The Last Great Circus Train - Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey

Roster of the RBBB Trains in the Lightweight Years 1969-2017+

*	*	BULKING UP WITH A BUNCH OF LIGHTWEIGHTS
		The end of the 1960s saw the dawn of a new era for the Ringling rail operations -- the lightweight cars were coming. Lots of them. The decline in American passenger rail travel near the advent of Amtrak (1971) provided an unexpected windfall for several circus operators. Prime among them was Ringling Bros who acquired dozens of good used mainline passenger cars quite economically to supplement (and eventually replace) their current train of older heavyweight cars -- and even add a second and third train before the 1970s were out. In 1969, Ringling Bros picked up their first big lot of lightweight modern passenger cars for conversion to circus train cars. The first batch came largely from the New York Central and the Rock Island. Others followed. These cars were used to create a whole new train - the Blue Unit in 1969 - with the current train then becoming the Red Unit train. In 1972, Ringling again scored big with a huge lot of used cars from the Union Pacific Railroad. The new UP cars led to the slow retirement of the remaining former US Army WWII Hospital cars from the Red Unit train. Some of the former hospital cars had been used as tunnel cars for hauling wagons. As these were permanently sidelined, new flat cars were acquired to serve that purpose. From 1969 to 1994 it was common for cars to change their 2 digit (Red Unit) and 3 digit (Blue Unit) car numbers for many different reasons. (Note that these numbers only appeared with an "RB-" out front when written down or in printouts from 1969 to 1981, so we'll use that notation here. The letters "RB-" never appeared on the actual car sides.) The circus was owned by toy maker Mattel from 1971 to 1982. Beginning in 1982, when the Felds purchased the circus from Mattel, 'RBX' was added ahead of the (still fluid) car numbers on the sides of the cars and in print. It wasn't until early 1995 that the RBBX system of permanent 5-digit car numbers was initiated. Listed here are Ringling car number(s) known to have been associated with a particular car and, ideally, the year(s) it has been seen in a photo wearing that number. The exterior appearance of many of these cars changed significantly over the years with recurrent modification and modernization for circus use. As of 2020, some three years after the last circus performance, two of the Ringling lightweight cars were still in use by the company. RBBX 60010 and RBBX 40009 both served as structures at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation. In 2020, RBBX 60010 tied 41402 as the longest-serving lightweight Ringling rail car (48 years each). The Elephant Center - and the cars - changed hands in May 2020, so the tie may be an enduring one. This list is a work-in-progress -- and probably always will be. Any additions or corrections, please email.
LATEST RBBB NUMBER	CAR	RBBB LATE 1960's ACQUSITIONS
RB-151		BALTIMORE & OHIO 7040 AUGLAISE eventually became RB-151. Originally built by Pullman-Standard as a 10-roomette/6-double-bedroom sleeper to Plan 4167 car in Lot 6864, and placed in service on March 23, 1950. The car had been ordered by the Chesapeake & Ohio in November 1946, but was sold to the B&O in September 1948, before it was built. Retired in 1969 and sold to Ringling in 1969. By 1975 it was RB-151 on the Blue Unit Train. By 1977 it was RB-150 on the Blue Unit Train. By 1979 it was again 151 on the Blue Unit Train.
RB-156		BALTIMORE & OHIO 7042 GUYANDOTTE eventually became RB-156. Originally built by Pullman-Standard as a 10-roomette/6-double-bedroom sleeper to Plan 4167 car in Lot 6864, and placed in service March 31, 1950. Retired in 1969 and sold to Ringling in 1969. This car had been ordered by the Chesapeake & Ohio in November 1946, but was sold to the B&O in September 1948, before it was built. By 1975 it was RB-155. By 1977 it was RB-156. By 1979 it was still RB-156.
RB-151	Photo Needed	BALTIMORE & OHIO 7043 KOKOSING eventually became RB-151. Originally built by Pullman-Standard in 1950 as a 10-roomette/6-double-bedroom sleeper to Plan 4167 car in Lot 6864. Retired in 1969 and sold to Ringling in 1969. This car had been ordered by the Chesapeake & Ohio in November 1946, but was sold to the B&O in September 1948, before it was built. Scrapped after a mishap in 1974, while numbered 151.
RB-139		BALTIMORE & OHIO 7044 MUSCATATUCK eventually became RB-139. Originally built by Pullman-Standard as a 10-roomette/6-double-bedroom sleeper to Plan 4167 car in Lot 6864. Placed in service March 8, 1950, retired in 1969 and sold to Ringling in 1969. This car had been ordered by the Chesapeake & Ohio in November 1946, but was sold to the B&O in September 1948, before it was built. By 1975 it was RB-140 on the Blue Unit Train. By 1977 it was RB-139 on the Blue Unit Train. By 1979 it was still RB-139.
RB-157		BALTIMORE & OHIO 7046 SHENANGO eventually became RB-157. Originally built by Pullman-Standard as a 10-roomette/6-double-bedroom sleeper to Plan 4167 car in Lot 6864, and placed in service March 30, 1950. Retired in 1969 and sold to Ringling in 1969. This car had been ordered by the Chesapeake & Ohio in November 1946, but was sold to the B&O in September 1948, before it was built. By 1975 it was RB-156. By 1977 it was RB-155. By 1979 it was RB-157 - and replaced as 157 in the middle of 1979 by former SANTA FE 910 INDIAN SCOUT. To Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in 1993.
RB-149		BALTIMORE & OHIO 7047 TUSCARAWAS eventually became RB-149. Originally built by Pullman-Standard as a 10-roomette/6-double-bedroom sleeper to Plan 4167 car in Lot 6864. Placed in service March 23, 1950, retired in 1969 and sold to Ringling in 1969. This car had been ordered by the Chesapeake & Ohio in November 1946, but was sold to the B&O in September 1948, before it was built. By 1975 it was RB-146 on the Blue Unit Train. By 1977 it was RB-145. By 1979 it was RB-149 on the Blue Unit Train.
?	Photo Needed	BALTIMORE & OHIO 7049 YOUGHIOGHENY eventually became RBX ?. Originally built by Pullman-Standard in 1950 as a 10-roomette/6-double-bedroom sleeper to Plan 4167 car in Lot 6864. Retired in 1969 and sold to Ringling in 1969. By 1979 it was in storage at Venice, FL. This car had been ordered by the Chesapeake & Ohio in November 1946, but was sold to the B&O in September 1948, before it was built.
41402		BALTIMORE & OHIO 7103 KINGFISHER eventually became RBBX 41402. Originally built by Budd in 1954 as a 16-4 Slumbercoach. To Ringling in 1969. By 1975 it was RB-141 on the Blue Unit train. By 1977 it was RB-140 on the Blue Unit train. By 1979 it was still RB-140. Later RBX 75. By 1985 it was RBX 78. To RBBX 41402 in 1995. This car served the circus all the way to the end in 2017. As such, it was with Ringling for 48 years.. To BNSF at auction in 2017. In 2020 RBBX 60010 finally tied this car as Ringling's longest-serving lightweight cars - at 48 years each.
41401		BALTIMORE & OHIO 7104 MOCKINGBIRD eventually became RBBX 41401. Originally built by Budd in 1954 as a 16-4 Slumbercoach. To Ringling in 1969. By 1975 it was RB-139 on the Blue Unit train. By 1977 it was RB-138 on the Blue Unit train. By 1979 it was still RB-138. To RBBX 41401 in 1995. By 2011 it was stored at Palmetto, FL.
RB-152		NEW YORK CENTRAL 8961 eventually became RB-152. Originally built by Pullman-Standard in 1948 as a baggage-dormitory car. To Rock Island baggage-dormitory 821 in 1959. To Ringling in 1968. By 1975 it was RB-152 on the Blue Unit Train. By 1977 it was RB-151. By 1979 it was again RB-152, a Pie Car on the Blue Unit Train. Scrapped in 1990.
RB-141		NEW YORK CENTRAL 8962 eventually became RB-141. Originally built by Pullman-Standard in 1948 as baggage-dormitory. To Rock Island baggage-dormitory 822 in 1959. To Ringling in 1968. By 1975 it was RB-142, a dorm-generator on the Blue Unit Train. By 1977 it was RB-141 on the Blue Unit Train. By 1979 it was still RB-141.
RB-153		NEW YORK CENTRAL 8967 eventually became RB-153. Originally built by Pullman-Standard in 1948 as a baggage-dormitory car. To Rock Island baggage-dormitory 823 in 1959. To Ringling in 1968. By 1975 it was RB-153, a dorm-generator on the Blue Unit Train. By 1977 it was RB-152. By 1979 it was again RB-153 on the Blue Unit Train. Scrapped in 1990.
?	Photo Needed	NEW YORK CENTRAL 10026 IMPERIAL BAY eventually became ?. Originally built by Pullman as a 4-4-2 sleeper for the NYC in 1938. Renamed QUEENSBORO BRIDGE in 1949 and numbered 10026 QUEENSBORO BRIDGE in 1952. To Judge Roy Hofheinz in 1967. To Ringling in 1969 or maybe scrapped.
?	Photo Needed	NEW YORK CENTRAL 10401 CAPE COD BAY eventually became ?. Originally built by Pullman-Standard in 1948 as a 22-roomette sleeper to Plan 4122 in Lot 6790. Numbered 10401 CAPE COD BAY in 1952. To Rock Island in 1959 and rebuilt into baggage car 866. Retired in 1968 and sold to Ringling in 1969.
RB-60		NEW YORK CENTRAL 10409 NAHANT BAY eventually became RB-60. Originally built by Pullman-Standard in 1948 as a 22-roomette sleeper to Plan 4122 in Lot 6790. Numbered 10409 NAHANT BAY in 1952. To Rock Island in 1959 and rebuilt into baggage-RPO car 755. To Judge Roy Hofheinz (via RAILCO brokers). To Ringling in 1969. By 1975 it was stock car RB-131 on the Blue Unit Train. By 1979 it was RB-60 on the Red Unit Train. Scrapped in 1990.
