Niagara Falls, NY |
July 30th, 2016 |
Amtrak Exhibit Train |
Phase III 40th Anniversary Repaint |
The Budd Company 1950 |
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Union Pacific Railroad |
2504, 2903, 2603 Pacific Bend |
UP 1404 - Pacific Bend |
Digital Photo |
Canon EOS 70D |
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Canon 24-105mm EF f4.0L IS Zoom Lens |
f9.0 @ 1/400th sec ISO 400 |
825-4751F |
Built by Budd as 10 Roomette-6 Double Bedroom Sleeping Car for the Union Pacific Railroad in 1950, numbered 1404 and named "Pacific Bend". Conveyed to Amtrak in 1971 and numbered 2603, keeping its original name. Converted to Head-End Power from Steam Heat in June 1978 and renumbered 2903. Converted to a Crew Dorm/Lounge car in January 1998 and renumbered 2504. Converted to a Company Service Car in 2008 and renumbered 10020. Historical information about this car provided by www.amtrakbythenumbers.com. |
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