I remember when I was a college student in New York in the 60s the Harlem Div. trains had two commuter club cars. These were obviously converted from 1920's heavyweight coaches and presumably were leased by groups in ritzy destinations like Chappaqua and Katonah.
In addition there was one leased club that operated on the Hudson, and it was a one of a kind oddball. It was painted in the MU car scheme of olive with yellow trim and equipped with electric appliances to operate as an MU trailer --- although sometimes it was seen at the rear of a locomotive hauled train. Can somebody tell me what trains this was assigned to in the 60sm and where the club members originated?
I imagine these club operations lasted until the coming of the M-1's put an end to amenities like that, just as happened over on the New Haven.
In addition there was one leased club that operated on the Hudson, and it was a one of a kind oddball. It was painted in the MU car scheme of olive with yellow trim and equipped with electric appliances to operate as an MU trailer --- although sometimes it was seen at the rear of a locomotive hauled train. Can somebody tell me what trains this was assigned to in the 60sm and where the club members originated?
I imagine these club operations lasted until the coming of the M-1's put an end to amenities like that, just as happened over on the New Haven.