RB-135		NEW YORK CENTRAL 10410 NEW YORK BAY eventually became RB-135. Originally built by Pullman-Standard as a 22-roomette sleeper to Plan 4122 in Lot 6790. Placed in service September 29, 1948. Numbered 10410 NEW YORK BAY in 1952. Withdrawn from Pullman lease 1 July 1958. To Rock Island in 1959 and built into baggage-RPO car 756, retired in 1968 and sold to Ringling in 1969. By 1975 it was ice car RB-133 on the Blue Unit Train. By 1977 it was RB-136 on the Blue Unit train. By 1978 it was RB-60. By 1979 it was RB-135 (Ice Car) on the Blue Unit Train. Scrapped in 1990.
RB-127		NEW YORK CENTRAL 10413 RARITAN BAY eventually became RB-127. Originally built by Pullman-Standard in 1948 as a 22-roomette sleeper to plan 4122 in lot 6790. Numbered 10413 RARITAN BAY in 1952. To Rock Island in 1959 and rebuilt into baggage-RPO car 757. To Judge Roy Hofheinz (via RAILCO brokers). To Ringling in 1969. By 1975 it was RB-126, a tunnel car on the Blue Unit Train. By 1977 it was tunnel car RB-127 on the Blue Unit train. By 1979 it was still RB-127 (Tiger Cages) on the Blue Unit Train. Scrapped in 1990.
RB-128		NEW YORK CENTRAL 10414 SAGINAW BAY eventually became RB-128. Originally built by Pullman-Standard in 1948 as a 22-roomette sleeper. Numbered 10414 SAGINAW BAY in 1952. To Rock Island and rebuilt into baggage-RPO car 758. To RAILCO. To Ringling in 1968. By 1977 it was tunnel car RB-128 on the Blue Unit train. By 1979 it was still RB-128 (Lion Cages) on the Blue Unit Train. Scrapped 1990.
?	Photo Needed	NEW YORK CENTRAL 10416 PEEKSKILL BAY eventually became ?. Originally built by Pullman-Standard in 1948 as a 22-roomette sleeper to Plan 4122 in Lot 6790. Numbered 10416 PEEKSKILL BAY in 1952. To Rock Island in 1959 and rebuilt into baggage car 867. Rebuilt to baggage-60' mail car 760 in 1965. Retired in 1968 and sold to Ringling in 1969.
?	Photo Needed	NEW YORK CENTRAL 10421 BIRCH BAY eventually became ?. Originally built by Pullman-Standard in 1948 as a 22-roomette sleeper to Plan 4122 in Lot 6790. Numbered 10421 BIRCH BAY in 1952. To Rock Island in 1959 and rebuilt into baggage car 864. Retired in 1968 and sold to Ringling in 1969.
RB-130		NEW YORK CENTRAL 10429 MEXICO BAY eventually became RB-130. Originally built by Pullman-Standard in 1948 as a 22-roomette sleeper. Numbered 10429 MEXICO BAY in 1952. To Rock Island and rebuilt into baggage-RPO car 759. To Judge Roy Hofheinz (via RAILCO brokers). To Ringling in 1969. By 1975 it was RB-130 on the Blue Unit Train. By 1979 it was in storage in Venice, FL still as RB-130 (while another car - former UP 6300 - was on the road also as RB-130). Scrapped in 1993.
RB-136		NEW YORK CENTRAL 10436 JAMAICA BAY eventually became RB-136. Originally built by Pullman-Standard as a 22-roomette sleeper to Plan 4122 in Lot 6790. Placed in service September 14, 1948. Numbered 10436 JAMAICA BAY in 1952. Withdrawn from Pullman lease July 1, 1958. To Rock Island in 1959 and rebuilt into baggage car 865, retired in 1968 and sold to Ringling in 1969. By 1975 it was RB-138 on the Blue Unit Train. By 1977 it was RB-137 on the Blue Unit Train. By 1979 it was RB-136 on the Blue Unit Train. Scrapped in 1993.
RB-137		NEW YORK CENTRAL 10440 WILLOUGHBY BAY eventually became RB-137. Originally built by Pullman-Standard as a 22-roomette sleeper to Plan 4122 in Lot 6790. Placed in service October 22, 1948. Numbered 10440 WILLOUGHBY BAY in 1952. Withdrawn from Pullman lease July 1,1958. To Rock Island in 1959 and rebuilt into baggage-RPO car 754, retired in 1968. To Judge Roy Hofheinz. To Ringling in 1969. By 1975 it was stock car RB-132 on the Blue Unit Train. By 1979 it was RB-137 on the Blue Unit Train. By 1982 it was in storage for Ringling in Venice, FL. Scrapped in 1993.
RB-158		NEW YORK CENTRAL 10500 PORT OF BUFFALO eventually became RB-158. Originally built by Pullman as a 12-bedroom sleeper for the NYC in 1949 to Plan 4125 car in Lot 6790. Placed in service April 13, 1949. Numbered 10500 PORT OF BUFFALO in 1952. Withdrawn from Pullman lease 1 July 1958, and sold to Ringling in 1968. To RB-148. To RB-150. To RB-151. By 1975 it was RB-149 on the Blue Unit train. By 1977 it was RB-148 on the Blue Unit train. By 1979 it was RB-158 (Laundry) on the Blue Unit train. Scrapped in 1993.
MC-241		NEW YORK CENTRAL 10501 PORT BYRON eventually became MC-241. Originally built by Pullman-Standard as a 12-double-bedroom sleeper to Plan 4125 car in Lot 6790. Placed in service April 29, 1949. Numbered 10501 PORT BYRON in 1952. Withdrawn from Pullman lease July 1, 1958, and sold to Ringling in 1968. By 1975 it was RB-147 on the Blue Unit Train. By 1978, it was #148 on the Ringling Blue Unit Train. By 1979 it was MC-241 on the Gold Unit Monte Carlo Train. Scrapped in 1993.
RB-143		NEW YORK CENTRAL 10502 PORT OF ALBANY eventually became RB-143. Originally built by Pullman as a 12-bedroom sleeper for the NYC in 1949. Numbered 10502 PORT OF ALBANY in 1952. To Judge Roy Hofheinz in 1967. To Ringling in 196X. By 1977 it was RB-142. By 1979 it was RB-143.
RB-144		NEW YORK CENTRAL 10503 PORT OF BOSTON eventually became RB-144. Originally built by Pullman as a 12-bedroom sleeper for the NYC in 1949. Numbered 10503 PORT OF BOSTON in 1952. To Judge Roy Hofheinz in 1967. To Ringling in 196X. By 1977 it was RB-143. By 1979 it was RB-144. To Dan Behr in 1992.
RB-39		NEW YORK CENTRAL 10506 PORT OF OSWEGO eventually became RB-39. Originally built by Pullman as a 12-bedroom sleeper for the NYC in 1949. Numbered 10506 PORT OF OSWEGO in 1952. Retired in 1966 and sold to Jones Properties. To Ringling in 196X. By 1978 it was RB-153 on the Blue Unit Train. By 1979 it was (most likely) RB-39 a utility-laundry car on the Red Unit train.
RBX 505		NEW YORK CENTRAL 10508 PORT OF NEW YORK eventually became RBX 505. Originally built by Pullman-Standard as a 12-double-bedroom sleeper to Plan 4125 car in Lot 6790. Placed in service April 22, 1949. Numbered 10508 PORT OF NEW YORK in 1952. Withdrawn from Pullman lease July 1, 1958, and sold to Ringling in 1968. By 1975 it was RB-148 on the Blue Unit Train. By 1979 it was RB-150 on the Blue Unit Train. By 1984 it was RBX 505 (likely its number only in storage). To Seminole Gulf Railway (SGLR) in 1989.
RB-145		NEW YORK CENTRAL 10511 PORT OF DETROIT eventually became RB-145. Originally built by Pullman as a 12-bedroom sleeper for the NYC in 1949. Numbered 10511 PORT OF DETROIT in 1952. To Judge Roy Hofheinz in 1968. To Ringling in 196X. By 1977 it was RB-144. By 1979 it was RB-145. To Florida Central Railroad in 1989.
RB-147		NEW YORK CENTRAL 10534 ASHTABULA COUNTY eventually became RB-147. Originally built by Pullman in 1940 as a a 13-bedroom sleeper. Sold to NYC in 1948. Numbered 10534 ASHTABULA COUNTY in 1952. Retired in 1967. By February 1969 it was in Venice being converted for circus use. By 1975 it was RB-143 on the Blue Unit train. By 1977 it was RB-147. By 1979 it was still RB-147. Scrapped in 1990.
RB-50		NEW YORK CENTRAL 10536 LAPORTE COUNTY eventually became RB-50. Originally built by Pullman-Standard as a 13-double-bedroom sleeper to Plan 4071C car in Lot 6618. Placed in service October 17, 1940. Numbered 10536 LAPORTE COUNTY in 1952. Withdrawn from Pullman lease March 20, 1967, and sold to Ringling. By February 1969 it was in Venice being converted for circus use. By 1975 it was RB-145 on the Blue Unit Train. By 1979 it was RB-50 on the Red Unit Train. Scrapped in 1990.
RB-146		NEW YORK CENTRAL 10537 ELKHART COUNTY eventually became RB-146. Orignally built by Pullman-Standard as a 13-double-bedroom sleeper to Plan 4071B car in Lot 6572. Placed in service July 21, 1939. Numbered 10537 ELKHART COUNTY in 1952. Withdrawn from Pullman lease March 20,1967, and sold to Ringling. By February 1969 it was in Venice being converted for circus use. By 1975 it was RB-144 on the Blue Unit Train. By 1977 it was RB-146 on the Blue Unit Train. By 1979 it was still RB-146. Scrapped in 1990.
