1930s Train Passenger Car door
by Paul Ward
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1930s Train Passenger Car door
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Paul Ward
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Reading’s original fleet of 100 electric-powered cars were purchased in 1929 and '30 for service on the busy commuter lines radiating from Philadelphia. These cars, which were truly state of the art for their time, offered numerous advantages for commuters. Their flexibility to be operated either as single cars or as multiple-unit trains allowed the Reading to easily cope with varying numbers of commuters based on time of day, day of week, and season of the year. The cars also offered increased comfort to passengers, through electric heating, faster acceleration (meaning faster train times), and reduced noise and smoke.
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June 24th, 2022
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