01-30-2013, 01:29 PM
The first refrigerator started showing up in 1918.My grandparents bought one in 1936..It arrived by PRR in a baggage/express car and was unloaded at the Columbus Union Station..Grandpa drove his 34 Ford pickup to pick it the freight shed.I remember the story well because Grandma been wanting one for two years.
Even with REA railroad would accept express shipments and would deliver them (for a small fee) in their delivery trucks.
A lot of household goods was shipped by rail in baggage/express cars.It was very common.
Again these was not LCL shipments.
Even with REA railroad would accept express shipments and would deliver them (for a small fee) in their delivery trucks.
A lot of household goods was shipped by rail in baggage/express cars.It was very common.
Again these was not LCL shipments.
Larry
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!