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J. E. Strates Shows Car 1
Title:  J. E. Strates Shows Car 1
Description:  Taken circa 1975 by an unknown photographer.
Photo Date:  1/1/1975  Upload Date: 2/23/2025 1:12:16 PM
Location:  Unknown, NY
Author:  Unknown
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Views:  299   Comments: 0
JESX 1 "Anderson South Carolina"
Title:  JESX 1 "Anderson South Carolina"
Description:  (ex-RASX, nee-IC) Mod. HW coach (P2679-class) converted to crew car.
Photo Date:  7/5/1995  Upload Date: 3/21/2007 1:42:43 AM
Location:  Fort Eustis, VA
Author:  Russell Underwood
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  1451   Comments: 0
JESX 1 "Anderson South Carolina"
Title:  JESX 1 "Anderson South Carolina"
Description:  (ex-RAS, nee-IC) Mod. HW coach (P2679-class) converted to crew car.
Photo Date:  5/21/1996  Upload Date: 3/21/2007 1:42:43 AM
Location:  Fort Eustis, VA
Author:  Russell Underwood
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  1040   Comments: 0
P904 James Strates Train
Title:  P904 James Strates Train
Description:  Northbound from Taft passing the new signal arrangement at the south end of the double track by Kaley Yard. Coach "Orlando" is right behind the power. First time I ever saw this train, in 1983, it was at this spot.
Photo Date:  5/31/2007  Upload Date: 5/31/2007 10:06:11 PM
Location:  Orlando, FL
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
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Locomotives:  CSX 8731(SD60I) CSX 8838(SD40-2)
Views:  1763   Comments: 1
Carnival Train
Title:  Carnival Train
Description:  A closer look reveals it is a train of former LIRR coaches belonging to the James E. Strates Shows. From the looks of the rails, this equipment hasn't been moved in a while.
Photo Date:  7/29/2008  Upload Date: 7/29/2008 6:24:34 PM
Location:  Port Jervis, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  952   Comments: 0
JESX 1
Title:  JESX 1
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/28/2008  Upload Date: 10/28/2008 3:02:10 PM
Location:  Jesup, GA
Author:  max linder
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  865   Comments: 0
JESX 1
Title:  JESX 1
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/2009  Upload Date: 6/8/2009 2:48:48 PM
Location:  Taft, FL
Author:  Thomas East
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  846   Comments: 0
JESX 1
Title:  JESX 1
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/13/2009  Upload Date: 6/14/2009 8:46:20 AM
Location:  Port Jervis, NY
Author:  Bob Vogel
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  817   Comments: 0
JESX 1
Title:  JESX 1
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/2009  Upload Date: 11/23/2009 3:20:56 PM
Location:  Bethlehem, PA
Author:  Austin MacDougall
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  574   Comments: 0
JESX 1
Title:  JESX 1
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/15/2009  Upload Date: 8/16/2009 2:59:08 PM
Location:  Hamburg, NY
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  591   Comments: 0
JESX 1
Title:  JESX 1
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/15/2009  Upload Date: 11/22/2009 12:58:10 PM
Location:  Tallahassee, FL
Author:  G Gerard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  713   Comments: 0
JESX 1
Title:  JESX 1
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/15/2009  Upload Date: 11/22/2009 12:58:13 PM
Location:  Tallahassee, FL
Author:  G Gerard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  804   Comments: 0
JESX 1
Title:  JESX 1
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/15/2009  Upload Date: 11/22/2009 12:58:36 PM
Location:  Tallahassee, FL
Author:  G Gerard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  692   Comments: 0
JESX 1
Title:  JESX 1
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/6/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 1:10:07 AM
Location:  Taft, FL
Author:  Stephie Kolata
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  655   Comments: 0
James E. Strates Carnival Train
Title:  James E. Strates Carnival Train
Description:  rolling through Newark around 7:20 am
Photo Date:  6/9/2010  Upload Date: 6/9/2010 9:46:14 AM
Location:  Newark, NJ
Author:  Ted Krug
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Locomotives:  NS 9358(C40-9W) NS 2593(SD70M)
Views:  1257   Comments: 1
James E. Strates 1
Title:  James E. Strates 1
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/12/2011  Upload Date: 2/5/2012 7:32:19 AM
Location:  Taft, FL
Author:  Ken Ramp JR
Categories:  Passenger
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Views:  811   Comments: 1
JESX 1,?,?,51
Title:  JESX 1,?,?,51
Description:  I think I have the numbers correct, but missing the middle 2 car #'s. Corrections & status welcome!
