Long Island Railroad Jamaica to Oyster Bay
Jamaica to Oyster Bay
Climb aboard the cab of a Long Island Rail Road GP-38 diesel engine for a “Head-End” ride from Jamaica Station to Oyster Bay, N.Y. Our train departs Jamaica on the “Main Line” to Mineola (our first stop) as an express, at this point we join the picturesque “Oyster Bay” Branch making all local stops to the end of the line.
100th Anniversary Special
On July 23, 1994 The Long Island Rail Road operated a special train from Jamaica to Greenport, N.Y., and return to celebrate 160 years of continuous operation. Following the dedication ceremonies at Greenport employees and invited guests were treated to the premiere showing of the video “Long Island Rail Road- A Tradition of Service” which was produced for the L.I.R.R. By Dick Young Productions, Ltd. A gourmet buffet style luncheon was provided before reboarding and returning to Jamaica. This program is comprised of highlights of a “Head-End” view of the round trip as well as the festivities at Greenport
Climb aboard the cab of a Long Island Rail Road GP-38 diesel engine for a “Head-End” ride from Jamaica Station to Oyster Bay, N.Y. Our train departs Jamaica on the “Main Line” to Mineola (our first stop) as an express, at this point we join the picturesque “Oyster Bay” Branch making all local stops to the end of the line.
100th Anniversary Special
On July 23, 1994 The Long Island Rail Road operated a special train from Jamaica to Greenport, N.Y., and return to celebrate 160 years of continuous operation. Following the dedication ceremonies at Greenport employees and invited guests were treated to the premiere showing of the video “Long Island Rail Road- A Tradition of Service” which was produced for the L.I.R.R. By Dick Young Productions, Ltd. A gourmet buffet style luncheon was provided before reboarding and returning to Jamaica. This program is comprised of highlights of a “Head-End” view of the round trip as well as the festivities at Greenport