Near the end of service of the MP 72's/75's car fleet,the cars got very basic maintenance,enough to stay FRA legal,but starting to
have structure issues,then after the C-3's finally went in service,most of the cars were sent to equipment brokers for resale.
Most of the cars sent to the brokers were scrapped after sitting unused for years.
The 2 M-1's used as Sandite cars are hulks,most of the onboard gear was removed,and interior hacked to pieces for the Sandite equipment.
The NYC Transit Museum has no building or secure yard location for their M-1 pair and the 2 coaches,and maybe too far gone for restoration
The RMLI M-1 pair will be a static display at Riverhead. If you have the time stop at the LIE(I-495) rest area,LOOK
at the condition of the 2 ping-pongs there.
For better or worse,it's not always possible save everything due to lack of space,funding $$$$,and time/manpower needed to maintain.
have structure issues,then after the C-3's finally went in service,most of the cars were sent to equipment brokers for resale.
Most of the cars sent to the brokers were scrapped after sitting unused for years.
The 2 M-1's used as Sandite cars are hulks,most of the onboard gear was removed,and interior hacked to pieces for the Sandite equipment.
The NYC Transit Museum has no building or secure yard location for their M-1 pair and the 2 coaches,and maybe too far gone for restoration
The RMLI M-1 pair will be a static display at Riverhead. If you have the time stop at the LIE(I-495) rest area,LOOK
at the condition of the 2 ping-pongs there.
For better or worse,it's not always possible save everything due to lack of space,funding $$$$,and time/manpower needed to maintain.
The Land of Enchantment is not Flyover country!