Comments on: New Metro-North M-8 Cars Unveiled – Features Include In-Seat Power Outlets! http://www.stationstops.com/2008/02/26/new-metro-north-m-8-cars-unveiled-features-include-in-seat-power-outlets/ Metro-North Train Schedules and NYC Commuting Blog Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:39:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Metro-North’s bar car heading the way of the Dodo :: Second Ave. Sagas http://www.stationstops.com/2008/02/26/new-metro-north-m-8-cars-unveiled-features-include-in-seat-power-outlets/comment-page-1/#comment-4793 Metro-North’s bar car heading the way of the Dodo :: Second Ave. Sagas Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:27:48 +0000 http://www.stationstops.com/2008/02/26/new-metro-north-m-8-cars-unveiled-features-include-in-seat-power-outlets/#comment-4793 [...] on their last legs. As Michael Grynbaum related earlier this week, when Metro-North introduces the M8s this year, the bar car will probably not be included. Due to monetary concerns, transit officials [...] [...] on their last legs. As Michael Grynbaum related earlier this week, when Metro-North introduces the M8s this year, the bar car will probably not be included. Due to monetary concerns, transit officials [...]

]]> By: martmatsil http://www.stationstops.com/2008/02/26/new-metro-north-m-8-cars-unveiled-features-include-in-seat-power-outlets/comment-page-1/#comment-4593 martmatsil Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:18:06 +0000 http://www.stationstops.com/2008/02/26/new-metro-north-m-8-cars-unveiled-features-include-in-seat-power-outlets/#comment-4593 the new m-8 cars are very interesting cars.! the new m-8 cars are very interesting cars.!

]]> By: Kaiju http://www.stationstops.com/2008/02/26/new-metro-north-m-8-cars-unveiled-features-include-in-seat-power-outlets/comment-page-1/#comment-4304 Kaiju Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:44:05 +0000 http://www.stationstops.com/2008/02/26/new-metro-north-m-8-cars-unveiled-features-include-in-seat-power-outlets/#comment-4304 Not really liking the front end, looks too much like a switch engine... A cleaner, more streamlined design like the M7s would've been preferable, IMO... Or seeing as they're being built by Kawasaki, how about something along these lines: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E331_series http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E531_series Not really liking the front end, looks too much like a switch engine… A cleaner, more streamlined design like the M7s would’ve been preferable, IMO… Or seeing as they’re being built by Kawasaki, how about something along these lines:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E331_series
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E531_series

]]> By: New Metro-North cars fail stress test :: Second Ave. Sagas | A New York City Subway Blog http://www.stationstops.com/2008/02/26/new-metro-north-m-8-cars-unveiled-features-include-in-seat-power-outlets/comment-page-1/#comment-3422 New Metro-North cars fail stress test :: Second Ave. Sagas | A New York City Subway Blog Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:39:21 +0000 http://www.stationstops.com/2008/02/26/new-metro-north-m-8-cars-unveiled-features-include-in-seat-power-outlets/#comment-3422 [...] as to the cause of the buckling. For more on the new rolling stock, check out Station Stops’ 2008 profile of the M-8’s. Apparently, these cars include power outlets for every seat. Categories : Asides, Rolling [...] [...] as to the cause of the buckling. For more on the new rolling stock, check out Station Stops’ 2008 profile of the M-8’s. Apparently, these cars include power outlets for every seat. Categories : Asides, Rolling [...]

]]> By: Mike http://www.stationstops.com/2008/02/26/new-metro-north-m-8-cars-unveiled-features-include-in-seat-power-outlets/comment-page-1/#comment-1727 Mike Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:07:22 +0000 http://www.stationstops.com/2008/02/26/new-metro-north-m-8-cars-unveiled-features-include-in-seat-power-outlets/#comment-1727 I think they are ugly in an adorable kind of way like one of those wrinkly faced dogs. The front looks kinda retro with the configuration of the lights on the top. Its like the PT cruiser / Chevy HHR of trains. I think they are ugly in an adorable kind of way like one of those wrinkly faced dogs. The front looks kinda retro with the configuration of the lights on the top. Its like the PT cruiser / Chevy HHR of trains.

]]> By: daniel http://www.stationstops.com/2008/02/26/new-metro-north-m-8-cars-unveiled-features-include-in-seat-power-outlets/comment-page-1/#comment-970 daniel Thu, 29 May 2008 02:05:06 +0000 http://www.stationstops.com/2008/02/26/new-metro-north-m-8-cars-unveiled-features-include-in-seat-power-outlets/#comment-970 Well, I hope there's a bar car; the only saving grace of riding M2's Well, I hope there’s a bar car; the only saving grace of riding M2′s

]]> By: Bar Car On New Haven Line Now A ‘Tiki Bar’ - A Westin Hotel Promotion | StationStops http://www.stationstops.com/2008/02/26/new-metro-north-m-8-cars-unveiled-features-include-in-seat-power-outlets/comment-page-1/#comment-897 Bar Car On New Haven Line Now A ‘Tiki Bar’ - A Westin Hotel Promotion | StationStops Tue, 20 May 2008 04:11:29 +0000 http://www.stationstops.com/2008/02/26/new-metro-north-m-8-cars-unveiled-features-include-in-seat-power-outlets/#comment-897 [...] the new M-8 cars will take forever to get here, will probably be delayed by the Rell New Haven Rail Yard budget [...] [...] the new M-8 cars will take forever to get here, will probably be delayed by the Rell New Haven Rail Yard budget [...]

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