Built in 1939 by the Budd Company for the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad for service on their premier train the Champion. Sold to Amtrak and renumbered to #5602. Car is very original and complete on the interior and has a good body. Some of the mechanical details include: DC electrical system, steam heat, ISSH, H couplers, D-22 valves, 5-1/2 X 10 Hyatt bearings, double equalizers, stainless steel construction, tread brakes, pedestal opening is 13 3/8
The following are the wheel measurements for this car taken on 2/20/12
Wheel# Rim Thickness Flange thickness Flange height
R-1 3” 0/0 0/4
R-2 1” 0/0 2/0
R-3 1.5” 0/4 0/0
R-4 3” 0/3 2/1
L-1 3” 0/3 2/3
L-2 1” 0/0 0/0
L-3 1.5” 0/4 2/0
L-4 3” 0/2 2/1