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By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:10/1/1955 - 10/1/1955
Album Info:Here is a three-page article entitled "Mr. Symes Hails Debut of GM's New Aerotrain." It was published originally in the October 1955 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, pages 1-3. No author is specified. "General Motors' spectacular new Aerotrain, which will receive its first tryout on the PRR, was unveiled at GM's Powerama to railroaders and the public last month." (Page 1)
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"Debut Of GM's New Aerotrain," Page 1, 1955
Title:  "Debut Of GM's New Aerotrain," Page 1, 1955
Description:  Here is page one of a three-page article entitled "Mr. Symes Hails Debut Of GM's New Aerotrain." It was published originally in the October 1955 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 1. Photo Caption: "PRR President J.M. Symes and General Motors Vice-President N.C. Dezendorf look to bright future for the Aerotrain." Partially visible here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," road number "1000," built by GM-EMD in July of 1955.
Photo Date:  10/1/1955  Upload Date: 4/27/2022 10:25:54 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:  107   Comments: 0
"Debut Of GM's New Aerotrain," Page 2, 1955
Title:  "Debut Of GM's New Aerotrain," Page 2, 1955
Description:  Here is page two of a three-page article entitled "Mr. Symes Hails Debut Of GM's New Aerotrain." It was published originally in the October 1955 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 2. Top Left Photo Caption: "Thousands of visitors toured the train each day of the month-long General Motors show." Shown here is the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Aerotrain," road number "1000," built by GM-EMD in July of 1955.
Photo Date:  10/1/1955  Upload Date: 4/27/2022 10:28:49 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Night,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:  105   Comments: 0
"Debut Of GM's New Aerotrain," Page 3, 1955
Title:  "Debut Of GM's New Aerotrain," Page 3, 1955
Description:  Here is page three of a three-page article entitled "Mr. Symes Hails Debut Of GM's New Aerotrain." It was published originally in the October 1955 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 3. Bottom Left Photo Caption: "Tom Masterson, Chicago Division engineman, shows son Terry new type controls." [The bus that went bust!]
Photo Date:  10/1/1955  Upload Date: 4/27/2022 10:31:30 AM
Location:  Chicago, IL
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  InCab,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 1000(LWT-12)
Views:  104   Comments: 0


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