by Miles Taylor | Jan 3, 2014 | Miles on the MBTA
“456!” Shouted the driver out of the bus that said “NOT IN SERVICE.” Some people started to board the bus. Racking my memory, I remembered that the 456 goes to Salem. I called my mother, got the a-OK, and was the last person to step onto the...
by Miles Taylor | Dec 31, 2013 | Miles on the MBTA
Once upon a time, I said I’d write a post about the 426 “at some point.” When I said that, however, I had only ridden the 426W, which is the weekend version of the route – it just goes to Wonderland. The full route, which is the weekday...
by Miles Taylor | Dec 31, 2013 | Miles on the MBTA
I was riding an old Red Line train, and I noticed that on one of the doorways, where it says “Watch your step,” someone had rubbed off the U and the R so it said “Watch yo step.” I really wanted to take a picture, but I didn’t have my...
by Miles Taylor | Dec 30, 2013 | Miles on the MBTA
I’ve always considered the Blue Line to be the most modern of the four – the newest trains and the newest stations (especially with the recent reopening of Orient Heights). Maverick is no different; receiving a major rehab in 2009, it’s the first...
by Miles Taylor | Dec 29, 2013 | Miles on the MBTA
I was at Sullivan Station, trying to get to the Red Line quickly. I had already wasted a train fare coming here from Wellington, and since the bus schedules are outside (why, MBTA?), I would have to pay again to go back in. I needed this shortcut to work, for the sake...
by Miles Taylor | Dec 28, 2013 | Miles on the MBTA
I payed a visit to WardMaps today, and saw that there was a shirt signed by Adham and I on the wall (click here if you have no idea what I’m talking about)! Of course I took a picture, so here it is: Yeah, it’s not that great of a picture, but it does the...
