MBTA Railfan Page Boston Massachusettes.

WELCOME!!!! This website is for those who wish to railfan and photograph the MBTA. Here you will find tips, places to go, inetersting points in history and photos of present and past MBTA operations. Though the focus is on rapid transit we also have a section for commuter rail. We also invite you to share your photos with us here. Please submit any photos to this e mail

Welcome to the Boston MBTA Railfan guide. The purpose of this guide is to offer transit fans a look into the Massachusettes Bay Transportation Authority, or the "T" as it is known to locals. The MBTA operates the oldest subway in the United States, in operation since 1897. There are four transit lines, each operating with it's own set of unique equipment. The MBTA also operates a commuter rail network, local bus service, as well as commuter boats in the Boston area. The Photo Permit requirement has been annulled effective July 2007. See Tips for more info.  We hope you enjoy this guide, and hope it will help you on a visit to Boston. This page is not affiliated with the MBTA in any way, and we support safe railfanning. MBTA HISTORY The MBTA (Massachusettes Bay Transportation Authority) or "T" was created in the 1960's to help coordinate the growing transportation needs of Boston. Prior to the creation of the MBTA, the MTA (Metropolitan Transit Authority) was operating a network of subway, bus and trolley lines that it had inherited from various private operators. Many lines had been operating since the late 1800's. Shortly after the MBTA was created, they designated color codes for the various routes operated. They were one of the first transit agencies to do this, to make it easier for someone to navigate the system. Since the 1960's the MBTA has helped reorganize and modernize Boston's transit system. RAILFAN INFORMATION AND PHOTO TOURS BELOW.

RAILFANNING TIPS FOR THE MBTA AND BOSTON Upated 12/2004 INTERESTING PLACES ON THE MBTA PHOTO AND INFORMATIONAL TOUR THE RED LINE UPDATED 7/25/04 PHOTO AND INFORMATIONAL TOUR THE GREEN LINE UPDATED 7/25/04 PHOTO AND INFORMATIONAL TOUR THE ORANGE LINE UPDATED 11/19/2001 PHOTO AND INFORMATIONAL TOUR THE BLUE LINE UPDATED 12/04 PHOTO AND INFORMATIONAL TOUR COMMUTER RAIL UPDATED 12/2004 PHOTOS OF OTHER NEW ENGLAND RAILROADING UPDATE 12/8/2001. MBTA MAPS 1973 TO PRESENT THE MBTA OF THE 1970"S PHOTO TOUR, PCC's 01100's, BLUEBIRDS, THE EL. UPDATED 4/8/2001 THE MBTA OF THE 1980'S PHOTO TOUR, LAST OF THE EL, LAST OF 01400'S THE MBTA OF THE 1990'S PHOTO TOUR NEW 01800'S (open with 3 pages so far!) VISIT THE NEW RAILROAD.NET FORUM RE ADDED ON 5/22/02!!!! WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT!!!! LINKS TO TRANSIT RAILROAD AND BOSTON UPDATED 12/13/01 EMAIL ME - SUBMIT PHOTOS HERE NEW E MAIL ADDRESS!!!!!!!!!!!!

People have boarded since Summer 2000.