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12/29/2024
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: Pennsylvania Railroad
Type: Passenger Car
AAR Class: PA: Car equipped to handle passengers.
AAR Type: M500
Detail Info:   Misc Cars
User Notes:   Francis L. Suter

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PRR 7503 on Amtrak 49
Title:  PRR 7503 on Amtrak 49
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Photo Date:  5/9/2022  Upload Date: 5/9/2022 11:30:06 PM
Location:  Poughkeepsie, NY
Author:  Tim Darnell
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Views:  73   Comments: 1
PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Title:  PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Description:  The historic Pennsylvania RR business car #7503 wore many numbers and names through the years since it was delivered to the PRR in March of 1914. Here it sits above the 111th Street underpass in anticipation of the tours during the National Pullman Monument Railroad Days held during May 14-15, 2022.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/18/2022 8:59:43 AM
Location:  Pullman, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
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PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Title:  PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Description:  The beautifully restored business car was ordered by PRR on December 17, 1912 and delivered by Pullman in March of 1914 was renumbered 7504. Later it was renumbered several times - #7510 in May, 1914, #7506 in May, 1917, named "Harrisburg" in 1957, #7503 by PennCentral in February of 1968, renamed "Francis L. Suter" by a private owner in October of 1993.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/18/2022 8:59:56 AM
Location:  Pullman, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
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PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Title:  PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Description:  Named "Francis L. Suter" by the private owner, Halloway Dunlap, who named it after his own grandfather when he took ownership in October of 1993.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:00:05 AM
Location:  Pullman, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
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Views:  87   Comments: 0
PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Title:  PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Description:  Through the dining room window you can see the table is set for lunch. An interior photo later in the album will show this table clearly.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:00:19 AM
Location:  Pullman, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
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Views:  86   Comments: 0
PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Title:  PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Description:  Through the galley kitchen window, you can spot a pineapple sitting next to the sink - presumedly ready for the luncheon meal!
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:00:34 AM
Location:  Pullman, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
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PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Title:  PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Description:  The open vestibule was not quite ready for the tours yet. Note the door is close and the gating between the cars is not open yet for the pass-through.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:00:48 AM
Location:  Pullman, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
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Views:  91   Comments: 0
PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Title:  PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Description:  Close up of the vestibule entrance to the 1914 Pullman built business car. The door is close at the moment before the tours began.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:01:04 AM
Location:  Pullman, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
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Views:  89   Comments: 0
PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Title:  PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Description:  The current owner of this meticulously restored car is Richard Stewart who graciously allowed me to photograph him. He is but one preservationist along the 108 year history of this car.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:01:21 AM
Location:  Pullman, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
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Views:  112   Comments: 0
PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Title:  PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Description:  Interesting logo was on the top of an end table near the entrance.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:01:38 AM
Location:  Pullman, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
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Views:  76   Comments: 0
PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Title:  PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Description:  The original wood burning fireplace is the centerpiece of the sitting room in the business car.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:01:54 AM
Location:  Pullman, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
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Views:  90   Comments: 0
PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Title:  PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Description:  Interesting tidbit of history - the metal work for the original fireplace was constructed and imported from the same company that did the metalwork for the Titanic ship in 1914..
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:02:09 AM
Location:  Pullman, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
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Views:  88   Comments: 0
PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Title:  PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Description:  A sideboard sits in the dining room below the built in wine glass cabinet.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:02:33 AM
Location:  Pullman, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
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Views:  74   Comments: 0
PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Title:  PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Description:  Nice view of the galley kitchen which boasts some modern conveniences like the microwave above the counter.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:02:46 AM
Location:  Pullman, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
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Views:  101   Comments: 0
PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Title:  PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Description:  Another view of the tight galley kitchen. Note the electric stove - obviously an upgrade from a gas stove.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:02:55 AM
Location:  Pullman, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
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Views:  79   Comments: 0
PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Title:  PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Description:  Nice double bed in the business car. Note the historic PRR poster advertising the "Broadway Limited" and the "Liberty Limited" trains.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:03:06 AM
Location:  Pullman, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
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Views:  98   Comments: 0
PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Title:  PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Description:  The adjoining bathroom to the double bed room sports a marble sink and lighted sconces.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:03:18 AM
Location:  Pullman, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
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Views:  76   Comments: 0
PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Title:  PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Description:  Typical upper berth strapping made famous by the Pullman Company demonstrates how it would keep sleepers from accidentally falling out of the upper berth. Note the name "Safety Guard" on the strapping.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:03:33 AM
Location:  Pullman, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
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Views:  85   Comments: 0
PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Title:  PRR #7503, "Francis L.Suter"
Description:  Common sight on a Pullman car would have been blankets marked like this one.
Photo Date:  5/14/2022  Upload Date: 5/18/2022 9:03:43 AM
Location:  Pullman, IL
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
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Views:  93   Comments: 0
Francis L Sutor
Title:  Francis L Sutor
Description:  Bringing up the markers
Photo Date:  5/17/2022  Upload Date: 12/10/2022 9:29:09 PM
Location:  New York, NY
Author:  Jonathan Hinely
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  148   Comments: 0
CATALPA FALLS and FRANCIS L SUTER
Title:  CATALPA FALLS and FRANCIS L SUTER
Description:  Penn Coach Yard
Photo Date:  6/3/2022  Upload Date: 6/3/2022 8:08:26 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Bob Vogel
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Views:  243   Comments: 0


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