The first DMU cars for SMART are now on the property, and today were officially presented for public inspection and tours at the Cotati station. A grand affair was staged, and was well-attended by public representatives; local mayors, city council members, county supervisors, transportation committee, safety officials, state elected officers, Congressmen Mike Thompson and Jared Huffman, and of course SMART directors, management and employees. Also present, were the representatives of major vendors and contractors to SMART with exhibits and handouts, including Nippon Sharyo (carbuilder), Sumitomo Corp. (of America), LTK (Signalling), Shimmick Construction (bridges) and Stacey and Witbeck-Herzog (construction).
Under a welcome threat of rainfall, the catered affair brought out members of the news media and printed press, and of course, the railfans. Candid photos of the event and attendees are posted at;
SMART Pilot Car Arrival Ceremony, part 1
SMART Pilot Car Arrival Ceremony, part 2
SMART Pilot Car Arrival Ceremony, part 3