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Troop Train Ernie

You're on a troop train heading for destinations unknown. You pull KP on the train and after serving a trainload of GIs you all take a break. The train stops to take on water and off in the distance is a sign flashing the one word dear to every GI's heart - BEER! So what could go wrong if someone ran down and picked up a few cold ones? Where Shep Made Reference To This Subject: Time Date Category Title July 10, 1965 Radio Be careful of the live wires! / VD Film, Trooptrain Ernie, Army Glasses April 24, 1971 Television Trains Links to Further Information: • July 10, 1965 WOR Limelight Show - Trooptrain Ernie • A Fistful of Fig Newtons • 1967 - Fairleigh Dickinson Appearance