Photo Date:  9/24/2012  Upload Date: 9/25/2012 9:15:01 PM
Location:  Jacksonville, FL
Author:  Tim Darnell
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Views:  1226   Comments: 0
James E. Strates Coaches
Title:  James E. Strates Coaches
Description:  JESX coaches 1, 3, 5, and 51.
Photo Date:  11/11/2020  Upload Date: 2/5/2012 7:43:44 AM
Location:  Taft, FL
Author:  Ken Ramp JR
Categories:  Passenger
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Views:  1247   Comments: 0
J. E. Strates Shows Car 2
Title:  J. E. Strates Shows Car 2
Description:  Taken circa 1975 by an unknown photographer.
Photo Date:  1/1/1975  Upload Date: 2/23/2025 1:12:39 PM
Location:  Unknown, NY
Author:  Unknown
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Views:  291   Comments: 0
JESX 2 "Raleigh N.C."
Title:  JESX 2 "Raleigh N.C."
Description:  (ex-EL "Pride oif Youngstown", nee-Erie) LW 10 Roomette - 6 Double Bedroom.
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 3/21/2007 1:42:44 AM
Location:  Unknown, US
Author:  The Hoosier Collection
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  2309   Comments: 0
JESX 2 "Syracruse New York"
Title:  JESX 2 "Syracruse New York"
Description:  (ex-RASX, nee-IC) Mod. HW coach (P2679-class) converted to crew car.
Photo Date:  7/5/1995  Upload Date: 3/21/2007 1:42:44 AM
Location:  Fort Eustis, VA
Author:  Russell Underwood
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  1775   Comments: 0
James E. Strates Shows #2
Title:  James E. Strates Shows #2
Description:  James E. Strates Shows #2
Photo Date:  7/4/2005  Upload Date: 12/20/2005 6:15:21 PM
Location:  Danbury, CT
Author:  Terry Terrance
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  5895   Comments: 0
The "Syracuse"
Title:  The "Syracuse"
Description:  The James E Strates train was a regular feature on the Tier, as it played a number of county fairs and other events through the summer in the northeast. Its cars were named for towns it played in, or had some significance to the operation. On this trip through Binghamton, it had the Syracuse in consist.
Photo Date:  7/12/2005  Upload Date: 9/14/2016 3:55:58 AM
Location:  Binghamton, NY
Author:  Tom Beckett
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Views:  913   Comments: 0
JESX 2 Passenger Car
Title:  JESX 2 Passenger Car
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/5/2005  Upload Date: 11/11/2005 2:50:50 PM
Location:  SOLVAY (N.Y.S. Fairg, NY
Author:  scott s
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  4923   Comments: 1
JESX 2
Title:  JESX 2
Description:  Shown in an earlier JESX paint scheme.
Photo Date:  10/24/2006  Upload Date: 3/26/2008 1:30:14 AM
Location:  Tampa, FL
Author:  R.E. Taff
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  1925   Comments: 0
State Fair Histouic Rail
Title:  State Fair Histouic Rail
Description:  The whole classic train display @ the fair grounds
Photo Date:  8/25/2007  Upload Date: 2/5/2008 7:42:50 PM
Location:  SOLVAY (N.Y.S. Fairg, NY
Author:  Dan Morgan
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  DLW 807(E8A) DLW 808(E8A) LI 1149(Electric M.U.)
Views:  2833   Comments: 0
NYC 21775
Title:  NYC 21775
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/25/2007  Upload Date: 2/5/2008 7:49:13 PM
Location:  SOLVAY (N.Y.S. Fairg, NY
Author:  Dan Moigan
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock
Locomotives:  LI 1149(Electric M.U.)
Views:  1470   Comments: 0
The Long Island Sunset, Syracuse, NY
Title:  The Long Island Sunset, Syracuse, NY
Description:  A beautiful e)¿ªng 2 a perfect day at the fair, the sun seting and the flag still waving
Photo Date:  8/25/2007  Upload Date: 2/5/2008 7:50:06 PM
Location:  SOLVAY (N.Y.S. Fairg, NY
Author:  Dan Morgan
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Passenger
Locomotives:  LI 1149(Electric M.U.)
