Now You See It

. . . and soon you won't!  The 47-year-old Quincy Center T garage is set for demolition soon.  It is the oldest parking structure in the system and was closed in 2012, due to structural issues.  I have taken many photos from this garage before it was closed.  The trains will continue to run during demo - that should be quite the engineering challenge.  What about saving the spiral section and repurposing it  into an art venue and naming it Guggenheim North?

Meet Me At the Station

It's dusk at the Wollaston train station.  

Looking Ahead And Behind

This was captured looking north to Boston from the Wollaston train station.  Happy Skywatch Friday!

Snow Quiets The Traffic

A lone pedestrian walks down Newport Avenue at noon this past Friday.

Riding The Rails

The train is a good way to get around on a snowy day.

Tandem

A snowplow and sander were the only vehicles on Newport Avenue near the closed Wollaston train station this past weekend. 

Quincy's Guggenheim

Quincy has its own Guggenheim . . . sort of . . .the Quincy Adams train station.    Happy Monochrome Monday!

Waiting For The Red Train

                                   

These empty rails are a reminder that trains to Boston don't run as frequently on the weekends.  

Back To The Future

I recently spotted this"Patriot" intently reading a pamphlet at the Wollaston train station. Do you think he might be reading about unfair taxes?

Theme Day: Public Transportation

It's November 1st which means it's "theme day" in the City Daily Photoblog Community. This is the Wollaston Train Station, one of Quincy's four stations on the MBTA Red line to Boston and Cambridge. Quincy also offers bus service throughout the community.

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Redline

How is your Monday morning commute? Many people from Quincy commute into Boston to work and they take the Red-line train to get there.

On a Roll

You really need to click and enlarge this one. I did a double take when I saw this Boston Bruin's fan put on his helmet and make his way down the stairs on roller-blades at the Wollaston train station. There isn't an elevator for those train riders on wheels.

"Wollie" Station at Sunset

The sky was really beautiful last night from the parking lot of the train station. Have a nice weekend everyone!

Theme Day: Waiting

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These two women are waiting for the train on the Wollaston platform behind a wind guard. This is my contribution to "theme day" in the City Daily Photo Blog community.

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Geometric Light

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We've had changeable skies this week in Quincy. This pole light is located on the platform at the Wollaston train station and this is my contribution to Skywatch Friday. Click here to see more skies from around the world.

Into Obscurity

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This shot was taken at the North Quincy train station. The glass blocks used in the platform waiting area are always fun to take pictures through.

Park and Ride

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I like the many touches of yellow in this picture at the Wollaston train lot. It's great to see some bicycles parked here.

Theme Day: Glass

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It's first of the month and for the community of City Daily Photo Bloggers that is synonymous with "Theme Day". Glass is the theme this month. This photo was taken at the North Quincy Train stop. Click here for a previous station view. I've always liked these glass building blocks.

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Merry Christmas

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This picture is taken from the Quincy Center train station. Wishing you and yours joy and peace this holiday season.

Are the Fares Fair?

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I wonder if the taxi fares have dropped with the recent drop in gas prices. This red cab is picking up a fare at Quincy Center Train Station.