RB-157		NEW YORK CENTRAL 10633 HICKORY CREEK eventually became RB-157. Originally built by Pullman-Standard as a 5-double-bedroom/buffet/23-seat lounge round end observation car built by Pullman in 1948 to Plan 4126 in Lot 6790 for service on the TWENTIETH CENTURY LIMITED. Placed in service August 30, 1948. Numbered 10570 HICKORY CREEK in 1952. Renumbered 10633 HICKORY CREEK in 1958. Withdrawn from Pullman lease July 1, 1958, retired in 1968, and sold to Ringling. To Ringling 153 HICKORY CREEK. By 1975 it was RB-157 HICKORY CREEK on the Blue Unit train. By 1977 it was still RB-157 HICKORY CREEK. Retired in about 1980. To private owner in 1992. To JSCX 10633. To United Railroad Historical Society of New Jersey in 1992. Restored in 2005 as 800733 HICKORY CREEK.
RB-155		PULLMAN IMPERIAL HARBOR eventually became RB-155. Originally built by Pullman-Standard as a 4-compartment/4-double-bedroom/2-drawing-room sleeper to Plan 4069H in Lot 6688 for service on the OVERLAND ROUTE between Chicago and Oakland via the C&NW, UP and SP. Placed in service on March 25, 1942. To Southern Pacific IMPERIAL HARBOR December 31, 1945. Name replaced with the number 9100 July 8, 1949. Withdrawn from Pullman lease October 20, 1967. To Judge Roy Hofheinz of Houston (via RIAILCO brokers). To Ringling Brothers in 1968. The distinctive little windows above the larger windows are for the upper berths of the compartments. By 1975 it was RB-158. By 1977 it was RB-154. By 1979 it was RB-155. Scrapped 1990.
RB-154		ROCK ISLAND 820 eventually became RB-154. Originally built by Pullman-Standard in 1947 as baggage-dormitory. To Ringling in 1968. By 1975 it was RB-154 on the Blue Unit Train. By 1977 it was RB-153 on the Blue Unit train. By 1979 it was once again RB-154 on the Blue Unit Train.
RB-142		SOUTHERN PACIFIC 105 eventually became RB-142. Originally built by Pullman-Standard as a 10-roomette/5-double-bedroom sleeper to Plan 4072E car in Lot 6641, placed in service on 25 February 1941 on the new LARK streamliner between Los Angeles and San Francisco. To SP 9207 on 7 November 1950. Withdrawn from Pullman lease on March 10, 1967, and sold to Judge Roy Hofheinz (via RAILCO brokers) in Houston in 1968. To Ringling in 1969. By 1975 it was RB-150 on the Blue Unit Train. By 1977 it was RB-149 on the Blue Unit train. By 1979 it was RB-142 on the Blue Unit Train. Scrapped 1990.
X	Photo Needed	SOUTHERN PACIFIC XXXX arrived in Venice, FL in early 1969 for circus conversion to power car RBX 1313(?).
*	*	RBBB 1970's ACQUSITIONS
LATEST NUMBER	CAR	1972
40001		UNION PACIFIC 5450 eventually became RBBX 40001 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by ACF in 1953. To Ringling in 1972. By 1979 it was RB-42. By 1982 it was RBX 42. By 1984 it was still RBX 42. By 1985 it was RBX 42. By 1987 it was RBX 38. By 1993 it was RBX 36. To RBBX 40001 in 1995. Ringling configured the interior to 6 bedrooms.
40002		UNION PACIFIC 5451 eventually became RBBX 40002 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by ACF in 1953. To Ringling in 1972. By 1979 it was RB-43. By 1984 it was RBX43. By 1987 it was RBX 39. To RBBX 40002 in 1995. Ringling configured the interior to 8 bedrooms.
40003		UNION PACIFIC 5453 eventually became RBBX 40003 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by ACF in 1953. To Ringling in 1972. By 1974 it was RB-57. By 1979 it was still RB-57. By 1984 it was RBX 57. By 1987 it was still RBX 57. To RBBX 40003 in 1995. Ringling configured the interior to 6 bedrooms (one 1/2 car for the Trainmaster and four smaller). Had break controls.
40004		UNION PACIFIC 5457 eventually became RBBX 40004 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by ACF in 1953. To Ringling in 1972. by 1984 it was RBX 53. By 1987 it was RBX 53. To RBBX 40004 in 1995. Ringling configured the interior to 11 bedrooms.
40005		UNION PACIFIC 5458 eventually became RBBX 40005 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by ACF in 1953. To Ringling in 1972. By 1979 it was RB-59. By 1984 it was RBX 60. By 1987 it was still RBX 60. To RBBX 40005 in 1995. Ringling configured the interior to 8 bedrooms.
40006		UNION PACIFIC 5459 eventually became RBBX 40006 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by ACF in 1953. To Ringling in 1972. By 1979 it was RB-51. By 1984 it was RBX 51. By 1987 it was RBX 50. Numbered 48 for a time in the RBX numbering scheme. To RBBX 40006 in 1995. Ringling configured the interior to 14 bedrooms. To the Erie Lackawanna Dining Car Preservation Society at auction in 2017.
40007		UNION PACIFIC 5465 eventually became RBBX 40007 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by ACF in 1954. To Ringling in 1972. By 1974 it was RB-58. By 1979 it was still RB-58. By 1984 it was RBX 58. By 1987 it was still RBX 58. To RBBX 40007 in 1995. Ringling configured the interior to 8 bedrooms.
40008	Photo Needed	UNION PACIFIC 5466 eventually became RBBX 40008. Originally built by ACF in 1954. To Ringling in 1972. To RB-41 by 1979. Damaged in 1994 while numbered RBX 91. Repaired and renumbered RBBX 40008. Scrapped in 1996.
42001		UNION PACIFIC 5401 eventually became RBBX 42001 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by Pullman in 1950 as a 44-seat coach. To Ringling in 1972. By 1979 it was RB-56. By 1984 it was RBX 56. By 1987 it was still RBX 56. To RBBX 42001 in 1995. Ringling configured the interior to 6 bedrooms.
42002		UNION PACIFIC 5402 eventually became RBBX 42002. Originally built by Pullman in 1950 as a 44-seat coach. To Ringling in 1972. By 1979 it was RB-49. By 1984 it was RBX 49. By 1987 it was RBX 45. To RBBX 42002 in 1995. Scrapped in 2012.
42007		UNION PACIFIC 5414 eventually became RBBX 42007 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by Pullman in 1950 as a 44-seat coach. To Ringling in 1972. By 1979 it was RB-47. By 1982 it was RBX 47. By 1983 it was still RBX 47. By 1987 it was RBX 41. To RBBX 42007 in 1995. Ringling configured the interior to 3 bedrooms (one 1/2 car and 2 smaller).
42008		UNION PACIFIC 5417 eventually became RBBX 42008. Originally built by Pullman in 1950 as a 44-seat coach. To Ringling in 1972. By 1979 it was RB-44. By 1984 it was RBX 44. By 1987 it was RBX 40. To RBBX 42008 in 1995.
42013		UNION PACIFIC 5425 eventually became RBBX 42013 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by Pullman in 1950 as a 44-seat coach. To Ringling in 1972. By 1979 it was RB-48. by 1984 it was RBX 48. By 1987 it was RBX 44. To RBBX 42013 in 1995. Ringling configured the interior to 8 bedroom Clown Alley.
42015		UNION PACIFIC 5432 eventually became RBBX 42015 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by Pullman in 1950 as a 44-seat coach. To Ringling in 1972. By 1979 it was RB-52. By 1984 it was RBX 52. By 1987 it was RBX 51. To RBBX 42015 in 1995. Ringling configured the interior to 6 bedrooms.
42016		UNION PACIFIC 5433 eventually became RBBX 42016 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by Pullman in 1950 as a 44-seat coach. To Ringling in 1972. To RB-40 by 1979. By 1984 it was RBX 41. By 1985 it was RBX 41. By 1987 it was RBX 37. By 1993 it was RBX 33. To RBBX 42016 in 1995. Ringling configured the interior to 8 bedrooms.
42022		UNION PACIFIC 5444 eventually became RBBX 42022 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by Pullman in 1950 as a 44-seat coach. To Ringling in 1972. By 1979 it was RB-54. By 1984 it was RBX 54. By 1987 it was still RBX 54. To RBBX 42022 in 1995. Ringling configured the interior to 5 bedrooms (2 large/3 small) and a restaurant-style kitchen w/seating.
60004		UNION PACIFIC 6300 eventually became RBBX 60004. Originally built by ACF in 1961 as a baggage/storage car. To Ringling in 1972 as an Elephant Stock Car. By 1977 it was RB-130. By 1979 it was still RB-130 (while another car - former NYC 10429 MEXICO BAY - was in storage in Venice, FL also as RB-130). Numbered RBX 130 for a time in the 1982-1994 RBX numbering scheme. To Florida Railroad Museum in 2012.
60005		UNION PACIFIC 6307 eventually became RBBX 60005. Originally built by ACF as a baggage/messenger car in 1961. To Ringling in 1972 and configured as a stock car. By 1979 it was RB-32 on the Red Unit train. By 1982 it was RBX 33. By 1984 it was still RBX 33. By 1986 it was still RBX 33. By 1987 it was RBX 32. To RBBX 60005 in 1995.
60006		UNION PACIFIC 6312 eventually became RBBX 60006. Originally built by ACF in 1961 as a baggage/messenger car. To Ringling in 1972. By 1977 it was RB-132. By 1979 it was still RB-132. Ringling configured the interior to a stock car. To Union Pacific at auction in 2017.
60007		UNION PACIFIC 6313 eventually became RBBX 60007. Originally built by ACF in 1961 as a baggage/messenger. To Ringling in 1972. By 1979 it was RB-55, a generator-dorm. By 1982 it was RBX 55. By 1984 it was still RBX 55. By 1987 it was still RBX 55. To RBBX 60007 in 1995.
60008		UNION PACIFIC 6315 eventually became RBBX 60008. Originally built by ACF in 1961 as a baggage/messenger. Retired in 1971 and sold to Ringling in 1972. By 1975 it was RB-134, a stock car on the Blue Unit train. By 1977 it was RB-133. By 1979 it was RB-133. To RBBX 60008 in 1995. To Florida Railroad Museum in 2012.
