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PHOTOS: Portland Orange Line, Part 1 |
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Posted by milantram on Sun Sep 13 14:35:17 2015 Portland opened the MAX Orange Line, the Portland Streetcar loop lines, and Tilikum Crossing Bridge, all of which opened to the public on September 12, 2015.Part 1: Scenes from Opening Day. (Warning: One of the images does NOT have any streetcars or MAX Light tail trains. So what?)  The first train of brand-new Type 5 cars came down from Lincoln/SW 3rd Avenue Station, were speeches were given by government, TriMet and project officials. It's approaching Waterfromt/SW Moody Station.  The bridge opened to the public at 11:00am. Hundreds of enthusiastic walkers and bikers begin their journey over the new bridge.  The first inbound train, comprised of Siemens Type 4s built in 2009, crosses the bridge.  The first clockwise loop Portland Streetcar passes the MAX Station. Its stop will be around the corner, on SW Moody.  The first counterclockwise loop streetcar operates on its own track through the MAX station, and is joining the MAX line.  A meet at West Tower with Inekon 009 and United Streetcar 024.  Most of the trains on the new Orange Line were either Siemens Type 4s or brand-new Type 5s. However, occasionally, an older train showed up. Here's Bombardier Type 1 123 leading an outbound train. These cars opened MAX in 1986.  And its mate, Type 3 317. The 100s must be coupled with a Siemens low-floor Type 2 or Type 3 to provide wheelchair access for the train.  As Groucho looks on, a train of Type 4s is leaving the east end of the bridge, approaching OMSI/SE Water Station. Portland Opera was sponsoring a showing of the Marx Brothers' "A Night At the Opera."  Looking down from one of the cars of the OMSI Aerial Tramway, a train of 500s is crossing the bridge outbound. The cable tramwaay service was free, as was all public transit in Portland for Orange Line Opening Day.  The Tilikum Crossing Bridge is illuminated at night. Here's a Streetcar on the clockwise loop.  And Type 1 121 trailing an outbound train. This scene closes out a great day! Hope you enjoyed! Comments welcome. Part 2: More scenes from Opening Day. |
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Posted by chud1 on Sun Sep 13 14:44:52 2015, in response to PHOTOS: Portland Orange Line, Part 1, posted by milantram on Sun Sep 13 14:35:17 2015. 5 drooling stars out of 5 drooling stars for these pictures.chud1. :)..... |
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Re: PHOTOS: Portland Orange Line, Part 1 |
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Posted by Dave on Sun Sep 13 14:58:08 2015, in response to PHOTOS: Portland Orange Line, Part 1, posted by milantram on Sun Sep 13 14:35:17 2015. Gorgeous photos, Peter! |
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Posted by Jackson Park B Train on Sun Sep 13 15:28:29 2015, in response to PHOTOS: Portland Orange Line, Part 1, posted by milantram on Sun Sep 13 14:35:17 2015. very nice. |
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Posted by salaamallah@hotmail.com on Sun Sep 13 15:54:30 2015, in response to PHOTOS: Portland Orange Line, Part 1, posted by milantram on Sun Sep 13 14:35:17 2015. very nice photos |
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Posted by milantram on Sun Sep 13 16:29:48 2015, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Portland Orange Line, Part 1, posted by chud1 on Sun Sep 13 14:44:52 2015. grazie... |
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Posted by milantram on Sun Sep 13 16:31:12 2015, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Portland Orange Line, Part 1, posted by Dave on Sun Sep 13 14:58:08 2015. Thanks, Dave. What a great davit was! Much nicer than having to celebrate a one-station subway opening this weekend... :) |
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Re: PHOTOS: Portland Orange Line, Part 1 |
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Posted by milantram on Sun Sep 13 16:31:31 2015, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Portland Orange Line, Part 1, posted by Jackson Park B Train on Sun Sep 13 15:28:29 2015. Thanks, David. |
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Posted by milantram on Sun Sep 13 16:32:00 2015, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Portland Orange Line, Part 1, posted by salaamallah@hotmail.com on Sun Sep 13 15:54:30 2015. Thanks, Sallam... |
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Posted by salaamallah@hotmail.com on Sun Sep 13 16:32:34 2015, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Portland Orange Line, Part 1, posted by milantram on Sun Sep 13 16:32:00 2015. :) |
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Posted by milantram on Sun Sep 13 16:33:04 2015, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Portland Orange Line, Part 1, posted by salaamallah@hotmail.com on Sun Sep 13 16:32:34 2015. Oops, misspelled Salaam! |
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Posted by salaamallah@hotmail.com on Sun Sep 13 16:36:21 2015, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Portland Orange Line, Part 1, posted by milantram on Sun Sep 13 16:33:04 2015. sorryi was smiling lol |
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Posted by chud1 on Sun Sep 13 18:07:01 2015, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Portland Orange Line, Part 1, posted by milantram on Sun Sep 13 16:29:48 2015. ur welcome milantram.chud1. :)..... |
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Posted by Jackson Park B Train on Sun Sep 13 19:28:54 2015, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Portland Orange Line, Part 1, posted by milantram on Sun Sep 13 16:31:31 2015. Prego, maestro. |
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Posted by kp5308 on Sun Sep 13 19:37:44 2015, in response to PHOTOS: Portland Orange Line, Part 1, posted by milantram on Sun Sep 13 14:35:17 2015. Wowzer. Nice 'uns Peter! |
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Posted by milantram on Mon Sep 14 10:11:25 2015, in response to PHOTOS: Portland Orange Line, Part 1, posted by milantram on Sun Sep 13 14:35:17 2015. Thanks, Kevin! I could have stayed in town for the 7 line extension opening, but who wants to do that when there's a beautiful new bridge that's opening, with light rail on it? |
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Posted by MainR3664 on Mon Sep 14 10:26:25 2015, in response to PHOTOS: Portland Orange Line, Part 1, posted by milantram on Sun Sep 13 14:35:17 2015. WOW!! Great pics! Fantastic looking bridge!!Thank you. |
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Posted by MainR3664 on Mon Sep 14 10:28:32 2015, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Portland Orange Line, Part 1, posted by milantram on Mon Sep 14 10:11:25 2015. That is one fantastic looking bridge! |
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Posted by ChicagoMotorman on Mon Sep 14 11:28:31 2015, in response to PHOTOS: Portland Orange Line, Part 1, posted by milantram on Sun Sep 13 14:35:17 2015. Very nice! Another place I should visit. |
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Posted by milantram on Mon Sep 14 17:59:54 2015, in response to PHOTOS: Portland Orange Line, Part 1, posted by milantram on Sun Sep 13 14:35:17 2015. Thanks, Kevin! I could have stayed in town for the 7 line extension opening, but who wants to do that when there's a beautiful new bridge that's opening, with light rail on it? |
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Posted by milantram on Mon Sep 14 18:03:18 2015, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Portland Orange Line, Part 1, posted by MainR3664 on Mon Sep 14 10:26:25 2015. My pleasure! |
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Posted by milantram on Mon Sep 14 18:04:34 2015, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Portland Orange Line, Part 1, posted by ChicagoMotorman on Mon Sep 14 11:28:31 2015. I probably know Portland as well as I do New York, Irwin... |
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Posted by Karl M, Ex New Yorker on Wed Sep 16 01:58:28 2015, in response to Re: PHOTOS: Portland Orange Line, Part 1, posted by milantram on Mon Sep 14 18:04:34 2015. Missed both days but I'll have fun later this month riding this line, great photos thanks for sharing. Karl |
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