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Name Bay View Number 31 Background This car was originally purchased by the Santa Fe, and name Chair Dome Lounge Car No. 506. It was bought for service on the famed El Capitan. On 31 August 1973, the car was renumbered to ATSF #60. However on 12 January 1996, the car was renumbered BNA 60, and in 1998, it was renumbered again to BNSF #31, and also named Bay View. The car has three types of accommodations: the lower level lounge (24 person capacity), upper level coach (57 person capacity), and upper level lounge (20 person capacity). One can take a look inside this car here. Total Weight 185,000 lbs. Trucks 58,200 lbs. Exterior Fluted Stainless Steel Length 85' Photo by Jeff Lubchansky