MTA LIRR: Cannonball Train Full Ride from Penn Station to Montauk (Montauk Branch Train 2798)
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Taken on 9/3/21.
Video of a ride on Montauk Train 2798, a.k.a the Cannonball, on its entire route from Penn Station to Montauk. The Cannonball is a seasonal Friday express service to/from the Hamptons and Montauk. This train is geared towards (and attracts) affluent residents from New York City going towards seaside communities in the Hamptons. A total of 115.8 mi (186.4 km) from end to end, taking this train offers the longest single ride in the LIRR system. It also offers the longest express segment, at 74.3 miles between Penn Station and Westhampton, its following stop.
This train takes longer than its Thursday counterpart by 10 minutes because it requires 2 stops to accommodate all passengers, as the platforms at all the Hamptons stops (and Montauk) can only hold 6 cars at a time. The Thursday train is typically a 6-car train instead of a 12-car train.
Here's the trip rundown:
0:00 - 0:22 Cannonball Train 2798 with EMD DM30AC 501 (Lead Engine) at Penn Station
0:22 - 1:31:01 CANNONBALL EXPRESS from Penn Station to Westhampton
Bypassing the following stations (30):
- Woodside @ 8:47
- Forest Hills @ 12:27
- Kew Gardens @ 13:27
- Jamaica @ 17:24
- Saint Albans @ 23:29
- Rosedale @ 26:19
- Valley Stream @ 27:46
- Lynbrook @ 29:27
- Rockville Centre @ 31:02
- Baldwin @ 33:04
- Freeport @ 34:17
- Merrick @ 36:16
- Belmore @ 37:55
- Wantagh @ 38:59
- Seaford @ 40:02
- Massapequa @ 40:52
- Massapequa Park @ 41:31
- Amityville @ 43:05
- Copiague @ 44:04
- Lindenhurst @ 45:27
- Babylon @ 47:47
- Bay Shore @ 51:51
- Islip @ 54:11
- Great River @ 56:14
- Oakdale @ 58:24
- Sayville @ 1:00:46
- Patchogue @ 1:05:48
- Bellport @ 1:10:47
- Mastic-Shirley @ 1:15:15
- Speonk @ 1:25:22
1:31:01 - 1:32:40 2 Stops @ Westhampton
1:32:40 - 1:54:15 Westhampton to Southampton
Bypassing the following station:
- Hampton Bays @ 1:42:29
1:54:15 - 1:56:46 2 Stops @ Southampton
1:56:46 - 2:06:39 Southampton to Bridgehampton
2:06:39 - 2:09:16 2 Stops @ Bridgehampton
2:09:16 - 2:17:04 Bridgehampton to East Hampton
2:17:04 - 2:20:25 2 Stops @ East Hampton
2:20:25 - 2:42:04 East Hampton to Montauk (Terminal)
Bypassing the following station:
- Amagansett @ 2:24:47
2:42:04 - 2:43:29 Cannonball Train Making its second and final stop at Montauk to drop off passengers in the last five cars
2:43:29 - 2:43:39 Lead Engine 501 with the Cannonball logo stationed at Montauk after completing its 2 hour 46 minute trip
2:43:39 - 2:44:08 Cannonball train departing Montauk out of service
The Cannonball begins underneath the busy streets of Manhattan in NYC, then travels across the East River into Queens. After exiting the tunnel in Long Island City, the entire trip is either above ground, at-grade, or open-cut. It passes through the heart of the LIRR system in Jamaica, and heads southward into suburban Long Island. The train breezes through the south shore of Nassau County, and into Suffolk County, making its way through less developed, mainly residential neighborhoods with small downtown areas.
After entering Suffolk County, the service (along with the Montauk Branch) operates through less developed towns and villages, a stark contrast from the view once leaving the tunnel portal heading into Queens. For large segments through central Suffolk County, the train passes along trees, parks, and wildlife areas. Its segment on the South Fork of Long Island contains some of the most remote and wealthiest areas on the system. The Montauk Branch also becomes predominantly single tracked east of Patchogue station (with some sidings between Patchogue and Montauk).
The Cannonball train for the 2021 season differs in several ways from service provided in 2019 and prior years. For the 2021 season, the eastbound train consists of 8-11 cars (instead of 12 cars), with one diesel engine on each end. The Hamptons Reserve service is not available for this train, and trains charge off-peak fares ($22.25 vs the typical $30.50 fare). Also, the Sunday return trip from Montauk to Penn Station is not provided. The Cannonball was suspended entirely in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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I rode the LIRR so much as a kid. When I was a young teen I would take the train to my grandparents all the time. Or to this girls house I was dating. A lot of times I had the same conductor since I took the same train most of the time.one time I had a few bags with me because I was going from my grandparents to the airport to Cincinnati.he asked where I was going and I told him and he said I was on the wrong train joking about this train not stopping in Cincinnati. After that every time I took that train he would walk but me and yell out next stop Cincinnati! People would all look so confused haha.. good times. I was like 13 and felt so free and like an adult riding the train all over the island.
