The Boston and Worcester Railroad was chartered June 23, 1831 and construction began in August 1832. The line opened in sections: to West Newton on April 16, 1834; to Wellesley on July 3; to Ashland on September 20; to Westborough in November 1834; and the full length to Worcester on July 4, 1835. The originally single-track line was doubled-tracked from Boston to Framingham in 1839, and on to Worcester by 1843. In 1843 the B&W introduced season passes to West Newton for $60, effectively introducing the concept of commuter rail.
The Boston and Albany Railroad was chartered in 1891 to build a rail line from Boston to Albany, Georgia, United States. After two years, very little progress had been made and the railroad was purchased by the Pidcock Family who had founded a private logging railroad in the early 1890s that ran north from Pidcock, Georgia.
The Southern Railway took over the Georgia Northern in 1966, fully merging it with the Albany and Northern Railway and the GAS&C (apparently included in the GN purchase) in 1972, but maintaining the GN name for the subsidiary. It was eventually merged into the Georgia Southern and Florida Railway on December 31, 1993.
Boston (1833–1850), was an outstanding chestnut Thoroughbred racehorse and a Leading sire in North America three times from 1851 to 1853. He started in about 45 races, winning 40 of these, including 15 in succession. Boston was later one of the initial inductees into the Hall of Fame.
Breeding
He was a chestnut stallion with a white blaze on his nose and he was foaled in Richmond, Virginia. Boston was bred by the Virginia attorney John Wickham (who had been Aaron Burr's counsel in his trial for treason). He was by the very good racehorse, Timoleon (by the great Sir Archy), his dam was Sister to Tuckahoe by Ball’s Florizel. Boston was inbred to Diomed in the third generation (3m x 3f). He was a half-brother to the Shylock mare who founded a successful family. They were from the number 40 family which traced back to the imported mare, Kitty Fisher.
As a two-year-old, Boston was lost by his breeder in a card game and was given to Wickham's friend Nathaniel Rives, of Richmond to repay his debt of $800. He was named after a popular card game and later given the nickname of "Old Whitenose". Boston had a wilful temperament and was difficult to train. Sent to the stable of John Belcher, and then to the trainer L. White, and then back to Belcher, White said, "The horse should either be castrated or shot—preferably the latter."
The Boston refers to a series of various step dances, considered a slow Americanized version of the waltz presumably named after where it originated. It is completed in one measure with the weight kept on the same foot through two successive beats. The "original" Boston is also known as the New York Boston or Boston Point.
Found this old VHS video tape in my father's collection... thought it would be interesting to post as an internet search did not show any results for it.
Note: the content of this video is retained by the original copyright owners. This video is posted for historical and nostalgic purposes.
published: 18 Jan 2023
Boston & Albany Railroad HO Scale Layout Tour with Chuck Oraftik New York Central
#HOScale #BostonAndAlbany #NYC #LayoutTour
Welcome to Chuck Oraftik's basement. In this space, you can enjoy some great eastern United States transition era model railroading. This layout has lush landscapes, pastoral countryside, amazing stone bridges, dense city scenes, and what's more, most of it is also lighted for night running!
This is Chuck's first "real" layout, but you probably wouldn't think so, considering how well it's done.
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published: 14 Aug 2021
The Boston And Albany 4-6-6Ts: The Frankentrain
Hello everyone!
Today, we look at this unique, weird locomotive from the Boston And Albany.
published: 26 Apr 2022
Berkshire Days on the Boston & Albany circa 1947
Berkshire Days On The Boston & Albany circa 1947". The passenger train was #575, "The New York and Berkshire Express".,also circa 1947 when four J-1 Hudsons were assigned to the B&A (despite their high 79" drivers. B&A had twenty specially designed J-2 Hudsons all with 75" drivers and huge sand domes. The J-1's proved slippery and were gone after a few months. The three 1400 numbered Berkshires represent the original "Super Power" steam locomotives as introduced by Lima in 1927.
Modeler’s - Mr. Frost and Mr. Oraftik.
