AMTK 8301 (Ex C&O 1921)         
Amtrak diner–lounge observation car 8301 was built by Budd in 1948 as Chesapeake & Ohio 1921 for the Newport News section of the railroad’s planned CHESSIE steamliner. It was one of three cars (1920-1922) with a 4-seat lunch counter, 24-seat dining area and 20-seat lounge. Between 1953 and 1967 the cars were remodeled into three different configurations. As Amtrak 8300-8302 they had a snack bar, 38 dining seats and a 4-seat lounge seat. (approximate month)
Date: 2/2/1976 Location: New Haven, CT   Map Show New Haven on a rail map Views: 1044 Collection Of:   Christopher Palmieri
Rolling Stock: AMTK 8301 (Passenger Car) CO 1921 (Passenger Car) Author:  Henry Frick
AMTK 8301 (Ex C&O 1921)
Picture Categories: RollingStock,Passenger This picture is part of album:  Henry Frick Collection - Passenger Cars
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