Sorry, I goofed and meant for this to go to the PRR-FAX Group.  But I have 
found out that this is the exact same document that Ken Garber discussed.   So 
you can disregard if not interested.
Al Baker


--- In [email protected], "Al Baker" <albaker33@...> wrote:
>
> I just obtained a .pdf copy of a PRR document (24 page booklet) describing 
> the PRR Telephone system as of 1925.    There is somne very intereting 
> historical information in it like in 1877, Alexander Grahm Bell sent two 
> representatives to Altoona to conduct telephone trails in the shops there. 
> Use of telephones followed immediaely.  Also, the PRR was the first railroad 
> to make use of the telephone, and as of 1925, the PRR owned and operated the 
> largest private telephone and telegraph plant int the world.  
> 
> Wow, this is news to me at least!
> 
> The document title is "The Wire System of a Great Railroad" issued by the 
> General Offices in Philadelphia.
> 
> I am just wondering if this is a know document (and I'm just finding out 
> about it)?    Anybody know of this???
> 
> Al Baker
> Portland
>




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