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By:Thomas C. Ayers
Dates:12/2/1952 - 12/2/1952
Album Info:Here is a four-page article entitled "PRR To Invest $47 Million In Freight Improvement Program." It was published originally in the December 1952 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, pages 1-4. No author is specified. "The Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Railroad has authorized the investment of $47 million in one of the largest freight improvement programs ever undertaken by the Company." This article provides details on Conway Yard upgrades and construction of the Samuel Rea Shop in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.
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"PRR To Invest $47M," Page 1, 1952
Title:  "PRR To Invest $47M," Page 1, 1952
Description:  Here is page one of a four-page article entitled "PRR To Invest $47 Million In Freight Improvement Program." It was published originally in the December 1952 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 1. The new and improved Conway Yard will be 3.5 miles long, hold 12,931 cars, and speed freight between West and East.
Photo Date:  12/1/1952  Upload Date: 4/14/2022 8:28:26 AM
Location:  Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
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"PRR To Invest $47M," Page 2, 1952
Title:  "PRR To Invest $47M," Page 2, 1952
Description:  Here is page two of a four-page article entitled "PRR To Invest $47 Million In Freight Improvement Program." It was published originally in the December 1952 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 2. The new and improved Conway Yard will be 3.5 miles long, hold 12,931 cars, and speed freight between West and East.
Photo Date:  12/1/1952  Upload Date: 4/14/2022 8:31:18 AM
Location:  Conway, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
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Views:  25   Comments: 0
"PRR To Invest $47M," Page 3, 1952
Title:  "PRR To Invest $47M," Page 3, 1952
Description:  Here is page three of a four-page article entitled "PRR To Invest $47 Million In Freight Improvement Program." It was published originally in the December 1952 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 3. The new and improved Conway Yard will be 3.5 miles long, hold 12,931 cars, and speed freight between West and East.
Photo Date:  12/1/1952  Upload Date: 4/14/2022 8:33:58 AM
Location:  Conway, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
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"PRR To Invest $47M," Page 4, 1952
Title:  "PRR To Invest $47M," Page 4, 1952
Description:  Here is page four of a four-page article entitled "PRR To Invest $47 Million In Freight Improvement Program." It was published originally in the December 1952 issue of "Pennsy" magazine, page 4. Bottom Photo Caption: "Bulldozers level ground and trucks carry away dirt at Hollidaysburg for site of new shops which will also house cafeteria, lunchroom, locker rooms, and other conveniences."
Photo Date:  12/1/1952  Upload Date: 4/14/2022 8:36:20 AM
Location:  Hollidaysburg, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  Yard
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Views:  34   Comments: 0


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