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"Washboard", Pullman-Standard, and 4400 questions

Discussion relating to the NH and its subsidiaries (NYW&B, Union Freight Railroad, Connecticut Company, steamship lines, etc.). up until its 1969 inclusion into the Penn Central merger. This forum is also for the discussion of efforts to preserve former New Haven equipment, artifacts and its history. You may also wish to visit www.nhrhta.org for more information.
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Re: "Washboard" 4400 questions

  by NaugyRR
 
When I was in high school, Rolf's hobby shop in Canaan had a set of painted brass HO Washboards that I wanted in the worst way. I have no idea what happened to them after he closed shop. Now here I am in my 30's just hoping Rapido does a set LOL.

Re: "Washboard", Pullman-Standard, and 4400 questions

  by jamoldover
 
5110-5113 were club/parlor cars that were leased to private commuter clubs located in Stamford and New Canaan, CT. 5110-5112 were assigned to a club out of Stamford, CT called "Special Car Associates". You were only allowed to ride in the car if you were a club member in good standing, and could only bring a guest with you a limited number of times/month. Membership in the club was on top of the cost of the railroad fare.

There's an in-depth article in the NHRHTA's Shoreliner magazine, volume 42 #3 about how the clubs operated, if you want the full detail.
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