Trackside on the New York Central with William J. Brennan (Trk #86) Aaron Isaacs

Aaron Isaacs

Item  #1376

Photographer Dick Donat was an active member of the Pacific Rail Society during the 1950's and recorded its rail activities and the changeover from steam to diesel on the UP

Item # 1119

Trackside on the New York Central with William J. Brennan (Trk #86) Aaron IsaacsJack Emerick In the 1950s, Al Perlman became president of a New York Central Railroad badly in need of rationalization and modernization. In the ensuing years, he completed dieselization, installed CTC on the main lines, and believed in good customer service for profitable freight business. Under his aegis, the NYC introduced Flexi Flo covered hoppers, Flexi Van container service, and ushered in a new Century Green paint scheme to salute the new