traildriver Posted May 27, 2009 Share #1 Posted May 27, 2009 I recall years ago the LIRR operated parlor cars on trains to the East End, especially summertime. They also ran bar cars on several commuter trains all year. Does anyone know when their last operation was or have any more info on them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Glen Posted May 27, 2009 Share #2 Posted May 27, 2009 The LIRR still has Hamptons Reserve service, which basically means they bring booze to the seats. However, I would assume that the last Parlor cars retired when the C3 bilevels debutted in 98/99. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted May 28, 2009 Share #3 Posted May 28, 2009 The LIRR still has Hamptons Reserve service, which basically means they bring booze to the seats. However, I would assume that the last Parlor cars retired when the C3 bilevels debutted in 98/99. 95% correct. The cars were retired aside from some cannonball trains, not pulled from service or rebuilt, simply too old time to go, new stuff came in. LIRR does however allow people to sell beverages at some stations. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traildriver Posted May 31, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted May 31, 2009 It amazes me that the MTA sells booze on the platform to take aboard its commuter rail, while at the same time it will give you a summons for drinking a cup of coffee on its subway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metsfan Posted June 1, 2009 Share #5 Posted June 1, 2009 It amazes me that the MTA sells booze on the platform to take aboard its commuter rail, while at the same time it will give you a summons for drinking a cup of coffee on its subway. Food & drink is allowed on all , , and (NJT) transportation. Views on alcohol aside, this is a long held tradition of selling refreshments along main line rail. Along (NJT) and there are lots of starbucks & dunkin donuts either in the station or not too far away. - A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken S. Posted June 1, 2009 Share #6 Posted June 1, 2009 LIRR Parlor Car Website Contains pics of Parlor cars from the Heavyweights to the Sunrise Fleet. Includes some info on the LIRR's secondhand coaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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