On what date did the Pennsylvania Railroad 's " Federal " , the overnight train from Boston , crash into the station ?
After the war , the " Federal " was gradually re-equipped with railroad - owned lightweight sleepers and coaches from Pullman - Standard , including New Haven coaches of the 8600-8702 series , sleepers of the 14 - roomette , 4 - double bedroom " Point " - series of 1948 and the 6 - section , 4 - double bedroom , 6 - roomette " Beach " - series of 1955 .