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Observation Cars
GN 1196 'City of Spokane'
Location: Yardley
Spokane, WA
Type: 29 Parlor seats-1 bedroom-lounge-observation
Series: 1195-1196
Built: 5/1950
Picture taken: July 28th, 2000 and July 19th, 2002
Remarks: 1196 was originally named 'Port of Vancouver'
and used on the International.
GN 1292 'Going-to-the-Sun Mountain'
Location: Milwaukee, WI
E. Stewart St. at S. Hilbert St.
Type: 2 Roomette-buffet-lounge-observation
Series: 1290-1295
Built: Between 10/1950 and 3/1951
Picture taken: August 5, 2003
Remarks: Car was until recently in use as a bar and is still
in 100% original condition.
GN 7575 'Litchfield'
Location: Portland, OR
Type: Wood diner-lounge-observation
Series:
Built: As St.PM&M 503 9/23/1888 by Barney & Smith
Picture taken: By Scott White from the collection of Jan Girardot
Remarks: Car has been beautifully redone in and out.