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"PRR Gets 'Tubular' Train," Front Cover, 1956 |
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Here is the front cover of a three-page cover article entitled "PRR Gets 'Tubular' Train: New Equipment Joins Washington-New York Fleet." It was published originally on the July-August 1956 issue of "Pennsy" magazine. Photo Caption: "James F. Coyne, conductor, Philadelphia Region, in stainless-steel coach of 'The Keystone,' the new 'tubular' train of the PRR. He likes the '...spaciousness and smart decor...' of the train and thinks '...it's the best thing I've ever seen on the rails.'" |
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7/1/1956 Upload Date: 5/1/2022 11:47:27 PM |
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Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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"PRR Gets 'Tubular' Train," Page 1, 1956 |
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Here is page one of a three-page cover article entitled "PRR Gets 'Tubular' Train: New Equipment Joins Washington-New York Fleet." It was published originally in the July-August 1956 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 1. Photo Caption: "Tubular car accommodating 82 passengers is as bright and modern as a 'split level' living room." Built by the Budd Company in Philadelphia, this train is called "The Keystone." |
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7/1/1956 Upload Date: 1/13/2025 10:24:42 AM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Passenger |
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"PRR Gets 'Tubular' Train," Page 2, 1956 |
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Here is page two of a three-page cover article entitled "PRR Gets 'Tubular' Train: New Equipment Joins Washington-New York Fleet." It was published originally in the July-August 1956 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 2. Photo Caption: "Train was built by Shotweld process, which produces temperatures up to 2,600 degrees in 1/6th second, fusing without injuring the steel. Each car has over 250,000 welds." Built by the Budd Company in Philadelphia, this train is called "The Keystone." |
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7/1/1956 Upload Date: 1/13/2025 10:25:22 AM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Passenger |
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"PRR Gets 'Tubular' Train," Page 3, 1956 |
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Here is page three of a three-page cover article entitled "PRR Gets 'Tubular' Train: New Equipment Joins Washington-New York Fleet." It was published originally in the July-August 1956 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 3. Bottom Photo Caption: "The completed train, seven coaches and a power car (left), is a dramatic sweep of fluted steel 648 feet long. Train has 574 seats, will run behind standard locomotive." Built by the Budd Company in Philadelphia, this train is called "The Keystone." |
| Photo Date: |
7/1/1956 Upload Date: 1/13/2025 10:25:54 AM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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RollingStock,Passenger |
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