Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Train LOUISVILLE & NASHVILLE 3464 SHORT LEAF PINE eventually became MC-247. Originally built by PS in 1953 as a 6-4-6 sleeper. To Auto-Train 611 in 1974 and used as a dorm. Retired in 1978 and sold to Ringling to become MC-247 on the Gold Unit Monte Carlo Train of 1979. It was at Ringling Bros. former winter quarters in Venice, FL as late as 1993 (two years after the winter quarters and most equipment moved north). Rendering: Venice Area Historical Society 2016.
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Later sold to the Gold Coast Railroad Museum in Miami, Florida. Then to the Florida Railroad Museum in Parrish, Fl as RBX 99. An effort began in 2014 to bring the car back to Ringling's old winter quarters in Venice, Florida for display near the historic depot. The Venice Area Historical Society purchased the car December 9, 2016 and moved it to Venice on December 21. In 2017 the car was being refurbished at the Uni-Glide Trailer Company, under the direction of Bob Dills. Image: Undergoing restoration in Venice, Florida for display at the city's historic depot. Todd Schannuth June 2017. |
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In February 2021, the car was moved to the historic railroad depot in Venice, FL. The car never received an RBBX number. Image: Awaiting refurbishment for use on the Auto-Train in 1974. Stan Jackowski photo |
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