Built originally as a Coach/Baggage car, it's baggage area on the lower level was converted to an enclosed Smoking Lounge and renumbered 31514 in September 1997. Converted back to its original Coach/Baggage configuration in May 2004 after Amtrak eliminated smoking onboard on most routes and renumbered back to 31014. Historical Information about this car provided by
www.amtrakbythenumbers.com.