60009		UNION PACIFIC 6317 eventually became RBBX 60009. Originally built by ACF in 1961 as a baggage/storage car. To Ringling in 1972. By 1979 it was RB-45, a utility-laundry car. By 1984 it was RBX 45, a pie car. By 1987 it was RBX 42. To RBBX 60009 in 1995. To Florida Railroad Museum without trucks.
60010		UNION PACIFIC 6318 eventually became RBBX 60010. Originally built by ACF in 1961 as a baggage/messenger car. To Ringling in 1972 as an Elephant Stock Car. By 1977 it was RB-131. By 1979 it was still RB-131. Numbered 133 for a time in the RBX numbering scheme. To RBBX 60010 in 1995. Became part of the Media Center at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation in Polk City, FL by 2013, now with 4-wheel trucks. In 2020 this car finally tied RBBX 41402 as the longest-serving lightweight cars Ringling ever had - at 48 years each. The Center for Elephant Conservation property - and the car - changed hands in May 2020, so the tie with 41402 may be an enduring one.
60011		UNION PACIFIC 6319 eventually became RBBX 60011. Originally built by ACF in 1961 as a baggage/messenger car. To Ringling in 1972 and converted to an elephant stock car. By 1979 it was RB-30 on the Red Unit train. By 1982 it was RBX 30 on the Red Unit train. By 1984 it was still RBX 30. By 1987 it was still RBX 30. Eventually converted to a generator car.
60012		UNION PACIFIC 6322 eventually became RBBX 60012. Originally built by ACF in 1961 as a baggage/messenger. To Ringling in 1972. By 1978 it was RB-28 on the Red Unit train. By 1984 it was Tunnel Car RBX 28 on the Red Unit train. By 1984 it was still Tunnel Car RBX 28. Ringling configured the interior to a Pie Car in 1990. To RBBX 60012 in 1995. Contained 3 freezers (2 Kenmore, 1 Artic walk-in), an Artic walk-in cooler, 1 True beverage fridge, a six-burner oven & flat top oven by Vulcan, an AccuTemp steamer, and a Frymaster fryer.
60013		UNION PACIFIC 6323 eventually became RBBX 60013. Originally built by ACF in 1961 as a baggage/messenger car. To Ringling in 1972. By 1976 it was RB-46, a power-bunk car. By 1979 it was still RB-46. By 1982 it was RBX 46. By 1984 it was still RBX 46. By 1987 it was RBX 43. To RBX 42. To RBX 54. To RBBX 60013 in 1995 with 280V generator and bunks. Scrapped 2003 or later.
60014		UNION PACIFIC 6324 eventually became RBBX 60014. Originally built by ACF in 1961 as a baggage/storage car. To Ringling in 1972. By 1979 it was RB-33 on the Red Unit train. By 1984 it was RBX 34. By 1987 it was RBX 33. To Florida Railroad Museum in 2012.
63001		UNION PACIFIC 6327 eventually became RBBX 63001. Originally built by St. Louis Car in 1961 as a baggage-messenger car. To Ringling in 1972 to become Red Unit Tunnel Car RB-29. By 1979 it was still RB-29. By 1984 it was RBX 29. By 1986 it was reconfigured to a Pie Car. To Florida Railroad Museum in 2012.
63002		UNION PACIFIC 6329 eventually became RBBX 63002. Originally built by St. Louis Car in 1962 as a baggage/messenger car. To Ringling in 1972 and configured as an shop car. By 1976 it was RB-59 on the Red Unit. By 1979 it was RB-34 on the Red Unit train. By 1982 it was RBX 34. By 1984 it was RBX 35. By 1987 it was RBX 34.
63003		UNION PACIFIC 6330 eventually became RBBX 63003. Originally built by St. Louis Car in 1962 as a baggage/storage car. To Ringling in 1972 and converted to an elephant stock car . By 1979 it was RB-31 on the Red Unit train. By 1984 it was RBX 31 on the Red Unit train. By 1987 it was still RBX 31. To Florida Railroad Museum in 2012 and converted to an open air coach.
LATEST NUMBER	CAR	1976
?	Photo Needed	NEW HAVEN 518 POND POINT eventually became ?. Originally built by Pullman-Standard in 1950 as a 14-4 sleeper. To Long Island 2069 MINEOLA in 1969. Retired in 1975 and sold to Ringling in 1976 via Tuman Demolition. By 1979 it was in storage for Ringling at Venice, FL. By 1982 it was still in storage. Scrapped in 1991.
RBX 46	Photo Needed	NEW HAVEN 536 MONUMENT BEACH became MC-243 on the Monte-Carlo Express. Originally built by Pullman in 1953 as a 6-6-4 sleeper. Sold in September 1969 to LIRR as Class P80E dayroom parlor 2075 SAGTIKOS. To Ringling in 1976 via Tuman Demolition, initially as sleeper MC-243 for the Gold Unit Monte Carlo Train in 1979. From 1980 to 1985 it was RBX 50. For 1986 it was RBX 49. From 1987 it was RBX 48. In 1991 & 1992 it was RBX 46. To private owner Omni Midwest as CTVX 461 in 1993.
42108		SANTA FE 910 INDIAN SCOUT eventually became RBBX 42108. Originally built by Pullman in 1947 as a 24 duplex roomette. Rebuilt to 11 double bedrooms in 1964 for Super Chief service. To Amtrak 2218 INDIAN SCOUT. To Ringling in 1977 as RB-155. Replaced former BALTIMORE & OHIO 7046 SHENANGO as RB-157 in the middle of 1979. By 1984 it was RBX 59. By 1987 it was still RBX 59. To RBBX 42108 in 1995. Scrapped in 1998.
LATEST NUMBER	CAR	1978
42204		CHESAPEAKE & OHIO 2618 CITY OF ALDERSON eventually became MC-240. Originally built by Pullman in 1950 as a 10-6 sleeper. To ACL VOLUSIA COUNTY in 1950. To SCL 6657 VOLUSIA COUNTY. To Hamburg Industries 6657. To Amtrak 2803 VOLUSIA COUNTY in 1973. To Auto-Train 251 in 1976. To Ringling in 1978 to become MC-240 for the Gold Unit Monte Carlo Train in 1979. By 1986 it was RBX 73. To RBBX 42204 in 1995.
42110		CHESAPEAKE & OHIO 2603 CITY OF MOUNT HOPE eventually became RBBX 42110. Originally built by Pullman in 1950 as a 10-roomette, 6-DBR sleeper. To B&O 7050 ALLEGHENY in 1957. To Amtrak 2805 ALLEGHENY in 1974 and retired in 1977. To W.A. Owen. To Ringling in 1978. By 1979 it was RB-148. To RBBX 42110 in 1995.
42105		LOUISVILLE & NASHVILLE 3453 GREEN PINE eventually became RBBX 41403. Originally built by Pullman in 1953 as a 6-4-6 sleeper. To Auto-Train 610 in 1974 and used as a dorm. Retired in 1978 and sold to Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus to become MC-246 on the Gold Unit Monte Carlo Train of 1979. Later RBBX 42105. Ringling sold it in 2004.
MC-247		LOUISVILLE & NASHVILLE 3464 SHORT LEAF PINE eventually became MC-247. Originally built by PS in 1953 as a 6-4-6 sleeper. To Auto-Train 611 in 1974 and used as a dorm. Retired in 1978 and sold to Ringling to become MC-247 on the Gold Unit Monte Carlo Train of 1979. To Gold Coast Railroad Museum in Miami, Florida. To Florida Railroad Museum in Parrish, Fl as RBX 99. On display at the historic railroad depot in Venice, FL since February 2021. The car never received an RBBX number.
42106	Photo Needed	LOUISVILLE & NASHVILLE 3468 WHISPERING PINE eventually became MC-242. Originally built by Pullman in 1953 as a 6-4-6 sleeper. To Auto-Train 612 in 1974 and used as a dorm. Retired in 1978 and sold to Ringling to become MC-242 on their Gold Unit Monte Carlo Train of 1979. To RBBX 42106. Scrapped in 1998.
42109		RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG & POTOMAC BYRD ISLAND eventually became RBBX 42109. Originally built by Pullman in 1949 as a 21-roomette sleeper. To Auto-Train 634 in 1976, but never refurbished or repainted. Sold to Ringling in 1978. By 1986 it was RBX 77. Later RBX 175. To RBBX 42109 in 1995. Ringling sold it in 2004.
MC-245	Photo Needed	RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG & POTOMAC 408 KING WILLIAM eventually became MC-245. Originally built by PS in 1949 as a 10-6 sleeper. To Auto-Train 632 in 1976. Retired in 1978 and sold to Ringling to become MC-245 on the Gold Unit Monte Carlo Train of 1979. To Seminole Gulf Railway in 1989 as GASPARILLA. The car never received an RBBX number.
42107		RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG & POTOMAC 409 KING & QUEEN eventually became MC-248. Originally built by PS in 1949 as a 10-6 sleeper. To Auto-Train 633 in 1976. Retired in 1978 and sold to Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus to become #248 on their Monte Carlo Circus Train of 1979. To RBX 177. To RBBX 42107 in 1995. To Golden Age Railway Equipment in 1999. Damaged in a mishap near Fort Wayne, IN in 1999. To Golden Age Railway Equipment in 1999. Now in private ownership at Bellevue, Ohio.
MC-244	Photo Needed	SOUTHERN 3312 became MC-244. Originally built by Budd in 1949 as a 44-seat diner. To Ringling as MC-244 for the Gold Unit Monte Carlo Train in 1979. Also held the generator for the train's electrical power. To Seminole Gulf Railway in 1989.
RBX 93		UNION PACIFIC 6320 eventually became RBX 93. Originally built by ACF in 1961 as a baggage/messenger car. To Penn Central in 1971. To James (Jim) Blum as 6320. To Ringling as MC-230 in 1978 and used on the Gold Unit Monte Carlo Train in 1979 as a stock car. To RBX 93. Scrapped after a mishap in 1994. The car never received an RBBX number.
