Passenger - Baggage Car
PRR #9275
In the 1930s lighter-weight materials allowed for the development and production of a variety of coach, baggage, and observation cars as railroads ushered in the beginning of the streamline era. Materials like stainless steel, and aluminum, allowed for passenger cars to have smooth or fluted sides, smooth roof lines and reduced weight. The 72-foot baggage cars were in common service on railroads across North America for decades. Their use in regular revenue service generally ended around the mid-1970s. After being retired from regular service, many of these cars were preserved and can still be found on excursion trains today.