Former Metro-North CDOT M2's (Cosmopolitans) arrive at Selkirk Yard on the end of an inbound train from West Springfield, MA. The 8 cars (4 sets) are making their way to the scrap yard after 40 some odd years of service in metro NYC. Car numbers are FICX 8501,8500,9029, 8534, 8519,8518,8545,8544
There are times when many engines, cars or cabooses are concentrated in a location. Such sites are for storage, economic reasons, active power needs or for rebuilding. For others, wear and tear have brought their usefulness to and end.