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According to the Private Car List (by Amtrack number)
http://www.movie-trains.com/pvlist.html
There is a car named the Dagny Taggart, a sleeper built by the Budd company.
800064f Budd 49 Dagny Taggart slpr lg ob-4db
Now, how cool is that?
You think that's cool? Think about this:
Observations
I am frequently asked what it's like and what it takes to own and operate an Amtrak approved private railcar. Owning a private railcar can be the fulfillment of a dream and a dreadful nightmare, all at the same time. Before you even think about buying a private car you owe it to yourself to take a trip on a private car. Talk to the car owner and his/her crew. Observe the routine and you will begin to understand what it takes to operate a private car.
Owning a car is expensive, especially if you want to operate on Amtrak. For married people a tolerant and understanding spouse is a must.
There are two ways to get into the private railcar business. Purchase a car that is already Amtrak approved and start to use it right away. Or, purchase a car that needs to be brought up to Amtrak standards and refurbish it. ... Cost of an approved car - $150,000 - $400,000 and up, way up.
http://www.movie-trains.com/ownership.html
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(Edited by Michael E. Marotta on 4/30, 8:10pm)
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