Butler in Butler County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pullman-Standard
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 3, 2025
1. Pullman-Standard Marker
This railcar, MILW 101340, was built in June of 1974 at Pullman-Standard, Butler, as part of a 300 car order for the Milwaukee, St. Paul, and Pacific RR. The 4750 cu. ft. capacity covered hopper served 36 years hauling grain between the farmlands and food processing plants until 2010. This type of rail car was the primary product of Pullman-Standard, Butler, from the late 1950's until the plant closed in 1982. The rails that this car sits on were manufactured by Carnegie Steel of Pittsburgh, Pa, in 1902 and were part of the original Butler plant construction.
Special thanks to the Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific RR for the donation of MILW 101340, Kasgro Rail Corp for its restoration, Steighner Crane Services for off-rail handling, and to James L. Diamond, 20 year employee and freight car engineer at P-S, Butler, whose inspiration and hard work made this memorial a reality.
Erected 2024.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1974.
Location. 40° 51.14′ N, 79° 54.591′ W. Marker is in Butler, Pennsylvania, in Butler County. It is on Hollywood Drive south of Woody Drive, on the left when traveling south. Marker
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in Northwestern Pennsylvania and in Greater Pittsburgh. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Pullman-Standard (a few steps from this marker); Invention Of The Jeep (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pvt. Michael Kosar (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pfc. Paul E. Angert (approx. 0.7 miles away); In Honor and Remembrance (approx. 0.7 miles away); Senator Walter Lowrie Shaw House (approx. 0.8 miles away); War and Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Marquis De Lafayette (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butler.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 3, 2025
2. Pullman-Standard Marker
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 3, 2025
3. The Restored Railcar MILW 101340
Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 8, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
