tana at the bumping block. The event was not without its issues, however. The number of people attend- ing and wanting to see the private cars was overwhelming. The wait to stand in line was in excess of two hours. Metro-North helped by bringing in two sets of trains where visitors could be “staged” while waiting to move to the next part of the line. The standing trains provided air conditioning and
working restrooms, which was appreci- ated by the visitors. Despite the long lines, most visitors could not stop talking about the beauti- fully restored private cars they had just toured. It was certainly a display fit- ting the centennial of New York City’s Grand Central Terminal, and most likely an gathering of historic railcars not to be repeated any time soon.
LEFT: The setting of the Parade of Trains was classic New York Central, and a lot of the dis- plays reflected the heritage. The Hickory Creek at its rightful place at the bumping block of Track 35 was perhaps the most visible reminder, but there were others. An etched glass divider in the Babbling Brook is one of many more subtle tributes to the Water Level Route. BELOW: The crowds far exceeded ex- pectations, nearly doubling initial projections. Many long-time visitors to Grand Central Ter- minal remarked it was one of the busiest days they had ever seen. — OTTO M. VONDRAK PHOTO
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