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South Wind, October 1968

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South Wind, October 1968
Posted by 081552 on Friday, May 4, 2012 1:22 PM

I have a Penn Central timetable from October 1968 that shows through sleeping cars (3) between Chicago and Florida. Were these pool cars or were they all provided by the PC?

 

Thanks

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Posted by CSSHEGEWISCH on Saturday, May 5, 2012 10:15 AM

The "South Wind" was a through Chicago-Florida train in which all equipment was pooled.  PRR/PC and ACL/SCL provided the motive power and I can remember seeing cars from PRR/PC, L&N and ACL/SCL all in the same consist.

The daily commute is part of everyday life but I get two rides a day out of it. Paul
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Posted by 081552 on Saturday, May 5, 2012 12:42 PM

Thanks! Any suggestions on where I can see some photos of the era?

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Posted by ndbprr on Monday, May 21, 2012 6:34 PM
There is a planned article for the PRRT&HS Keystone on the near future. When published it will be available on the society web page.

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