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PV FRANCIS L SUTER |
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Penn Coach Yard |
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9/26/2017 Upload Date: 9/26/2017 12:00:14 PM |
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Philadelphia, PA |
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Bob Vogel |
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| Title: |
Snow Plow |
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A switcher, a snow plow and an observation car! |
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9/28/2019 Upload Date: 10/8/2019 1:17:28 PM |
| Location: |
Strasburg, PA |
| Author: |
Max Smith |
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Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Passenger,Action |
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SRC 1235(SSB1200) |
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| Title: |
PRR 7503 "Francis L. Suter" |
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PRR 7503 "Franics L. Sutter" at Strasburg, PA. I haven't seen this car since September 2017 when it was on the American Association of Private Rail Car Owners special, "The Green Mountain Flyer." |
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9/28/2019 Upload Date: 10/8/2019 1:19:55 PM |
| Location: |
Strasburg, PA |
| Author: |
Max Smith |
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Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Passenger,Action |
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| Title: |
PRR 7503 |
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PRR 7503 "Franics L. Sutter" at Strasburg, PA. |
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7/10/2021 Upload Date: 7/28/2021 9:00:51 PM |
| Location: |
Strasburg, PA |
| Author: |
Max Smith |
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Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Passenger,Action |
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| Title: |
PRR 7503 |
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From Pennsyrr.com: Class Z74; reclassified Z74R. Ordered from Pullman on Decembr 17, 1912, Lot 4129, Plan 2606. Built in March 1914. Renumbered to 7504 (#2) on May 7, 1914.Renumbered to 7510 (#1) on May 17, 1914. Renumbered to 7506 (#1) on May 31, 1917; named Illinois; assigned to the General Manager, Western Region, at Chicago. As of October 27, 1921, 3D5P3 trucks in use. Trucks exchanged to 3D5P3. As of October 1, 1929, assigned to General Manager (subject to call of V. P.-Chicago), based in Chicago. As of December 27, 1939, assigned to General Manager, Western Region, based in Chicago. Ice-activated air-conditioning installed at Altoona on July 29, 1941. Trucks from PB70 4875 installed at Altoona on March 24, 1948; new trucks are 3D7P2. Modernized at Altoona on December 31, 1952; new interior lighting included. As of February 10, 1952, assigned to General Manager, Western Region, based in Chicago. Sent to Altoona to be stored in 1957. Renumbered to 7506 (#1) in July 1957; named Harrisburg; assigned to System Pool, based in Philadelphia. As of September 1957, 3D7P2 truucks in use; assigned to Regional Manager, Philadelphia and New York. Moved to Altoona and stored under cover in October 1960. Windshield wipers installed on windows in observation end circa February 1964. To Penn Central on February 1, 1968 as 7503, Harrisburg, assigned to Pool Service, based in Philadelphia. Retired August 4, 1969. Sold to Jim Fay, Philadelphia. Sold to Bruce Hoffman, Cleveland, in December 1983. Sold to Hallowell Dunlap in October 1993, and renamed for owner's grandfather, Francis L. Suter. Arrived on Strasburg Rail Road on August 8, 1994. Rebuilt by Strasburg Rail Road, 1997-98. By June 1998, 2F-P1 trucks installed. Stored on the Strasburg Rail Road as Amtrak 800383. The 7503 is the oldest passenger car certified for Amtrak service and available for charter through http://www.privaterailcharters.com |
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9/10/2021 Upload Date: 9/10/2021 4:30:03 PM |
| Location: |
Strasburg, PA |
| Author: |
Kevin Painter |
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120 Comments: 0 |
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PRR 7503 on the rear of Amtrak train 233 |
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9/24/2021 Upload Date: 9/25/2021 9:39:01 PM |
| Location: |
Croton Harmon, NY |
| Author: |
Tim Darnell |
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| Title: |
PRR 7503 on the rear of Amtrak train 233 |
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9/24/2021 Upload Date: 9/25/2021 9:39:10 PM |
| Location: |
Penn Station, NYC, NY |
| Author: |
Tim Darnell |
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106 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
AMTK 572 spots 3 private passenger cars |
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10/6/2021 Upload Date: 10/7/2021 9:41:55 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Tim Darnell |
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AMTK 572(GP15) |
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156 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
PRR 8435, 7503 at Penn Coach yard |
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10/6/2021 Upload Date: 10/7/2021 9:42:10 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Tim Darnell |
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106 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Penn Coach Yard |
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Acela II, CHESTER COUNTY, FRANCIS L SUTER, CATALPA FALLS |
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10/27/2021 Upload Date: 10/28/2021 8:35:45 AM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Bob Vogel |
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167 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PV CHESTER COUNTY, FRANCIS L SUTER, CATALPA FALLS |
| Description: |
Penn Coach Yard |
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10/27/2021 Upload Date: 10/28/2021 8:36:17 AM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Bob Vogel |
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104 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PV FRANCIS L SUTER |
| Description: |
Penn Coach Yard |
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10/27/2021 Upload Date: 10/28/2021 8:37:02 AM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Bob Vogel |
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79 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Acela II and Privae Varnish |
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SALISBURY BEACH, CHESTER COUNTY, FRANCIS L SUTER at Penn Coach Yard |
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1/20/2022 Upload Date: 1/20/2022 5:51:42 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Bob Vogel |
