives although one of them, #21 is undergoing repairs at Maine Locomotive & Machine Works in Alna, Maine. Seen here is #11, built by the Boothbay Railway Village in Boothbay Maine. It is a combination of two 1925 Porter locomotives, #10 and #11 that were longtime display pieces on the Edaville property.<br /> <br /> Edaville USA is the only railroad with operating steam locomotives in Massachusetts., 1-1-23.
  • MBTA Commuter Rail train 747 is seen headed outbound at Norwood Depot on the Franklin Branch, 12-27-22.
  • An Ashmont-Mattapan High-Speed Line trolley is seen scooting through Cedar Grove among peak fall foliage. The post-World War 2 Pullman-Standard trolleys have been in constant revenue in Boston since they were built, 10-24-22.
  • An Ashmont-Mattapan High-Speed Line trolley is seen scooting through Cedar Grove among peak fall foliage. The post-World War 2 Pullman-Standard trolleys have been in constant revenue in Boston since they were built, 10-24-22.
  • An Ashmont-Mattapan High-Speed Line trolley is seen scooting through Cedar Grove among peak fall foliage. The post-World War 2 Pullman-Standard trolleys have been in constant revenue in Boston since they were built, 10-24-22.
  • Amtrak Downeaster 682 is seen passing through Haverhill, 10-19-22.
  • Two of the historic Pullman-Standard PCC cars in service for the MBTA are seen arriving and departing Milton Station. These wartime PCCs were built in 1945-1946 and are in service on a section of track known as the Mattapan High-Speed Line. The 2.54 Mile loop connects the Ashmont and Mattapan neighborhoods of Boston cutting through the neighboring community of Milton. There was talk of replacing these antique cars with newer trolleys or electric busses, however, community leaders stepped in and convinced the MBTA to refurbish the existing historic cars. There are five active PCCs on the roster and five inactive units. Two of those units were damaged beyond repair in a 2017 accident. Car 3265 was recently refurbished and was the first to undergo such work, 10-13-22.
  • One of the historic Pullman-Standard PCC cars in service for the MBTA is seen arriving at Milton Station. These wartime PCCs were built in 1945-1946 and are in service on a section of track known as the Mattapan High-Speed Line. The 2.54 Mile loop connects the Ashmont and Mattapan neighborhoods of Boston cutting through the neighboring community of Milton. There was talk of replacing these antique cars with newer trolleys or electric busses, however, community leaders stepped in and convinced the MBTA to refurbish the existing historic cars. There are five active PCCs on the roster and five inactive units. Two of those units were damaged beyond repair in a 2017 accident, 10-13-22.
  • One of the historic Pullman-Standard PCC cars in service for the MBTA is see departing Central Ave in Milton. These wartime PCCs were built in 1945-1946 and are in service on a section of track known as the Mattapan High-Speed Line. The 2.54 Mile loop connects the Ashmont and Mattapan neighborhoods of Boston cutting through the neighboring community of Milton. There was talk of replacing these antique cars with newer trolleys or electric busses, however, community leaders stepped in and convinced the MBTA to refurbish the existing historic cars. There are five active PCCs on the roster and five inactive units. Two of those units were damaged beyond repair in a 2017 accident. This streetcar, 3265 was recently refurbished, 10-13-22.
  • A thirty-minute late Amtrak Downeaster 696 is seen headed toward Boston from Brunswick, Maine just after passing Wilmington Junction and going onto the Wildcat Branch. This section of track connects the old Boston & Maine Western Route to the New Hampshire Route. Two of the 50th-anniversary units are on the train, 100 West and 108 East, 3-20-22.
  • A thirty-minute late Amtrak Downeaster 696 is seen headed toward Boston from Brunswick, Maine just after passing Wilmington Junction and going onto the Wildcat Branch. This section of track connects the old Boston & Maine Western Route to the New Hampshire Route. Two of the 50th-anniversary units are on the train, 100 West and 108 East, 3-20-22.
