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15

The corporation leased this heavyweight business car from the Southern Railway.

The car was built by Pullman in 1929 as a barber-shop-buffet-solarium-lounge and named NORMAN W. KITTSON (Lot 6249, Plan 3990). To Southern Railway in 1945 and converted to their business car #4 by 1947. Renumbered 15 in 1953. 'Retired' from Southern service in 1971 and leased to Auto-Train. Later to Allis-Chalmers. Later to Austin & Texas Central #4 BOONESBOROUGH (Amtrak private car 800026).

Seen here in 1972. If you have more info on this car, please email.

Image: Stan Jackowski

Auto-Train Corporation Business Car Southern 15

 
 

"Leased to Auto-Train Corp"

Image: Stan Jackowski

Auto-Train Corporation Business Car Southern 15  
 

Spotted at Lorton, VA March 15, 1972.

Image: Marty Bernard

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