Amtrak Superliner I Coach Baggage #31045

Built in 1980 as a 62 seat coach with a baggage room occupying part of the lower level of the car. Converted into a smoker coach with an enclosed, ventilated smoking room built inside the baggage room in September 1996 and renumbered 31545. Converted back into a standard coach baggage car in September 2004 and renumbered back to 31045 after Amtrak eliminated smoking onboard most trains. Historical information about this car provided by www.amtrakbythenumbers.com.


Fullerton, CA	October 27th, 2021	Southwest Chief #4	Phase VI	Pullman-Standard 1980

31545, 31045	Digital Photo	Canon EOS 90D	Canon 16-35mm EF f2.8L III Zoom Lens	f8.0 @ 1/800th sec ISO 640

B34-5779	Built in 1980 as a 62 seat coach with a baggage room occupying part of the lower level of the car. Converted into a smoker coach with an enclosed, ventilated smoking room built inside the baggage room in September 1996 and renumbered 31545. Converted back into a standard coach baggage car in September 2004 and renumbered back to 31045 after Amtrak eliminated smoking onboard most trains. Historical information about this car provided by www.amtrakbythenumbers.com.