This car was originally purchased by the Santa Fe in 1954, and name Chair Dome Lounge Car No. 506. It was bought for service on the famed El Capitan. On August 31, 1973, the car was renumbered to ATSF #60. However on January 12, 1996, the car was renumbered BNA 60, and in 1998, it was renumbered again to BNSF #31, and also named Bay View. The car has three types of accommodations: the lower level lounge (24 person capacity), upper level coach (57 person capacity), and upper level lounge (20 person capacity). |