RBX 73		WESTERN PACIFIC 801 SILVER BEAVER eventually became MC-231. Originally built by Budd in 1948 as a baggage car. To Auto-Train 135, later 1135 and used as a power car. To Ringling as MC-231 and configured as a storage/baggage car for the Gold Unit Monte Carlo Train in 1979. By 1982 it was RBX 38. By 1984 it was RBX 39. By 1987 it was RBX 35. Later RBX 73. Later RBX 69. The car never received an RBBX number. To private owner in 1992. To VIA Rail (Canada) and temporarily assigned number 628. To Illinois Railway Museum as MRLX 1167 in 2015.
*	*	RBBB 1980's ACQUSITIONS
LATEST NUMBER	CAR	1981
41403		SEABOARD AIR LINE 50 BAY PINES eventually became RBBX 41403. Originally built by Budd in 1955 as a 5-1-4-4 sleeper. To SCL 6402 BAY PINES. To Auto-Train 602 in 1973 and converted to a 5-4-1 Honeymoon sleeper. To Ringling at AT auction in 1981 to become RBX 44. By 1984 it was RBX 32. By 1987 it was RBX 56. To RBBX 41403 in 1995. Ringling configured the interior to 4 bedrooms (one 1/2 car, three smaller).
41405		SEABOARD AIR LINE 55 CEDARTOWN eventually became RBBX 41405 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by Budd in 1955 as a 5-1-4-4 sleeper. To SCL 6404 CEDARTOWN. To Auto-Train 604 in 1973 and converted to a 5-4-1 Honeymoon sleeper. To Ringling in 1982. Ringling configured the interior to 7 bedrooms.
41404		SEABOARD AIR LINE 52 PINEHURST eventually became RBBX 41404 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by Budd in 1955 as a 5-1-4-4 sleeper. To SCL 6406 PINEHURST. To Auto-Train 606 in 1973 and converted to a 5-4-1 Honeymoon sleeper. To Ringling at AT auction in Dec 1981. To BNSF at auction in 2017.
LATEST NUMBER	CAR	1984
40009	Photo Needed	CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN 3481 eventually became RBBX 40009. Originally built by ACF in 1953 as a 44-seat coach. To Southern Pacific 2214 in 1961. To Amtrak 4468 in 1974. To Ringling in 1984. By 1987 it was RBX 52. To RBBX 40009 in 1995. Used as a School Car on the Red Train. Became part of the Media Center at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation in Polk City, FL in 1999 - and served Ringling there until the property was sold in 2020.
RBX 36		NORTHERN PACIFIC 488 eventually became RBX 36. Originally built by Pullman-Standard as part of Lot #6982, Plan #7642A, in 1948 as a 14-seat parlor, buffet, 32-seat "Holiday Lounge". Converted to a 48-seat "Day-Night" coach and numbered 582 in 1962/63. To Amtrak 4891 in 1971. To Ringling in 1984. By 1987 it was RBX 36.
RBX 74		NORTHERN PACIFIC 490 eventually became RBX 74. Originally built by Pullman-Standard as part of Lot #6982, Plan #7642A, in 1948 as a 14-seat parlor, buffet, 32-seat "Holiday Lounge". Converted to a 48-seat "Day-Night" coach and numbered 584 in 1962/63. To Amtrak 4893 in 1971. To Ringling in 1984. By 1985 it was RBX 40. By 1989 it was RBX 74. Sometimes misidentified as former NP 492, a car that was off trucks and still lettered Amtrak 3352 at Topeka in 2005.
42201	Photo Needed	SCL 5267 eventually became RBBX 42201. Originally built by Pullman in 1955. To Amtrak 5267. To Ringling in 1984. To RBBX 42201 in 1995. Scrapped in 1996.
40011		UNION PACIFIC ALPINE PASS eventually became RBBX 40011 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by ACF in 1954 as a 14-section sleeper. Converted to a 44-seat coach and numbered 5550 in 1965. To Amtrak 5690 in 1973. To Ringling in 1984. To RBBX 40011 in 1995. Ringling configured the interior to 8 bedrooms.
RBX 94		UNION PACIFIC ALPINE STREAM eventually became RBX 94. Originally built by ACF in 1954 as a 14-section sleeper. Converted to a coach and numbered 5555 in 1966. To Amtrak 4595 in 1973. To Ringling in 1984. To RBX 94. Scrapped after a mishap in 1994. The car never received an RBBX number.
42012	Photo Needed	UNION PACIFIC 5422 eventually became RBBX 42012. Originally built by Pullman in 1950 as a 44-seat coach. To AutoLiner Corp 5403 in 1971. To AutoLiner 443 PRAIRIE TRAIL. Leased by Autoliner Corp to Amtrak 4409. Sold to Amtrak in 1974. To Ringling in 1984. To RBBX 42012 in 1995.
LATEST NUMBER	CAR	1986
43001		UNION PACIFIC 5493 eventually became RBBX 40010 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by St. Louis Car in 1960 as a 44-seat coach. To Amtrak 4556 in 1971. To Amtrak 6061 when converted to a 60-seat coach in 1973. To Ringling in 1986.
LATEST NUMBER	CAR	1987
40010		UNION PACIFIC ALPINE CAMP eventually became RBBX 40010 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by ACF in 1954 as a 14-section sleeper. Converted to a 44-seat coach and numbered 5543 in 1965. To Amtrak 4583 in 1973. To PW 4583. To Ringling in 1987. Ringling configured the interior to 5 bedrooms.
40012		UNION PACIFIC ALPINE SCENE eventually became clown car RBBX 40012 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by ACF in 1954 as a 14-section sleeper. Converted to a 44-seat coach and numbered 5554 in 1965. To Amtrak 4594 in 1973. To PW 4594. To Ringling in 1987. Ringling configured the interior to a 11-bedroom Clown Car.
LATEST NUMBER	CAR	1989
42202		SEABOARD AIR LINE 6239 eventually became RBBX 42202. Originally built by Pullman-Standard in 1955 as a 52-seat coach with a 10-seat smoker in the center. To SCL 5269. To Amtrak 5269 in 1971. To Ringling in 1989. To RBX 47. To RBBX 42202 in 1995.
42203		SEABOARD AIR LINE 6240 eventually became RBBX 42110. Originally built by Pullman-Standard in 1955 as a 52-seat coach with a 10-seat smoker in the center. To SCL 5270. To Amtrak 5270 in 1971. To Ringling in 1989. To RBBX 42203 in 1995.
?	Photo Needed	UNION PACIFIC 5902 was only used for parts and storage at the Ringling Palmetto, FL facility. Originally built by ACF in 1949 as a postal storage car, it was retired in 1970. To UP MofW 904684 in 1973. To Ringling in 1989 and used for parts and storage. Traded to MARC for several wheel sets in 1992. Repainted to MARC 199 and used as a baggage car. In the 2000s it was a ticket office outside Camden Station. Later used as storage. To B&O Railroad Museum in February 2017 as MARC 199.
*	*	RBBB 1990's ACQUSITIONS
LATEST NUMBER	CAR	1991
41302		PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD 8245 BEDFORD INN eventually became RBBX 41302 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by Budd in 1949 as a 21-roomette sleeper. Converted to a 64-seat coach, 12-seat smoker and numbered 1523 in 1963. To PC 1523. To NJDOT in 1976. To NJT 1523. To BWRL 5415. To URHS of NJ in 1989. To Ringling in 1991. Ringling configured the interior to 5 bedrooms.
41304		PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD 8257 ELMIRA INN eventually became RBBX 41304 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by Budd in 1949 as a 21-roomette sleeper. Converted to a 64-seat coach, 12-seat smoker and numbered 1514 in 1963. To PC 1514. To NJDOT in 1976. To NJT 5432. To BWRL 5432. To URHS of NJ in 1989. To Ringling in 1991. Ringling configured the interior to 8 bedrooms for the Torres Family Globe of Steel riders.
41311		NORFOLK & WESTERN PIKE COUNTY eventually became RBBX 41311 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by Budd in 1950 as a 10-6 sleeper. To PRR 1492 in 1964. To PC 3234. To NJTR 5421 in 1976. To URHS of NJ in 1989. To Ringling in 1991. Ringling configured the interior to 10 bedrooms (3 large/7 small).
60003	Photo Needed	UNION PACIFIC 5757 eventually became RBBX 60003. Originally built by ACF in 1962 as a baggage-storage car. To UP 24482 in 1969. To UP 904282 in 1970. To Ringling in 1991. As of 2011 it was slated to be scrapped.
LATEST NUMBER	CAR	1992
41301		PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD 8242 ANDERSON INN eventually became RBBX 41301 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by Budd in 1949 as a 21-roomette sleeper. Converted to a 64-seat coach, 12-seat smoker and numbered 1541 in 1963. To PC 1541. To NJDOT in 1976. To NJTR 5416. To URHS of NJ in 1989. To Ringling in 1992. Ringling configured the interior to kitchen/lounge and 5 bedrooms.
41303		PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD 8253 COATESVILLE INN eventually became RBBX 41303. Originally built by Budd in 1949 as a 21-roomette sleeper. Converted to a 64-seat coach, 12-seat smoker and numbered 1527 in 1963. To PC 1527. To NJDOT in 1976. To KSRX 5434. To Ringling in 1992. Ringling configured the interior to (#?) bedrooms.
41305		PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD 8263 JEANETTE INN eventually became RBBX 41305 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by Budd in 1949 as a 21-roomette sleeper. Converted to a 64-seat coach, 12-seat smoker and numbered 1506 in 1963. To PC 1506. To NJDOT in 1976. To NJT 5431. To URHS of NJ. To KRSX 5431. To Ringling in 1992. By 1994 it was RBX 80. To RBBX 41305 in 1995. Ringling configured the interior to 8 bedrooms. To Florida Railroad Museum in 2017.
41306		PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD 8264 KANE INN eventually became RBBX 41306 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by Budd in 1949 as a 21-roomette sleeper. Renamed CINCINNATI INN in 1950. Converted to a 64-seat coach, 12-seat smoker and numbered 1522 in 1963. To PC 1522. To NJDOT in 1976. To NJT 5427. To KSRX 5427. To BWRL and renamed MT. HOLLY INN. To private. To URHS of NJ in 1989. To Ringling in 1992. Ringling configured the interior to 4 bedrooms with a passageway.
