I rode the M3s for many years. They have a much better ride than the M7s and M9s. The M3 seats are a bit wider and they don't rock as much. Glad to see them back in service.
Do you think that Port Washington will be serving those old LIRR trains during the rush hours as well to Penn Station? Anyway, good video. I myself as a LIRR commuter since 1998.
They’re coming back and staying temporarily for ESA….let’s goooo! Miss these M3s so much. It will be sad when they get replaced by the rest of the M9s but that’s life and the M9s will greatly improve reliability. With that being said, enjoy the M3s while you still can!
@@qolspony Listen carefully They still have 32 M2s still around because they are paseting them just in case if anything goes wrong with the M8S . I'm just letting you know now . However the M4/6s M1s for the long island Rail Road or gone and the M1AS on the Metro North is gone.
New Jersey guy here, but that means for me the M3s (and M1s for that matter) are an essential part of the scenery in Penn Station, ideally seen through the side window of one of the cabs in the middle of an Arrow III train following a windy ride through the tunnel. Cool to see them back.
I’m in 11th grade I remember the m3 when I was a kid and didn’t get to ride it now that’s it’s finally back I have a chance to experience this old gold
For now it’ll run on the mainline I assume but after ESA opens they will mostly be on the Atlantic branch. Not to mention after ESA opens the Atlantic branch will become a shuttle line permanently
Only the M9S that is in passenger service and the M7S will be definitely go to Grand Central terminal. Don't think that the M9s is not running around because they are running around. What ever many M9S they have running do to a delays they will have mix equipments. That's what we are definitely gonna be seeing M3S M7s M9S.
Definitely not a retrofit... They were delivered with those windows and as a matter of fact that was one of a couple of cosmetic differences from the M1's that would help me quickly identify them as M3's... I also rode them when they were brand new back in 1985...
@@banksrail yeah but they changed that design for it to fit mainly lirr m7/m9, I guess maybe for the grand central line to be fully electric and with newer trains?
They’re both technically the same. The only differences are different third rail contact shoes (since MNR uses a different style of third rail) M3As have the refurbished interior while LIRR M3s retain their original interior from the 80s and lastly, MNR M3As only have one headlight on the top while LIRR M3s have 2
There’s currently one set in service right now, which apparently runs the most during PM Rush Hours (3-6) on any given LIRR branch. (Not sure if I’m correct, I got this from sources)
Usually it's so the railroad doesn't make the mistake of retiring them prematurely. They will keep equipment around until they are 100% sure they will not need them ever again. The first few months or years after anything is retired, they are stored and traffic levels monitored to see if they would need them at all until the next batch of new equipment arrives.
I use to be a metro north rider back in the 1980s and could remember a similar car m1/2. They closely resemble the R44/46s. But they are a better built!
As much as I love the M3’s. The LIRR shouldn’t have had to bring them back into service. The pandemic delayed the delivery of many of the new M9’s because of the supply chain issues. But I’m definitely counting down the days until Grand Central Madison opens it’s doors!! Three months to go!!
![Felix "Unfair" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Oswujxm2Ag0/mqdefault.jpg)
2:33 Lovin’ that beautiful Leslie RS2M Horn!
2:40 love that sound of the M3 departing
I rode the M3s for many years. They have a much better ride than the M7s and M9s. The M3 seats are a bit wider and they don't rock as much. Glad to see them back in service.
Was on a M7 today… the screech is retarded
The M3s kinda smell bad; especially the bathroom cars. But if it works it works I guess
@@bababooey5059 You are so right. I remember they always seem to have plumbing issues from the time they were new. Stunk enough to make me gag.
Long island almost as a whole, don't keep their transportation clean, Suffolk county, and Nassau county bus in bad condition
I love them but I thought they did rock more
I'll never stop loving the M3s just love them
I grew up along the Metro North Hudson Line when everything was on the M3s. Seeing them back on MNR and LIRR brings back a lot of nostalgia.
They cleaned it up!
I am very glad to see that the M3s are back in service.
It’s nice to see those back in service, I love those cars
@Lighthouse in the Storm It gives us railfans more time to catch these old workhorses before they're scrapped.
@@waldwickperson right!
Love or hate old stock, if it works, it works!
Yes similar to the forced Jamaica and Coney island yards swap
M3's are back
I Have The M3 And M7 In TSW And I’ve Never Seen One IRL!
Welcome back M3 after being M.I.A since 2020 looks fresh again
restoring the luster of the old train horses !!
Do you think that Port Washington will be serving those old LIRR trains during the rush hours as well to Penn Station? Anyway, good video. I myself as a LIRR commuter since 1998.
