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Owner: Pennsylvania Railroad
Type: Diner
AAR Class: PD: Car equipped for food or beverage service.
AAR Type: M520
Detail Info:   Misc Cars
User Notes:   PRR Diner; March 1947.

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PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #1 of 11, 1947
Title:  PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #1 of 11, 1947
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. By my count, two locomotives, two tenders, and six cars are involved. In the background, an unidentified K-4S (4-6-2) "Pacific" steam locomotive pulls an eastbound passenger train past the scene. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  2/18/1947  Upload Date: 8/10/2022 8:26:47 AM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 422(4-6-2) PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:  283   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #2 of 11, 1947
Title:  PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #2 of 11, 1947
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. Pictured here are two steam locomotives, two locomotive tenders, and six passenger cars. LEFT (Top to Bottom): PRR Coach #4289, PRR Railway Post Office #5473, and an unidentified locomotive tender. CENTER (L to R): PRR engine #422, PRR engine #3771, and Pullman "Shraders." RIGHT (Top to Bottom): Pullman "East Alton," PRR Diner #7960, and Pullman "McCarr." William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  2/18/1947  Upload Date: 8/10/2022 12:48:50 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 422(4-6-2) PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:  227   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #4 of 11, 1947
Title:  PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #4 of 11, 1947
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. Pictured here (L to R) are PRR Diner #7960, Pullman "McCarr," and Pullman "Shraders." The car at the upper right is the Pullman "East Alton." William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  2/18/1947  Upload Date: 8/10/2022 12:50:42 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Wreck,Passenger
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Views:  159   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #5 of 11, 1947
Title:  PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #5 of 11, 1947
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. Pictured here (L to R) are PRR Diner #7960, Pullman "McCarr," and Pullman "Shraders." William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  2/18/1947  Upload Date: 8/10/2022 12:51:36 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Wreck,Passenger
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Views:  138   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #6 of 11, 1947
Title:  PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Rescue, #6 of 11, 1947
Description:  WB. Here is an image of a photo by an unidentified photographer that was taken at Bennington Curve near Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, on 18 February 1947. Shown here is a scene following the wreck of the Pennsylvania Railroad's "Red Arrow" passenger train. Pictured here (L to R) are PRR Diner #7960, Pullman "McCarr," and Pullman "Shraders." Just imagine being injured in a train wreck, freezing, trying to find your way about in the dark in the middle of nowhere! William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  2/18/1947  Upload Date: 8/10/2022 4:32:28 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  96   Comments: 0
PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Overview, #1 of 3, 1947
Title:  PRR "Red Arrow" Wreck, Overview, #1 of 3, 1947
Description:  WB. Here is an image of the front page of the New York "Daily Mirror," dated Wednesday, 19 February 1947. Photo Caption: "Wreck of the Red Arrow." The photographer is not identified. William E. Burket Collection.
Photo Date:  2/19/1947  Upload Date: 8/10/2022 8:23:52 AM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
Categories:  RollingStock,Steam,Wreck,Passenger
Locomotives:  PRR 422(4-6-2) PRR 3771(4-6-2)
Views:  266   Comments: 0


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