UPP 202 "Willie James"
The passenger car is one of only two stainless steel sided railcars in UP's passenger fleet. It was built in 1949 by Budd as a 10-6 sleeper for UP, named the "Pacific Domain".
It was rebuilt into its current configuration as a crew car in 1973, featuring a dinging room/lounge, large kitchen, and four bedrooms. In 1980 it received the name "Cabarton" for Cabarton, ID, the home of UP's then VP of Operations RL Richmond. In 2009 the car received its name "Willie James", in honor of long-time business car Chef Willie James, who has worked for UP since 1984.
Here, the car is serving its modern purpose of supporting the staff for special train operations as UP 4014's Heartland of America Tour rolls south through Texas.
UPP Mechanical Staff Car #202 "Willie James"
More info about the "Willie James" can be found here:
www.up.com/cs/groups/public/documents/up_pdf_nativedocs/p...
Tatsie, TX
October 4th, 2024
UPP 202 "Willie James"
The passenger car is one of only two stainless steel sided railcars in UP's passenger fleet. It was built in 1949 by Budd as a 10-6 sleeper for UP, named the "Pacific Domain".
It was rebuilt into its current configuration as a crew car in 1973, featuring a dinging room/lounge, large kitchen, and four bedrooms. In 1980 it received the name "Cabarton" for Cabarton, ID, the home of UP's then VP of Operations RL Richmond. In 2009 the car received its name "Willie James", in honor of long-time business car Chef Willie James, who has worked for UP since 1984.
Here, the car is serving its modern purpose of supporting the staff for special train operations as UP 4014's Heartland of America Tour rolls south through Texas.
UPP Mechanical Staff Car #202 "Willie James"
More info about the "Willie James" can be found here:
www.up.com/cs/groups/public/documents/up_pdf_nativedocs/p...
Tatsie, TX
October 4th, 2024