Oh Wow Welcome Back Long Island Railroad Trains Cars M3’s 💝🎁🎀🎊🎄.
Love to see these gals running the rails again!
I love M3 and I am glad to see them back in service
Awesome! One of my favorite M3 videos!
Really great to see the older M3s return to service
Loved the way it pulled out of the station
I am glad to see all those smiling faces (with no mask). Makes me think I can visit NY in November.
They’re coming back and staying temporarily for ESA….let’s goooo! Miss these M3s so much. It will be sad when they get replaced by the rest of the M9s but that’s life and the M9s will greatly improve reliability. With that being said, enjoy the M3s while you still can!
Yeah! I know! I nearly fell out my seat when I heard about the M1/2s 😢
@@qolspony Listen carefully They still have 32 M2s still around because they are paseting them just in case if anything goes wrong with the M8S . I'm just letting you know now . However the M4/6s M1s for the long island Rail Road or gone and the M1AS on the Metro North is gone.
Another thing to the metro North still has a serious car surtage . They is no word on the M9AS for metro North railroad as of yet.
@@leecornwell5632 yup!
@@leecornwell5632 Thank you😀
Awesome. I love these godly M3s.
The legend is back!
They look shiny and nice.
Missed them!
For sure, id like to have the lovely LIRR RFWs back. Now the M3A has its competition back 🤝😎😏
Great video, I was in the first car 'round 2:45 in the vid before heading back to the last car
Would be cool if the very first inaugural train to Grand Central was an M3 these are the best trains in the LIRR
Sadly the M3s aren’t allowed to run to grand central terminal for ESA
@@fh4709 Really? Why not?
@@banksrail they aren’t strong enough to exit the steep portals. If they stop on it, they can’t start moving again.
@@fh4709 Yeah I looked it up. Thanks for the info tho!
I love those train cars.
So will the M3s only be serving that one 4:37 Wantagh service for now?
Ngl the M3 looks like a commuter train version of R46
New Jersey guy here, but that means for me the M3s (and M1s for that matter) are an essential part of the scenery in Penn Station, ideally seen through the side window of one of the cabs in the middle of an Arrow III train following a windy ride through the tunnel. Cool to see them back.
M1s are already long gone.
I'm about just go to Penn Station at catch one of these hush puppies so exciting news!
I’m in 11th grade I remember the m3 when I was a kid and didn’t get to ride it now that’s it’s finally back I have a chance to experience this old gold
Who knew the M3 cars can be equipped with Positive Train Control. These trains are old.
Welcome back M3s
My favorite long Island railroad Trains M1 and M3 are the best Trains in New York & long Island ❤️♥️
These trains just refuse to die!
A chance to look out the front (or back) window is back!
Wow. I remember when these were the "nice, new cars."
Like the painting man of this train
Also why does it say "Title" briefly around 3:51 lol
Edit: now its around 3:49
I noticed that as well. There used to be one in the beginning but he removed it.
Are they tracking on TrainTime? Do they have the capacity calculators installed?
Can someone tell me what branch they are running on now?
Imma go to Forest Hills tommorow to railfan these beauties
babylon branch.
@@rxttwxler Thx
@@iNevaan no problem!
For now it’ll run on the mainline I assume but after ESA opens they will mostly be on the Atlantic branch. Not to mention after ESA opens the Atlantic branch will become a shuttle line permanently
@@fh4709 Really? I didn’t know that. Can you give a source?
Going on the train it's so exciting views
closest thing we got to a heritage unit. When LIRR retires the m3, the need to restore a set or three for the LIRR's heritage fleet
Excellent
Nice video
Fyi for anyone wondering, the M3s will NOT go to grand central when ESA officially opens
Only the M9S that is in passenger service and the M7S will be definitely go to Grand Central terminal. Don't think that the M9s is not running around because they are running around. What ever many M9S they have running do to a delays they will have mix equipments. That's what we are definitely gonna be seeing M3S M7s M9S.
So that means they can only go to Penn. but hey, at least it’s better than staying retired.
@@leecornwell5632 I love the mix equipment
@@mtanyctrainatlantamartatra7164 Me to . The old timers and the new technology trains 🚃.
The M9AS are almost finished for the Metro North railroad.
When are they going back in? What branches and for how long??
My first LIRR trip was on Port Washington branch. I think the equipment may have been M3s.
Thank you DJHTrains
Why is the conductor’s window so out of place on these cars. They weren’t delivered that way. Why the retrofit?
Definitely not a retrofit...
They were delivered with those windows and as a matter of fact that was one of a couple of cosmetic differences from the M1's that would help me quickly identify them as M3's...
I also rode them when they were brand new back in 1985...