41307		PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD 8267 LEWISTOWN INN eventually became RBBX 41307 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by Budd in 1949 as a 21-roomette sleeper. Converted to a 64-seat coach, 12-seat smoker and numbered 1505 in 1963. To PC 1505. To NJDOT in 1976 as NJTR 5439. To URHS of NJ. To KRSX in 1990. To Ringling in 1992 as RBX 38. To RBBX 41307 in 1995. Ringling configured the interior to 6 bedrooms. To Dearing Railroad at auction in 2017.
41308		PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD 8268 LIMA INN eventually became RBBX 41308 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by Budd in 1949 as a 21-roomette sleeper. Renamed JOHN PITCAIRN in 1957. Converted to a 64-seat coach, 12-seat smoker and numbered 1512 in 1963. To PC 1512. To NJDOT in 1976. To NJT 5437, later 5420. To URHS of NJ. To KRSX. To Ringling in 1992. Ringling configured the interior to 8 bedrooms.
41309		NORFOLK & WESTERN DUKE UNIVERSITY eventually became RBBX 41309 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by Budd in 1950 as a 10-6 sleeper. Converted to a 72-seat coach, snack bar, 6-seat lounge and renumbered 1497 in 1964. To PC 3239. To NJDOT in 1976. To NJT 5422. To URHS of NJ in 1989. To Ringling in 1992. Ringling configured the interior to 11 bedrooms.
41310		NORFOLK & WESTERN PULASKI COUNTY eventually became RBBX 41310 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by Budd in 1950 as a 10-6 sleeper. Converted to a 72-seat coach, snack bar, 6-seat lounge and renumbered 1493 in 1964. To PC 3235. To NJDOT in 1976 To NJT 5402. To URHS of NJ in 1989. To Ringling in 1992. Ringling configured the interior to (#?) bedrooms.
42101		GREAT NORTHERN 1221 eventually became RBBX 42101. Originally built by Pullman in 1950 as a 48-seat chair car. To BN 4822 and stored in 1971. To NJDOT 108 in 1973 and converted to a 108 seat commuter coach. To NJT 5315. To Ringling in 1992.
42102		GREAT NORTHERN 1222 eventually became RBBX 42102. Originally built by Pullman in 1950 as a 48-seat chair car. To NJDOT 132 in 1973 and converted to a 108 seat commuter coach. To NJT 5324. To Ringling in 1992.
42103		GREAT NORTHERN 1230 eventually became RBBX 42103 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by Pullman in 1950 as a 48-seat coach. To NJDOT 130 in 1973 and converted to a 108-seat coach. To NJT 5323. To Ringling in 1992.
42104		GREAT NORTHERN 1231 eventually became RBBX 42104. Originally built by Pullman in 1950 as a 48-seat coach. To BN 4832 and stored in 1971. To NJT in 1973 and converted to 108-seat commuter coach 127. To NJT 5322. To Ringling in 1992.
60001		UNION PACIFIC 5749 eventually became RBBX 60001 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by ACF in 1962 as a baggage/storage car. To UP 24474 in 1969. To UP MofW 904274 in 1970. To Ringling in 1992. Ringling configured the interior to a shop car.
60002		UNION PACIFIC 5755 eventually became RBBX 60002 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by ACF in 1962 as a baggage/storage car. To UP 24480 in 1969. To UP MofW 904280 in 1970. To Ringling in 1992. Ringling configured the interior to a horse stock car with a genset and vestibule. To South Carlina Railroad Museum at auction in 2017.
LATEST NUMBER	CAR	1993
40013		UNION PACIFIC AMERICAN GENERAL eventually became RBBX 40013 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by ACF in 1950 as a 6-6-4 sleeper. Converted to a 4-6-4 sleeper with snack bar in 1962. Numbered 1102 AMERICAN GENERAL in 1969. To J. DeHaven in 1972 as Rail Tours International #2 HAROLD F. SPENCE. To G. Pies and renamed AMERICAN GENERAL. To Tony Citro. To DLWX 1102. To Ringling in 1993. Ringling configured the interior to 8 bedrooms.
40014		UNION PACIFIC AMERICAN VIEW eventually became RBBX 40014 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by ACF in 1950 as a 6-6-4 sleeper. Converted to a 4-6-4 sleeper with snack bar in 1962. Numbered 1103 AMERICAN VIEW in 1969. To Mineral King Foundry, Fresno, CA in 1972. To Cafe in Fresno, CA. To R. Basicht in 1980. To ANBX 2015. To Ringling in 1993. Ringling configured the interior to 2 bedrooms.
42005		UNION PACIFIC 5407 eventually became RBBX 42005 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by Pullman in 1950 as a 44-seat coach. To AutoLiner Corp 5401 in 1971. To AutoLiner 441 PRAIRIE SUNSET. To Amtrak 4407 in 1974. Retired by Amtrak in 1984. To Ringling in 1993. Ringling configured the interior to 4 bedrooms with new center vestibule.
42006		UNION PACIFIC 5410 eventually became RBBX 42006 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by Pullman in 1950 as a 44-seat coach. To AutoLiner Corp 5402 in 1971. To AutoLiner 442 PRAIRIE SKIES. To Amtrak 4408 (2nd) in 1974. Retired by Amtrak in 1984. To Ringling in 1993. Ringling configured the interior to 3 bedrooms with quarters for the Trainmaster and a new center vestibule.
LATEST NUMBER	CAR	1994
42111		Northern Pacific 372 eventually became RBBX 42111. Originally built by Pullman in 1954. To Amtrak 2420. To Ringling in 1994. To Freedom Ministries in 2001. To private owner as RPCX 372. To Steam Railroading Institute in 2019 as RPCX 372.
40015		UNION PACIFIC 5460 eventually became RBBX 40015 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by ACF in 1954 as a 44-seat coach. To GTW 4803 in 1969 and converted to a 74-seat coach. To SEMTA 4803 in 1977. To GOLD 4803. To Ringling in 1994. Ringling configured the interior to 14 bedrooms.
40016		UNION PACIFIC 5461 eventually became RBBX 40016 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by ACF in 1954 as a 44-seat coach. To GTW 4804 in 1969 and converted to a 74-seat coach. To SEMTA 4804 in 1977. To GOLD 4804. To Ringling in 1994. Ringling configured the interior to 2 bedrooms.
40017		UNION PACIFIC 5464 eventually became RBBX 40017 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by ACF in 1954 as a 44-seat coach. To GTW 4805 in 1969 and converted to a 74-seat coach. To GTW work train 85391 in 1973. To SEMTA 4805 in 1977. To GOLD 4805. To Ringling in 1994. Ringling configured the interior to 2 bedrooms for managers.
41312		UNION PACIFIC 5513 eventually became RBBX 41312 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by Budd in 1961 as a 44-seat coach. To Amtrak 4445 in 1971. To Amtrak 4642 in 1981. To Ringling in 1994. Ringling configured the interior to 8 bedrooms.
41313		UNION PACIFIC 5526 eventually became RBBX 41313 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by Budd in 1961 as a 44-seat coach. To Amtrak 4458 in 1971. To Amtrak 4639 in 1980. To Ringling in 1994. Ringling configured the interior to 8 bedrooms.
41406		SOUTHERN PACIFIC 2365 eventually became RBBX 41406 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by Budd in 1954 as a 44-seat coach. To Amtrak 4428 in 1971. To Amtrak 4018. To Ringling in 1994. Ringling configured the interior to 8 bedrooms.
42003	Photo Needed	UNION PACIFIC 5405 eventually became RBBX 42003. Originally built by Pullman in 1950 as a 44-seat coach. To GTW 4809 in 1969. To SEMTA 4809 in 1977. To Ringling in 1994.
42004	Photo Needed	UNION PACIFIC 5406 eventually became RBBX 42004. Originally built by Pullman in 1950 as a 44-seat coach. To AutoLiner Corp 5400 in 1971. To AutoLiner 440 PRAIRIE HOME. To Amtrak 4406 (2nd) in 1974. Retired by Amtrak in 1981. To Ringling in 1994.
42009		UNION PACIFIC 5418 eventually became RBBX 42009 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by Pullman in 1950 as a 44-seat coach. To GTW 4808 in 1969. To SEMTA 4808 in 1977. To Ringling in 1994. Ringling configured the interior to 3 bedrooms with quarters for the Ringmaster and a new center vestibule.
42010		UNION PACIFIC 5419 eventually became RBBX 42010 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by Pullman in 1950 as a 44-seat coach. To GTW 4810 in 1969. To SEMTA 4810 in 1977. To Ringling in 1994. Ringling configured the interior to 11 bedrooms. To the Erie Lackawanna Dining Car Preservation Society at auction in 2017.
42011		UNION PACIFIC 5421 eventually became RBBX 42011 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by Pullman in 1950 as a 44-seat coach. To GTW 4811 in 1969. To SEMTA 4811 in 1977. To Ringling in 1994. Ringling configured the interior to 14 bedrooms.
42014		UNION PACIFIC 5431 eventually became RBBX 42014 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by Pullman in 1950 as a 44-seat coach. To GTW 4812 in 1969. To SEMTA 4812 in 1977. To Ringling in 1994. Ringling configured the interior to 11 bedrooms.
42017		UNION PACIFIC 5434 eventually became RBBX 42017. Originally built by Pullman in 1950 as a 44-seat coach. To GTW 4813 in 1969. To SEMTA 4813 in 1977. To Ringling in 1994. Ringling configured the interior to 3 bedrooms with Ringmaster quarters and a new center vestibule.
42018		UNION PACIFIC 5435 eventually became RBBX 42018. Originally built by Pullman in 1950 as a 44-seat coach. To GTW 4814 in 1969. To SEMTA 4814 in 1977. To Ringling in 1994. Ringling configured the interior to 4 bedrooms with quarters for the Band Leader and the Human Cannonball -- and a new center vestibule.
