Built by the Pullman Company as the "Central Plains". Sold to Southern Pacfic Railroad and then into private ownership and rebuilt with a western decor interior. The mechanical details include: H couplers, 27 pin, Head End Power, roller bearings, ISSH, great body and roof, rubber diaphragms, truck mounted cylinders, comp shoes, water raising compressor, Microphor processing tanks, diesel generator, good wheels, emergency lights , backup generator, 26-C brake valves, rebuilt electrical locker, stainless kitchen, dining room (seating 6), three bedrooms and secratary room, large observation lounge.
- Original name "Central Plains"
- Rebuilt to SP business car "Shasta" in 1958
- Renamed Oregon in 1965
History
Toured U.S. during 1947-1949 American Freedom Train Tour , carried by President Truman, Carried French Dignitaries during the 1949 Merci Train tour. Featured as rear car on 12/1988 Southern Pacific 4449 Daylight Employee Appreciation Special.
Major Rebuild January 1981 – November 1982
Electro-Mechanical Air Conditioning and
Electric Heating System
Major structural reinforcements added to center sill
Car ends rebuilt to correct corrosion
Equipped with Microphor Air operated toilet system
Fully equipped kitchen converted to all electric
26C air brake system with truck mounted cylinders
Interior completely refinished with oak paneling
Equipped with 3 fire protection systems
40 Year truck rebuild (performed in 1990).
Miscellaneous Mechanical Information
Amtrak Clearance Code “A” compliant without antenna
Amtrak Clearance Code “B” compliant with antenna
Amtrak HEP Compliant
Max Speed: 90-110 MPH
Fully quipped FRA Type II glazing
FRA Compliant CFR 49 Part 221 Marker Lights
3 axle trucks equipped with 5-1/2 x 10 Timken Bearings
300 Gallon water capacity
Voltage: 220V/480V III Phase with 110V/AC
Brakes: Composition Shoes/26C Valves
Coupler Type: H Tightlock
Vestibule: Only on Platform End
Amenities
Passenger Capacity: 8, Sleeping: 5 plus Crew of 2
Open observation platform on B end
3 fully equipped spacious bedrooms
Spacious office
Equipped with 2 showers
Fully furnished
Fully equipped kitchen
Heating and Air
Fully functional water system
Music and TV system
Telephone outlets
Car Air Conditioning and Heating System
This railcar is equipped with an easy to run fully automatic heating and air conditioning system. The system requires no manual seasonal changeover to winter/summer operations.
Electrical system
- 480 volt 60 KW Northern Lights Diesel
Generator Model NL 488k2.1
- 480 volt 150 amp Amtrak Trainline
- 240 volt 100 amp Standby Power
- 120 volt 6 KW Onan Emergency Generator
- 120 volt 40 amp Emergency External Plug located on 2 sides.
