SITE UPDATE: #5 Blue Line cars finally in service
Today I headed out to the Blue Line to track down the first train of #5 East Boston Tunnel cars to enter service. 0708-0711 entered service yesterday, the first new cars to do so on the Blue Line in 29 years. I was quite successful in my endeavor. I caught them with little wait at State and rode them to Bowdoin, out to Wonderland, and finally back to Revere Beach, where I got off to get some photos from a pedestrian overpass near the station. I had to wait around in the cold there for almost an hour before they returned outbound, and then waited some more so I could get some photos of them going inbound there as well. I then caught another inbound train, hoping to catch the new cars at Aquarium. I just missed them there, but while I waited for them to return from Wonderland I got plenty of photos at Aquarium, which I’ve never photographed before. I must say, the T has done an excellent job refurbishing Aquarium. It’s brightly lit, allowing for excellent shots even with my slower lens, and the new (false) ceiling gives it a very modern appearance. It’s definitely one of the best stations in Boston. After the new cars came back inbound, I again waited at Aquarium for them to return outbound and get a few more shots. After that, I headed back home, where I warmed up with some hot chocolate. Photos can be found here, starting with the last two on the page.
I also took a few photos of Revere Beach while I was waiting for the new cars to return there. Here’s a view of the beach looking north. The lamppost was rather interesting. I also thought this apartment complex just north of the station looked kind of interesting, with its blocky profile.
