The Army-Navy game traffic in Philadelphia was a rather phenominal affair every year. The Phila. Terminal Division had detailed operating plans for the date that included establishing schedules, shutting off freight traffic, spiking switches, assigning back-up personnel, et al. It was a huge undertaking back in the day when failures weren't tolerated and came off like clockwork, year after year.
Deggesty
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Weren't there a lot of game specials to Philadelphia from Washington and New York in the past? I seem to recall several trains laying over, all pulled by GG1s.
Yes the Pennsy provided many trains for fans.
If what I read was correct, the Army-Navy game was one of the busiest days for the PRR in days past, in that part of the country anyway. Quite a logistical and operating challenge to move all those passenger trains to Philly, both southbound and northbound.
And GO NAVY! I am an old Marine after all. We sea-service people have to stick together!
Stand Navy down the field, sails set to the sky,
We'll never change our course so Army you steer shy-y-y-y-y,
Roll up the score Na-vy, "Anchors Aweigh!",
Stand Navy down the field and sink the Army, sink the Army grey!
