There is a thread on RYPN which covers what passenger cars Iowa Pacific acquired (or leased?) over the years:
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This thread on Trainorders yesterday has a very interesting reply from "EmpireBuilder" which gives some worrisome insights on what could ultimately happen to these cars. FWIW, I have a feeling Ross Rowland must have talked to Ed Ellis or heard the real situation from someone close, because his tone changed very quickly from "Don't believe the hype, Ed's been down before" to "It was a great ride, Ed. You tried."
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Mike Derrick