January 01, 2020 10:53AM
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Martin I dont mean to start an argument but the reason I asked was to help identify the car. Of the 3 parlor/buffet cars used on the San Juan the Alamosa was the only one with a flat topped door. Still is today. Having worked on all 3 parlor cars and all the remaining coaches I know them pretty well.
The Durango and Chama were curved. Today the Chama has a flat top door at Knotts. It was changed many years ago because it was easier to rebuild. Interestingly the original rear door from the Chama is now on the Durango, though I can't remember why.(I think the Durango's was damaged) If you see it in person you will notice the slightly miss matched curvature.
Here is a photo from pg 123 of the Narrow Gauge pictorial Vol 2 labeled "Alamosa interior, July 1946".
Jeff Taylor
CRRM curator of equipment and rolling stock.
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