LIRR Bicentennial Heritage Cars

There were two (2) sets of Bicentennial Heritage Cars:
1. Nassau County Heritage Train, ex-MU cars #1632, 1391
2. Suffolk County Heritage Train, ex-MU cars # 921, 1900

Thanks to Dave Keller for the historical information

LI1632OB8-76tad.jpg (46947 bytes) Car 1632 was built in 1913 as an MP54A MU motor but I can’t locate on my roster that it was renumbered. Possibly it retained its original number. It does indicate, though, that it had been preserved (for the heritage train, obviously).

Collection: Tim Darnell

LI1391OB8-76tad.jpg (82884 bytes) Car 1391 was built in 1914 as an MPB54 MU Motor/passenger/baggage and, during the re-modernization beginning 12/54, was renumbered 4391.

Collection: Tim Darnell

lirr921_1976bicentennial.jpg (51769 bytes) Car 921 was built in 1917 as a class T54A MU trailer. In December, 1954, when the car modernization program began, 921 was rebuilt into a steam car, re-classed P54D and renumbered 7921, spending the rest of its days being pulled behind steam and diesel units. When it was repainted for the heritage train, it was given its original road number back, as was done to all the other cars.   

From the Bob Emery roster: #7921 saved for preservation and stored until 04-1976. Repainted tuscan red with black roof and gold leaf lettering and renumbered back to 921 for use on Heritage Train from 5-1976 to 8-1976. Stored on Track 1, Flatbush, NY

LI1900Hemp8-76tad.jpg (100721 bytes) Car 1900 was built in 1927 as an MP54C MU motor and, during the re-modernization beginning 12/54, was renumbered #4900.

Collection: Tim Darnell

lirr1398_W6mikearnold02-25-06.jpg (110873 bytes) LIRR #1398/W6 Port Jefferson Station - Terryville Chamber of Commerce- Route 112 Photo: Mike Arnold 02/25/06   
12-07-07joetischnerportjeff.jpg (40546 bytes) LIRR #1398/W6 Port Jefferson Station - Terryville Chamber of Commerce - Route 112 Photo: Joe Tischner 12/07/07
visitorcenterLIEping.jpg (61296 bytes) Visitor Center LI Expressway, Deer Park