MNR's train number 1378/7:15 pm departure that's the Stamford local, had a treat, one of the last 3 remaining trainsets of the 'Cosmopolitan' fleet of the 1970s took them home. Tonight, car #8746 was at the point on track 15.
For those that follow the travails of Metro-North's 'Cosmo Cars', the remaining M-2 fleet is still rolling but on an emergency 'as need' basis.
Yes, the air conditioning worked and people settled into their old seating patterns that's somewhat different from their M-8 counterparts.
However, the ride was as smooth as ever and yes the newer amenities such as automated announcements
and outlet power for everyone's electronic gear wasn't there.
Dan Adolphe of Larchmont in Westchester County however thinks nothing of the older vs new cars except for a few things, "I miss the bar car. I got to enjoy the camaraderie, the extra seating room, and standing up for the trip. One of the few vintage things that are a good thing." He added, "However, the bathrooms are a lot better on the new cars."
Yes, it was the good old days, even if it was just for one night.
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