Re: 1974 whereizit
Author: WAF
Date: 06-01-2022 - 16:07
OPRRMS Wrote:
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> SP 2981. This is the lounge that had its furniture
> removed and became a dance car. It was sold to
> Amtrak as their 3500 in 1973, along with a number
> of P-S single and articulated-unit chair cars that
> were renumbered into the 7500 series (note the car
> on the right has had its red letterboard painted
> out, typical of the cars after they were sold).
>
> So is it really 1974? Depends on how soon Amtrak
> renumbered it.
>
> As trivia, this car is now private car 800633
> 'Overland Trail'.
1974 they started renumbering and painting out the red stripe