To all the curiosity seekers of the 1430 Parlor car and it's tan color: The cars interior was a beauty inside and if memory serves me right, I believe the tan color may have been to simulate the color of the walls within the coach (the walls were an oak color, I believe). Very warm looking inside with chairs & tables to sit in & have your favorite cocktail(s). Waitresses served the drinks & snacks & dinners for the later evening train. I remember the name Grapevine Express for the wine drinkers on board, usually on a Saturday evening. My wife and I rode the train on occasion and one of the perks was riding free since I worked there part time. I've been out of there for ten years so things change over time. There was an Irishman working the bar and he was always fun to be around, great jokes too! By the way, UPS should be bringing my set tomorrow (Wednesday) from Dixie Union Station - Thanks Rocky, the set will bring some fond memories!!! One more thing, if anyone has a consolidation 3rail that they want to sell, I'd like you to get in touch by my email in profile section, please. Want one as close to NH&I's 2-8-0 as possible for a customizing job.
Steam Forever
John