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168 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
FRANCIS L SUTER |
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1/20/2022 Upload Date: 1/20/2022 5:53:51 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Bob Vogel |
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153 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
AMTK 2108 Acela II power car |
| Description: |
PV FRANCIS L SUTER at Penn Coach Yard |
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1/20/2022 Upload Date: 1/20/2022 5:54:33 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Bob Vogel |
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AMTK 2108(UNKNOWN) |
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171 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
PRR 7503 and 5 others |
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3/16/2022 Upload Date: 3/18/2022 12:03:18 AM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Tim Darnell |
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| Title: |
PV FRANCIS L SUTER |
| Description: |
Penn Coach Yard |
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3/26/2022 Upload Date: 3/28/2022 8:55:20 AM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Bob Vogel |
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| Title: |
PRR 7503 on Amtrak 49 |
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5/9/2022 Upload Date: 5/9/2022 11:30:06 PM |
| Location: |
Poughkeepsie, NY |
| Author: |
Tim Darnell |
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54 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter" |
| Description: |
The historic Pennsylvania RR business car #7503 wore many numbers and names through the years since it was delivered to the PRR in March of 1914. Here it sits above the 111th Street underpass in anticipation of the tours during the National Pullman Monument Railroad Days held during May 14-15, 2022. |
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5/14/2022 Upload Date: 5/18/2022 8:59:43 AM |
| Location: |
Pullman, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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RollingStock,Passenger |
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| Title: |
PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter" |
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The beautifully restored business car was ordered by PRR on December 17, 1912 and delivered by Pullman in March of 1914 was renumbered 7504. Later it was renumbered several times - #7510 in May, 1914, #7506 in May, 1917, named "Harrisburg" in 1957, #7503 by PennCentral in February of 1968, renamed "Francis L. Suter" by a private owner in October of 1993. |
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5/14/2022 Upload Date: 5/18/2022 8:59:56 AM |
| Location: |
Pullman, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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RollingStock,Passenger |
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| Title: |
PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter" |
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Named "Francis L. Suter" by the private owner, Halloway Dunlap, who named it after his own grandfather when he took ownership in October of 1993. |
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5/14/2022 Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:00:05 AM |
| Location: |
Pullman, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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RollingStock,Passenger |
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| Title: |
PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter" |
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Through the dining room window you can see the table is set for lunch. An interior photo later in the album will show this table clearly. |
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5/14/2022 Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:00:19 AM |
| Location: |
Pullman, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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RollingStock,Passenger |
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| Title: |
PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter" |
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Through the galley kitchen window, you can spot a pineapple sitting next to the sink - presumedly ready for the luncheon meal! |
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5/14/2022 Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:00:34 AM |
| Location: |
Pullman, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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RollingStock,Passenger |
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| Title: |
PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter" |
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The open vestibule was not quite ready for the tours yet. Note the door is close and the gating between the cars is not open yet for the pass-through. |
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5/14/2022 Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:00:48 AM |
| Location: |
Pullman, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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RollingStock,Passenger |
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| Title: |
PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter" |
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Close up of the vestibule entrance to the 1914 Pullman built business car. The door is close at the moment before the tours began. |
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5/14/2022 Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:01:04 AM |
| Location: |
Pullman, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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RollingStock,Passenger |
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| Title: |
PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter" |
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The current owner of this meticulously restored car is Richard Stewart who graciously allowed me to photograph him. He is but one preservationist along the 108 year history of this car. |
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5/14/2022 Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:01:21 AM |
| Location: |
Pullman, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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RollingStock,Passenger |
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| Title: |
PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter" |
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Interesting logo was on the top of an end table near the entrance. |
