by R,N, Nelson
From 1935 to 1942, the B&O had a “hot shot” LCL train between New York and Pittsburgh (Trains 117/118).
In the Reading ETT, “Preferred Freight” section, it is listed as: “B&O 117 Uni. Ex.” The train both ways had a Reading passenger engine between Jersey City and Philadelphia and did no switching while on the Reading.
Anybody have any idea as to what “Uni. Ex.” stood for, in 1930’s railroad jargon? The train was not listed at all in the CNJ ETT and was a First Class train when on the B&O.
Norman
In the Reading ETT, “Preferred Freight” section, it is listed as: “B&O 117 Uni. Ex.” The train both ways had a Reading passenger engine between Jersey City and Philadelphia and did no switching while on the Reading.
Anybody have any idea as to what “Uni. Ex.” stood for, in 1930’s railroad jargon? The train was not listed at all in the CNJ ETT and was a First Class train when on the B&O.
Norman