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PRR "Train Talks," Front Cover, 1948 |
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Here is the front cover of a 16-page booklet entitled "Train Talks" that was published by the Pennsylvania Railroad in September of 1948. |
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9/21/1948 Upload Date: 3/16/2025 4:22:44 PM |
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Philadelphia, PA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR "Train Talks," Page 1, 1948 |
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Here is page one of a 16-page booklet entitled "Train Talks" that was published by the Pennsylvania Railroad in September of 1948. Photo Caption: "The new self-opening car door. A child's touch makes it work." Note the patch on the Porter's sleeve: "The Trail Blazer." |
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9/21/1948 Upload Date: 3/16/2025 4:23:17 PM |
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Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR "Train Talks," Page 2, 1948 |
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Here is page two of a 16-page booklet entitled "Train Talks" that was published by the Pennsylvania Railroad in September of 1948. Here begin the sections entitled "More Than Spent On Alaska Highway" and "Deliveries Now Increasing." |
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9/21/1948 Upload Date: 3/16/2025 4:23:38 PM |
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Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR "Train Talks," Page 3, 1948 |
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Here is page three of a 16-page booklet entitled "Train Talks" that was published by the Pennsylvania Railroad in September of 1948. Photo Caption: "Spaciousness and comfort show up clearly in every line of the new reclining seat overnight coaches. Cars are five feet longer, yet have 12 fewer seats. More room, greater restfulness." |
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9/21/1948 Upload Date: 3/16/2025 4:24:05 PM |
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Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR "Train Talks," Page 4, 1948 |
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Here is page four of a 16-page booklet entitled "Train Talks" that was published by the Pennsylvania Railroad in September of 1948. Here begin the sections entitled "Greater Roominess and Comfort," "New Lighting, Air Conditioning," as well as "Clear-View Windows Double-Paned." |
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9/21/1948 Upload Date: 3/16/2025 4:24:24 PM |
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Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR "Train Talks," Page 5, 1948 |
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Here is page five of a 16-page booklet entitled "Train Talks" that was published by the Pennsylvania Railroad in September of 1948. Photo Caption: "An innovations travelers will readily appreciate ~ larger women's and men's lounges in the new overnight coaches. Eash has three washbowls, two toilet annexes, other improvements." |
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9/21/1948 Upload Date: 3/16/2025 4:25:09 PM |
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Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR "Train Talks," Page 6, 1948 |
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Here is page six of a 16-page booklet entitled "Train Talks" that was published by the Pennsylvania Railroad in September of 1948. Photo Caption: "Just a glimpse of one of the new twin-unit diners. With one entire car devoted wholly to table space, greater roominess and an atmosphere of graciousness are achieved." |
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9/21/1948 Upload Date: 3/16/2025 4:25:30 PM |
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Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR "Train Talks," Page 7, 1948 |
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Here is page seven of a 16-page booklet entitled "Train Talks" that was published by the Pennsylvania Railroad in September of 1948. Here begins the section entitled "Doors That Open at a Touch." |
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9/21/1948 Upload Date: 3/16/2025 4:25:50 PM |
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Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR "Train Talks," Page 8, 1948 |
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Here is page eight of a 16-page booklet entitled "Train Talks" that was published by the Pennsylvania Railroad in September of 1948. Here begins the section entitled "New Sleepers are All-Room Cars." |
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9/21/1948 Upload Date: 3/16/2025 4:26:09 PM |
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Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR "Train Talks," Page 9, 1948 |
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Here is page nine of a 16-page booklet entitled "Train Talks" that was published by the Pennsylvania Railroad in September of 1948. Depicted here is the "sunken refreshment lounge" on the PRR's "Jeffersonian." Amid all the hubbub, the lass at the left enquires, "Do you come here often, Sweetie?" (New #10,000) |
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9/21/1948 Upload Date: 3/16/2025 4:26:30 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR "Train Talks," Page 10, 1948 |
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Here is page ten of a 16-page booklet entitled "Train Talks" that was published by the Pennsylvania Railroad in September of 1948. Here are the sections entitled "Many Trains to Be Entirely New" and "More Twin-Unit Dining Cars." |
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9/21/1948 Upload Date: 12/10/2021 9:12:59 PM |
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Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR "Train Talks," Page 11, 1948 |
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Here is page 11 of a 16-page booklet entitled "Train Talks" that was published by the Pennsylvania Railroad in September of 1948. Illustration Caption: "Beauty . . . Style . . . Privacy! Hallmarks of the new all-room sleeping cars now building. Here is a twin bed arrangement; just one of many innovations for your travel comfort." |
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9/21/1948 Upload Date: 12/10/2021 9:14:14 PM |
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Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR "Train Talks," Page 12, 1948 |
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Here is page 12 of a 16-page booklet entitled "Train Talks" that was published by the Pennsylvania Railroad in September of 1948. Here begins the section entitled "Very Latest in Design and Attractions." |
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9/21/1948 Upload Date: 12/10/2021 9:15:26 PM |
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Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR "Train Talks," Page 13, 1948 |
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Here is page 13 of a 16-page booklet entitled "Train Talks" that was published by the Pennsylvania Railroad in September of 1948. Shown here (R to L) is PRR engine #5901 and two more units whose road numbers are not recorded. All are EP-20's built by GM-EMD and rated at 2,000 horsepower each. #5901 was constructed in September of 1945 and is presently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg. |
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9/21/1948 Upload Date: 12/11/2021 8:09:19 AM |
| Location: |
Chicago, IL |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Bridge,Passenger |
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PRR 5901(E7A) |
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PRR "Train Talks," Page 14, 1948 |
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Here is page 14 of a 16-page booklet entitled "Train Talks" that was published by the Pennsylvania Railroad in September of 1948. The lower photo shows Pennsylvania Railroad "Merchandise Service" boxcar #37007. It's one of 100 new extra-length boxcars produced in the PRR's 12th Street Car Shops in Altoona, Pennsylvania. |
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9/21/1948 Upload Date: 12/11/2021 8:10:45 AM |
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Altoona, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR "Train Talks," Page 15, 1948 |
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Here is page 15 of a 16-page booklet entitled "Train Talks" that was published by the Pennsylvania Railroad in September of 1948. |
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9/21/1948 Upload Date: 3/16/2025 4:27:40 PM |
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Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR "Train Talks," Page 16, 1948 |
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Here is page 16 of a 16-page booklet entitled "Train Talks" that was published by the Pennsylvania Railroad in September of 1948. Delineated here is the "P.R.R.'s Equipment Program" ~ including 566 locomotives, 668 passenger cars, and 12,549 freight cars ~ costing $216,700,366! |
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9/21/1948 Upload Date: 3/16/2025 4:28:04 PM |
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Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Title: |
PRR "Train Talks," Back Cover, 1948 |
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Here is the Back Cover of a 16-page booklet entitled "Train Talks" that was published by the Pennsylvania Railroad in September of 1948. |
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9/21/1948 Upload Date: 12/11/2021 8:12:16 AM |
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Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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