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"Rail Whale," Page 1, 1966 |
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Here is a half-page article entitled "Rail Whale's First Payload." It was published originally in the 15 April 1966 issue of "The Pennsy," page 1. Right-Hand Photo Caption: "The Rail Whale looks like a whale indeed, when compared with a standard tank car." Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad Class TP-1 tank car #500001 ~ the "Rail Whale" ~ in revenue service at Baton Rouge, Louisiana. |
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4/15/1966 Upload Date: 9/29/2023 9:27:44 AM |
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Baton Rouge, LA |
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Thomas C. Ayers |
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PRR 500000, TP-1, 1967 |
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Here is a duplicate 35mm color slide of a photo by William D. Volkmer that was taken near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 3 June 1966. Shown here is Pennsylvania Railroad Class TP-1 tank car #500000. It's the first of only two "Rail Whales" built in the PRR's Samuel Rea Shops in March of 1966 |
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6/3/1967 Upload Date: 9/29/2023 8:35:33 AM |
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Philadelphia, PA |
Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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