by Miles Taylor | Jun 25, 2014 | Miles on the MBTA
“Redstone Shopping Center – that sounds really cool!” was my first thought when I boarded the bus. Is it as cool as it sounds? Find out as we take a trip through the heart of Stoneham on the 132… The first thing to note is that the 132 leaves...
by Miles Taylor | Jun 22, 2014 | Miles on the MBTA
There’s a pretty nice view of the Boston skyline from Sullivan Square. The only problem is the foreground: a dingy parking lot, a factory, and a bunch of random poles. Oh, well. Ugh.
by Miles Taylor | Jun 22, 2014 | Miles on the MBTA
Currently there’s just one platform at Community College. But it looks like there used to be a second one, and I think I know why they got rid of it: What does this say about the rest of the station?
by Miles Taylor | Jun 22, 2014 | Miles on the MBTA
I caught a glimpse of two old Commuter Rail trains on the Orange Line between Community College and Sullivan Square. I took a bad picture, but if you want a closer look watch this video. There’s even more graffiti inside.
by Miles Taylor | Jun 22, 2014 | Miles on the MBTA
I was riding the Orange Line, and I noticed I could see into the driver’s cabin. This was the middle of the train, so no one was in it. The interesting thing is that after playing London Underground Simulator, I actually know how to drive a subway train. If...
by Miles Taylor | Jun 22, 2014 | Miles on the MBTA
It didn’t have a painted inside like the Emirates Air train, but this Blue Man Group car was still pretty cool. Think of how trippy the inside would be if they painted it…
