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Jody Ray, director of railroad operations for the MBTA, checks the train's clearance en route to Scituate.
Jody Ray, director of railroad operations for the MBTA, checks the train's clearance en route to Scituate.

 

Spectators watch as the train rolls by in Hingham.
Spectators watch as the train rolls by in Hingham.

 

One man gives two thumbs up as the train passes in Scituate.
One man gives two thumbs up as the train passes in Scituate.

 

A flag man stops traffic at a crossing in Scituate.
A flag man stops traffic at a crossing in Scituate.

 

 

Photos along the line

Viewers check out the train's return north as it heads through Hingham between North and South Streets near Hersey.
Viewers check out the train's return north as it heads through Hingham between North and South Streets near Hersey.

 

Flag men control a crossing in Weymouth.
Flag men control a crossing in Weymouth.

 

The train enters the tunnel under Hingham Square.
The train enters the tunnel under Hingham Square.

 

Engineer Mike McCann, who grew up in Hingham, is at the helm as engineer.
Engineer Mike McCann, who grew up in Hingham, is at the helm as engineer.

 

The train crosses through North Scituate into Cohasset on it's northbound return.
The train crosses through North Scituate into Cohasset on it's northbound return.

 

The distance between platform and train gets measured.
The distance between platform and train gets measured.

 

David West, left, engineer for track geometry, Conductor Geoffrey Gorham of Stoughton and Engineer Mike McCann of Hingham, monitor the train as it rolls.
David West, left, engineer for track geometry, Conductor Geoffrey Gorham of Stoughton and Engineer Mike McCann of Hingham, monitor the train as it rolls.

 

People gatheron the platform to view the train's arrival in Scituate.
People gatheron the platform to view the train's arrival in Scituate.

 

Residents came out to photograph and cheer the train on with waves. Engineer Mike McCann, who grew up in Hingham, is at the helm as engineer.
Residents came out to photograph and cheer the train on with waves. Engineer Mike McCann, who grew up in Hingham, is at the helm as engineer.

 

The train rolls into the terminal in Scituate.
The train rolls into the terminal in Scituate.

 

A crowd gathers at North Scituate to watch the train pass on its northbound return.
A crowd gathers at North Scituate to watch the train pass on its northbound return.

 

Viewers check out the train's return north as it heads through Hingham between North and South Streets near Hersey.
Viewers check out the train's return north as it heads through Hingham between North and South Streets near Hersey.

GARY HIGGINS photos/The Patriot Ledger