In 2009, the oldest American railroad operating under its original charter, the Long Island Rail Road Company, celebrated its 175th anniversary. Although the actual day was April 24th, the railroad ran a special anniversary fantrip in July along its original mainline, which runs from Long Island City to Greenport. On this day, the tiny Greenport Station, which typically sees no more than a two car train and a couple of dozen passengers at one time, played host to a sold out four car train's worth of visitors. The train is seen here shortly after arrival, donning a special drumhead, as people continue to disembark. To the right is the usual "Greenport Scoot", ready to head back west within the hour.
