Pennsylvania Boxcars
Boxcars were the backbone of the railroads' non-bulk freight business. During a journey, a freight car was often coupled and uncoupled to several different trains. As a result, one company's freight cars might be found on a dozen different lines.
The design of boxcars evolved over decades. Wooden cars gave way to stronger steel cars, which were further strengthened to increase capacity. The Pennsylvania Railroad Shops converted boxcars from wood to steel beginning in the mid-1940s.
At the height of the steam era, the Scranton yard received boxcars from several shippers, many cities, and other railroads.
Marker can be reached from Mechanic Street, on the right when traveling east.
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