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Owner: Pennsylvania Railroad
Type: Passenger Car
AAR Class: PA: Car equipped to handle passengers.
AAR Type: M500
Detail Info:   Misc Cars
User Notes:   PRR Observation Car "Samuel Rea"; Pullman-Standard, 1949.

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PRR "Samuel Rea," c. 1998
Title:  PRR "Samuel Rea," c. 1998
Description:  Extra Board. Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of ex-Pennsylvania Railroad observation car named "Samuel Rea" that was built by Pullman-Standard during 1949. It honors Mr. Samuel Rea (21 September 1855-24 March 1929) who was born in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, and who served as the Pennsy's ninth president from 1913 to 1925. The world's largest railroad car building and repair facility ~ namely, the PRR's Samuel Rea Shop in Hollidaysburg ~ was named in his honor. The photographer's name, the exact date, and the location are not recorded.
Photo Date:  8/15/1998  Upload Date: 7/22/2018 12:44:08 AM
Location:  French Lick, IN
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
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