Layout- Just Trains, Concord CA
published: 26 Feb 2023
Train Time Episode 8 - The Boston & Albany Line, Boston & Berkshire Subdivisions - Summer/Fall 2000
This channel is the official youtube host for the Great Falls Model Railroad Club's show called Train Time. For more information on the club, be sure to visit the website here at http://www.greatfallsmodelrrclub.org.
Questions about the show can be asked through our email address at [email protected].
published: 16 Jun 2021
Train Simulator | B&A - Springfield to Boston | #trainsimulator
Set in the 1960's, the Boston & Albany line running from Boston to Springfield Massachusetts in this particular instance is over 100 miles including many of its branches. Four locomotives come with the addon including the new G-Trax Alco PA/PB as well as Diesel Workshops own fantastic Alco RS3.
The first route under the G-Trax name in many years which also hosts a few of his developer pals work.
Let's have a look!
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B&A Boston to Springfield:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2202028/Train_Simulator_Boston__Albany_Boston__Springfield_Route_AddOn/
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published: 17 Mar 2023
Boston & Albany railroad Wellesley Massachusetts.
The purpose of this video is to inform the viewer about the railroad and rail yard in Wellesley Massachusetts. This video features footage of the remaining rail yard and platforms.
Picture of Amtrak E8s property of Dick Leonhardt.
I have no idea when the part two of this video will be up but it will be covering the same trackage but in Natick.
Enjoy the video
published: 08 Jul 2022
Minuteman Diesels Episode 1: The F7s
The incredibly popular EMD F7 helped solidify the transition from steam to diesel power in the post-war United States. On the Boston & Maine, these units served for over 25 years, becoming a staple in photographs and vintage film. In this first episode of Minuteman Diesels, we take a look at the arrival, service life, and amazing modern revival of these classic "Covered Wagons".
Special thanks to:
Cory Fothergill and the 470 Railroad Club
Ben Bourrie of Merrimack & Saco Productions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDdt09JzSxUZ5W0E8jBEEhA
published: 10 Feb 2023
Amtrak, MBTA & CSX Trains on the Former Boston & Albany Line from all across Massachusetts!
This video is a compilation of various trains I've filmed on the former Boston & Albany Line, or the B&A, from across Massachusetts over the past year. Included in the video are 3 Amtrak Heritage Units, several meets between passenger & freight trains, awesome horn shows, and a rare Amtrak reverse move out of a station stop! I hope you all enjoy!
Filmed (in order shown) in Ashland, Warren, Worcester, Palmer, and Framingham, Massachusetts
published: 03 Mar 2020
Minuteman Steam Episode 1: The Moguls
Perhaps no other steam locomotive was more recognizable in the history of the Boston & Maine than the B-15 class 2-6-0 "Moguls". Well suited for freight and passenger service on both mainlines and branches, some of these classic machines served over 50 years and were among the very last steam locomotives retired by the B&M in the 1950s. We'll examine their legacy, technical aspects, and the storied pages of history that they graced.
Found this old VHS video tape in my father's collection... thought it would be interesting to post as an internet search did not show any results for it.
Note:...
Found this old VHS video tape in my father's collection... thought it would be interesting to post as an internet search did not show any results for it.
Note: the content of this video is retained by the original copyright owners. This video is posted for historical and nostalgic purposes.
Found this old VHS video tape in my father's collection... thought it would be interesting to post as an internet search did not show any results for it.
Note: the content of this video is retained by the original copyright owners. This video is posted for historical and nostalgic purposes.
#HOScale #BostonAndAlbany #NYC #LayoutTour
Welcome to Chuck Oraftik's basement. In this space, you can enjoy some great eastern United States transition era mo...
Berkshire Days On The Boston & Albany circa 1947". The passenger train was #575, "The New York and Berkshire Express".,also circa 1947 when four J-1 Hudsons wer...
Berkshire Days On The Boston & Albany circa 1947". The passenger train was #575, "The New York and Berkshire Express".,also circa 1947 when four J-1 Hudsons were assigned to the B&A (despite their high 79" drivers. B&A had twenty specially designed J-2 Hudsons all with 75" drivers and huge sand domes. The J-1's proved slippery and were gone after a few months. The three 1400 numbered Berkshires represent the original "Super Power" steam locomotives as introduced by Lima in 1927.
