Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Train
Lightweight Car
- former -
New York Central
10508 PORT OF NEW YORK

NEW YORK CENTRAL 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 Withdrawn from Pullman lease July 1, 1958, and sold to Ringling in 1968.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 in 1989.

Image: As RB-148 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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