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52-555: CMRR may stand for: Catskill Mountain Railroad , operators of the former New York Central Railroad Catskill Mountain Branch from Kingston to Phoenicia Central Massachusetts Railroad , former railroad forming part of the Boston and Maine Railroad system Common-mode rejection ratio , measure of the capability of an instrument to reject a signal that

104-997: A committee to review this proposal: CMRR Proposed Extension to Basin Road As of 2024, CMRR operates service from Kington to MP 8.33 in Stony Hollow with plans to extend train service to Basin Road at MP 10.01 at the border of the NYCDEP easement. The tracks from MP 8.33 to MP 10.01 remain in place and CMRR is currently requesting permission to renovate and operate on this segment with a proposed terminal at MP 9.95 near Basin Road. This proposed terminal could also be used by Ashokan Rail Trail (ART) users through access just west of MP 10.01. Proposed uses are: • ART Information • Ulster County Tourism information • Public indoor bathrooms • Commercial retail space (food and drink, bicycle repair and rental, or other convenience uses) • Covered area for events related to

156-454: A day; 96 wastewater pump stations: 8 dewatering facilities; and 490 sewer regulators . The bureau has a staff of 1,900 employees, with a $ 340 million annual operating budget, and an annual capital budget of $ 200 million. The current commissioner Rohit Aggarwala was appointed by Mayor Eric Adams in January 2022. Other former Commissioners include: The federal government began investigating

208-539: A devastating flood nearly wiped out the railroad, and caused much damage to the tracks and equipment in Phoenicia. After several weeks of volunteer effort, the line was reopened in summer 2005. Around this time, interest increased in using some segments of the rail corridor in Ulster County for a recreational trail. During the winter of 2006, the railroad reorganized its efforts as new volunteers came forward. A group from

260-555: A devastating flood washed out Campground Curve, between Phoenicia and Mt. Tremper. In conjunction with NYSDOT and Ulster County, this damage was repaired and service restored in 1988. Operations focused on Phoenicia to Mt. Tremper, with limited operations in Kingston. The railroad entered into a 25-year lease with Ulster County in 1991. Railroad operations ended at busy Route 28 in Mt. Pleasant. The crossing had been out of service for many years, and

312-511: A flat car and caboose. Earl Pardini became president to help guide them through the transition. Pardini was with the D&;U at its startup, helping to train its engineers and conductors. He agreed to come aboard, and the CMRR embarked on a period of serious expansion. Pardini had been a member of the former CMCT, and was brakeman on the last freight train on October 2, 1976. In 1986, Ulster County reconnected

364-466: A single siding in Kingston, making operations and switching quite difficult. CMRR plans to install a run-around siding in Kingston and near the new Basin Road terminal to allow engine-first operation on the entire line. In March 2024 the CMRR started using 100% Biodiesel in both of its locomotives in Kingston to reduce emissions. The Biodiesel is made from Soybean Oil and is provided locally by NetZero Biofuels of New Windsor, NY. The Soybean Oil feedstock

416-577: Is also responsible for managing the city's combined sewer system, which carries both storm water runoff and sanitary waste , and fourteen wastewater treatment plants located throughout the city. DEP carries out federal Clean Water Act rules and regulations, handles hazardous materials emergencies and toxic site remediation , oversees asbestos monitoring and removal , enforces the city's air and noise codes, bills and collects on city water and sewer accounts, and manages citywide water conservation programs. Its regulations are compiled in title 15 of

468-448: Is an opportunity for DEP to take employee ideas and best practices from water utilities across the globe to achieve the agency's goal of being the "safest, most productive, cost-effective, and transparent water utility in the nation." Rather than responding to future financial pressures with budget cuts that might weaken critical services, the OpX initiative makes improvements that will increase

520-570: Is common to both input leads Chemistry and Metallurgy Research Replacement Facility , nuclear facility at Los Alamos National Laboratory Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title CMRR . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=CMRR&oldid=854754580 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

572-528: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Catskill Mountain Railroad CMRR currently operates on a 4.7-mile (7.6 km) section of track of the former Ulster and Delaware Railroad from Kingston to Stony Hollow, New York. CMRR's Kingston station is at Westbrook Lane, near the Kingston Plaza Shopping Center, and ends just east of