Modeler’s - Mr. Frost and Mr. Oraftik.
Layout- Just Trains, Concord CA
Berkshire Days On The Boston & Albany circa 1947". The passenger train was #575, "The New York and Berkshire Express".,also circa 1947 when four J-1 Hudsons were assigned to the B&A (despite their high 79" drivers. B&A had twenty specially designed J-2 Hudsons all with 75" drivers and huge sand domes. The J-1's proved slippery and were gone after a few months. The three 1400 numbered Berkshires represent the original "Super Power" steam locomotives as introduced by Lima in 1927.
Modeler’s - Mr. Frost and Mr. Oraftik.
Layout- Just Trains, Concord CA
This channel is the official youtube host for the Great Falls Model Railroad Club's show called Train Time. For more information on the club, be sure to visit t...
This channel is the official youtube host for the Great Falls Model Railroad Club's show called Train Time. For more information on the club, be sure to visit the website here at http://www.greatfallsmodelrrclub.org.
Questions about the show can be asked through our email address at [email protected].
This channel is the official youtube host for the Great Falls Model Railroad Club's show called Train Time. For more information on the club, be sure to visit the website here at http://www.greatfallsmodelrrclub.org.
Questions about the show can be asked through our email address at [email protected].
Set in the 1960's, the Boston & Albany line running from Boston to Springfield Massachusetts in this particular instance is over 100 miles including many of its...
Set in the 1960's, the Boston & Albany line running from Boston to Springfield Massachusetts in this particular instance is over 100 miles including many of its branches. Four locomotives come with the addon including the new G-Trax Alco PA/PB as well as Diesel Workshops own fantastic Alco RS3.
The first route under the G-Trax name in many years which also hosts a few of his developer pals work.
Let's have a look!
----------
Thanks for watching, if you enjoyed the content please like and subscribe to stay on top of forthcoming train sim videos. If you have already, thank you!
Stay safe out there.
----------
B&A Boston to Springfield:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2202028/Train_Simulator_Boston__Albany_Boston__Springfield_Route_AddOn/
----------
Set in the 1960's, the Boston & Albany line running from Boston to Springfield Massachusetts in this particular instance is over 100 miles including many of its branches. Four locomotives come with the addon including the new G-Trax Alco PA/PB as well as Diesel Workshops own fantastic Alco RS3.
The first route under the G-Trax name in many years which also hosts a few of his developer pals work.
Let's have a look!
----------
Thanks for watching, if you enjoyed the content please like and subscribe to stay on top of forthcoming train sim videos. If you have already, thank you!
Stay safe out there.
----------
B&A Boston to Springfield:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2202028/Train_Simulator_Boston__Albany_Boston__Springfield_Route_AddOn/
----------
The purpose of this video is to inform the viewer about the railroad and rail yard in Wellesley Massachusetts. This video features footage of the remaining rail...
The purpose of this video is to inform the viewer about the railroad and rail yard in Wellesley Massachusetts. This video features footage of the remaining rail yard and platforms.
Picture of Amtrak E8s property of Dick Leonhardt.
I have no idea when the part two of this video will be up but it will be covering the same trackage but in Natick.
Enjoy the video
The purpose of this video is to inform the viewer about the railroad and rail yard in Wellesley Massachusetts. This video features footage of the remaining rail yard and platforms.
Picture of Amtrak E8s property of Dick Leonhardt.
I have no idea when the part two of this video will be up but it will be covering the same trackage but in Natick.
Enjoy the video
The incredibly popular EMD F7 helped solidify the transition from steam to diesel power in the post-war United States. On the Boston & Maine, these units served...
The incredibly popular EMD F7 helped solidify the transition from steam to diesel power in the post-war United States. On the Boston & Maine, these units served for over 25 years, becoming a staple in photographs and vintage film. In this first episode of Minuteman Diesels, we take a look at the arrival, service life, and amazing modern revival of these classic "Covered Wagons".
