Units are back to back and will run around train at siding just north of Canaan station.
The train or engines can not use the Wye in Canaan due to tri-axle rear trucks.
For those that did not see or read the customer letter here it is again, pay attention to the shoes part.
Dear Farewell to the FL9 Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this unique package. We are sure you will enjoy your day with Metro-North as we salute our FL9 locomotives.
Please keep in mind the following for this trip:
Departure will be at 8:07 AM sharp from Grand Central Terminal (track # 34), 9:20 AM sharp at Stamford, CT, and 11:00 AM sharp from Danbury, CT. Check in will begin 45 minutes prior to departure from both Grand Central and Stamford, and one hour prior to departure from Danbury. Please arrive early to ensure on-time departures!
Your return will arrive Danbury at 6:30 PM, and Stamford at 7:40 PM. Those continuing to Grand Central Terminal will depart Stamford at 7:54 PM, and arrive at Grand Central Terminal at 8:40 PM.
For those planning on participating in the photo stops, it is very important that you wear appropriate footwear. Please, no open toe sandals or high heels. Please wear sturdy footwear, preferably with a defined heel, and be aware that those not appropriately attired will not be permitted to participate in these activities.
Customers are asked to e-mail us with your choices for lunch.
Coach customers' choices are:
Honey Ham and Swiss Cheese on a hard roll
Egg Salad Wrap with lettuce and tomato
Turkey Breast with lettuce and tomato on a hard roll
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with classic caesar dressing
All Coach meals include an apple, a fresh baked cookie and choice of beverage (Coke, Diet Coke, 7-Up, Snapple, Bottled Water).
We regret that we are unable to make substitutions or changes to the above meal choices. After you receive confirmation of your ticket purchase, please e-mail your selections to
[email protected]. Please be sure to include your name(s) with your lunch selection.
Your tickets will be mailed to you within 7 days of the purchase date. If you do not receive them by Thursday, October 20, 2005, please call Metro-North's Group Travel Dept. at 212-499-4398.
Only ticketholders will be permitted to board this train. Please be sure to have your ticket(s) with you when you arrive at Grand Central, Stamford or Danbury.
For questions or more information, please call Metro-North's Group Travel Department at 212-499-4398.
Have a great time, and thank you for joining us on this trip!
Metro-North Railroad Group Travel