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EXHIBIT 10.3

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                          NY REGIONAL RAIL CORPORATION
                                 4302 FIRST AVE.
                               BROOKLYN, NY 11232
                        (718) 788-3690 FAX (718) 788-4462

                                 PROMISSORY NOTE
{Dated}

FOR THE VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned promises to pay to the order of
{Subscriber's Name}, the sum of ______________ dollars ($XX,000.00) United
States of America Dollars.

The Note amount shall be paid to Note Holder in a single payment of
________________ dollars ($XX,000.00), plus all accrued interest due, on or
before {Maturity Date}. Interest will be {XX} percent (%) per annum.

In addition, the maker provides to the Note holder, listed above, the
IRREVOCABLE right to convert this Note into Common Shares of NEW YORK REGIONAL
RAIL CORPORATION ("NYRR"), as said Common Shares are available under the
provisions of the non-public offering exemption as provided in the U.S.
Securities Act of 1933 (and Regulation D there under) for as long as this Note
remains open. The conversion rights granted will be calculated at the choice of
Note Holder based on:

          (i)  on the value of the Note divided by (Insert  Strike  Price) cents
               ($XX) or
         (ii)  on the value of the Note divided by the {Discount Amount} percent
               (XX%) of the average  closing  price of the common shares for the
               previous  ten trading  days prior to the date the  conversion  is
               exercised by the Note holder.

The conversion rights represented by this Note are exercisable at the option of
the Note Holder in whole at any time subsequent to the effective date of the
Company's registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission ("SEC"). If the Note has not been converted prior to {Maturity Date}
it shall automatically be extended for an additional 60-day period. Maker may
only pay this Note upon 30 days advance written notice to holder.

Upon exercise of the Note conversion into Common shares the maker grants Note
Holder an OPTION to acquire a block of {Number of Shares} shares of
non-restricted Common Stock for {Strike Price of Option} ($XX) a share for every
share that shareholder acquires via the interest converted into common stock of
this NOTE into NYRR common stock. Said OPTION will be exercisable until the
later of {Expiration Date of Option Exercise} or ninety (90) days following the
SEC's approval of NYRR's registration statement.

Maker warrants that Common shares provided to Note Holder on conversion of Note
or any other Common shares issued to Holder as result of provisions of this Note

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will be issued without restrictions. If Common Stock provided to the Note Holder
is not available under Regulation D, Rule 504, the Maker warrants that the
Common Stock discussed herein will be registered without restrictions when Maker
files any Common Stock registration with the SEC, or files to become a fully
reporting company.

To receive a certificate for the Common shares when the conversion or Option is
exercised, the Note will be presented to the Corporation, with the accompanying
form of subscription duly executed. A subscription form is provided as an
attachment to this Note. Upon receipt of a properly executed subscription form
and within the above mentioned exercise period parameters, the Maker will cause
to have issued the appropriate number of common shares, said shares being sent
from the Transfer Agent no later than ten business days from receipt of the
subscription form. If said shares are not sent by the aforementioned date Maker
agrees to issue additional shares as a penalty. Said penalty shares will be
calculated by multiplying the number of issued converted shares (N) by 0.0125
and then by each additional delay period (P), each delay period being five
business days or part, thereof.

Penalty Shares  =  N  x  0.0125 x  P

Maker agrees that Holder will receive a lower conversion price or strike price
than defined herein if Maker provides a lower price to a third party at any time
in the period from the date of this note to the date Holder converts this Note
or exercises its warrants.

In the event of default, the undersigned agrees to pay all reasonable attorney
fees and costs of collection.

