Fort Smith in Sebastian County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Missouri Kansas and Texas 100186 Power Car

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Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2015

1. Missouri Kansas and Texas 100186 Power Car Marker

Inscription. Beginning in 1943 a total of 1200 all steel troop sleepers were built by Pullman Standard for the mass transport of military personnel during World War II. The cars sleep 29 soldiers and 1 porter.

In 1943 the M.K.T. bought 30 troop sleepers for $2800.00 per car and converted them to non-revenue service. The car provided power to operate the Diner Bunk car for the Parsons Kansas wreck train.

Donated by Union Pacific Railroad

Erected by Fort Smith Trolley Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1943.

Location. 35° 23.12′ N, 94° 25.817′ W. Marker is in Fort Smith, Arkansas, in Sebastian County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of South 4th Street and Garland Avenue when traveling west. Marker and subject railroad car are located near the Fort Smith Trolley Museum parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 South 4th Street, Fort Smith AR 72901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Missouri Kansas and Texas 100162 Diner Bunk Car (within shouting distance of this marker); A National Cemetery System (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Confederate Burials in the National Cemetery

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(about 600 feet away); William O. Darby (about 700 feet away); Fort Smith National Cemetery (about 700 feet away); The Trail of Tears (about 700 feet away); Former Site of The Fort Smith Biscuit Company Est. 1903 (about 700 feet away); Address by President Lincoln (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Smith.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Pullman Troop Sleeper Cars (World War II)

Also see . . .
1. Troop Sleeper (Wikipedia). Between December 1941 and June 1945 U.S. railroads carried almost 44 million armed services personnel. As there were not enough cars and coaches available to meet the massive need for troop transit created by World War II, in late 1943 the U.S. Office of Defense Transportation contracted with the Pullman Company to build 2,400 troop sleepers, and with American Car and Foundry to build 440 troop kitchen cars. (Submitted on January 6, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Troop Sleeper Car. A cutaway view of a Pullman troop sleeper depicts the car as configured for

Missouri Kansas and Texas 100186 Power Car image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2015

2. Missouri Kansas and Texas 100186 Power Car

(marker mounted on rail car • visible left of access door)

both nightime sleeping and daytime seating. (Submitted on January 6, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2015

3. Missouri Kansas and Texas 100186 Power Car

Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 6, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.