Final Trips of the Green Line "LRV"

This is something that will soon be "lost" in Boston -- the late-1970's Boeing Light Rail Vehicle, which will be operating for the final time this Thursday.

The cars have had a long and sometimes troubled history, but they acted as the transition from single-car trolleys to modern articulated light rail cars in use today in Boston and around the world.

The final trip is scheduled for Thursday, March 15th. The train will leave Riverside station at approximately 11:00AM, make its way to Government Center, and leave at approx. 11:44AM for its final run to Riverside. Keep in mind this is a regular service trip and regular fares will be collected, however you're sure to see some "rail fans" with cameras and camcorders in hand!

UPDATE 3/14: The timing of the final trip is potentially changing. It may occur on Friday instead of Thursday, but should happen in the near future. I will update as soon as I hear more firm details.

If you are available at these times, the ride might just be worth it... This is the end of a true era in Boston's public transit!

I will have more, including photos, after the event.

You can check TransitHistory and The MBTA Forum @ TH for more updates.

Enjoy,

Mike

Posted byMike Prescott at 11:34 PM  

1 comments:

Anonymous said... Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at 9:06:00 AM EST  

Very cool. Thanks for letting everyone know.

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