Pullman Service to New York via N&W

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At our recent convention in Spencer a member asked me what N&W
trains/routes were used to provide Pullman service to New York.

I consulted an April 1952 copy of Official Guide of the Railways.  Per this
resource there were three N&W trains that  provided daily through Pullman
service to New York.

Trains No.1/2, referred to as the Shenandoah Valley Route, provided through
Pullman service between Roanoke and New York. Additionally, there was
through coach service between Roanoke and Harrisburg.  The sleeper and
through coach would be routed at Hagerstown via the Pennsylvania Railroad.
In April 1952 the Pullman was 10-6 or 10-1-1 per the Guide. Routing to New
York on PRR was Hagerstown, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Trenton, Newark and
New York.

Trains 15/16, the Cavalier, provided through Pullman service between
Williamson and New York; this car was a 10/6; this car would be handled by
ACL to Richmond, VA, then RF&P to Washington, DC where it would then be
turned over the PRR

Trains 21/22, the Cannon Ball, provided through Pullman service between
Norfolk and New York, again using a 10/6 car; routed to ACL at Petersburg,
RF&P at Richmond and PRR at Washington, DC
;
The above reflects what was happening in early 1952; I do not know for how
long these routings had been in effect, nor how long they continued.  I
would imagine these routes were fairly consistent subject to time changes;
there were probably additional sleepers added during peak travel times.

My understanding is the three County Cars, as well as the Budd built
sleepers, were used in the Pullman service between New York and Roanoke,
Williamson and Norfolk; PRR would be supplying sleepers as well.

Although the County Cars were originally to be assigned to the Shenandoah
Valley route, there is photographic evidence that Budd built "Scioto
County" was used on this route as well.

Although I'm certain the consists were expected to include certain
equipment, there is always the chance that other equipment was substituted
or added depending on circumstances.

Perhaps others have information to correct/supplement what I have put forth
here.

Jim Brewer
Glenwood MD
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