On this day in 1987, the MBTA’s elevated Orange Line ran for the last time after 86 years of service. Riders packed the train and some toasted with champagne for a final trip on the "El." Several days later, the Orange Line was rerouted away from its original Washington Street route and onto the current Southwest Corridor route. CBSBoston.com/WBZ70 | WBZ / CBS News Boston

WBZ 1030 Boston - David Brudnoy 1987