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USAX Troop Sleeper #7256 |
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One of the display cars at the Hooiser Valley RR museum is US Army troop sleeper #7256. These sleepers were built by Pullman-Standard based on 50 foot boxcars. Each car would sleep 29 troopers and came with a Pullman porter in charge of accommodations. Minimal lighting and ventilation meant the cars were dark and stuffy. |
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5/28/2023 Upload Date: 6/12/2023 7:20:58 AM |
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North Judson, IN |
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Gary Everhart |
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USAX Troop Sleeper #7256 |
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The US Army troop sleeper had 3 tiers of beds and could sleep 29 soldiers. The Hooiser Valley RR Museum has part of the troop car set up like it might ha ve been during the war. |
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5/28/2023 Upload Date: 6/12/2023 7:21:01 AM |
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North Judson, IN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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USAX Troop Sleeper #7256 |
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Here is another view of the 3 tier bedding that would have filled the car while serving as a troop sleeper during WW II. Built by Pullman-Standard from 50' boxcars, they were dark and lacked much ventilation but they got the job done in transporting our servicemen. |
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5/28/2023 Upload Date: 6/12/2023 7:21:38 AM |
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North Judson, IN |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
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USAX Troop Sleeper #7256 information sign |
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5/28/2023 Upload Date: 6/12/2023 7:22:22 AM |
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North Judson, IN |
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Gary Everhart |
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