Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Train
Lightweight Car
- former -
Rock Island
820

ROCK ISLAND 820 eventually became RB-154. Originally built by Pullman-Standard in 1947 as baggage-dormitory for use on the Rock Island Golden Rocket train. 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. Scrapped 1990.

Image: As RB-153 at Pittsburgh, PA November 5, 1977

The obvious seams in its sheet metal sides are a distinguishing characteristic.

Image: As RB-154 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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