Late 40’s Early 50’s Western PA Unit Coal Train Suggestions Wanted

If this will help-Search images for coal cars

At http://www.billspennsyphotos.c...oto?photoid=70127044

Also http://www.montourrr.com/Mines/MontourNo9.htm

The web site <cite class="vurls">patheoldminer.rootsweb.ancestry.com/</cite>‎ -I recall seeing many coal cars but now can't find the mine with the photo 

Farwest,

I have memories of the Pennsy during the 50's.  I remember double or even triple headed steam,probably decapods,laboring with a long coal drag from the curve just west of Manor,PA heading down the straight away past Westmoreland City,Biddle,and Shafton and on to Irwin.  Maybe there were L1's or a heavy Consolidation in the mix.  The consists were long,slow and noisy.  I recall lots and lots of black hoppers,probably H-21 class.  There was always a tuscan cabin car.  Later on the F units took over,then Sharks,Erie Builts,etc.  Once steam was gone you never knew what would head up a train.

Norm

As a kid in Pittsburgh, I don’t remember anything but coal trains!  If you want very detailed answers, you could try asking your question over here:  PRR-FAX List - Yahoo Groups .  

Bill