Bracamonte 124 #1 Posted October 9, 2012 I've wanted to ride the Waterbury Branch, but because it was closed for most of the summer due to construction, I had to wait until it reopen. Today, with no college classes because of Columbus Day, I finally had the chance to ride the Waterbury Branch. The consist was unusual as it used a full Shore Line East set, consisting of ex-VRE coaches and an ex-Amtrak P40 (or P42?). Usually, the Waterbury Branch uses three shoreliners and either a Genesis or Brookvile, though the southbound train that came before consisted of three bombs and a Genesis. Here's the photos and videos. Enjoy! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bracamonte 124 #2 Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) Continued from above And here are the videos. Edited October 9, 2012 by Bracamonte 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amtrak7 427 #3 Posted October 9, 2012 How was ridership? I know today was a holiday. And passengers at Beacon Falls? That's a bit of a surprise, given that's the lowest ridership non-special station on the system. The midday weekday turn usually uses SLE equipment (14:50 dp Waterbury, 13:37 dp Bridgeport) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bracamonte 124 #4 Posted October 9, 2012 How was ridership? I know today was a holiday. And passengers at Beacon Falls? That's a bit of a surprise, given that's the lowest ridership non-special station on the system. The midday weekday turn usually uses SLE equipment (14:50 dp Waterbury, 13:37 dp Bridgeport) Ridership was normal, just a like a regular Monday to Friday schedule. And really? I never knew Beacon Falls served less passengers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark1447 685 #5 Posted October 9, 2012 Nice shots! Those ConnDOT Genesis are the P40DCs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bracamonte 124 #6 Posted October 9, 2012 Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qjtransitmaster 216 #7 Posted October 9, 2012 How was ridership? I know today was a holiday. And passengers at Beacon Falls? That's a bit of a surprise, given that's the lowest ridership non-special station on the system. The midday weekday turn usually uses SLE equipment (14:50 dp Waterbury, 13:37 dp Bridgeport) look at its schedule nuff said Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bracamonte 124 #8 Posted October 9, 2012 I also realized that the coach's doors were manual. When we arrived at Bridgeport, I waited for the doors to open, but it wasn't until I noticed a handle. It amazing that SLE have old style coaches. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brighton Express 567 #9 Posted October 27, 2012 Nice job B. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GojiMet86 4,697 #10 Posted October 27, 2012 Cool pics! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilbluefoxie 820 #11 Posted November 19, 2012 oh I missed these while I was away, great shots! I did Waterbury as well recently Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
