Discussion relating to the operations of MTA MetroNorth Railroad including west of Hudson operations and discussion of CtDOT sponsored rail operations such as Shore Line East and the Springfield to New Haven Hartford Line

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  by Swedish Meatball
 
When did MNRR stop running the Christmas Train for kids with cancer? I remember in years past they would go from New Haven to Waterbury. Also why would they stop running it?
  by RearOfSignal
 
Don't know for sure but I would say $$$.
  by DutchRailnut
 
Not MNCR, but SLE would run candy cane express, SLE equipment with MNCR crews.
  by District D RTC
 
Jaap's right - it was SLE equip w/MN crews - because it was MN's rail. As to running to WBY that was likely only done account excess capacity there. I would still like to know what was the last year and WHY it was discontinued....good question!
  by DutchRailnut
 
The Doctor who sponsored the event retired, and no one stepped up to take over.
  by District D RTC
 
DutchRailnut wrote:The Doctor who sponsored the event retired, and no one stepped up to take over.
Roger. Thank you for real explanation. I appreciate it.