New York Regional Rail Corporation

By:_________________________

 President

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Form of Note Conversion Subscription

(To be signed only upon exercise of conversion Note)

To :  President
      New York Regional Rail Corporation
      4302 First Avenue
      Brooklyn, NY 11232

Corporate Securities

The undersigned, the holder of the attached Note, hereby irrevocably elects to
exercise the conversion rights represented by this Note for, and to purchase
there under, ___________________ shares of common stock of New York Regional
Rail Corporation, and herewith surrenders Note, and requests that the
certificates for such shares be issued in the name of and be delivered to
________________________________________, whose address is
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SS#_____________________

DATED:                        ____________________________________
                              HOLDER

Signature NotarizedEXHIBIT 10.29

                       AGREEMENT FOR FOOD SERVICES

This Agreement, made this 3rd day of August, 2000, by and between the JDS
Uniphase located at 35 Griffin Road South, Bloomfield, CT 06804
(hereinafter referred to as JDS) and HOST AMERICA CORPORATION, located at
Two Broadway, Hamden, CT  06518-2697 (hereinafter referred to as HOST) for
the provision of cafeteria, (located at 1985 Blue Hills Avenue Extension,
Bloomfield, CT 06804) catering, vending and office coffee refreshment food
service.

                               WITNESSETH

In consideration of the covenants herein and intending to be legally bound
hereby, the parties mutually agree as follows:

JDS hereby grants to HOST, the exclusive right to operate the cafeteria,
vending, office coffee, and refreshment food services at or upon JDS
premises and the non-exclusive right to provide catering services. HOST
will install vending machines as shall be mutually agreed upon, and will
keep such equipment and machines adequately serviced and supplied with
appropriate merchandise of good quality and in good working order.

LOCATION OF EQUIPMENT:  The location of all manual and vending equipment
and other facilities to be supplied by HOST shall be mutually agreed upon.
Any moves of Host vending or other equipment necessitated by growth or
building rearrangements by JDS will be performed by HOST under conditions
to be mutually agreed upon as the occasion arises.  HOST shall make no
alterations in the Premises unless authorized by JDS in writing.

OWNERSHIP OF EQUIPMENT: JDS will furnish to HOST, without charge, food
preparation and cafeteria areas, adequate sanitary toilet facilities,
dining room furniture and food storage areas, owned by JDS that is to be
used in connection with the food service.  Any property furnished by JDS
shall remain the property of JDS at all times.  Any equipment provided by
HOST hereunder will be identified with a label marked "Property of Host
America". All such equipment supplemental to the services that have been
supplied by HOST shall remain HOST property at all times. JDS will take
reasonable precautions to protect said equipment from damage and will
permit HOST to

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remove said equipment upon termination of this Agreement or upon
termination of any renewal thereof.

MAINTENANCE AND EQUIPMENT: The division of responsibility between JDS and
HOST is hereafter provided.

JDS will be responsible for:

a)   cleaning of the dining area floors, for the day-to-day cleaning of the
     dining area, (other than tables and chairs) and for the cleanliness of
     walls, ceilings, windows and light fixtures;

b)   furnishing trash dumpsters in locations designated by JDS;

c)   furnish, at JDS's sole expense, all utilities including gas, electric,
     hot and cold water and lights required to provide food service to
     customers;

d)   furnishing exterminator services, semiannual cleaning of hoods, ducts
     and filters; and quarterly cleaning of grease traps or as needed;

e)   furnishing maintenance services if and when required for the proper
     maintenance and repairs of said premises, fixtures, furniture and JDS
     owned equipment, and replacing said equipment when mutually agreed
     upon, except in those cases where the necessity for replacement is
     caused through the negligence of HOST employees;

f)   furnish all kitchen and servery equipment (the "equipment"), that
     shall include, but not be limited to ovens, stoves, sinks,
     refrigerators, freezers, signage, smallwares, trays, china, hot & cold
     pans, toaster, slicer and shelving.  JDS shall replace smallwares as
     needed; and

As a cost of operation, HOST and on-site HOST employees will be responsible
for:

a)  keeping said premises, furniture, fixtures and manual food service
equipment and vending machines in a clean and sanitary condition in
accordance with recognized standards for such equipment and in accordance
with all laws, ordinances, regulations and rules of federal, state and
local authorities,

b)   routine cleaning of the kitchen, cold storage areas and counter areas,
storing and preparing serving and disposing of all food and food stuffs in
a clean and sanitary manner, in accordance with all recognized standards
for such activities and in accordance with all laws, ordinances,
regulations and rules of federal, state and local authorities.

