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Indian Series Cars
ATSF Drawing
In 1947, Pullman-Standard made 12 24 Duplex-Roomettes (Lot 6757, Plan 4100B) for the Santa Fe. In 1964 these cars were rebuilt into 11 Double Bedroom cars, eliminating the staggered windows on one side.
The Rivarossi model is a respectable model with windows as the car would have operated in its 1947-64 configuration. At least some of the cars still had their skits in 1954 and I have not seen photos to say when they were taken off. Santa Fe did paint their exposed underbody silver when the skirts were removed. Comparing the underbody with the RMC article indicates that it needs a lot of help to become prototypical. The ends of Rivarossi's cars are by far the most detailed of any models.
Reference:
Car and Locomotive Plans for Model Railroaders. Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway System, 1953. The book has no page numbers, but has drawing and photo of Indian Lake before conversion.
Frailey, Fred W. A Quarter Century of Santa Fe Consists. Godfrey, IL: RPC Publications, 1974. A photo of Indian Squaw after conversion to 11 bedrooms is shown on p. 114. A drawing is shown on page 82.
Hendrickson, Richard H. Santa Fe Railway Painting and Lettering Guide for Model Railroaders, Volume 1: Rolling Stock. Highlands Ranch, CO: Santa Fe Railway Historical & Modeling Society, 1998. Photo of Indian Arrow on page 19.
Randall, W. David, and William Ross. The Official Pullman-Standard Library, Vol. ,1 Santa Fe. Godfrey, IL: Railway Production Classics, 1986. Page 104-108 shows exterior and exterior photos and drawings of both sides.
Santa Fe Diesels and Cars. New York: Wayner Publications, 1974. Page 43 has photo of Indian Lake.
Stagner, Lloyd E. ATSF Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment. Edison, NJ: Morning Sun Books, 1995. Page 11 has a photo of the corridor side of Indian Pony after conversion to eleven double bedrooms and the elimination staggered windows on that side.
Trager, George A. ATSF Duplex-Roomette, Plan 4100B, PS 1947. Railroad Model Craftsman, March 1970. Page 24-25. Includes drawing, photos of both sides, floor plan, and drawing of underbody details.
Zimmerman, Karl. Santa Fe Streamliners: The Chiefs and their Tribesmen. New York: Quadrant Press, 1987. Page 4 (Indian Flute) 50 (CU of windows)
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