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By:Bay State Model Railroad Museum
Dates:5/19/1979 - 5/20/1979
Album Info:Ralph L. Phillips took photos of the MBTA and Amtrak trains on display in Boston's South Station for 1979's National Transportation Week.
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National Transportation Week Sign
Title:  National Transportation Week Sign
Description:  Ralph L. Phillips photo, from the Ralph L. Phillips collection of the Bay State Model Railroad Museum. The sign reads: "Welcome! In honor of National Transportation Week, the T invites you to inspect our new Commuter Rail equipment."
Photo Date:  5/19/1979  Upload Date: 2/11/2023 8:28:51 PM
Location:  Boston South Station, MA
Author:  Ralph L. Phillips
Categories:  Station
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Views:  176   Comments: 0
Amtrak 10002 Technical Training Car
Title:  Amtrak 10002 Technical Training Car
Description:  Ralph L. Phillips photo, from the Ralph L. Phillips collection of the Bay State Model Railroad Museum.
Photo Date:  5/19/1979  Upload Date: 2/11/2023 8:25:20 PM
Location:  Boston South Station, MA
Author:  Ralph L. Phillips
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Passenger
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Views:  293   Comments: 0
Amtrak 10001 Technical Training Car
Title:  Amtrak 10001 Technical Training Car
Description:  Ralph L. Phillips photo, from the Ralph L. Phillips collection of the Bay State Model Railroad Museum.
Photo Date:  5/19/1979  Upload Date: 2/11/2023 8:26:34 PM
Location:  Boston South Station, MA
Author:  Ralph L. Phillips
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Passenger
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Views:  412   Comments: 0
Amtrak GP7 772
Title:  Amtrak GP7 772
Description:  Ralph L. Phillips photo, from the Ralph L. Phillips collection of the Bay State Model Railroad Museum.
Photo Date:  5/19/1979  Upload Date: 2/11/2023 8:27:16 PM
Location:  Boston South Station, MA
Author:  Ralph L. Phillips
Categories:  Roster,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 772(GP7)
Views:  363   Comments: 0
Amtrak Metroliner Cafe 853 & MBTA Cab Car 1301
Title:  Amtrak Metroliner Cafe 853 & MBTA Cab Car 1301
Description:  Note also the MBTA-leased GO Transit coach in the background. Ralph L. Phillips photo, from the Ralph L. Phillips collection of the Bay State Model Railroad Museum. The sign on the side of the Metroliner (under the word "Cafe") reads: "Rebuilt Metroliner. Ten years ago, the Metroliner was the fastest thing on U.S. rails. Today, after more than a million miles without a major overhaul, 34 of the 61 Metroliner cars are being rebuilt at the cost of about $1 million each. This Metroliner Snack Car was rebuilt at GE’s Erie, PA plant."
Photo Date:  5/19/1979  Upload Date: 2/11/2023 8:27:41 PM
Location:  Boston South Station, MA
Author:  Ralph L. Phillips
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Passenger
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Views:  296   Comments: 0
Amtrak Metroliner Cafe 853
Title:  Amtrak Metroliner Cafe 853
Description:  Ralph L. Phillips photo, from the Ralph L. Phillips collection of the Bay State Model Railroad Museum.
Photo Date:  5/19/1979  Upload Date: 2/11/2023 8:28:04 PM
Location:  Boston South Station, MA
Author:  Ralph L. Phillips
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Passenger
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Views:  230   Comments: 0
MBTA Cab Car 1301
Title:  MBTA Cab Car 1301
Description:  Ralph L. Phillips photo, from the Ralph L. Phillips collection of the Bay State Model Railroad Museum.
Photo Date:  5/19/1979  Upload Date: 2/11/2023 8:28:27 PM
Location:  Boston South Station, MA
Author:  Ralph L. Phillips
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 159(Turboliner) AMTK 495(E8A)
Views:  598   Comments: 0
Amtrak Rohr Turboliner 159 & F40PH 213
Title:  Amtrak Rohr Turboliner 159 & F40PH 213
Description:  Ralph L. Phillips photo, from the Ralph L. Phillips collection of the Bay State Model Railroad Museum.
