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Trying to locate origin of 1889 Pullman Vestibule
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I'm from Benson Minnesota and own an 1889 Pullman Vestibule Car that has been converted to a Restaurant and coffee shop. It is a Northern Pacific car which was moved to its present location in 1935. In 1938 a portion of 1 wall was removed to make room for more seating and a kitchen. Both ends and the west wall of the car are intact as is the floor of the car.On the interior above the front entrance is the original Northen Pacific Logo which has writing around its perimeter which says"YELLOWSTONE PARK SPECIAL" I'm wondering if anyone can help me find which line this car ran on.Or does anyone know where I can find the car designation number if there was such a thing? I am not able to view the intact side of the car from the outside because of an adjoining building. Loads of people come in and wonder how we decorated to such a true railcar style and are more than surprised when we tell them it is actually a vintage car. Most of the arched stained glass upper windows are intact and the veneer on both ends along with the brass hardware is in great shape. Even the Leather pull down shades are present in the end windows.Along the rear section of the car are brass light fixtures affixed to the ceiling.We are adding authentic Pullman antiques as well as other Rail memorabilia.Anyone that knows where an archive of car information is located please reply.Anyone who loves these old Rail Cars reply also.Stop in if you pass through west central Minnesota and have a cup of coffee and some chat.Thanks.....Rod
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