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"Trailers On Flatcars," Page 1, 1954 |
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Here is page one of a three-page article entitled "New PRR Service: Trailers On Flatcars." It was published originally in the June 1954 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 1. Partial Caption: "How two trailers are loaded on 75-foot car is shown at General Motors plant at La Grange, Ill." |
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6/1/1954 Upload Date: 8/20/2022 9:40:03 PM |
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LaGrange, IL |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Trailers On Flatcars," Page 2, 1954 |
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Here is page two of a three-page article entitled "New PRR Service: Trailers On Flatcars." It was published originally in the June 1954 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 2. Partial Caption: "Ninety f-30 flats, equipped at Altoona to carry one trailer each, will start PRR's rail-trailer service." The name "TrucTrain" was submitted by Robert A. Young, a relief agent who worked in the PRR's Philadelphia Terminal Division. The $500 award was announced in the October 1954 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 5. |
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6/1/1954 Upload Date: 8/20/2022 9:42:10 PM |
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Altoona, PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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"Trailers On Flatcars," Page 3, 1954 |
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Here is page three of a three-page article entitled "New PRR Service: Trailers On Flatcars." It was published originally in the June 1954 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 3. Top Left Photo Caption: "F.J. Sigrist, Altoona Car Shop, cuts holes in rails put on car for tying down trailer." |
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6/1/1954 Upload Date: 8/20/2022 9:44:43 PM |
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Altoona, PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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