Photo Date:  5/19/1979  Upload Date: 2/11/2023 8:29:12 PM
Location:  Boston South Station, MA
Author:  Ralph L. Phillips
Categories:  Roster,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 213(F40PH) AMTK 159(Turboliner)
Views:  498   Comments: 0
PRR P70 1651, an "Old Railroad Coach"
Title:  PRR P70 1651, an "Old Railroad Coach"
Description:  Ralph L. Phillips photo, from the Ralph L. Phillips collection of the Bay State Model Railroad Museum. The sign reads: "Old Railroad Coach. Built in 1926 by Standard Steel Car for Pennsylvania Railroad. Still used in New Jersey Commuter Service."
Photo Date:  5/19/1979  Upload Date: 2/11/2023 8:29:34 PM
Location:  Boston South Station, MA
Author:  Ralph L. Phillips
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
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Views:  235   Comments: 0
Lehigh Valley Observation Car 353, "The Black Diamond"
Title:  Lehigh Valley Observation Car 353, "The Black Diamond"
Description:  Ralph L. Phillips photo, from the Ralph L. Phillips collection of the Bay State Model Railroad Museum.
Photo Date:  5/19/1979  Upload Date: 2/11/2023 8:29:55 PM
Location:  Boston South Station, MA
Author:  Ralph L. Phillips
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Passenger
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Views:  322   Comments: 0
Amtrak E8A 495 and F40PH 213
Title:  Amtrak E8A 495 and F40PH 213
Description:  Note the stairs and sign on the then-new F40PH 213, explaining the locomotive to visitors and giving them a glimpse inside the cab. Ralph L. Phillips photo, from the Ralph L. Phillips collection of the Bay State Model Railroad Museum.
Photo Date:  5/19/1979  Upload Date: 2/11/2023 8:30:18 PM
Location:  Boston South Station, MA
Author:  Ralph L. Phillips
Categories:  Roster,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 495(E8A) AMTK 213(F40PH)
Views:  578   Comments: 0
Bulldog, Screamer, Turbo, Metro, T, GO
Title:  Bulldog, Screamer, Turbo, Metro, T, GO
Description:  Ralph L. Phillips photo, from the Ralph L. Phillips collection of the Bay State Model Railroad Museum.
Photo Date:  5/19/1979  Upload Date: 2/11/2023 8:30:41 PM
Location:  Boston South Station, MA
Author:  Ralph L. Phillips
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger
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Views:  528   Comments: 0
Amtrak 10000 observes quite a line-up of Amtrak & MBTA equipment
Title:  Amtrak 10000 observes quite a line-up of Amtrak & MBTA equipment
Description:  Ralph L. Phillips photo, from the Ralph L. Phillips collection of the Bay State Model Railroad Museum.
Photo Date:  5/19/1979  Upload Date: 2/11/2023 8:31:09 PM
Location:  Boston South Station, MA
Author:  Ralph L. Phillips
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 495(E8A) AMTK 159(Turboliner) AMTK 213(F40PH)
Views:  619   Comments: 0
A model of the upcoming Amtrak AEM-7
Title:  A model of the upcoming Amtrak AEM-7
Description:  The AEM-7 was still under construction, so a model was put on display in South Station. At the time, South Station did not have overhead catenary for electric train operations. This wouldn't start until 2000. Unfortunately, the real 900 would never visit Boston as it was destroyed in the deadly 1987 Chase, MD accident. Ralph L. Phillips photo, from the Ralph L. Phillips collection of the Bay State Model Railroad Museum.
Photo Date:  5/19/1979  Upload Date: 2/11/2023 8:31:44 PM
Location:  Boston South Station, MA
Author:  Ralph L. Phillips
Categories:  Model,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 900(AEM7)
Views:  535   Comments: 0
Amtrak Track Geometry Car N68401
Title:  Amtrak Track Geometry Car N68401
Description:  Ralph L. Phillips photo, from the Ralph L. Phillips collection of the Bay State Model Railroad Museum.