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624-559: Is sourced from local farms near Syracuse, NY and treated at their facility in nearby Rock Tavern, New York. NetZero is a local startup founded by local entrepreneur Dave Davenport. According to the US Department of Energy , the use of biodiesel reduces Carbon Dioxide (Greenhouse Gas) emissions by 74% compared to regular diesel fuel. Additionally, it reduces carbon monoxide and particulate emissions by nearly 50%, and hydrocarbon emissions by nearly 70% compared to regular diesel. Additionally,

676-565: Is the department of the government of New York City that manages the city's water supply and works to reduce air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. Under a 1.3 billion dollar budget, it provides more than 1.1 billion US gallons (4,200,000 m ) of water each day to more than 9 million residents (including 8 million in the City of New York ) through a complex network of nineteen reservoirs , three controlled lakes and 6,000 miles (9,700 km) of water mains, tunnels and aqueducts . DEP

728-688: The New York City Rules . NYCDEP manages three upstate supply systems to provide the city's drinking water: the Croton system, the Catskill system, and the Delaware system. The overall distribution system has a storage capacity of 550 billion US gallons (2.1 × 10  m ) and provides over 1 billion US gallons (3,800,000 m ) per day of water to more than eight million city residents and another one million users in four upstate counties bordering on

780-466: The Glenford Dike at MP 11.1. Such track construction would require permission from the NYCDEP , as it is New York City land. CMRR has been isolated from the national network since Conrail removed its Kingston interchange switch in 1996. CMRR believes that reconnecting with the national rail network via CSX (successor to Conrail by absorbing former NYC trackage) at Kingston maximizes the value of

832-494: The 2009 Kingston Holiday Train. Repairs to Bridge C9 started in September 2011, and were completed on December 3, 2012. The bridge was certified on December 7, 2012, and the first passenger train ran across the bridge on December 8. On September 21, 2013, CMRR workers completed track rehabilitation up to NYS Route 209 (MP 5.42). The next day, work began on the next extension past 209 to Hurley Mountain Road (MP 5.94). In late 2014 track

884-548: The 2016 termination of service from Phoenicia . The CMRR saw record ridership in 2023. / Christmas Based on credit card receipts, over 80% of passengers come from outside Ulster County , with 21.0% coming from NYC and Long Island alone. In 1973, the Catskill Mountain Transportation Corp. "CMCT" was formed with the goal of purchasing the former Ulster and Delaware Railroad for freight and passenger service. On October 2, 1976, freight service ceased on

936-659: The ART and CMRR • A ticket office for CMRR. • A “North Pole” for the Polar Express. In March 2024, the New York State Department of Transportation awarded the CMRR a New York State Passenger and Freight Rail grant for $ 667,000 to develop a Terminal at Basin Road adjacent to the Ashokan Rail Trail . CMRR has lacked a secure area to maintain its equipment since a legal settlement with Ulster County forced it to vacate

988-602: The August 2003 blackout. On December 25, 2009, probation and federal oversight of the DEP ended. Facilitates DEP employee reporting of observed environmental violations and unsafe employee conditions. Helps employees identify and prevent the harassment and intimidation of co-workers engaged in such activities. - 24/7 confidential employee concerns hotline - contract management plan to quicken execution of safety-related contracts - risk management program Rates conditions by priority, enabling

1040-697: The Boiceville Trestle, were approved for $ 2.3 million. However, the County informed CMRR that it would not begin the projects unless CMRR agreed to terminate its lease from Kingston to the Ashokan Reservoir. On August 3, 2013, the CMRR started reconstruction work of track on Campground Curve as part of returning to Phoenicia. This was done assuming that the county would not initiate a FEMA-funded project for this repair. The CMRR completed repairs to Phoenicia on August 7, 2015. Ironically, these repairs made possible

1092-475: The Catskill Mountain Branch. In 1979, Ulster County purchased the portion of the former Ulster and Delaware Railroad from MP 2.9 to MP 41.4, a total of 38.6 miles (62.1 km), for $ 1.5 million, with the goal of resuming freight service and initiating a tourist train. The line had ceased passenger operations on March 31, 1954, and freight operations on October 2, 1976. In 1980 and 1981, members of