Views:  1398   Comments: 0
James Strates Carnies
Title:  James Strates Carnies
Description:  Looking more like prisoners than passengers, I bet these old passenger cars don't have air conditioning, and it's 83 degrees out here.
Photo Date:  5/30/2008  Upload Date: 5/30/2008 10:21:53 PM
Location:  Philadelphia, PA
Author:  Lee King
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger,Action
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Views:  1063   Comments: 0
JESX 2
Title:  JESX 2
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/28/2008  Upload Date: 10/28/2008 3:01:57 PM
Location:  Jesup, GA
Author:  max linder
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  1618   Comments: 0
JESX 2
Title:  JESX 2
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/2009  Upload Date: 6/8/2009 2:48:19 PM
Location:  Taft, FL
Author:  Thomas East
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  1454   Comments: 0
JESX 2
Title:  JESX 2
Description:  James E Strates Shows
Photo Date:  6/13/2009  Upload Date: 6/14/2009 8:45:51 AM
Location:  Port Jervis, NY
Author:  Bob Vogel
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  1033   Comments: 0
JESX 2
Title:  JESX 2
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/2009  Upload Date: 11/23/2009 3:20:55 PM
Location:  Bethlehem, PA
Author:  Austin MacDougall
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  1238   Comments: 0
JESX 2
Title:  JESX 2
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/15/2009  Upload Date: 8/16/2009 2:55:35 PM
Location:  Hamburg, NY
Author:  Greg Wiltsie
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  1314   Comments: 0
JESX 2
Title:  JESX 2
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/15/2009  Upload Date: 11/22/2009 12:58:11 PM
Location:  Tallahassee, FL
Author:  G Gerard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  580   Comments: 0
JESX 2
Title:  JESX 2
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/15/2009  Upload Date: 11/22/2009 12:58:35 PM
Location:  Tallahassee, FL
Author:  G Gerard
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  1288   Comments: 0
JESX 2
Title:  JESX 2
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/6/2010  Upload Date: 6/7/2010 1:11:33 AM
Location:  Taft, FL
Author:  Stephie Kolata
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  650   Comments: 0
Carnival Coach
Title:  Carnival Coach
Description:  The "Syracuse" from the James E Strates Carnival... Information fromRPN News: E Strates shows private car #2 is on a flat headed for Alamosa, CO. The car is owned by the Central New York Chapter N.R.H.S. and is leased to Iowa Pacific and is slated for a Amtrak rebuild. Strates #2 started life as Pullman's Palm Lane and was sold to Strates Shows in 1956. The car was the travling home for Mr E. James Strates until the car was in a flood in 1972.
Photo Date:  4/27/2015  Upload Date: 5/5/2015 11:13:04 PM
Location:  Alamosa, CO
Author:  Kevin Murray
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Views:  2041   Comments: 0
JESX #2 SYRACUSE
Title:  JESX #2 SYRACUSE
Description:  Built in 1929 by Pullman in Lot #6217 to Plan #3975C as the PALM LANE, a 3C-1DR sleeper-buffet lounge solarium observation, 1 of 8 such cars built in that Lot. 4 of these cars were built for the DIXIE FLYER with DIXIE-series names and delivered in late December 1928. The other 4 cars were built for the SEMINOLE LIMITED with PALM-series names and delivered in January 1929. One car, the PALM CITY, was wrecked in January 1947 at Perham, MN, on the NP. At the 12/31/1948 divestiture, 6 of these cars were sold to the PRR in the #854x-series. The PALM LANE was retained by Pullman until sold in August 1956 to James E. Strates Shows as the #2 SYRACUSE (1st). Strates later retired the car, and it went to the Central New York Chapter NRHS. In January 2013, the Chapter leased the SYRACUSE to Iowa Pacific on a long-term basis, and in return, IP is leasing a D&RGW business car to the Chapter, which has been put on display in place of the SYRACUSE.
