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I'm trying to research the consist of the mid-1950s Super Chief prior to the combination with the El Capitan. I'm probably new enough at finding information that I'm looking in all the wrong places. I've tried the Sante Fe Railroad Historical Society and Modeling Society web site, but couldn't find anything there. I haven't been able to find what I want to know anywhere else, so I'm asking for help. I have the consist for 1937, but not the types and number (how many) of the engines and cars for the mid-1950s. I recently found a Walthers model of the observation car for the mid-1950s, and the box shows two F-7A&B units (total of 4 F-7s), a Budd 73' baggage car, a Budd 63' RPO, a Budd "Pine" series 10-6 sleeper, a P-S Pleasure Dome, a P-S 36-seat Diner, a P-S 29-seat Dormitory-Lounge, a P-S 4-4-2 Sleeper, and a P-S "Vista" Series Observation-Lounge. Does anyone know if that is the correct consist for that era? I would think there would be at least another sleeper or two, and possibly another diner, but I can't find that information. Was another F-7B added for the mountain areas? If engine(s) and/or cars were added or deleted enroute between Chicago to Los Angeles, where were the places this was done? I would think (trying to be logical?) extra cars might be added around major holidays such as Christmas. Thanks for the help. Pete
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