Monthly Meetings
Every month, we hold a meeting online via Zoom that is open to members and guests alike. These are usually held on the first weekend of the month, unless it is a holiday weekend. Each meeting begins with a brief business portion, which includes MBTA current events, followed by an entertainment presentation on a transit-related topic.
Virtual Meeting Link
Our December 2025 Annual Meeting will be held on December 6 at 7:30PM EST.
BSRA Members and guests can access the meeting live via Zoom using the button below. Regular Members should also review full reports at this link before the meeting, as they will be voted on for approval.
Dial in by phone (audio only):
Call 1-646-558-8656 (Outside the US? Find your local number here) and enter the below details when prompted:
Meeting ID: 865 6103 0722
Passcode: 035926
Upcoming Meeting & Entertainment Schedule
Below you will find dates and scheduled entertainment programs for our next virtual meetings. Interested in being a presenter? Let us know!
DECEMBER 6, 2025
Clark Frazier presents the MBTA in the early 1990s
This is part III of Clark Frazier’s MTA and MBTA trilogy, following in the footsteps of his previous shows of April 4, 2015 (The MTA, 1958 – 1963) and January 9, 2016 (Vintage Boston: Green Line and Beyond, late 1970s – early 1980s). In addition to images taken after the end of part II some images looking back into the past will also be shown, with MTA scenes not included in part I and additional CLRV episode slides.
JANUARY 10, 2026
Orange Line Encore
Andrew Elder and Jeremy Fox return for an encore presentation of their Orange Line show of September 6, 2014. Since that show was an in-person event only, this will give the current Zoom-only crowd a chance to see this show that was not available to them. Since 1901, this rail line’s configuration has evolved in response to changes in the city, society, and technology. Hazardous sections have been eliminated, ownership has changed from private to public, and the line has been rerouted to serve growing suburbs and to use land cleared for the failed Inner Belt. Both its northern terminus, which shifted from Everett to Malden, and the southern route, realigned from Washington Street to the Southwest Corridor, have seen dramatic transformations that have in turn changed riders’ lives. Today, the Orange Line curves through many Greater Boston communities, serving thousands along the way. In addition, this show will feature some updates relative to the show of September 6, 2014, so even those who saw its previous incarnation may want a refresher!
FEBRUARY 7, 2026
Douglas Kydd’s Transit Tour Part 2
Retired engineer Douglas Kydd returns with his trip around the world, railfanning aboard the Queen Elizabeth 2. After this will be more Boston area photos: Commuter Rail, then, now, and in between. Douglas will wind up the show with a tour of electric transit around the USA.
MARCH 7, 2026
The Former Boston & Maine Railroad within the City of Boston
Leo Sullivan presented the former local lines of the Boston & Maine RR within the City of Boston. This presented views of lines that are now operated by the MBTA, RTL or Commuter rail, pictures of forgotten stations with familiar names, and some lines and locations that are no more.
BSRA Zoom Meeting Guidelines & Tips
We use the Zoom platform to conduct our virtual monthly meetings. At 7:30PM on the day of the meeting, you can join by clicking the link posted on this page, or by dialing in using your phone to the number listed on this page. Please note a few basic rules:
- All attendees will enter a “waiting room” before being admitted into the meeting by the host
- All attendees will be muted on entry, and are asked to keep themselves muted for the duration of the meeting
- Attendees are asked to use the chat feature in Zoom to raise any questions, rather than speaking, to allow the meeting to run efficiently and minimize cross-talk
- Anyone wishing to raise any items of New or Old Business, or any Current Events items, should also post them using the Chat feature when prompted during the meeting
Note: You do not need to install the Zoom software to join the meeting, though it does provide a better experience. Instead, you can click “join in your browser” after clicking the meeting link, or you can dial in by phone. Note: dialing in by phone will only provide meeting audio, and does not allow for viewing slides, voting in polls, or participating in the meeting chat.