The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-29
Breezing Round New York
 Where Go and What See Where to and What to Do

] New York, N. r., June 29-There
 will be a substantial increase in va cation travel to New England from Washington, D. O., Philadelphia and New York on the crack East
 Wind summer special which leaves the Capitol city each day at eight o'clock in the morning and breezes along picturesque route. It arrives in New Haven at one-thirteen, Wor- cester at three fifty-seven, Portland at seven-fifteen and Bangor at ten- forty that evening which is fast travelling and much more comfort able than other available methods of transportation.
 This East Wind train has a special service charge of eighty cents. Add to that a federal transportation tax and the total travel cost is ex- ceedingly low for value given.
 Cars are air-cooled. Seats are assigned in advance. Every one Is commodious and relaxing. A clean pillow case makes an inviting ap- pearance as patrons enter the train. A slight easy hand adjustment moves the seat forward or back wards. It can be placed in a semi reclining position conducive to com fortable dozing if one tires of lock- ing out the windows.
 A porter is assigned to each car. These men try to anticipate every customers needs. He fixes seats for those inclined to rest, tu:ns other seats so that a better view is pos- sible, brings funnies and comics to youngsters who seem undecided on what to do with their time, offers a table for writing, lifts a portable typewriter on 1t to save the traveller any exertion, even supplies neces- sary equipment for others such as pen, ink, pencil, etc., offers souvenir postcards to all riders and volun- teers to mail all that are addressed
 They are very busy men, utilizing every minute of their time to make these trips something different from ordinary coach travel. It is surpris- ing how able they are at calling riders attention to the sights to be seen along the road. One would say they are extremely well in- formed except when questioning them on subjects they do not want to talk about. It is bad form to ak about big boats that may be no- ticed now and then as the train is roaring along the Connecticut water front. They plead ignorant on mat ters of shipment destinations of great cargoes to be seen on sidings and platforms of large manuf- turers. T wouldn't know Mann" Is stock answer they use on ques- tions relating to Naval Coast Guard subjects. A similar answer is supplied on military sights which are no- ticeable more as one rolls along past Camp Devens in Massachusetts. Such questions are followed by good natured talk in which they say 1t would be advisable not to tell any, body else what they have seen, be- cause that subject might be in- formation of value to an enemy posing as friend. This procedure Is established policy for all railroad workers whether in direct contact with the public or engaged in the safe engineering of it.
 It is interesting to watch con- genial porters as they take care of passengers. placing their baggage near the door when they near their station stop, carefully taking hats out of paper bags that had been given to each customer when he boarded the train. Clothes are brushed and even a channels cloth Is used to give shoes sheen. By taking advantage of the facilities of the rest rooms, equivalent to any pullman train, these extra niceties and a genial disposition caused by hours of relaxation in the cooled atmosphere, one is able to step of the East Wind at any of the many vacation spots along its route, ready for a ballroom or 8 dinner engage ment as fresh and, neat appearing as any local resident. Lots of men do 1t too!
 Passengers of the East Wind in previous years were in the habit of to New York, Philadelphia and other places by different routes of travel. Some drove their own | car one way. Others used the Bos- ton to New York boatlines. This year 1t appears that westward &C., on the East Wind will be as popular as the Eastern travel which means a substantial increase iii business for the New York, New Haven and Hartford and the Boston & Maine railroads.
 These deluxe coach trains have both dining and buffet lounge cars for guests travelling in either direc- ton.
 New York has many interests for people of all ages travelling vest ward and vacation minded. Man hattan,s populace is urged to get out into the country and on the beaches for q furlough. There is equal advantage in 6 change of scenery for visitors who like to see this port for a few days but want no part of t as a permanent propo- sition. Any prospective visitor with a family will find enjoyment here for all.
 For example. no man or woman would regret taking youngsters to Fl Chico in Greenwich Village. It Is Spanish in origin, a bit of old Spain and South American ports tn decor with a variety 09 old world antiques for ornaments which will intrigue any one interested in fine