Photo Date:  5/19/1979  Upload Date: 2/11/2023 8:32:20 PM
Location:  Boston South Station, MA
Author:  Ralph L. Phillips
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger
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Views:  244   Comments: 0
Lehigh Valley Observation Car 353, "The Black Diamond"
Title:  Lehigh Valley Observation Car 353, "The Black Diamond"
Description:  Ralph L. Phillips photo, from the Ralph L. Phillips collection of the Bay State Model Railroad Museum.
Photo Date:  5/19/1979  Upload Date: 2/11/2023 8:32:45 PM
Location:  Boston South Station, MA
Author:  Ralph L. Phillips
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Passenger
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Views:  337   Comments: 0
Amtrak Diner 8004
Title:  Amtrak Diner 8004
Description:  Ralph L. Phillips photo, from the Ralph L. Phillips collection of the Bay State Model Railroad Museum.
Photo Date:  5/19/1979  Upload Date: 2/11/2023 8:33:42 PM
Location:  Boston South Station, MA
Author:  Ralph L. Phillips
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Passenger
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Views:  232   Comments: 0
Day 2 Lineup
Title:  Day 2 Lineup
Description:  Ralph L. Phillips photo, from the Ralph L. Phillips collection of the Bay State Model Railroad Museum.
Photo Date:  5/20/1979  Upload Date: 2/11/2023 8:34:10 PM
Location:  Boston South Station, MA
Author:  Ralph L. Phillips
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 213(F40PH) AMTK 159(Turboliner) AMTK 495(E8A)
Views:  542   Comments: 0
Day 2 Lineup, now with a hidden Easter Egg
Title:  Day 2 Lineup, now with a hidden Easter Egg
Description:  The colorful and rounded-off looks of the MBTA FP10s earned them the nickname, "Easter Eggs." One's barely peeking through in this photo. Ralph L. Phillips photo, from the Ralph L. Phillips collection of the Bay State Model Railroad Museum.
Photo Date:  5/20/1979  Upload Date: 2/11/2023 8:34:40 PM
Location:  Boston South Station, MA
Author:  Ralph L. Phillips
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 213(F40PH) AMTK 159(Turboliner) AMTK 495(E8A) MBTA 1153(FP10)
Views:  721   Comments: 0
MBTA F40PH 1012
Title:  MBTA F40PH 1012
Description:  The slide mentions MBTA F40PH is on the point of a special train. It doesn't specify what is special, though the F40PH and 300/1300-series commuter coaches were new to the T at that time, it was part of the display. Ralph L. Phillips photo, from the Ralph L. Phillips collection of the Bay State Model Railroad Museum.
Photo Date:  5/20/1979  Upload Date: 2/11/2023 8:35:06 PM
Location:  Boston South Station, MA
Author:  Ralph L. Phillips
Categories:  Roster,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  MBTA 1012(F40PH)
Views:  381   Comments: 0
Boston South Station, Back In The Day
Title:  Boston South Station, Back In The Day
Description:  Ralph L. Phillips photo, from the Ralph L. Phillips collection of the Bay State Model Railroad Museum.
Photo Date:  5/20/1979  Upload Date: 2/11/2023 8:35:43 PM
Location:  Boston South Station, MA
Author:  Ralph L. Phillips
Categories:  RollingStock,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  MBTA 6302(RDC3) MBTA 6134(RDC1) MBTA 1012(F40PH)
Views:  489   Comments: 0
Amtrak GP7 772
Title:  Amtrak GP7 772
Description:  Ralph L. Phillips photo, from the Ralph L. Phillips collection of the Bay State Model Railroad Museum.
Photo Date:  5/20/1979  Upload Date: 2/11/2023 8:36:12 PM
Location:  Boston South Station, MA
Author:  Ralph L. Phillips
Categories:  Roster,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  AMTK 772(GP7)
Views:  467   Comments: 0


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