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Conrail 19 (ex-Conrail 2) - Observation Car

Constructed in 1930 as New York Central Office Car 5.  Penn Central acquired the car and kept its number.  Conrail acquired the car from Penn Central and numbered 6, 2 and lastly 19.  Conrail 2 was painted in the original Conrail Blue OCS scheme first.  The car was auctioned off by Norfolk Southern at Juniata Locomotive Shops on June 19, 2000 ending its long reign as an official railroad office car. Remember to ask for my permission, Chip Syme and/or Jeff Lubchansky if you intend to use these pictures elsewhere.

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Inside/Out Diagrams of Conrail 19  
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Conrail Observation Car 2 originally served on regular 
Office Car trips, as seen here.		 * *
Conrail Observation Car 2 on the rear of an Business Train.
Conrail  2 - Meadville,  PA 3/85
OCS tied up for the night

Conrail  2 - 10/86
Observation area - looking towards rear of car
Conrail  2 - 10/86
Dining area - photo shot into mirror
Conrail  2 - East Palestine, OH 5/85
Conrail  2 - New Brighton, OH 5/85

Conrail  2 - Maximo, OH 5/85
Conrail Observation Car 19 -  Altoona.
Conrail Observation Car 19 was originally numbered Conrail 2 (as seen in the other photos) but was made into a dynameter car.		  

Conrail OCS 19 - Technical Data

Builder: Pullman Truck Class - K-11-XR
Date Built: July 1930 LOT - 6320 Roller Bearing - NCH-94
Lightweight - 212,500 Axles- 5 1/2 x 10
Construction - Carbon Steel Wheels - B-36 Class A
Water - 200 Gal. Undercar and Overhead in Kitchen Electrical System - 64 VDC
Stove - Charcoal Batteries - 1050 AH 
Toilets - 4 Microphor Power Supply - 35 KW Genemotor 
Marker Lights - Translite FM-4491-2 Motor Alternator - Safety 32235
Refrig - 64VDC, Freezer - 115VAC Lamp Regulator - Safety S-1050-E
Insulation - Urethane Control Panel - Westinghouse UM9241 220V
Hand Brake - 26 Type Heating System - Steam or Aquazone
Air Conditioning - Frigidaire 6 Ton Fuel Tank Capacity - 80 Gal #1 Fuel
Source: Conrail Mechanical Department Photo: Jeff Lubchansky

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