This is the first time I see a LIRR train skipping Jamaica
Several branches also have scheduled trains during peak hours which skip Jamaica. The Babylon and Long Beach Branches come to mind, and I'm pretty sure the Huntington/Port Jefferson and Ronkonkoma Branches have them too.
@@NYCTA1 it’s like to me a MNR skipping Harlem-125th Street and tbh I like this great video!
Thank you!
@@NYCTA1 pretty much all branches except port Washington line trains
That's now history with this GCM debacle, as most people need to change at Jamaica or pick up others.
I actually took that train twice back in the 90’s.
I spent the entire trip in the bar car!
Such a great trip!
You know this service is amazing since it skips JAMAICA.
I didn't know they still ran the cannonball I rode that back in the 80s wow
I'm not too up on side views, but this one is awesome!
I always dream of being in East Hampton and plan on taking the train from East Hampton to New York Penn Station.
Wonder who that is at Massapequa... Nice video.
Nothing like over 5 minutes of a dark screen with an occasional passing light to make a great start to a video.
It’s called a tunnel!
Yep and the next 2h:45 minutes is scenery. The point is that he filmed the whole trip start to finish, tunnel and all. What do you want!!!!
Non stop to westhampton?!! I gotta go for a ride lol
It's worth it. Just make sure you have tons of money and a way back because you might be stuck for a while.
Man I wanna ride the lirr from Penn station to Montauk oneday what time dose this train run during the summer time man
This train is scheduled to depart Penn Station at 4:06 PM on Fridays.
@@NYCTA1 ok I'll keep that in mind also what time dose it leave Montauk 8pm
@@gregorytaylor240 Check the Montauk Branch timetable on the MTA website for more accurate / up-to-date info. As of right now, the first train out of Montauk after the Cannonball's arrival is at 10:05 PM.
@@NYCTA1 alrighty thanks
$30.50 for the quick 2 hour and 42 minute trip. Peak premium price included.
Curiously, does the train switch from electric to diesel right after leaving the tunnel or does it do that after passing Babylon station, since it ran through the Babylon branch instead of via the main line and the Central branch?
From what I've read regarding this, they only operate on third rail power until leaving the tunnel. Apparently the electric mode on those locomotives aren't too efficient to operate on.
@@NYCTA1-You are correct !!! In fact there have been some incidents where they’ve operated in diesel mode at Penn Station because the Electric ⚡️ Mode failed !!!
120 Kilometer Segment
The Westbound Cannonball On Sundays Run Through The Central Branch And Main Line
Where does the eastbound cannonball run on Sundays?
@@andrewlamotte9217 Runs Fridays Only On The Babylon Branch
Neat video, just curious why the engineer does not blow the train horn properly for the crossings. Should’ve been 2 long 1 short and 1 long going over the crossing. Thanks Robert in Lagrande Oregon
Some of the towns may have "Quiet Zones". Horn only when absolutely necessary at engineer's discretion.
Thanks for the information
@@cats0182 "Quiet Zones" are getting people killed on the West Coast! FKN NIMBY's!
They never do it like that.. they just do it randomly. A lot of times they try and be considerate of the people who live around the tracks. It’s like a common curtesy
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I just did that run on Friday! BEST train ride ever! Did you enjoy it?
P.S: i see 4636 in the yard you passed by.
Thanks a lot! It was a good ride even though busy. Not having to pay the peak fare made it even better.
@@NYCTA1 I paid $52.
I'm guessing this is a round trip to/from Montauk? I only paid a little over $41 that time because off-peak fares were in effect on all trains, and because I only went to Jamaica on the way back.
@@NYCTA1
Yeah but I only recorded it going to.
What is the power source on this train? Penn Station through tunnel must be electric. Through the Hamptons it must be diesel. Is this a loco that can do both or does it change locos along the way?
Never mind.. I see the answer below.
@@user-nk9gt3xq4cit’s a dual-mode engine, along the way it changes from electric power to diesel
I wish you would have angled the camera forward just a bit so things didn’t just rush buy. It would have ‘slowed down’ the scenery going buy and made it easier to watch. Especially things in the foreground. Try it next time, you will notice a big difference. Just a suggestion and an opinion, do what you want obviously, it’s your video. My cousin works for a production company that has worked on some big movies, some music videos in atlanta and a lot of commercials.she told me that once and that it makes for a much better viewing experience for people.
Sure, any recommendation is welcome. Unfortunately the train that day was too packed for me to have enough space to easily move around and do what you suggest without bothering anyone (someone was sitting next to me for most of the ride), there are some segments where I do try that out (approaching Jamaica and past East Hampton).
I have done that in more recent videos, with the main issue being the light and reflection on sunny days. Although I have been looking at ways to counteract that.
1:15:17
Considering the passengers. Why not add a business class or several business class cars for these trips?
The closest they have to a business class arrangement is the Hamptons Reserve Service, which typically is provided but not for the 2021 season. With it, you also get a guaranteed seat, complimentary snacks, and bar service.
@@NYCTA1 yeah but nothing like having a nice large reclinable seat.
Because it’s just a commuter rail.
Because it's 2023 and everyone likes to complain about everything being "racist."
@@derekrohan9619 yes, but there's a market for it. Maybe use Amtrak equipment...