42019		UNION PACIFIC 5438 eventually became RBBX 42019. Originally built by Pullman in 1950 as a 44-seat coach. To GTW 4815 in 1969. To SEMTA 4815 in 1977. To MNCR 4815 BEVERLY HILLS. To Ringling in 1994. Ringling configured the interior to 3 bedrooms with new center vestibule.
42020		UNION PACIFIC 5439 eventually became RBBX 42020. Originally built by Pullman in 1950 as a 44-seat coach. To GTW 4816 in 1969. To SEMTA 4816 in 1977. To Ringling in 1994. Ringling configured the interior to 6 bedrooms.
42021		UNION PACIFIC 5440 eventually became RBBX 42021. Originally built by Pullman in 1950 as a 44-seat coach. To GTW 4817 in 1969. To SEMTA 4817 in 1977. To MNCR 4817 WATERFORD TOWNSHIP. To Ringling in 1994. Ringling configured the interior to 5 bedrooms (3 large/2 small).
43002		UNION PACIFIC 5529 eventually became RBBX 43002. Originally built by St Louis Car in 1964 as a 44-seat coach. To Amtrak 4569 in 1971. To Amtrak 4626. To Ringling in 1994. Ringling configured the interior to 12 bedrooms (2 larger/10 small).
63004		UNION PACIFIC 5764 eventually became RBBX 63004. Originally built by St Louis Car in 1962 as a baggage/storage car. To UP 904292 in 1972. To UP 904701 in 1981. To Ringling in 1994. Ringling configured the interior to an elephant stock car with a high roof and low floor. To Union Pacific at auction in 2017.
63005		UNION PACIFIC 5758 eventually became RBBX 63005 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by St Louis Car in 1962 as a postal/storage car. To UP 24483 in 1969. To UP 904283 in 1971. To UP 904819. To Ringling in 1994. Ringling configured the interior as a Porter Shop with washing machine and as a Power Car with a 480V electrical generator.
LATEST NUMBER	CAR	1995
41314		PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD 8272 MARIETTA INN became RBBX 41314. Originally built by Budd in 1949 as a 21-roomette sleeper. Converted to a 64-seat coach, 12-seat smoker and numbered 1530 in 1963. To PC 1530. To SEMTA/MNRC as coach 102 ROYAL OAK in 1976. To MARC 102. To Federated Railways in 1983 and leased to Metro-North. To Dan Brown-OMID. To Ringling in 1995. Ringling configured the interior to Star Performer car with full width living/kitchen, several state rooms, full bath with tub, and full width bedroom all taking up 3/4 of the car. The other 1/4 of the car consisted of a separate full width living space with living room/kitchen, bedroom, and full bath with tub. Stored by 2010 and used as an office at Ringling's Palmetto facility.
43003		UNION PACIFIC 5507 became RBBX 43003. Originally built by St Louis Car in 1960 as a 44-seat coach. To Amtrak 4567 in 1971. To Amtrak 4600. To Ringling in 1995. Ringling configured the interior to 6 bedrooms.
43004		UNION PACIFIC 5533 became RBBX 43004. Originally built by St Louis Car in 1964 as a 44-seat coach. To Amtrak 4573 in 1971. To Amtrak 4615. To Ringling in 1995.
43005		UNION PACIFIC 5535 became RBBX 43005. Originally built by St Louis Car in 1964 as a 44-seat coach. To Amtrak 4575 in 1971. To Amtrak 4611. To Ringling in 1995.
43006		UNION PACIFIC 5536 became RBBX 43006. Originally built by St Louis Car in 1964 as a 44-seat coach. To Amtrak 4576 in 1971. To Amtrak 4601. To Ringling in 1995.
43007		UNION PACIFIC 5540 became RBBX 43007. Originally built by St Louis Car in 1964 as a 44-seat coach. To Amtrak 4580 in 1971. To Amtrak 4608. To Ringling in 1995. Ringling configured the interior to 14 bedrooms.
43008		UNION PACIFIC 5542 became RBBX 43008. Originally built by St Louis Car in 1964 as a 44-seat coach. To Amtrak 4582 in 1971. To Amtrak 4617. To Ringling in 1995.
43009		UNION PACIFIC 5488 became RBBX 43009. Originally built by St Louis Car in 1960 as a 44-seat coach. To GN 1008 in 1969. To Amtrak 4550 in 1971. To Amtrak 4647. To Ringling in 1995. Ringling configured the interior to 11 bedrooms.
43010		UNION PACIFIC 5499 became RBBX 43010. Originally built by St Louis Car in 1964 as a 44-seat coach. To Amtrak 4559 in 1971. To Amtrak 4650. To Ringling in 1995. Ringling configured the interior to 14 bedrooms for the Animal Department.
43011		UNION PACIFIC 5537 became RBBX 43011. Originally built by St Louis Car in 1964 as a 44-seat coach. To Amtrak 4577 in 1971. To Amtrak 4604. To Ringling in 1995. Ringling configured the interior to 11 bedrooms.
43012		UNION PACIFIC 5541 became RBBX 43012. Originally built by St Louis Car in 1964 as a 44-seat coach. To Amtrak 4581 in 1971. To Amtrak 4616. To Ringling in 1995.
60015		UNION PACIFIC 5642 became RBBX 60015. Originally built by ACF in 1954 as a baggage-messenger car. To UP 24410. To UP 904210. To UP 904827, a commissary services car. To Ringling in 1995, but not refurbished. To Florida Railroad Museum in 2012 and restored as Union Pacific 5642 (lettered Florida Railroad Museum and in museum colors overall) and serving as the museum gift shop.
60017		UNION PACIFIC 6304 became RBBX 60017. Originally built by ACF in 1961 as a baggage/messenger car. To UP 904807 in 1975. To Ringling in 1995. Ringling configured the interior to a stock car. The car had no vestibule. To the Erie Lackawanna Dining Car Preservation Society at auction in 2017.
63006		UNION PACIFIC 5747 became RBBX 63006. Originally built by St Louis Car in 1962 as a baggage-storage car. To UP 24472 in 1969. To UP 904272 in 1970. To UP 904815. To Ringling in 1995. Ringling configured the interior to a horse crew car.
63007		UNION PACIFIC 5761 became RBBX 63007. Originally built by St Louis Car in 1962 as a baggage-storage car. To UP 904289 in 1973. To UP 904706. To Ringling in 1995. Ringling configured the interior as a Power Car with two 480V electrical generators.
63008		UNION PACIFIC 5776 became RBBX 63008. Originally built by St Louis Car in 1962 as a postal/storage car. To UP 904299 in 1972. To UP 904700 in 1981. To Ringling in 1995. Ringling configured the interior as a Porter Shop and Power Car with a 480V electrical generator.
42023		UNION PACIFIC 5443 eventually became RBBX 42023 and served the circus as a parts car to the end in 2017. Originally built by Pullman in 1950 as a 44-seat coach. To Alaska Railroad 5443 in 1971. To St. Louis Car in 1987 as SLCC 5443 and stored for a time at St. Louis Union Station, as photographed in 1993. To Ringling 1995, but not refurbished. Used for parts and apparently scrapped in 2017.
LATEST NUMBER	CAR	1996
41407	Photo Needed	UNION PACIFIC 1445 PACIFIC TRAIL became RBBX 41407. Originally built by Budd in 1950 as a 10-6 sleeper. To Amtrak 2638 PACIFIC TRAIL in 1971. HEP added and renumbered 2882 in 1979. To Ringling in 1996. Ringling configured the interior to 8 bedrooms. By 2011 it was in storage in Florida.
41408	Photo Needed	UNION PACIFIC 1425 PACIFIC LODGE became RBBX 41408. Originally built by Budd in 1950 as a 10-6 sleeper. To Amtrak 2618 PACIFIC LODGE in 1971. HEP added and renumbered 2439 in 1980. To Ringling in 1996. By 2011 it was in storage in Florida.
LATEST NUMBER	CAR	1997
60018	Photo Needed	UNION PACIFIC 6301 became RBBX 60018. Originally built by ACF in 1961 as a baggage-messenger car. To MofW/Recreation and Fitness car 904811 in 1976. To Ringling in 1997 and not refurbished. Used it for parts/storage. Scrapped in 2017.
63009		UNION PACIFIC 5762 became RBBX 63009. Originally built by St Louis Car in 1962 as a baggage-storage car. To UP 904290 in 1972. To UP 904707 in 1981. To Ringling in 1997. Ringling configured the interior to an elephant stock car with vestibule.
63010		UNION PACIFIC 5770 became RBBX 63010 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by St Louis Car in 1962 as a baggage-storage car. To UP 904296 in 1972. To UP 904708 in 1981. To Ringling in 1997. Ringling configured the interior a Pie Car. Contained 3 Traulsen freezers, a True beverage fridge,a Lang grill, 2 Starmax 2-burner cooktops, 2 Land Selectronic II ovens, a Traulsen tall fridge, a Delfield food storage draw bank, a Delfield steam table with drawers and display rack.
LATEST NUMBER	CAR	1998
41315		PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD 8290 VAN WERT INN became RBBX 41315 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by Budd in 1949 as a 21-roomette sleeper. Converted to a 64-seat coach, 12-seat smoker and numbered 1520 in 1963. To PC 1520. To SEMPTA 109 in 1976. To MARC 109. To Ringling in 1998. Ringling configured the interior to 6 bedrooms (2 large/4 small).
60019		UNION PACIFIC 5735 became RBBX 60019. Originally built by ACF in 1957 as a baggage-storage car. To UP 24461 in 1969. To UP 904261 in 1970. To Ringling in 1998. Ringling configured the interior to an elephant stock car. To Norfolk Southern in 2017.
60020	Photo Needed	UNION PACIFIC 6321 became RBBX 60020. Originally built by ACF in 1961 as a baggage-messenger car. To UP 904305 in 1973. To UP 904702 in 1981. To Ringling in 1998 but not refurbished.
63011		UNION PACIFIC 5766 became RBBX 63011. Originally built by St Louis Car in 1962 as a baggage-storage car. To UP 904293 in 1972. To Ringling in 1998. Ringling configured the interior to an elephant stock car with vestibule.
