Amtrak Heritage Dining Car #8524

Built by Budd in 1949 as a Diner Lounge for the Southern Railway. Acquired by Amtrak in 1979 when the Southern ended their own passenger service and renumbered 8383. Converted to HEP from Steam Heat in November 1984 and renumbered 8524. Operates today as a normal Heritage Diner. Historical information about this car provided by www.amtrakbythenumbers.com.


Orlando, FL	November 8th, 2014	Silver Meteor #98	Phase VI	The Budd Company 1949

Southern Railway	8383	SR 3309	Digital Photo	Canon EOS 60D

Tamron (Canon) 17-50mm f2.8 Zoom Lens	f4.5 @ 1/400th sec ISO 200	682-1239	Built by Budd in 1949 as a Diner Lounge for the Southern Railway. Acquired by Amtrak in 1979 when the Southern ended their own passenger service and renumbered 8383. Converted to HEP from Steam Heat in November 1984 and renumbered 8524. Operates today as a normal Heritage Diner. Historical information about this car provided by www.amtrakbythenumbers.com.