  • Ellis D Atwood first opened Edaville Railroad in 1947 in the cranberry bogs of South Carver, Massachusetts. The original collection included most of the surviving Maine 2-foot gauge locomotives and rolling stock. Although Edaville is one of the oldest heritage railroads operating in the United States, the original park closed in 1991. At that time the collection was relocated to Portland at the Maine Narrow Gauge Museum. In 1999 the park was reopened although the nearly 6-mile route had been shorted to 2.5 miles. <br /> <br /> The railroad owns two operating steam locomotives although one of them, #21 is undergoing repairs at Maine Locomotive & Machine Works in Alna, Maine. Seen here is #11, built by the Boothbay Railway Village in Boothbay Maine. It is a combination of two 1925 Porter locomotives, #10 and #11 that were longtime display pieces on the Edaville property.<br /> <br /> Edaville USA is the only railroad with operating steam locomotives in Massachusetts., 12-12-21.
  • Ellis D Atwood first opened Edaville Railroad in 1947 in the cranberry bogs of South Carver, Massachusetts. The original collection included most of the surviving Maine 2-foot gauge locomotives and rolling stock. Although Edaville is one of the oldest heritage railroads operating in the United States, the original park closed in 1991. At that time the collection was relocated to Portland at the Maine Narrow Gauge Museum. In 1999 the park was reopened although the nearly 6-mile route had been shorted to 2.5 miles. <br /> <br /> The railroad owns two operating steam locomotives although one of them, #21 is undergoing repairs at Maine Locomotive & Machine Works in Alna, Maine. Seen here is #11, built by the Boothbay Railway Village in Boothbay Maine. It is a combination of two 1925 Porter locomotives, #10 and #11 that were longtime display pieces on the Edaville property.<br /> <br /> Edaville USA is the only railroad with operating steam locomotives in Massachusetts., 12-12-21.
  • Ellis D Atwood first opened Edaville Railroad in 1947 in the cranberry bogs of South Carver, Massachusetts. The original collection included most of the surviving Maine 2-foot gauge locomotives and rolling stock. Although Edaville is one of the oldest heritage railroads operating in the United States, the original park closed in 1991. At that time the collection was relocated to Portland at the Maine Narrow Gauge Museum. In 1999 the park was reopened although the nearly 6-mile route had been shorted to 2.5 miles. <br /> <br /> The railroad owns two operating steam locomotives although one of them, #21 is undergoing repairs at Maine Locomotive & Machine Works in Alna, Maine. Seen here is #11, built by the Boothbay Railway Village in Boothbay Maine. It is a combination of two 1925 Porter locomotives, #10 and #11 that were longtime display pieces on the Edaville property.<br /> <br /> Edaville USA is the only railroad with operating steam locomotives in Massachusetts., 12-12-21.
  • Ellis D Atwood first opened Edaville Railroad in 1947 in the cranberry bogs of South Carver, Massachusetts. The original collection included most of the surviving Maine 2-foot gauge locomotives and rolling stock. Although Edaville is one of the oldest heritage railroads operating in the United States, the original park closed in 1991. At that time the collection was relocated to Portland at the Maine Narrow Gauge Museum. In 1999 the park was reopened although the nearly 6-mile route had been shorted to 2.5 miles. On this day, the railroad was already operating one train with steam locomotive #11 when they added a second train with Whitcomb diesel #5, 12-12-21.
  • Ellis D Atwood first opened Edaville Railroad in 1947 in the cranberry bogs of South Carver, Massachusetts. The original collection included most of the surviving Maine 2-foot gauge locomotives and rolling stock. Although Edaville is one of the oldest heritage railroads operating in the United States, the original park closed in 1991. At that time the collection was relocated to Portland at the Maine Narrow Gauge Museum. In 1999 the park was reopened although the nearly 6-mile route had been shorted to 2.5 miles. <br /> <br /> The railroad owns two operating steam locomotives although one of them, #21 is undergoing repairs at Maine Locomotive & Machine Works in Alna, Maine. Seen here is #11, built by the Boothbay Railway Village in Boothbay Maine. It is a combination of two 1925 Porter locomotives, #10 and #11 that were longtime display pieces on the Edaville property.<br /> <br /> Edaville USA is the only railroad with operating steam locomotives in Massachusetts., 12-12-21.
  • Amtrak Train 473 is seen departing Springfield for New Haven, 11-9-21.
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