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1144-594: The Cornell Street yard on April 30, 2016. CMRR believes that an all-weather engine house is needed to maintain its equipment year-round, and has identified a location adjacent to its permit area in Kingston to be used for this purpose. In March 2024, the New York State Department of Transportation awarded the CMRR a New York State Passenger and Freight Rail grant for $ 1,518,000 for engine house construction for an all-weather maintenance facility with connecting track . CMRR currently operates 4.7 miles of single track with

1196-545: The DEP in 1998. On August 29, 2001, the DEP pleaded guilty in federal court to criminal violations of the Clean Water Act and the Toxic Substances Control Act , and sentenced to probation. As a condition of probation, the DEP was required to implement an environmental, health and safety compliance program to prevent future environmental law violations and to improve employee safety working conditions. In 2003,

1248-600: The Kingston Model Railroad club cleared brush on the line. In 1982 members of the CMCT and the Kingston Model Railroad club formed the Catskill Mountain Railroad "CMRR", with the purpose of operating freight and passenger service on the former Ulster and Delaware Railroad from Kingston to Highmount, NY, a total of 38.6 miles of track. In 1982, Ulster County leased its entire 38.6-mile (62.1 km) portion of

1300-636: The Office of Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance (EHS) was formed to administer the DEP's comprehensive safety and compliance efforts, which included the EHS Employee Concerns Program. In 2006, the term of probation was extended and the BWT was included under the federal monitor's oversight following a discharge of untreated sewage into the East River after emergency generators failed to operate during

1352-773: The Route 28A crossing in Stony Hollow, New York. The station is a short walk from the Kingston Stockade District along Westbrook Lane or from Midtown Kingston along the Kingston Midtown Linear Park. CMRR operates a variety of trains as of 2024. The season begins with the Easter Bunny Express in the spring, with regular runs until Christmas of each year. In the summer, CMRR runs its Catskill Mountain Flyer , Twilight Limited and Ice Cream Sundays Train , and in

1404-912: The agency to identify and address more than 44,000 specific workplace conditions Ensures DEP follows all federal, state and local environmental, health and safety regulations by developing written policies, conducting training, and by purchasing and distributing safety equipment. Since 2001, DEP has invested about $ 160 million in environmental health and safety programs. In 2011, the New York City Water Board appointed Veolia Water to partner with DEP in an effort to identify opportunities to make improvements in every aspect of New York City's drinking water, sewage collection, and wastewater treatment operations. Veolia teamed with McKinsey & Company and Arcadis to acquire additional analytical and technical expertise, respectively. The initiative, branded "Operational Excellence (OpX): The Best Always Do Better,"

1456-465: The attempt to terminate its lease at a cost of $ 700,000. The litigation was settled in April 2016, and the CMRR was allowed to continue its former lease through its natural expiration on May 31, 2016. In August 2016, the CMRR signed a new permit with Ulster County for a five-mile segment from MP 3.6 at Chandler Drive in Kingston to MP 8.3 in Stony Hollow. It was extended on a short-term basis until 2023 when it

1508-448: The caboose was taken out of service and replaced with a restored coach of Lackawanna heritage. This coach greatly increased the capacity of each train, and also helped offer "all-weather" service. In late 2004, service was extended to MP 22.7. It was extended further to Cold Brook Station, MP 22.1, on July 4, 2008. New York City Department of Environmental Protection The New York City Department of Environmental Protection ( DEP )

1560-490: The composition of the remaining particulates is much less adverse than that from normal diesel as they are biodegradable. In March 2024, the New York State Department of Transportation awarded the CMRR a New York State Passenger and Freight Rail grant for $ 2,300,000 for for a Clean Diesel Upgrade to at least EPA Tier 3 locomotive for one of its existing locomotives . CMRR has stated that in order to run future dinner train service, tracks will need to be rebuilt from MP 10.01 to

1612-413: The east, the railroad rebuilt tracks up to the limit of Bridge C30 (Boiceville Trestle). This was a total of 6.4 miles of operable track at its greatest extent. On August 28, 2011, CMRR was devastated by flooding as a result of Hurricane Irene . Flood waters inundated the yard at Phoenicia, scouring the right of way and threatening the depot. A significant washout occurred at Campground Curve, similar to

