611 at Pearisburg, Aug 1959

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In the book "Classic Steam Trains of the South" page 117 is a photo of the 
APC special westbound at the west end of Crewe yard.  The consist appears to 
be the same as the Pearisburg photo.  Looks like 8 Pm and /or P3 coaches 
with 2 DE diners mid train spliced by a tavern-lounge car.  Total of 11 
cars.  Photo and commentary by Curt Tillotson Jr who says the train was 
chartered for a Roanoke-Norfolk round trip, August 1959.  Any possibility 
that the train originated in Bluefield and picked up APC employees west of 
Roanoke?

--Rick Morrison
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Subject: 611 at Pearisburg, Aug 1959



> This photo appeared on the Train Orders site, and although there has been 

> much speculation, no one has been able to identify what's happening. 

> Judging by the painted-over chrome headlight trim on 611, the date is 

> probably correct. Anyone know what this it all about?

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> Dave Stephenson

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