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Steam Ejector Air Conditioning
Chair Smoker 3109 / 3136
Santa Fe 3109 was built in 1929 as 70' Chair Smoker. It was air conditioned in 1937 and renumbered as 3136. In 1967 it was converted to company service as 198665, then to Recreation car 196807. Calistoga Depot Associates purchased the car in 1985 to be part of a railroad theme commercial shoping area. The vestibule was remodeled to the appearance of an observation car and it is in Southern Pacific Paint. This car was the prototype used by Coach Yard and Pecos River Brass for their roof hatches. We thank Robert Johnson of Calistoga for photographing the car for us.Click for enlargements.
Mr. Johnson also provided drawings with measurements: |
