The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-16
,StreamIine Trains
 Remind Old Timer Of Yester-Years
RY THE OUT EASTER


 It may be of interest to many people out here in the East End' and to others in various parts or Waterbury that under a newly enacted train schedule, it is now uossible to leave New York at s o'clock at night, and arrive home at 1O:2O o'clock. This new ar- rangement in vogue only a lew weeks, has seemed to meet with general approval.
 It did us good the other night to find the stream line train in oper- ation from Bridgeport to Water bury in charge of our good friend' and old-time acquaintance, Char lev MunsOn, for so many years identified with the railroad sys- tenn in and about Waterbury. Charley has been a conductor so many years that you must know hina, if you have been in the habit of travelling much, either since the advent of the union depot over 25 years ago, and even before that on the old Naugatuck division. Years ago, you may recall, Water bury had a s0-called theater train from New Haven that left the Elm City depot about midnight At that time, many of our resi- dents witnessed the plays in the old Hyperion theater. There was no trolley service then ,and travel had to be by rail to and from New Haven. The train always had a half dozen coaches well filled when it left for Waterbury, many of the passengers being those from the towns of Derby, AnsOnia, Sey- mour and Naugatuck. But Water bury always had the larger share. On that train as conductor, was Charley Munson. His train crew comprised half dozen men. Summer and winter she ran, In all kinds of weather. There were times that snow drifts piled high interfered with its progress, but the old engine generally puifed its way into the old Naugatuck depot on Bank street at or about 12:30 .. m.
 The old type hack of carriage in which we used to ride around town, or attend funerals, and hire when we were married, were around ready to transport us to any part of the town at charge not over 50 cents. Try and get a taxi to do that today. The old hack might not have been as we'll polished as those that operated during the day time, but "JOe the French man." or Lunny's rubber tired carriage could always be found in waiting when you arrived at the once popular railroad station.
 We haven't had 8 midnight train in Waterbury since that time. The advent of the trolley to New Haven was the cause of withdrawal of the train. more than 25 years ago. But while it was in operation, Waterbury peo- pie certainly patronized it daily.
 But we were talking about the new and late train into Water bury from New York. You leave New York at 8 p. n1., and ride to Bridgeport, where you'll find Charley in waiting, ready and anxious to bring you back to the old home town. And he has 8 brand new stream-line train for your accommodation. Charley thinks that if you ride in his new outfit once, you'll be back for a second ride. And we guess he's right.
 We were down to New York Co- lumbus day, ourselves. And when we were ready to come home, why we just stepped into the popular Commodore, sat down and had 8 good meal and while we were eat- ing enjoyed a good orchestra and Q dandy floor show.
 You can do the same, if you like, and get back to your home at . reasonable hour. But don't forget to notice the conductor, Charley Munson. He's a great fellow and loves his fellow Water bury citizens. It's the first run in three years that permits him to spend the night at his home in the West End.