PRR "Samuel Rea," 1998         
Extra Board. Here is an original 35mm color slide by Daniel G. Cassidy that was taken in French Lick, Indiana, on 14 May 1998. Shown here is 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.
Date: 5/14/1998 Location: French Lick, IN   Map Show French Lick on a rail map Views: 208 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Rolling Stock: PRR "Rea" (Passenger Car) Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
PRR "Samuel Rea," 1998
Picture Categories: RollingStock,Passenger This picture is part of album:  USA: ~ Extra Board ~
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