Special thanks to:
Cory Fothergill and the 470 Railroad Club
Ben Bourrie of Merrimack & Saco Productions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDdt09JzSxUZ5W0E8jBEEhA
The incredibly popular EMD F7 helped solidify the transition from steam to diesel power in the post-war United States. On the Boston & Maine, these units served for over 25 years, becoming a staple in photographs and vintage film. In this first episode of Minuteman Diesels, we take a look at the arrival, service life, and amazing modern revival of these classic "Covered Wagons".
Special thanks to:
Cory Fothergill and the 470 Railroad Club
Ben Bourrie of Merrimack & Saco Productions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDdt09JzSxUZ5W0E8jBEEhA
This video is a compilation of various trains I've filmed on the former Boston & Albany Line, or the B&A, from across Massachusetts over the past year. Included...
This video is a compilation of various trains I've filmed on the former Boston & Albany Line, or the B&A, from across Massachusetts over the past year. Included in the video are 3 Amtrak Heritage Units, several meets between passenger & freight trains, awesome horn shows, and a rare Amtrak reverse move out of a station stop! I hope you all enjoy!
Filmed (in order shown) in Ashland, Warren, Worcester, Palmer, and Framingham, Massachusetts
This video is a compilation of various trains I've filmed on the former Boston & Albany Line, or the B&A, from across Massachusetts over the past year. Included in the video are 3 Amtrak Heritage Units, several meets between passenger & freight trains, awesome horn shows, and a rare Amtrak reverse move out of a station stop! I hope you all enjoy!
Filmed (in order shown) in Ashland, Warren, Worcester, Palmer, and Framingham, Massachusetts
Perhaps no other steam locomotive was more recognizable in the history of the Boston & Maine than the B-15 class 2-6-0 "Moguls". Well suited for freight and pas...
Perhaps no other steam locomotive was more recognizable in the history of the Boston & Maine than the B-15 class 2-6-0 "Moguls". Well suited for freight and passenger service on both mainlines and branches, some of these classic machines served over 50 years and were among the very last steam locomotives retired by the B&M in the 1950s. We'll examine their legacy, technical aspects, and the storied pages of history that they graced.
Perhaps no other steam locomotive was more recognizable in the history of the Boston & Maine than the B-15 class 2-6-0 "Moguls". Well suited for freight and passenger service on both mainlines and branches, some of these classic machines served over 50 years and were among the very last steam locomotives retired by the B&M in the 1950s. We'll examine their legacy, technical aspects, and the storied pages of history that they graced.
Found this old VHS video tape in my father's collection... thought it would be interesting to post as an internet search did not show any results for it.
Note: the content of this video is retained by the original copyright owners. This video is posted for historical and nostalgic purposes.
Berkshire Days On The Boston & Albany circa 1947". The passenger train was #575, "The New York and Berkshire Express".,also circa 1947 when four J-1 Hudsons were assigned to the B&A (despite their high 79" drivers. B&A had twenty specially designed J-2 Hudsons all with 75" drivers and huge sand domes. The J-1's proved slippery and were gone after a few months. The three 1400 numbered Berkshires represent the original "Super Power" steam locomotives as introduced by Lima in 1927.
Modeler’s - Mr. Frost and Mr. Oraftik.
Layout- Just Trains, Concord CA
This channel is the official youtube host for the Great Falls Model Railroad Club's show called Train Time. For more information on the club, be sure to visit the website here at http://www.greatfallsmodelrrclub.org.
Questions about the show can be asked through our email address at [email protected].
Set in the 1960's, the Boston & Albany line running from Boston to Springfield Massachusetts in this particular instance is over 100 miles including many of its branches. Four locomotives come with the addon including the new G-Trax Alco PA/PB as well as Diesel Workshops own fantastic Alco RS3.
The first route under the G-Trax name in many years which also hosts a few of his developer pals work.
Let's have a look!
----------
Thanks for watching, if you enjoyed the content please like and subscribe to stay on top of forthcoming train sim videos. If you have already, thank you!
Stay safe out there.
