Frank's Roundhouse - Shamokin
The boxcars on this page commemorate certain events and a business in Shamokin, Pennsylvania. Frank's Roundhouse body shells were used. It's suspected, but not confirmed, that John / Paul Nye decorated these cars.
Shamokin, Pennsylvania Semi-Centennial (50th Anniversary), June 23 - July 4, 1914 boxcar; gray; maroon lettering and logo; sliding maroon panel doors; half ladders. Photo courtesy of the T. Leonardi collection.
Shamokin, Pennsylvania Diamond Jubilee (75th Anniversary), June 25 - July 1, 1939 boxcar; gray; maroon lettering and logo; sliding maroon panel doors; half ladders. Photo courtesy of the M. Smith collection.
Greater Shamokin, Pennsylvania Centennial (100th Anniversary), June 25 - July 4, 1964 boxcar; gray; maroon lettering and logo; sliding maroon panel doors; half ladders. Photo courtesy of the M. Smith collection.
Trains "N" Things Shamokin, Pennsylvania boxcar; white; lavender lettering and steam train logo; sliding white panel doors; full ladders; BLT PN-1990. "PN" could be Paul Nye, the former shop owner's name.