Photo Date:  6/20/2015  Upload Date: 6/29/2015 3:19:10 AM
Location:  Alamosa, CO
Author:  Ted Brumberg
Categories:  Passenger
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Views:  1300   Comments: 0
JESX #2 SYRACUSE
Title:  JESX #2 SYRACUSE
Description:  Built in 1929 by Pullman in Lot #6217 to Plan #3975C as the PALM LANE, a 3C-1DR sleeper-buffet lounge solarium observation, 1 of 8 such cars built in that Lot. 4 of these cars were built for the DIXIE FLYER with DIXIE-series names and delivered in late December 1928. The other 4 cars were built for the SEMINOLE LIMITED with PALM-series names and delivered in January 1929. One car, the PALM CITY, was wrecked in January 1947 at Perham, MN, on the NP. At the 12/31/1948 divestiture, 6 of these cars were sold to the PRR in the #854x-series. The PALM LANE was retained by Pullman until sold in August 1956 to James E. Strates Shows as the #2 SYRACUSE (1st). Strates later retired the car, and it went to the Central New York Chapter NRHS. In January 2013, the Chapter leased the SYRACUSE to Iowa Pacific on a long-term basis, and in return, IP is leasing a D&RGW business car to the Chapter, which has been put on display in place of the SYRACUSE. EXIF: 2:53 PM, f/3.1 @ 1/800, ISO-100
Photo Date:  6/20/2015  Upload Date: 6/29/2015 3:19:11 AM
Location:  Alamosa, CO
Author:  Ted Brumberg
Categories:  Passenger
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Views:  1212   Comments: 0
J. E. Strates Shows Car 2
Title:  J. E. Strates Shows Car 2
Description:  ex-Pullman 3-2-Buf.-Solarium "Palm Lane"
Photo Date:  9/26/2021  Upload Date: 9/27/2021 2:02:19 PM
Location:  Alamosa, CO
Author:  Wil Hata
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Views:  705   Comments: 0
JESX 2
Title:  JESX 2
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/16/2022  Upload Date: 1/8/2023 2:03:47 PM
Location:  Alamosa, CO
Author:  Ashley Rodriguez
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Views:  516   Comments: 0
JESX 3 Winston Salem, North Carolina
Title:  JESX 3 Winston Salem, North Carolina
Description:  (ex-EL "Tunkhannock", nee-DL&W) LW 10 Roomette - 6 Double Bedroom.
Photo Date:  3/1/1978  Upload Date: 3/21/2007 1:42:44 AM
Location:  Unknown, US
Author:  The Hoosier Collection
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  2556   Comments: 0
JESX 3
Title:  JESX 3
Description:  (ex-RAS, nee-IC) Mod. HW coach (P2678-class) converted to crew car.
Photo Date:  7/5/1995  Upload Date: 3/21/2007 1:42:45 AM
Location:  Fort Eustis, VA
Author:  Russell Underwood
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  1466   Comments: 0
JESX 3 "Hallandale Florida"
Title:  JESX 3 "Hallandale Florida"
Description:  (ex-RAS, nee-IC) Mod. HW coach (P2678-class) converted to crew car.
Photo Date:  5/21/1996  Upload Date: 3/21/2007 1:42:45 AM
Location:  Fort Eustis, VA
Author:  Russell Underwood
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  1514   Comments: 0
James E. Strates Shows #3
Title:  James E. Strates Shows #3
Description:  James E. Strates Shows #3
Photo Date:  7/4/2005  Upload Date: 12/20/2005 6:26:32 PM
Location:  Danbury, CT
Author:  Terry Terrance
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  1820   Comments: 0
More Of The Carnival Train
Title:  More Of The Carnival Train
Description:  More former LIRR coaches and a converted streamlined baggage car. The generator inside was on but no one was around.
Photo Date:  7/29/2008  Upload Date: 7/29/2008 6:25:17 PM
Location:  Port Jervis, NY
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  666   Comments: 0
JESX 3
Title:  JESX 3
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/28/2008  Upload Date: 10/28/2008 2:50:59 PM
Location:  Jesup, GA
Author:  max linder
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  1168   Comments: 0
JESX 3
Title:  JESX 3
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/7/2009  Upload Date: 6/8/2009 2:47:35 PM
Location:  Taft, FL
Author:  Thomas East
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  1369   Comments: 0
JESX 3
Title:  JESX 3
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/6/2009  Upload Date: 11/23/2009 3:20:55 PM
Location:  Bethlehem, PA
Author:  Austin MacDougall
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  1233   Comments: 0


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