----------
B&A Boston to Springfield:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2202028/Train_Simulator_Boston__Albany_Boston__Springfield_Route_AddOn/
----------
The purpose of this video is to inform the viewer about the railroad and rail yard in Wellesley Massachusetts. This video features footage of the remaining rail yard and platforms.
Picture of Amtrak E8s property of Dick Leonhardt.
I have no idea when the part two of this video will be up but it will be covering the same trackage but in Natick.
Enjoy the video
The incredibly popular EMD F7 helped solidify the transition from steam to diesel power in the post-war United States. On the Boston & Maine, these units served for over 25 years, becoming a staple in photographs and vintage film. In this first episode of Minuteman Diesels, we take a look at the arrival, service life, and amazing modern revival of these classic "Covered Wagons".
Special thanks to:
Cory Fothergill and the 470 Railroad Club
Ben Bourrie of Merrimack & Saco Productions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDdt09JzSxUZ5W0E8jBEEhA
This video is a compilation of various trains I've filmed on the former Boston & Albany Line, or the B&A, from across Massachusetts over the past year. Included in the video are 3 Amtrak Heritage Units, several meets between passenger & freight trains, awesome horn shows, and a rare Amtrak reverse move out of a station stop! I hope you all enjoy!
Filmed (in order shown) in Ashland, Warren, Worcester, Palmer, and Framingham, Massachusetts
Perhaps no other steam locomotive was more recognizable in the history of the Boston & Maine than the B-15 class 2-6-0 "Moguls". Well suited for freight and passenger service on both mainlines and branches, some of these classic machines served over 50 years and were among the very last steam locomotives retired by the B&M in the 1950s. We'll examine their legacy, technical aspects, and the storied pages of history that they graced.
The Boston and Worcester Railroad was chartered June 23, 1831 and construction began in August 1832. The line opened in sections: to West Newton on April 16, 1834; to Wellesley on July 3; to Ashland on September 20; to Westborough in November 1834; and the full length to Worcester on July 4, 1835. The originally single-track line was doubled-tracked from Boston to Framingham in 1839, and on to Worcester by 1843. In 1843 the B&W introduced season passes to West Newton for $60, effectively introducing the concept of commuter rail.
Edward Davis, a lawyer, built an estate at Elm and West streets with riches from his standing as a director of the Boston and AlbanyRailroad...Dewey II hired Little & Browne architects of Boston to design a replacement to the Davis house.
This pedestrian bridge was constructed by the Boston and Albany (B & A) Railroad primarily for the convenience of potential passengers ... In January 1960 the Boston and Albany Railroad informed the ...
Earlier this month, the state Department of Transportation received $500,000 to study the Boston-Albany corridor, the first step in expanding service from one trip a day to eight round-trips between Boston, Springfield and Albany per day.
Practically indestructible, the blocks once paved the area around the former Boston and AlbanyRailroad freight terminal on Depot Street, the ramp which led from the track level in the B & A ...
Boyer, who is a flagman on a Boston and AlbanyRailroad switcher train ...Trainman Simonds, a resident of Newton, a 47-year railroad man, told the passengers that he has seven daily "throws" to isolated ...
It happens often, we're told. It isn't stealing. He has to go through checkout and pay for the contents ... "She can't keep up with me." ... "I've worked on the Boston & AlbanyRailroad and am presently working two nights a week at the Allen Hotel. Mr ... ....
The MassDOT study recommended three alternatives, which would provide rail operations for the full East-West corridor, from Pittsfield to Boston, via the Boston to Albany railroad mainline, at a ...
This week a new owner, Dr. John J ... Dr ... Dr ... Stritch said ... It remains on its original foundation, but the center of town moved a mile west when the Boston & AlbanyRailroad laid its tracks and began running trains through the community in 1842 ... and Mrs.
Then the Oregon & CaliforniaRailroad came to nearby Shedd’s Station and the people of Boston, and quite literally the town of Boston, again relocated in the 1870s... Boston’s, then Shedd’s grain mill ceased milling grain flour in 1942.
Truden, native of Pittsfield, who will retire as general manager of the Boston & AlbanyRailroad Saturday, wrote the story of his youth in Pittsfield recently in the Boston Globe... & Albany.