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1664-471: The fall Fall Foliage and Pumpkin Express trains. From Thanksgiving to Christmas it runs Polar Express trains. Trains are powered by Alco RS-1 401 (ex- GMRC 401), and consist of six flatcars converted to passenger use; a refurbished caboose 675 (ex- PRR 477672); five ex- LIRR P72 coaches and former Norfolk and Western PM coach 1727. Ulster County is currently reviewing a railroad proposal to extend

1716-473: The foot of Bridge C9. For three years, the CMRR worked to complete the rehabilitation of Bridge C9 over Esopus Creek in Kingston. The bridge was opened for service on December 7, 2012, enabling track rehabilitation westward with Route 209 being the first destination. Route 209, MP 5.42, was reached on September 21, 2013, and MP 6.16, was reached on November 16, 2014. MP 6.45 was reached in November 2015 and MP 8.33

1768-452: The future new railbiking use for this segment of the railroad. At the end of its 25-year lease with Ulster County on May 31, 2016, the CMRR ran from Phoenicia at MP 27.5 to the washout at MP 23.3, as the FEMA funds were never released for the trestle and washout repairs. In 2013, Ulster County attempted to terminate the CMRR's lease three years before its expiration. The CMRR successfully litigated

1820-401: The line from Stony Hollow (MP 8.33) to the current end of track at Basin Road (MP 10.01) to facilitate a western station and event center at this location. This would enable regular shuttle service to the Ashokan Rail Trail, which continues along the former U&D right-of-way west of Basin Road, in addition to the current themed services. In May 2024, Ulster County approved the reactivation of

1872-433: The line to the CMRR. On August 9, 1982, CMRR initially began operations in Phoenicia, using track cars and trailers to haul tourists and tubers three miles along Esopus Creek to Mt. Pleasant station. The railroad was incorporated on March 7, 1983, as a railroad corporation in the state of New York. William Haysom was its first President. In 1985, the CMRR began running full-sized equipment consisting of CMRR No.1, "The Duck",

1924-583: The line with Conrail at Kingston. The railroad purchased a variety of second-hand locomotives, coaches and freight cars which were shipped by rail to Kingston. Some of the equipment was refurbished and used immediately, while the rest sat in storage until needed. Also in 1986, the CMRR signed its first multi-year lease with Ulster County, for five years, and began switching freight for the Kingston Recycling Center as well as operating tourist train service from Phoenicia to Mt. Tremper, New York. In 1987,

1976-645: The mainline. In 2007 the railroad began track repairs in Kingston in line with the "ski lift" concept recommended in the ALTA Engineering study for railroad operation from Kingston to West Hurley. The railroad restored tracks in Kingston, with service opening to Washington Avenue in December 2008. In late 2009, the railroad opened more track west of Washington Avenue and offered additional seasonal service throughout that year. From 2007 to 2009, close to two miles of track had been rebuilt in Kingston, from Cornell Street to

2028-417: The nearby Ulster & Delaware Railroad Historical Society were among the first to offer assistance. Brush-cutting and clearing the right of way took first priority. A high-profile activity with immediate results, the cleanup effort motivated more volunteers to join. By the end of 2006, the volunteer force had increased to 45 full members and 30 provisional members. They cleared nearly 20 miles of brush from

2080-427: The one in 1987. All operating equipment had been moved to safe ground at Mt. Tremper, east of Campground Curve. Additional damage had been incurred where damage from a previous washout was already underway. In the non-operating segment east of Cold Brook station, the most significant damage was the loss of three of the four spans of Boiceville Trestle (Bridge C30) to rising flood waters. There was no significant damage to

2132-412: The railroad inaugurated seasonal tourist runs between Downs Street (MP 3.2) and Washington Avenue (MP 4.37). A small ticket office and loading platform was constructed off Westbrook Lane (MP 3.78) opposite Kingston Plaza to support tourist operations in 2008. The critical Washington Avenue crossing was reopened for limited use in 2008, and the track was opened to Bridge C-9 (MP 5) on November 15, 2009, for

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2184-509: The railroad maintained no agency there and there are no facilities to board or discharge passengers. In 2009, the CMRR repaired track another .8 miles to the Boiceville Bridge at MP 21.3, for work trains only. By 2010, the physical limit of track restoration was reached on the "western" end of the operable railroad. To the west of Bridge Street in Phoenicia is a major washout preventing any serious restoration work without outside funding. To

