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Southern Pacific #6719

Technical Data

Builder Pacific Car & Foundry
Date 1962
Class 66-B-2
Length 69'

History

Built new for Southern Pacific to replace SP’s older heavyweight baggage equipment.  Retired 12/23/70.  Leased to Amtrak, car was later purchased by a private owner and the interior converted into a house.  PLA acquired the car and moved it to Niles Canyon in the big move of Jan 8, 2005.  Car converted and currently in use as a generator car with an added bar and bathrooms for passenger operations.  In service, Brightside, CA.

69’ / Steel, Lightweight “Economy Baggage” (44 tons)