BM5 via Woodhaven Posted July 13, 2016 Share #1 Posted July 13, 2016 I went a few weeks ago with other family members to the Boston area. It wasn't such a long trip, so I didn't get to explore as much as I wanted to. All Buses arrive at Boston South Station. 2013 MCI D4500CT 7760 operating for Peter Pan Lines at Boston South Station by BM5 via Woodhaven, on Flickr Here's some other pictures of buses in the Boston area 2004 NABI-40LFW CNG 2265 on the 11 (MBTA) at Atlantic Avenue/Essex Street by BM5 via Woodhaven, on Flickr 2004 Neoplan US AN440LF 448 on the 553 (MBTA) at Federal Street/Franklin Street by BM5 via Woodhaven, on Flickr 2004 NABI-40LFW CNG 2248 on the 7 (MBTA) at Federal Street/Franklin Street by BM5 via Woodhaven, on Flickr We went to North Station to catch a train. It wasn't an easy walk, since it was pretty hot. Here's some shots for the commuter on my way towards Lowell. 1989 Bombardier CTC-1B 1636 operating for MBTA Commuter Rail at Boston North Station by BM5 via Woodhaven, on Flickr 1975 General Motors Diesel GP40MC 1132 Not In Service by BM5 via Woodhaven, on Flickr Lowell is a city situated along the Merrimack River, about 30 miles north of Boston. The Lowell line ends at the Lowell Train Station, which serves as an intermodal facility. Intercity buses stop once or twice a day, as well as several regional transit authorities. The Lowell Regional Transit Authority (LRTA) provides service within the city of Lowell and in the suburbs. Most routes run weekdays from about 5:45 AM to 9:30 PM. On Saturdays, several routes are combined into one route in order to serve areas adequately. Service runs from 7 AM to about 7:15 PM. There's no bus service on Sundays. If you need the bus, you're outta luck, because it sucks to rely on the bus up there (It was impossible to do so in the first place). LRTA operates 18 bus routes, from 1-18. The 18 is the only route which does not have any number on the destination sign, just DOWNTOWN, and then SHUTTLE. The Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority operates a bus route from nearby Lawrence, to Lowell. Service operates everyday. However, within Middlesex County (which is the span of the LRTA service area), the bus operates on a closed-door policy, similar to NICE buses in Queens. Once again, if you live in the LRTA area, you're screwed during evenings and Sundays. Here's some pictures from Lowell: 2008 Gillig LF 35' 809 on the 18 (LRTA) at Dutton Street/Merrimack Street by BM5 via Woodhaven, on Flickr 2008 Gillg LF HEV 35' 814 on the 1 (LRTA) at Dutton Street/Market Street by BM5 via Woodhaven, on Flickr 2015 Ford F-450 Coach and Equipment Phoenix 1509 on the 18 (LRTA) at Merrimack Street/John Street by BM5 via Woodhaven, on Flickr 2008 Gillig LF 35' 807 on the 1 (LRTA) at Merrimack Street/Palmer Street by BM5 via Woodhaven, on Flickr 2015 Ford F-450 Coach and Equipment Phoenix 1512 on the 6 (LRTA) at Dutton Street/Merrimack Street by BM5 via Woodhaven, on Flickr 2005 Gillig LF 29' 509 on the 7 (LRTA) at Merrimack Street/Dutton Street by BM5 via Woodhaven, on Flickr 2009 Gillg LF HEV 35' 902 on the 41 (MVRTA) at Middlesex Street/Gorham Street by BM5 via Woodhaven, on Flickr 2008 Gillig LF 35' 807 on the 1 (LRTA) at Arcand Drive/Father Morrissette Blvd by BM5 via Woodhaven, on Flickr 2005 Gillig LF 29' 511 on the 8 (LRTA) at Dutton Street/Merrimack Street by BM5 via Woodhaven, on Flickr 2005 Gillig LF 29' 509 on the 1 (LRTA) at Dutton Street/Market St by BM5 via Woodhaven, on Flickr 2007 Gillig LF 35' 703 on the 7 (LRTA) at Duton Street/Merrimack Street by BM5 via Woodhaven, on Flickr 2015 Ford F-450 Coach and Equipment Phoenix 1509 on the 18 (LRTA) at Merrimack Street/Palmer Street by BM5 via Woodhaven, on Flickr 2008 Gillig LF 35' 811 on the 7 (LRTA) at Duton Street/Market Street by BM5 via Woodhaven, on Flickr 2007 Gillig LF 35' 703 on the 10 (LRTA) at Duton Street/Merrimack Street by BM5 via Woodhaven, on Flickr 2007 Gillig LF 35' 712 on the 8 (LRTA) at Merrimack Street/Arcand Drive by BM5 via Woodhaven, on Flickr 2013 Ford F-450 Starcraft Allstar 1301 on the 8 (LRTA) at Merrimack Street/Central Street by BM5 via Woodhaven, on Flickr I managed to get around the Lowell Trolley Museum, but I did not take the trolley tours due to a lack of time. They have Boston and Main Locomotive which they managed to overhaul after being left abandoned for some time. The National Park Service operates the trolley. Boston and Maine Railroad Switcher Locomotive 410 at National Streetcar Museum by BM5 via Woodhaven, on Flickr Boston and Maine Railroad Switcher Locomotive 410 at National Streetcar Museum by BM5 via Woodhaven, on Flickr National Park Service trolley 1601 at Dutton Street/Market Street by BM5 via Woodhaven, on Flickr National Park Service trolley 1601 at Lowell Trolley Museum by BM5 via Woodhaven, on Flickr Well, this is the end of Part 1. I expect to post Part 2 up soon. Be on the look out for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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