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Sunday, April 1, 2018

Burlington Northern Sleeping Car BNA #22 Stevens Pass

Burlington Northern Sleeping Car BNA #22 Stevens Pass in Kelso, Washington

Stevens Pass was originally built by Pullman-Standard in 1951 as a sleeping car for the Great Northern’s Empire Builder. It was originally Great Northern #1260 and was named Skykomish River. It had 7 duplex roomettes, 4 sections, 3 double bedrooms, and 1 compartment. In 1963 it was rebuilt with 7 duplex roomettes, 6 double bedrooms, and 1 compartment. When the Great Northern was merged into Burlington Northern in March 1970, it became Burlington Northern #1260.

Burlington Northern Sleeping Car BNA #22 Stevens Pass in Kelso, Washington

When Amtrak took over passenger rail service in 1971, this car was retained by Burlington Northern for company use. In 1973 it was renamed Stevens Pass.

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