Pittsburgher
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For the commuter rail train, see PATrain.
The Pittsburgher was an overnight limited passenger train operated by the Pennsylvania Railroad between New York City and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania over the Pennsylvania's Main Line. It operated from 1924 to 1964 and one of the most prestigious trains operated by the Pennsylvania and perhaps the premier train between New York and Pittsburgh.
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Service type | Inter-city rail |
Status | Discontinued |
Locale | Northeastern United States |
First service | January 14, 1924 |
Last service | 1964 |
Former operator(s) | Pennsylvania Railroad |
Route | |
Termini | New York City Pittsburgh |
Technical | |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1ā2 in) |
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