63012		UNION PACIFIC 5773 became RBBX 63012. Originally built by St Louis Car in 1962 as a baggage-storage car. To UP 904298 in 1972. To Ringling in 1998 but not refurbished. Auctioned without trucks in 2017.
LATEST NUMBER	CAR	1999
60016		UNION PACIFIC 5663 became RBBX 60016. Originally built by ACF in 1954 as a baggage-messenger car. To UP 24431. To UP 904231. To UP 904824. To Ringling in 1999, but not refurbished. To Florida Railroad Museum in 2012.
63013		UNION PACIFIC 5780 became RBBX 63013. Originally built by St Louis Car in 1962 as a baggage-storage car. To UP MofW car 409823 in 1978. To Ringling in 1999. Ringling configured the interior as a Power Car with two Cummins 600kw electrical generators (California compliant). To Union Pacific at auction in 2017 and numbered UPP 2055.
LATEST NUMBER	CAR	2000
41409		BALTIMORE & OHIO 7110 WREN eventually became RBBX 41409. Originally built by Budd in 1954 as a 16-4 Slumbercoach. To SCL 6707 WREN in 1969. To Amtrak 2017 WREN in 1971. To Amtrak 2537 WREN in 1976 and retired in 1985. To Conrail in 1985, but not refurbished for its intended excursion or business car role. To ? in 1989. To Ringling in 2000, but not refurbished. Scrapped.
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LATEST NUMBER	CAR	2003
41316		PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD 8260 GREENBURG INN became RBBX 41316 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by Budd in 1949 as a 21-roomette sleeper. Converted to a 64-seat coach, 12-seat smoker and numbered 1540 in 1963. To PC 1540. To NJDOT in 1976. To NJT 5427. To MARC 166. To URHS of NJ in 1989. To Ringling in 2003. Ringling configured the interior to 8 bedrooms.
41317		PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD 8285 SUNBURY INN became RBBX 41317 and served the circus to the end in 2017. Originally built by Budd in 1949 as a 21-roomette sleeper. Converted to a 64-seat coach, snack bar, 6-seat lounge and numbered 1548 in 1963. To PC 3242. To MARC 1514. To Ringling in 2003. Ringling configured the interior to 6 bedrooms.
LATEST NUMBER	CAR	ACQUSITION YEARS UNKNOWN
?	Photo Needed	NEW YORK CENTRAL 29 eventually became ?. Originally built by ? in 1942. To Ringling in 19XX. Scrapped in 1990.
?	Photo Needed	NEW YORK CENTRAL 60 eventually became ?. Originally built by Budd as a 10-seat lounge/30-seat parlor round end observation car for the NYC in 1948. Retired in 1964 and sold to Judge Roy Hofheinz in 1968. To Amtrak 3870 in 1972 and converted to a 15-seat lounge/40-seat coach. To Ringling in 19XX.
?	Photo Needed	NEW YORK CENTRAL 67 eventually became ?. Originally built by Budd for the NYC in 1948 as a 10-seat lounge/30-seat parlor round end observation car . Retired in 1964 and sold to Judge Roy Hofheinz in 1968. To Amtrak 3871 in 1972 and converted to a 15-seat lounge/40-seat coach. To Ringling in 19XX.
?	Photo Needed	NEW YORK CENTRAL 444 eventually became ?. Originally built by Pullman as a 44-seat dining car in 1948 to plan 7547 in Lot 6789. Retired in 1968 and sold to Judge Roy Hofheinz then either scrapped or sold to Ringling in 196X.
?	Photo Needed	NEW YORK CENTRAL 2677 eventually became ?. Originally built by Pressed Steel Car as a 56-seat coach for the NYC in 1941. Retired in 1964 and sold to Ringling in 196X or scrapped.
?	Photo Needed	NEW YORK CENTRAL 2684 eventually became ?. Originally built by Pressed Steel Car as a 56-seat coach for the NYC in 1941. Retired in 1964 and sold to Ringling in 196X or scrapped.
?	Photo Needed	NEW YORK CENTRAL 2685 eventually became ?. Originally built by Pressed Steel Car as a 56-seat coach for the NYC in 1941. Retired in 1964 and sold to Ringling in 196X or scrapped.
?	Photo Needed	NEW YORK CENTRAL 2687 eventually became ?. Originally built by Pressed Steel Car as a 56-seat coach for the NYC in 1941. Retired in 1964 and sold to Ringling in 196X or scrapped.
?	Photo Needed	NEW YORK CENTRAL 8976 eventually became ?. Originally built by Budd in 1948 as a baggage-dorm, Lot 9614-023. Retired in 1968. Ringling in 19XX. To New Orleans Chapter of the NRS in the 1980s. To Seminole Gulf Railway in 1989. To Artrain USA ARTX104. To National Museum of Transportation near St. Louis when Artrain ended.
?	Photo Needed	CHESAPEAKE & OHIO 2628 CITY OF LYNCHBURG eventually became ?. Originally built by Pullman in 1950 as a 10-roomette, 6-DBR sleeper. Retired in 1969. To Ringling in 19XX.
?	Photo Needed	NEW HAVEN 535 ROCKY NECK BEACH eventually became ?. Originally built by Pullman-Standard in 1955 as a 6-6-4 sleeper. To Long Island 2080 SPEONK in 1969. Retired in 1975. To Tuman Demolition and either scrapped or sold to Ringling in 1976. To private owner in 19XX(?) Note that there's some indication the private owner received former NEW HAVEN 536 MONUMENT BEACH/LIRR 2075 SAGTIKOS (listed above under 1976 ACQUISITIONS), so maybe ROCKY NECK BEACH was never a Ringling car. Please email if you know more.
RBX 86	Photo Needed	SOUTHERN 846 eventually became RBX 86. Originally built by Pullman in 1957 as a 52-seat coach, delivered without trucks and completed in 1958 with trucks from a pre-war observation-lounge, later receiving trucks from a 14-4 Valley series car. To Amtrak 5299 in 1979. To Ringling in 19XX. By 1982 it was in storage for Ringling at Venice, FL. To East Tennessee Railcar in 1992. To Aberdeen Carolina & Western.
RBX 95		UNION PACIFIC ALPINE CREST eventually became RBX 95. Originally built by ACF in 1954. Converted to a coach and numbered 5544 in 1966. To Amtrak 4584 in 1973 and retired in 1981. To P&W 4584. To Ringling in 198X. To RBX 95. Scrapped after a mishap in 1994. The car never received an RBBX number.
RBX 96		UNION PACIFIC 5478 eventually became RBX 96. Originally built by ACF in 1953 as a chair car. To GN 1005 in 1969. To BN 4405. To CNJ 112 in 1973. To Ringling in 19XX. To RBX 96. Scrapped after a mishap in 1994. The car never received an RBBX number.
?	Photo Needed	UNION PACIFIC 5677 was only used for parts at the Ringling Palmetto, FL facility. Originally built by ACF in 1957 as a baggage car. To UP 904813 in 1975. To Ringling in 1992 and trucks removed; body scrapped.
?	Photo Needed	UNION PACIFIC 5704 was only used for storage at the Ringling Palmetto, FL facility. Originally built by ACF in 1949 as a six-axle postal storage car. To UP 24435. To UP 904235. To Ringling in 1990. To Dan Behr in 1992. To Omni Midwest-OhiRail (OMNI) as CTVX 5704 (OMNX 188). To Midwest Railway Preservation Society.
?	Photo Needed	UNION PACIFIC 6314 was only used for parts and storage at the Ringling Palmetto, FL facility. Originally built by ACF in 1961 as a baggage car. To UP 904302 in January 1973. To UP 904705 in 1981. To Ringling in 19XX and used for parts.
?	Photo Needed	WABASH NATIONAL COLORS eventually became ?. Originally built by Pullman-Standard in 1955 as a 6-4-6 sleeper to Plan 4197 car in Lot 6966. To Union Pacific NATIONAL COLORS. Retired in 1970 and sold to Steelmet. To Ringling in 19XX. By 1979 it was in storage at Venice, FL.
LATEST NUMBER	CAR	NON-LIGHTWEIGHT CARS OF THE SAME ERA
RB-126	Photo Needed	FLAT CAR RB-126 (not RBX-126 - that was probably another car) was originally MCLX 8902, an 89' flat car built by Bethlehem Steel in 1967. To Ringling in 1974. By 1977 it was RB-125 on the Blue Unit train. By 1979 it was RB-126 on the Blue Unit train. Unlike its twin MCLX 8900 which became RBBX 84803, this car did not remain with Ringling into the RBBX numbering era that began in in 1995. Scrapped in 1993.
RBX 18		FLAT CAR RBX 18 was originally North American Car Corp NIFX 13121 built by Whitehead & Kales in 1965 as a TTX-type 89' flat car. To Ringling in 1983. By 1984 it was RBX 18. By 1987 it was still RBX 18. Scrapped in 1991.
32		PRIVATE CAR JOMAR was built for John Ringling in 1917. Numbered 32 at least until 1946. Upon John's death in 1936 it was taken over by his nephew John Ringling North, who remodeled it and used it for many years. The car and North both appear in the 1952 Oscar-winning feature film The Greatest Show on Earth. Eventually it was used exclusively as housing at the circus' winter quarters in Sarasota and Venice, Florida. To new private owners in 19XX. The car still exists, awaiting restoration..
*	*	Acknowledgments
*	*	Research resources include: Circus Fans Association of America, State Library & Archives of Florida, Pete Shrake at the Circus World Museum in Baraboo, WI, Heidi Taylor at the Ringling Circus Museum, Tom Parkinson & Charles Philip Fox authors of The Circus Moves by Rail, Grandpa's Steakhouse, Rhett Coates, Joeseph J. Kaspar, David L. Briggs author of Private Passenger Car Annual Vol 1 1980, Robert Cline, Michael Palmieri, Jerry LaBoda, Melvin Bernero, Denny Childers, Larry Shankles, Tom Carter. Many thanks to all who have contributed to keeping track of the histories of the equipment of the RBBB circus trains!

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Red Unit & Blue Unit Trains