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Early Intermodal Part 4A

This installment covers containerization. The article covers the history of containers, railroads competing with trucks, and the NYC and PRR solutions. Included are a few photos of some of the PRR's containers, as well as a PRR class SD1 container.

Early Intermodal Part 4B

This installment primarily covers the less-than-carload containers the PRR used. Also covered are the PRR automobile trucks carrying the containers. Includes prototype photos and drawings.