@@Qboro66 awesome! Now I know. Thanks.
LIRR will need these M3’s for a lot longer than Metro North for Grand Central Madison
3:33 why did they repaint all the fronts, except this one?
Obviously the cars are quite capable of doing the job. No need to retire them.
Yeah, in a perfect world...
Exactly. Scrapping a fully functional locomotive in great condition makes about as much sense as taking a working honda accord to a scrap yard.
Rode these from penn to Farmingdale many a time.
Some legends never die!
I mostly love this train a lot. I love the red version and I like the blue version.
The seats look pretty good
Time for the M3 to get back in service
I was just here today to find this as well :D
Why do some cars have a blue stripe but some don't?
YAAAAAAY I see them on the PWB before.
Why do some M3s on LIRR have a blue stripe like the M3As?
M3A’s are painted to look like the LIRR (I think) And for the M7A they paint them too.. It’s probably that
oh wow, didn't think they'd put them back in service!
I’m glad that M3 are back but sad thing is that M3 won’t go to new terminals of Grand central as well as DM30AC
Why?
@@kevin-cy3cf they may not be able to make it through the portal to and from grand central as they might be too large to fit
@Lighthouse in the Storm huh you'd think they future proof that but apparently I was wrong
But why can’t the M3s go to grand central? It was initially made with them in mind.
@@banksrail yeah but they changed that design for it to fit mainly lirr m7/m9, I guess maybe for the grand central line to be fully electric and with newer trains?
These are the first LIRR trains I remember I was born in 1982
How does the MN M3 differ from the LIRR M3?
Metro North’s M3 Got Renovated With The M7 Seats While The LIRR M3’s Stayed With Their Original Seats From The 80’s
They’re both technically the same. The only differences are different third rail contact shoes (since MNR uses a different style of third rail) M3As have the refurbished interior while LIRR M3s retain their original interior from the 80s and lastly, MNR M3As only have one headlight on the top while LIRR M3s have 2
MNRR takes much better care of their M-3’s
East side access is opening this year?! When I first saw it on TV the R40 Slant was still in revenue service!
How long were they in storage?
The M3S been in storage for a year back in 2020.
Always liked the M3's. The double doors and the rounded stile. Lionel modeled the M7. Wish they did the M3
Wow it's been a while
wow, awesome!
Glad to see these return to service. How many M3s are left, including the 100 re-entering service?
There’s currently one set in service right now, which apparently runs the most during PM Rush Hours (3-6) on any given LIRR branch.
(Not sure if I’m correct, I got this from sources)
Finally M3s have return to claim it's trone
It's about time!!😂😂
When will the R68 Subway Cars that Run in New York Retire?
A lot more seats in them. Seats very comfortable. I guess we’ll fot’d in 😂😂. These cars are REFRIGERATORS in the summer time. Just the way I like it.
What do trains stay in storage for so long after their retirement?
Usually it's so the railroad doesn't make the mistake of retiring them prematurely. They will keep equipment around until they are 100% sure they will not need them ever again. The first few months or years after anything is retired, they are stored and traffic levels monitored to see if they would need them at all until the next batch of new equipment arrives.
M3S ARE BACK
like lirr
Nice I’m happy that the M3s have returned back to service and the M3 will stay in the LIRR forever
They won’t stay forever, probably another year
Oh I see
😂
For I haven't never ride the M3 I only rode that Long Island railroad with me and my sister and my mom
Like lirr
Let's hope they refurbish these so they have a longer chance on being in MTA's roster.
Why are they returning to service
Ooh m3 its back
I use to be a metro north rider back in the 1980s and could remember a similar car m1/2. They closely resemble the R44/46s. But they are a better built!
The M3 Train Cars have the same Lights that the R68 Subway Cars Have.
The B Subway Line that Runs in New York Should get the M3 Train Cars that run on the Long island Railroad Train.
Why do some M3 pairs have a blue stripe while others don't?
Nice!
As much as I love the M3’s. The LIRR shouldn’t have had to bring them back into service. The pandemic delayed the delivery of many of the new M9’s because of the supply chain issues. But I’m definitely counting down the days until Grand Central Madison opens it’s doors!! Three months to go!!
What lines?
Babylon Branch
@@banksrail Thanks.
It's so sad that the M3 out of service because of covid
Wow from 1980
I have to respond here since news 12 doesn't allow comments. I think it is great they bringing them back. Because they are still in good condition.
Look to be in far better condition than the Arrow IIIs run by NJT for the past four decades.
I don't agree, nj arrows look in better condition, all they did with the m3s, is repaint the front ends of the train
Surprise this thing still runs why didn't it rust yet