Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Train
Lightweight Car
- former -
Baltimore & Ohio
7042 GUYANDOTTE

BALTIMORE & OHIO 7042 GUYANDOTTE 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 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.

Image: As RB-156 in November 1976 by Melvin Bernero.

Image: As RB-155 in New Orleans September 13, 1975. By Michael Palmieri, who was able to board the train and verify most of the old car names by name plates on their end doors.

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