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c)   laundry service for kitchen linens (uniforms, kitchen cleaning cloths,
etc.);

d)  purchasing of all food and supplies at normal wholesale or trade
prices;

e)   routine daily cleaning of the dining room tables and chairs; repairing
of vending machines and replacing of vending equipment as required;

g)   determining all prices for food services;

h)   conducting the food service in a businesslike manner;

i)    maintaining the cafeteria in good condition and allowing for normal
wear and tear; and

j)  removing all trash and garbage from the cafeteria to a convenient
common area provided by JDS

MENUS & HOURS: HOST will post menus that will be nutritionally acceptable
to JDS.  (See Addendum B).  Dining Center hours will be approximately 7:00
AM - 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

CATERING: HOST, on request, will cater functions for JDS upon 24 hours
advance notice and at prices and terms that are mutually acceptable to the
parties.  JDS will be responsible for any charges made by third parties at
its facility for catering functions performed, and HOST will invoice JDS
for any such charges.

LICENSES AND PERMITS:  HOST shall obtain and maintain throughout the term
of this Agreement and any renewal thereof, all necessary permits, licenses
and other approvals required by law for its operation hereunder.  As a cost
of operation, said permits and licenses shall be obtained prior to
commencement of operation. HOST expects to begin operations on Monday
June_____, 2001 or upon 30 days notice from JDS Uniphase.  JDS agrees to
cooperate with HOST and to execute such documents as shall be reasonably
necessary or appropriate for HOST, to obtain said permits, licenses and
approvals.

UTILITIES:  JDS shall, at its expense, provide HOST with necessary and
sufficient refrigeration, freezer space, heat, light, water, gas,
electricity, and an extension telephone. JDS will furnish a phone line that
is Internet capable.  HOST will be responsible for a computer and printer.

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RECORDS:  HOST, will at all times maintain an accurate record of all
merchandise inventories, sales, revenues, taxes, and operational expenses,
in connection with the operation of the manual food service.  HOST shall
keep all such records on file for a period of seven years, and HOST shall
give JDS employees and its agents the privilege, at any reasonable time, of
auditing its records.  All sales, for the purpose of this Agreement, are
defined as cash collections less applicable federal, state and local taxes,
which HOST has the sole responsibility to collect, report and pay to the
taxing authorities.  If any such audit by JDS reveals any deficiency amount
paid by JDS pursuant to Contract Addendum A was in excess of the amount
actually due, then HOST shall promptly reimburse JDS for the overpayment.

INSURANCE:  During the term of this Agreement, HOST will obtain and keep in
force Comprehensive Insurance including Public Liability and Product
Liability insurance with limits of $2,000,000.00 per occurrence and
$2,000,000.00 aggregate combined single limit for bodily injury and
property damage.  Workers' Compensation insurance will be provided in line
with statutory limits.  HOST will maintain and keep in force a $10,000,000
umbrella policy.

INDEMNIFICATION:  HOST will indemnify and hold JDS harmless from loss,
damage, or liability solely and directly arising from negligent acts or
omissions of HOST's employees, contractors, or agents only when engaged
under this Agreement.

BINDING EFFECT: This Agreement will be binding upon will inure to the
benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors, assigns and
representatives.

PERSONNEL POLICIES: All food and vending service employees will be HOST
employees and on HOST payroll.  All persons employed by HOST at JDS
premises shall be in uniform at all times and sign a non-disclosure
confidentiality form as part of employment. HOST employees shall comply
with all applicable laws, rules and regulations at any time promulgated by
JDS for the safe, orderly and efficient conduct of all activities being
carried out while on JDS premises.

HOST shall not retain at the premises any employee not acceptable to JDS
for any reason.  If JDS objects to the continued employment of any HOST
employee, it shall notify HOST in writing, stating the reason for its
objections.

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JDS will allow employees and agents of HOST access to service areas and
equipment at all reasonable times, throughout JDS premises.  HOST, in
performing work by this Agreement, shall not discriminate against any
employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed,
national origin, age, sex or disability.  HOST employment policies meet the
requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and all other regulations
required by the United States Department of Labor.  HOST is and at all
times will continue to be an equal opportunity employer.

