Earl Wrote:
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> Out west the Santa Fe had some
> Library/Smoker/Barbershop/Baggage combines. They
> were set up as smoking cars for the high class
> gents to have a cigar, read a book and get a
> haircut as the California Limited charged
> westward. The interiors were quite plush, lots of
> woodwork, and leather covered wicker chairs.
>
> The cars were later rebuilt into basic combines
> for mixed train service or as rider cars on the
> rear of mail trains. 3 still exist on the Texas
> State RR.
Hmm... a trim and a cigar between Rusk and Palestine. Maybe they need to restore one.
-Jeff