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5/14/2022 Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:01:38 AM |
| Location: |
Pullman, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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RollingStock,Passenger |
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| Title: |
PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter" |
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The original wood burning fireplace is the centerpiece of the sitting room in the business car. |
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5/14/2022 Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:01:54 AM |
| Location: |
Pullman, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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RollingStock,Passenger |
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PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter" |
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Interesting tidbit of history - the metal work for the original fireplace was constructed and imported from the same company that did the metalwork for the Titanic ship in 1914.. |
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5/14/2022 Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:02:09 AM |
| Location: |
Pullman, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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RollingStock,Passenger |
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| Title: |
PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter" |
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A sideboard sits in the dining room below the built in wine glass cabinet. |
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5/14/2022 Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:02:33 AM |
| Location: |
Pullman, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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RollingStock,Passenger |
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| Title: |
PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter" |
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Nice view of the galley kitchen which boasts some modern conveniences like the microwave above the counter. |
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5/14/2022 Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:02:46 AM |
| Location: |
Pullman, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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RollingStock,Passenger |
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| Title: |
PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter" |
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Another view of the tight galley kitchen. Note the electric stove - obviously an upgrade from a gas stove. |
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5/14/2022 Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:02:55 AM |
| Location: |
Pullman, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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RollingStock,Passenger |
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| Title: |
PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter" |
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Nice double bed in the business car. Note the historic PRR poster advertising the "Broadway Limited" and the "Liberty Limited" trains. |
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5/14/2022 Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:03:06 AM |
| Location: |
Pullman, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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RollingStock,Passenger |
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PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter" |
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The adjoining bathroom to the double bed room sports a marble sink and lighted sconces. |
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5/14/2022 Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:03:18 AM |
| Location: |
Pullman, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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RollingStock,Passenger |
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PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter" |
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Typical upper berth strapping made famous by the Pullman Company demonstrates how it would keep sleepers from accidentally falling out of the upper berth. Note the name "Safety Guard" on the strapping. |
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5/14/2022 Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:03:33 AM |
| Location: |
Pullman, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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RollingStock,Passenger |
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PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter" |
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Common sight on a Pullman car would have been blankets marked like this one. |
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5/14/2022 Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:03:43 AM |
| Location: |
Pullman, IL |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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RollingStock,Passenger |
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| Title: |
Francis L Sutor |
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Bringing up the markers |
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5/17/2022 Upload Date: 12/10/2022 9:29:09 PM |
| Location: |
New York, NY |
| Author: |
Jonathan Hinely |
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Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Action |
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| Title: |
CATALPA FALLS and FRANCIS L SUTER |
| Description: |
Penn Coach Yard |
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6/3/2022 Upload Date: 6/3/2022 8:08:26 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Bob Vogel |
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222 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
AMTK 9750, Francis L Suter, Colonial Crafts |
| Description: |
Penn Coach Yard |
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5/7/2024 Upload Date: 5/7/2024 7:51:57 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Bob Vogel |
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| Title: |
AMTK 9750 and PV Francis L Suter |
| Description: |
Penn Coach Yard |
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5/7/2024 Upload Date: 5/7/2024 7:52:23 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
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Bob Vogel |
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