ACCOUNTING:  HOST will keep records by accounting periods with each month
ending on the last Friday of the month.  HOST will bill JDS monthly for
sums due under Contract Addendum A.  Any statement rendered is due and
payable within 30 days after receipt. Accounts that are more than 30 days
in arrears, are subject to late charges.  Interest will be added at the
rate of 1.5% per month on past due accounts.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: HOST will operate all food services as listed in
contract Addendum A on a profit limitation basis.  This limitation shall be
defined as the Management Fee.  The Management Fee is to be assessed to the
operating P & L at the rate of three and one half percent (3.5%) of net
sales.  JDS agrees to reimburse HOST for the operating shortfall (cost to
JDS) as described in the Monthly Operating Statements including an amount
of four percent (4%) of net sales as reimbursements for General
Administrative expenses realized by HOST.

ADJUSTMENT OF FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENT: In the event of material cost changes
(whether taxes, labor, merchandise or equipment), it is understood that
commensurate adjustments in selling prices or other financial arrangements
between HOST and JDS may be agreed upon in writing and effected by
appropriate officials of the parties.  All obligations hereunder are
subject to federal, state and local regulations.  In the event the building
or said premises, or any facility in which HOST equipment and machines are
located, are partially or completely damaged by fire, the elements, the
public enemy, or any other casualty, and if HOST is prevented from
operating hereunder because of such damage or because of riots, strikes,
lockouts, or labor difficulties at JDS, the same shall not be considered as
a default under the provisions of this Agreement.   In

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the event of any such interruptions, there shall be an equitable adjustment
of the amounts payable by JDS hereunder.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: Certain proprietary materials including recipes,
signage, surveys, management procedures, and similar information regularly
used in HOST'S operations shall be confidential information.  JDS will not
disclose any confidential information, directly or indirectly, during or
after the term of Agreement.  JDS will not photocopy or otherwise duplicate
any such materials without HOST'S written consent.  All confidential
information will remain HOST'S exclusive property and will be returned to
HOST immediately upon termination of this Agreement.

HOST can not release any publications that mention JDS Uniphase without
previous written authorized permission from JDS Uniphase.

COMMENCEMENT AND TERMINATION: This Agreement shall become effective on or
about June 1, 2001, and shall remain in force for five (5) years
thereafter, unless terminated as herein provided. Thereafter, the Contract
shall automatically renew for one (1) year increments unless terminated by
either party as provided below. HOST may terminate the contract without
cause, first having given One Hundred and Eighty (180) days written notice
to JDS, of intention to do so.  JDS may terminate the contract without
cause, by giving HOST One-Hundred and Eighty (180) days written notice of
its intention to do so.  By such termination, neither party may nullify
obligations already incurred for performances or failure to perform prior
to the date of termination.  Upon any such termination, the occupancy of
JDS premises shall end and HOST agrees to waive any claim for damages,
including loss of anticipated income. In the event that either party
defaults or fails to observe the provisions of the contract and the
agreement contained herein on its part to be performed, the aggrieved party
may give notice, in writing, of intention to terminate the contract.   The
party at fault will have ten (10) days to remedy the breach.  If not
remedied, the contract may be terminated thirty (30) days from the date of
the original notification of default. HOST shall restore the facilities,
equipment, and other items furnished by JDS in the condition in which
received, allowing for reasonable wear and tear.  HOST shall be responsible
for all losses and damages to JDS facilities resulting from HOST'S default,
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contract.  Any notice to be given hereunder shall, if to HOST, be sent to
Geoffrey Ramsey, President, Host America Corporation, Two Broadway, Hamden,
CT  06518-2697, by registered mail; and, if to JDS Incorporated, be sent to
Kristen Wells, 1985 Blue Hills Avenue Extension, Bloomfield, CT 06804, by
registered mail.

STATE LAW DEFINITION: The provisions of this Agreement shall be construed
under the laws of the State of Connecticut.

In witness whereof, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date
first above written.

                              JDS Uniphase Corporation

                              By_______________________
                              Kristen Wells
                              Supply Line Manager
                              duly authorized

                              Host America Corporation

                              By________________________
                              Geoffrey Ramsey
                              President
                              duly authorized

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