• Freight Car

Boxcar

 

PRR #24303


 

40' 50 ton all steel boxcar classified as an PRR X29 family member.  Many built between 1924-1934.  Many cars were rebuilt with cushioning units and used for transporting auto parts.  This particular car was configured to transport grain (notice the door was removed and replaced with a wood barrier).  The slogan "Don't Stand Me Still" was associated with the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) and was used to promote efficient freight movement.  It appeared on rolling stock, posters, and even employee paychecks, encouraging faster service and better utilization of railcars.  The slogan is linked to a campaign that began around 1955, according to the Pennsylvania Railroad Historical and Technical Society.

 

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