…Continued from BNSF #52 Glorieta Pass.
Minnesota River in Portland, Oregon on July 1, 2009
Former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Sleeping Car #31 Minnesota River was built by Pullman-Standard in 1954 for service on the Milwaukee Road's Pioneer Limited and Olympian Hiawatha.
Minnesota River in Portland, Oregon on July 1, 2009
The car featured 8 Duplex Roomettes, 4 Double Bedrooms and 6 Roomettes.
Minnesota River in Portland, Oregon on July 1, 2009
It was retained by Milwaukee Road for company service until 1978 when it was sold to a private owner. It was used in Amtrak charter service from 1984-1990.
Minnesota River in Portland, Oregon on July 1, 2009
The Friends of the 261 acquired it in 2001 and upgraded it in 2004.
Minnesota River in Wishram, Washington on July 3, 2009
It retains its original configuration of sleeping accommodations except that one roomette was converted into a shower room.
Minnesota River in Wishram, Washington on July 3, 2009
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