2236-457: The railroad needed to replace it if it was to continue east toward Kingston. The project received approval and after about ten years, public funding was provided to complete reconstruction of the crossing and installation of warning lights and gates. The new crossing was put into service in October 2004, offering the railroad its first significant expansion. Then tragedy struck CMRR. On April 1, 2005,

2288-497: The railroad to its owner Ulster County. Despite the fact rail was removed from MP 3.0 to MP 3.6 in 2018 to make way for the Kingston Midtown Linear Park Rail Trail, CMRR continues to advocate reserving a rail right-of-way in this section so that the line can eventually be reconnected to CSX for equipment moves, charters, and occasional freight movements. Ridership levels have varied with service changes and

2340-448: The restored tracks in the Kingston area. The CMRR resumed operations on September 10, 2011, on a shortened length of track near Mount Tremper . The washout at Campground Curve was repaired in late 2011, except for reinstallation of track. Operations west of Mt. Tremper commenced on August 5, 2012. In November 2012, the County informed the CMRR that several repair projects had been approved by FEMA. Seven projects, including restoration of

2392-422: The right to build a trail parallel to the tracks on this property. Also in 2023, the CMRR signed a Letter of Intent and later a lease for a property adjacent to its permit area for a permanent equipment storage and maintenance yard. Since November 2006, the CMRR has re-opened track in Kingston. The passenger operable section stretches from Chandler Drive at MP 3.6 to Stony Hollow at MP 8.3. On December 6, 2008,

2444-464: The water supply system. The distribution system is made up of an extensive grid of water mains stretching approximately 6,600 miles (10,600 km). The city's wastewater is collected through an extensive grid of sewer pipes of various sizes and stretching over 7,400 miles (11,900 km). The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) operates 14 water pollution control plants treating an average of 1.3 billion US gallons (4,900,000 m ) of wastewater

2496-525: Was subsequently renewed to December 31, 2028 . Before its lease expired in 2016, the line was reopened for work trains to MP 11 on the Glenford Dike at the Ashokan Reservoir. The track from MP 10 to MP 11 was removed in 2018 for the Ashokan Rail Trail. In 2023, the CMRR signed a lease with the owner of a 5-acre parcel at Basin Road for the purpose of building a permanent terminal there. The CMRR lease included 1000 feet of track from MP 9.8 to MP 10.01, and

2548-440: Was expanded to MP 6.13, and in late 2015 to MP 6.45, over 1/2 mile west of Hurley Mountain Road. The operable section was extended to MP 6.67 in 2018 and to MP 8.33 in Stony Hollow in 2019. CMRR also had a yard in Kingston, referred to as "Cornell Street Yard." In 2009, a new siding was constructed to expand the yard facilities to allow for the storage and restoration of passenger cars for expanded tourist train operations. The CMRR

2600-525: Was forced to vacate the yard by the County on May 1, 2016. The CMRR operated a tourist excursion train from Phoenicia Railroad Station , Phoenicia , MP 27.5 to Cold Brook Railroad Station , MP 22.1 until October 31, 2016. Its trains originated from the former U&D station in Phoenicia, which is also home to the Empire State Railway Museum . Passengers boarded trains at Phoenicia or Mount Tremper Railroad Station, MP 25.2. Initially, service

2652-440: Was provided by track cars hauling trailers between Phoenicia and Mount Tremper. Realizing that the future lies in conventional railroad equipment hauled by locomotives, two flatcars were rebuilt as open air bench cars to accommodate passengers. A Porter 50-ton switcher was enlisted to haul the expanded consist. A 1922-vintage wooden caboose often (ex-D&H 35952) brought up the rear, and offered additional capacity. In early 2004

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2704-472: Was reached in Stony Hollow in September, 2019. The first passenger train to Route 209 ran on October 19, 2013, and the first to Hurley Mountain Road on November 21, 2014. Through 2007 and 2008, work also continued on opening the .6 mile Cold Brook Extension. The first train arrived at Cold Brook Station on July 4, 2008: the first regularly scheduled passenger train to arrive at the station since March 31, 1954. Because Cold Brook station remains privately owned,

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